1 00:00:01,674 --> 00:00:02,762 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:02,806 --> 00:00:06,331 I kissed Luke. I have been trying to tell you. 3 00:00:06,375 --> 00:00:07,637 Do you want to be with Luke? 4 00:00:07,680 --> 00:00:09,813 I care for both of them, and trying to choose, 5 00:00:09,856 --> 00:00:11,423 I feel like I just... I can't. 6 00:00:11,467 --> 00:00:13,208 Amy kicked me out of the house. Thank you. 7 00:00:13,251 --> 00:00:14,948 Get mad at those thin little lips of yours. 8 00:00:14,992 --> 00:00:16,820 You need to come clean about your marriage. 9 00:00:16,863 --> 00:00:18,822 Collier, I've fallen in love with someone. 10 00:00:18,865 --> 00:00:20,389 I'm gonna have to tell him about us. 11 00:00:20,432 --> 00:00:22,086 Sorry. Sara, I have to go. 12 00:00:22,130 --> 00:00:23,696 Oh... Nikki? 13 00:00:23,740 --> 00:00:27,483 I heard them get into an...altercation. 14 00:00:27,526 --> 00:00:29,659 I've known Whitney for years. 15 00:00:29,702 --> 00:00:30,834 It's not what I thought. 16 00:00:30,877 --> 00:00:32,270 I'm sorry I disturbed you. 17 00:00:32,314 --> 00:00:34,794 Ms. Castillo--Sara, hold on. 18 00:00:34,838 --> 00:00:35,926 What do you know about McCarthy 19 00:00:35,969 --> 00:00:37,710 fabricating witness statements? 20 00:00:37,754 --> 00:00:39,669 Watkins, you signed a statement for McCarthy 21 00:00:39,712 --> 00:00:40,974 when we were fresh out of the academy. 22 00:00:41,018 --> 00:00:42,019 You don't remember? 23 00:00:51,942 --> 00:00:53,465 This is how mornings should start. 24 00:00:53,509 --> 00:00:55,337 You can't possibly need all this. 25 00:00:55,380 --> 00:00:56,860 If this lawyering thing doesn't work out, 26 00:00:56,903 --> 00:00:58,862 you would make an excellent pack mule. 27 00:00:58,905 --> 00:01:00,342 The least I can do for letting me stay in your guest house. 28 00:01:00,385 --> 00:01:01,821 Amy ready to forgive you yet? 29 00:01:01,865 --> 00:01:03,562 Last time she said my name, she didn't use any expletives. 30 00:01:03,606 --> 00:01:05,173 You ready for today? 31 00:01:05,216 --> 00:01:07,566 How do you get ready to have another judge as a defendant? 32 00:01:07,610 --> 00:01:09,438 - It feels wrong. - Not just any judge-- 33 00:01:09,481 --> 00:01:11,135 Prudence Jenkins is a legend. 34 00:01:11,179 --> 00:01:13,181 I saw her on the bench when I was in college. 35 00:01:13,224 --> 00:01:15,400 It made me realize I could be a judge. 36 00:01:15,444 --> 00:01:17,402 But when they filed those bribery charges against her... 37 00:01:17,446 --> 00:01:20,057 -Bomb went off. -I am just getting back to work. 38 00:01:20,101 --> 00:01:22,712 Why can't I get any low-grade felonies? 39 00:01:22,755 --> 00:01:24,235 How's the McCarthy case going? 40 00:01:24,279 --> 00:01:25,584 So much work. 41 00:01:25,628 --> 00:01:27,412 I'm just worried about what judge we get. 42 00:01:27,456 --> 00:01:29,284 Mm. And Laski's court is opening back up. 43 00:01:29,327 --> 00:01:31,112 - - What?! 44 00:01:31,155 --> 00:01:32,591 What? You knew that. 45 00:01:32,635 --> 00:01:34,419 Is this the face of someone who knew that? 46 00:01:34,463 --> 00:01:36,073 No, it's the face of someone who's leaving right now. 47 00:01:36,117 --> 00:01:38,902 Sherri, do you always get here this early? 48 00:01:38,945 --> 00:01:41,557 I get here before you. It's the natural order of things. 49 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:43,298 -You do not have an appointment. -I was helping with her bags. 50 00:01:43,341 --> 00:01:44,473 He was just leaving. 51 00:01:44,516 --> 00:01:46,736 Don't worry. You will not get Laski. 52 00:01:46,779 --> 00:01:48,607 If I do, I'm gonna have to remove him. 53 00:01:48,651 --> 00:01:50,087 Do not paper Laski! 54 00:01:50,131 --> 00:01:50,870 He'll hold it against everyone in your office. 55 00:01:52,133 --> 00:01:53,438 Go good. 56 00:01:53,482 --> 00:01:55,266 Go good. Sherri, always a pleasure 57 00:01:58,095 --> 00:01:59,836 You do go home, right? 58 00:02:05,102 --> 00:02:06,625 Good morning. 59 00:02:06,669 --> 00:02:08,410 Good morning! 60 00:02:08,453 --> 00:02:11,326 -Hi. How you holding up? -Oh, I'm fine. 61 00:02:11,369 --> 00:02:13,719 Things are weird between Benner and me, 62 00:02:13,763 --> 00:02:15,243 but... I'm fine. 63 00:02:15,286 --> 00:02:17,070 I'm sure you're both worried about Nikki. 64 00:02:17,114 --> 00:02:18,898 When kids are endangered by their parent, it-- 65 00:02:18,942 --> 00:02:21,162 No, it is a beautiful morning, 66 00:02:21,205 --> 00:02:23,816 and I am trying to count my blessings. 67 00:02:23,860 --> 00:02:25,818 Absolutely. Stay positive. 68 00:02:25,862 --> 00:02:28,604 Distract me. Have you heard from Joaquin? 69 00:02:28,647 --> 00:02:30,693 -Radio silence. -Do you want to hear from Joaquin? 70 00:02:30,736 --> 00:02:32,564 - Hey, Sara. - Yeah. 71 00:02:32,608 --> 00:02:34,175 - Emily. - Good morning. 72 00:02:34,218 --> 00:02:36,220 -Hey, Luke. -Good to see you in the morning. 73 00:02:36,264 --> 00:02:38,222 I mean, not--not like that. 74 00:02:38,266 --> 00:02:39,005 I just mean because our schedules, 75 00:02:39,049 --> 00:02:40,790 we don't...uh... 76 00:02:42,008 --> 00:02:43,445 I am late for work. 77 00:02:43,488 --> 00:02:44,489 Okay. 78 00:02:44,533 --> 00:02:47,275 Bye. 79 00:02:50,278 --> 00:02:52,584 ♪ Awkward 80 00:02:54,238 --> 00:02:56,414 - I have no words. - 81 00:02:58,199 --> 00:03:00,244 - There she is. - There who is? 82 00:03:00,288 --> 00:03:03,726 Judge Jenkins. She's even more impressive in person. 83 00:03:03,769 --> 00:03:06,511 Uh-oh. Looks like she's fighting with her lawyer. 84 00:03:06,555 --> 00:03:08,992 Oh, I know her lawyer. He's a bully. 85 00:03:09,035 --> 00:03:11,212 Whoa. Her lawyer is crying. 86 00:03:11,255 --> 00:03:12,691 The bully is crying? 87 00:03:12,735 --> 00:03:15,216 Oh. Now her lawyer is leaving. 88 00:03:15,259 --> 00:03:16,217 PRUDENCE? I can't believe it! 89 00:03:16,260 --> 00:03:18,044 Carmichael! 90 00:03:19,916 --> 00:03:23,615 All rise. 91 00:03:23,659 --> 00:03:25,138 Superior Court is now in session. 92 00:03:25,182 --> 00:03:27,140 The Honorable Judge Lola Carmichael is presiding. 93 00:03:27,184 --> 00:03:28,403 You may be seated. 94 00:03:28,446 --> 00:03:30,274 Good morning. 95 00:03:30,318 --> 00:03:32,929 Looks like I missed out on all the excitement. 96 00:03:32,972 --> 00:03:36,367 Calling the matter of People v. Prudence Jenkins, 97 00:03:36,411 --> 00:03:38,413 receiving a bribe while a public official. 98 00:03:38,456 --> 00:03:40,066 Counsel, your appearances. 99 00:03:40,110 --> 00:03:42,155 Prudence Jenkins, Your Honor. 100 00:03:42,199 --> 00:03:43,635 Clayton Berger for the People. 101 00:03:43,679 --> 00:03:46,072 Uh, Judge Jenkins, I see your attorney is not present. 102 00:03:46,116 --> 00:03:48,553 Will you be requesting a continuance? 103 00:03:48,597 --> 00:03:49,772 Not at this time, Your Honor. 104 00:03:49,815 --> 00:03:52,035 Uh, um...you won't? 105 00:03:52,078 --> 00:03:54,690 It is unorthodox, but I've decided it's best 106 00:03:54,733 --> 00:03:56,561 that I represent myself. 107 00:03:56,605 --> 00:04:00,739 These bribery charges are an attack on my integrity, 108 00:04:00,783 --> 00:04:02,132 my entire career. 109 00:04:02,175 --> 00:04:05,875 I can't leave my fate in someone else's hands. 110 00:04:05,918 --> 00:04:08,312 I already have the waiver filled out. 111 00:04:08,356 --> 00:04:10,923 I see. Then the procedure is to 112 00:04:10,967 --> 00:04:13,274 go over the disadvantages verbally. 113 00:04:13,317 --> 00:04:16,407 "Disadvantages to include 114 00:04:16,451 --> 00:04:20,063 "but are not limited to the following-- 115 00:04:20,106 --> 00:04:21,630 If I had a lawyer--" 116 00:04:21,673 --> 00:04:24,720 "That lawyer would be able to investigate my case..." 117 00:04:24,763 --> 00:04:28,245 23 years on the bench and you'll have it memorized, too. 118 00:04:28,289 --> 00:04:29,594 You'll also know when extraordinary measures 119 00:04:29,638 --> 00:04:32,205 are needed to defend yourself. 120 00:04:32,249 --> 00:04:33,816 Then you understand. 121 00:04:33,859 --> 00:04:36,340 I hereby state that I have read the waiver, 122 00:04:36,384 --> 00:04:37,733 I understand the waiver, 123 00:04:37,776 --> 00:04:41,954 and I have no questions about the waiver. 124 00:04:41,998 --> 00:04:44,392 - I know what I'm doing. - You'll need to. 125 00:04:50,398 --> 00:04:51,312 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 126 00:04:58,841 --> 00:05:00,669 Always hard at work. Good for you, Sam. 127 00:05:00,712 --> 00:05:01,713 Case isn't going to prep itself. 128 00:05:01,757 --> 00:05:03,324 Luke. My office. 129 00:05:03,367 --> 00:05:04,499 - On the way. - Choi. 130 00:05:04,542 --> 00:05:06,370 Morning. Hey, you got a minute? 131 00:05:06,414 --> 00:05:08,677 I could use your insight on a little judicial strategy. 132 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:10,331 -McCarthy case? -Yeah, I just thought that the-- 133 00:05:10,374 --> 00:05:12,289 Are we securely in your office? 134 00:05:12,333 --> 00:05:13,986 - No. - Can anyone hear us 135 00:05:14,030 --> 00:05:15,118 in this location who isn't supposed to know 136 00:05:15,161 --> 00:05:16,772 the highly classified information 137 00:05:16,815 --> 00:05:19,035 that makes up your top priority case? 138 00:05:19,078 --> 00:05:21,037 -Yeah. -Then I don't have time to talk strategy. 139 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:22,865 But...because it's for this case, 140 00:05:22,908 --> 00:05:24,345 I will make time, later. 141 00:05:29,828 --> 00:05:31,874 Was that all for my benefit? 142 00:05:31,917 --> 00:05:34,616 Kind of. It's your lucky morning. 143 00:05:34,659 --> 00:05:37,401 A convicted murderer is eligible for release. 144 00:05:37,445 --> 00:05:39,316 You'll review the file, go to the hearing, 145 00:05:39,360 --> 00:05:40,752 and be prepared to make a recommendation 146 00:05:40,796 --> 00:05:42,188 to the parole board. - A lifer hearing. 147 00:05:42,232 --> 00:05:43,842 That's-- that's above my pay grade. 148 00:05:43,886 --> 00:05:45,409 Well, buckle in. There's more. 149 00:05:45,453 --> 00:05:47,411 The recommendation is your call. 150 00:05:47,455 --> 00:05:49,631 - But-- - Meet Shayne Monroe. 151 00:05:49,674 --> 00:05:51,633 He's been in prison for 25 years 152 00:05:51,676 --> 00:05:54,244 for killing his buddy, Cyrus Wilkinson. 153 00:05:54,287 --> 00:05:55,593 Shayne and Cyrus were both members 154 00:05:55,637 --> 00:05:57,769 of the Hazor Brigade, a white supremacist militia. 155 00:05:57,813 --> 00:05:59,945 Militia? -Shayne mistakenly thought 156 00:05:59,989 --> 00:06:02,600 that Cyrus was an FBI informant, so he killed him. 157 00:06:02,644 --> 00:06:05,037 Is there any particular reason you chose a Black man 158 00:06:05,081 --> 00:06:07,300 to attend the parole hearing for a white supremacist? 159 00:06:07,344 --> 00:06:08,954 I do have a particular reason. 160 00:06:08,998 --> 00:06:10,303 The McCarthy case is heating up, 161 00:06:10,347 --> 00:06:11,609 and you're a potential witness. 162 00:06:11,653 --> 00:06:12,915 That means you have to be firewalled. 163 00:06:12,958 --> 00:06:14,743 I thought your advocacy of restorative justice 164 00:06:14,786 --> 00:06:16,658 might lead you somewhere interesting. 165 00:06:16,701 --> 00:06:19,574 You'll have the authority to make the recommendation 166 00:06:19,617 --> 00:06:21,445 you feel is appropriate, and I'll be there. 167 00:06:22,838 --> 00:06:24,753 You're welcome. 168 00:06:39,376 --> 00:06:41,465 We get the wrong judge, 169 00:06:41,509 --> 00:06:42,771 we might as well withdraw the charges, 170 00:06:42,814 --> 00:06:44,076 scrap the whole thing. 171 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:45,513 And Laski's court just opened up. 172 00:06:45,556 --> 00:06:47,079 - How does everyone know that? - It's not a secret. 173 00:06:47,123 --> 00:06:49,038 - Laski hates me. - Also not a secret. 174 00:06:49,081 --> 00:06:50,605 Close call on an objection, 175 00:06:50,648 --> 00:06:53,912 Laski's love of watching me squirm cannot be a factor. 176 00:06:53,956 --> 00:06:55,914 Might have to go nuclear, paper him. 177 00:06:55,958 --> 00:06:57,307 Requesting a new judge is kind of risky. 178 00:06:57,350 --> 00:06:58,569 Each side only gets one chance to do that. 179 00:06:58,613 --> 00:07:00,441 I know, it's extreme, but I--I'm... 180 00:07:00,484 --> 00:07:02,443 Hey, we got this. We got this. 181 00:07:02,486 --> 00:07:03,879 High five. 182 00:07:03,922 --> 00:07:05,184 - Oh...okay. - Yep. 183 00:07:05,228 --> 00:07:06,751 Okay. 184 00:07:09,580 --> 00:07:12,061 Please state your name and occupation for the record. 185 00:07:12,104 --> 00:07:13,758 Sylvia Arthur. I'm the director 186 00:07:13,802 --> 00:07:15,717 of the nonprofit Rainbow Doors. 187 00:07:15,760 --> 00:07:19,111 On December 3, 2015, did your organization receive 188 00:07:19,155 --> 00:07:20,722 a donation from Andre Buckingham 189 00:07:20,765 --> 00:07:22,724 in the amount of $50,000? 190 00:07:22,767 --> 00:07:23,942 - It did. - Your Honor, 191 00:07:23,986 --> 00:07:25,466 I ask that the Court take notice 192 00:07:25,509 --> 00:07:27,946 that this was the day before Judge Jenkins 193 00:07:27,990 --> 00:07:29,339 delivered her "not guilty" verdict. 194 00:07:29,382 --> 00:07:32,124 How much is your average donation? 195 00:07:32,168 --> 00:07:34,475 - $40. - Ms. Arthur, 196 00:07:34,518 --> 00:07:36,912 did you know who Andre Buckingham was 197 00:07:36,955 --> 00:07:38,479 before that donation was made? 198 00:07:38,522 --> 00:07:42,265 No. Afterwards, I learned he is a lawyer in Santa Barbara 199 00:07:42,308 --> 00:07:44,659 but nothing from our donor files. 200 00:07:44,702 --> 00:07:46,530 No further questions, Your Honor. 201 00:07:46,574 --> 00:07:48,184 Care to cross-examine the witness, Your Hon-- 202 00:07:48,227 --> 00:07:50,882 ...Judge Jenkins? 203 00:07:50,926 --> 00:07:52,884 Thank you, Your Honor. 204 00:07:52,928 --> 00:07:54,756 Good afternoon, Ms. Arthur. 205 00:07:54,799 --> 00:07:57,149 As director of Rainbow Doors, 206 00:07:57,193 --> 00:07:59,064 how familiar are you with its donors? 207 00:07:59,108 --> 00:08:00,805 I know many of them personally, 208 00:08:00,849 --> 00:08:02,459 some I even consider friends. 209 00:08:02,503 --> 00:08:04,940 - Do you know every donor? - No. 210 00:08:04,983 --> 00:08:06,768 You testified that you were surprised to receive 211 00:08:06,811 --> 00:08:09,031 a donation from Andre Buckingham 212 00:08:09,074 --> 00:08:12,251 because he'd never given to Rainbow Doors before. 213 00:08:12,295 --> 00:08:15,559 How many donors give for the first time annually? 214 00:08:15,603 --> 00:08:18,606 Many. Each year our goal 215 00:08:18,649 --> 00:08:20,564 is for 10% to be first-time donors. 216 00:08:20,608 --> 00:08:22,958 When Mr. Buckingham made his donation, 217 00:08:23,001 --> 00:08:25,177 did he in any way mention me 218 00:08:25,221 --> 00:08:27,397 or that his client was appearing in my courtroom? 219 00:08:27,440 --> 00:08:28,920 - He did not. - Have there ever been 220 00:08:28,964 --> 00:08:31,096 first-time donors who you later found out 221 00:08:31,140 --> 00:08:33,446 had heard about the organization from me? 222 00:08:33,490 --> 00:08:34,926 Oh, yes. Many times. 223 00:08:34,970 --> 00:08:37,320 The money raised through your network has enabled us 224 00:08:37,363 --> 00:08:40,192 to give a lot of queer homeless kids a place to stay. 225 00:08:40,236 --> 00:08:42,586 Did Mr. Buckingham ever tell you 226 00:08:42,630 --> 00:08:46,068 that he was donating because your organization 227 00:08:46,111 --> 00:08:48,113 was brought to his attention -by me? -Objection. 228 00:08:48,157 --> 00:08:49,724 - Overruled. - Sustained. 229 00:08:49,767 --> 00:08:53,684 Apologies, Your Honor. 230 00:08:53,728 --> 00:08:56,252 Force of habit. I meant no disrespect. 231 00:08:56,295 --> 00:08:59,168 Apology accepted, but I will handle 232 00:08:59,211 --> 00:09:00,865 the objections in my courtroom. 233 00:09:00,909 --> 00:09:02,824 I think that would be best. 234 00:09:02,867 --> 00:09:04,521 No further questions. 235 00:09:04,565 --> 00:09:06,610 You may step down. 236 00:09:13,269 --> 00:09:15,053 Well, you can remind Deputy Lori 237 00:09:15,097 --> 00:09:16,881 that his testimony ensures that McCarthy 238 00:09:16,925 --> 00:09:19,231 won't be in a position to retaliate. 239 00:09:19,275 --> 00:09:21,799 No, it's not the same thing. 240 00:09:21,843 --> 00:09:24,759 Cold feet is not a negotiating position for your client. 241 00:09:24,802 --> 00:09:26,674 No, do not put me... on hold. 242 00:09:26,717 --> 00:09:29,241 You always had a way with people. 243 00:09:29,285 --> 00:09:31,374 I swear, this case, it's like if I'm not 244 00:09:31,417 --> 00:09:34,159 convincing someone to testify, I'm explaining someone's 245 00:09:34,203 --> 00:09:36,031 immunity deal for the hundredth time. 246 00:09:36,074 --> 00:09:38,990 At least I managed to convince Bravo to let me 247 00:09:39,034 --> 00:09:41,340 paper Laski if Judge Benner assigns him to the case. 248 00:09:41,384 --> 00:09:43,604 - You did not. - I did. 249 00:09:43,647 --> 00:09:45,823 It's...really good to see you. 250 00:09:45,867 --> 00:09:47,695 You, too. 251 00:09:47,738 --> 00:09:49,000 There are things to say. 252 00:09:49,044 --> 00:09:50,654 Yeah. There are. 253 00:09:50,698 --> 00:09:52,134 Uh... 254 00:09:52,177 --> 00:09:55,006 I-I-I know you're swamped, so I was thinking 255 00:09:55,050 --> 00:09:58,009 a hike this weekend to talk things through? 256 00:09:58,053 --> 00:10:00,142 -I like that thinking. -Good. 257 00:10:00,185 --> 00:10:02,231 Sorry for the hold-up. How can I help? 258 00:10:02,274 --> 00:10:04,363 Uh... 259 00:10:04,407 --> 00:10:05,887 Mr. Callan? Hello? 260 00:10:05,930 --> 00:10:07,715 Yeah. 261 00:10:07,758 --> 00:10:08,977 One down. 262 00:10:09,020 --> 00:10:10,892 Don't put me on hold a-- 263 00:10:10,935 --> 00:10:12,807 Hey. High five. 264 00:10:27,299 --> 00:10:30,955 Uh, Luke Watkins, D.A.'s office? 265 00:10:30,999 --> 00:10:32,609 So what's this all about? 266 00:10:32,653 --> 00:10:34,829 The D.A.'s office can weigh in on whether or not 267 00:10:34,872 --> 00:10:36,700 the parole board should grant someone parole. 268 00:10:36,744 --> 00:10:39,050 Why are you here? The answer should be obvious. 269 00:10:39,094 --> 00:10:40,095 I want to know about Shayne's victim. 270 00:10:40,138 --> 00:10:42,532 Your brother, Cyrus. 271 00:10:42,575 --> 00:10:44,621 Look, I don't know what you heard, 272 00:10:44,665 --> 00:10:47,276 but Cyrus wasn't like those other guys in the militia. 273 00:10:47,319 --> 00:10:50,366 He wasn't a killer, like Shayne Monroe. 274 00:10:50,409 --> 00:10:52,673 - What was he like? - He was a normal kid. 275 00:10:54,457 --> 00:10:56,851 Liked working on cars. 276 00:10:56,894 --> 00:10:59,375 He was stubborn as hell. 277 00:11:01,551 --> 00:11:04,206 But also funny, really funny. 278 00:11:04,249 --> 00:11:06,948 After he was killed, my mom never really... 279 00:11:06,991 --> 00:11:09,733 got her laugh back. 280 00:11:09,777 --> 00:11:12,605 Does the parole board care about that? 281 00:11:12,649 --> 00:11:14,390 The parole board's main concern is whether or not 282 00:11:14,433 --> 00:11:16,174 Shayne will be a danger to the community. 283 00:11:16,218 --> 00:11:18,046 Cyrus wasn't a danger to the community. 284 00:11:18,089 --> 00:11:20,875 He didn't believe in that white supremacist stuff. 285 00:11:20,918 --> 00:11:23,573 He was a good kid. 286 00:11:23,616 --> 00:11:25,836 If Cyrus never got a second chance, 287 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:28,752 why should Shayne Monroe ever get out of prison? 288 00:11:28,796 --> 00:11:31,494 I really hope you're the kind of man 289 00:11:31,537 --> 00:11:33,278 who'll keep him there. 290 00:11:37,456 --> 00:11:39,328 I wrote a paper about Judge Jenkins in college, 291 00:11:39,371 --> 00:11:40,590 and one of my professors knew her. 292 00:11:40,633 --> 00:11:44,115 She introduced us, and we just--we clicked. 293 00:11:44,159 --> 00:11:46,639 How long were you Judge Jenkins' judicial assistant? 294 00:11:46,683 --> 00:11:50,252 Just four years. I thought I was gonna be there a lot longer. 295 00:11:50,295 --> 00:11:52,820 How would you describe the relationship between 296 00:11:52,863 --> 00:11:55,257 Judge Jenkins and the lawyer Andre Buckingham? 297 00:11:55,300 --> 00:11:57,302 Objection, Your Honor. Lacks foundation. 298 00:11:57,346 --> 00:11:59,914 Sustained. Mr. Berger, care to try again? 299 00:11:59,957 --> 00:12:02,960 What, if anything, did you see 300 00:12:03,004 --> 00:12:06,050 between the defendant and attorney Andre Buckingham? 301 00:12:06,094 --> 00:12:08,183 They were professional at first, 302 00:12:08,226 --> 00:12:09,750 then he started crossing lines, 303 00:12:09,793 --> 00:12:11,403 and I just never understood 304 00:12:11,447 --> 00:12:13,014 why the judge didn't stop him. 305 00:12:13,057 --> 00:12:14,798 - Like what? - He would tell her that 306 00:12:14,842 --> 00:12:16,626 he had tickets to an event or something, 307 00:12:16,669 --> 00:12:20,021 at Will Call under his name if she wanted them. It just-- 308 00:12:20,064 --> 00:12:22,197 It flew in the face of all of 309 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:23,633 the amazing work that she'd done. 310 00:12:23,676 --> 00:12:25,417 Did you overhear a conversation 311 00:12:25,461 --> 00:12:27,289 between Judge Jenkins and Mr. Buckingham 312 00:12:27,332 --> 00:12:30,118 in December of 2015 that troubled you? 313 00:12:30,161 --> 00:12:31,554 Yes. 314 00:12:31,597 --> 00:12:33,425 They were in the judge's chambers, 315 00:12:33,469 --> 00:12:35,427 and I heard him talking about his client 316 00:12:35,471 --> 00:12:37,603 who was on trial for money laundering. 317 00:12:37,647 --> 00:12:39,475 I-I thought she should have kicked him out, 318 00:12:39,518 --> 00:12:41,825 because that is so unethical. - Objection. Hearsay. 319 00:12:41,869 --> 00:12:44,480 It informs the defendant's statement, Your Honor. 320 00:12:44,523 --> 00:12:46,830 Overruled, but--Your Honor, with all due respect, 321 00:12:46,874 --> 00:12:48,701 asking a witness about what a third party said 322 00:12:48,745 --> 00:12:50,703 is textbook hearsay. 323 00:12:50,747 --> 00:12:54,055 Judge Jenkins, I would advise against interrupting me. 324 00:12:54,098 --> 00:12:55,708 If you hadn't, I could have 325 00:12:55,752 --> 00:12:57,493 finished instructing the witness 326 00:12:57,536 --> 00:12:59,843 to stick to the actions made by the defendant. 327 00:12:59,887 --> 00:13:01,802 You. 328 00:13:01,845 --> 00:13:03,934 Well, all she said was, "You shouldn't be here," 329 00:13:03,978 --> 00:13:05,806 because they were in the middle of the trial. 330 00:13:05,849 --> 00:13:08,156 - Can I say that? - I will allow it. Thank you. 331 00:13:11,376 --> 00:13:13,117 Judge Jenkins, would you like to cross-examine? 332 00:13:15,511 --> 00:13:18,209 Ms. Carlile, the tickets that Mr. Buckingham 333 00:13:18,253 --> 00:13:19,994 allegedly left for me at will call, 334 00:13:20,037 --> 00:13:21,604 did you ever see me pick them up? 335 00:13:21,647 --> 00:13:24,868 - No. - Do you know if... 336 00:13:24,912 --> 00:13:26,609 for example, I paid for them, 337 00:13:26,652 --> 00:13:28,263 voiding their status as gifts? 338 00:13:28,306 --> 00:13:31,527 - Uh, no. - I see. 339 00:13:31,570 --> 00:13:33,572 Please tell the Court why I fired you. 340 00:13:33,616 --> 00:13:36,140 You know that was a mistake. 341 00:13:36,184 --> 00:13:38,490 Ms. Carlile, please, just answer the question. 342 00:13:38,534 --> 00:13:40,362 Uh, sorry, Your Honor. 343 00:13:40,405 --> 00:13:42,712 I made one scheduling mistake, and I apologized. 344 00:13:42,755 --> 00:13:44,627 And did that one scheduling error 345 00:13:44,670 --> 00:13:46,716 fit within a pattern of mistakes 346 00:13:46,759 --> 00:13:49,240 -and overlooked details? -I wouldn't call it a pattern. 347 00:13:49,284 --> 00:13:50,894 And what was the immediate effect of that error? 348 00:13:50,938 --> 00:13:52,417 You were a few minutes late. 349 00:13:52,461 --> 00:13:54,419 Isn't it true that I, the judge, 350 00:13:54,463 --> 00:13:55,986 only showed up at that trial 351 00:13:56,030 --> 00:13:57,118 because the bailiff came to get me? 352 00:13:57,161 --> 00:13:58,510 Objection. Relevance. 353 00:13:58,554 --> 00:14:00,425 - Sustained. - Overruled. 354 00:14:00,469 --> 00:14:02,340 Once was funny, Judge Jenkins. 355 00:14:02,384 --> 00:14:03,951 Won't happen again, Your Honor. 356 00:14:05,953 --> 00:14:08,520 Isn't it true that when you were terminated, 357 00:14:08,564 --> 00:14:11,001 security had to remove you from the building? 358 00:14:11,045 --> 00:14:13,351 - They escort everyone out. - And while being removed, 359 00:14:13,395 --> 00:14:15,092 you said... - You knew what you were doing. 360 00:14:15,136 --> 00:14:16,528 ..."I know your secrets and I will tell 361 00:14:16,572 --> 00:14:18,182 anyone who listens"? - I believed in you, 362 00:14:18,226 --> 00:14:19,705 - and you fired me! - Answer the question. 363 00:14:19,749 --> 00:14:22,752 That's enough! Ms. Carlile, did those events take place? 364 00:14:22,795 --> 00:14:23,884 Yes or no? 365 00:14:26,234 --> 00:14:27,583 Fine. 366 00:14:29,237 --> 00:14:30,629 - They happened. - Thank you. 367 00:14:30,673 --> 00:14:33,850 I hope you lose everything, and I get to watch! 368 00:14:33,894 --> 00:14:35,721 She is ruthless! 369 00:14:35,765 --> 00:14:39,638 Okay, everybody. Just take a deep breath. 370 00:14:50,649 --> 00:14:52,521 I knew this case was gonna test me, 371 00:14:52,564 --> 00:14:54,262 -but not like this. -So many feelings. 372 00:14:54,305 --> 00:14:55,524 And I'm the one who has to see through 373 00:14:55,567 --> 00:14:58,831 all the emotions to the facts. Judge on trial? 374 00:14:58,875 --> 00:15:00,790 Believe this verdict is gonna be remembered. 375 00:15:00,833 --> 00:15:02,705 - The pressure. - Imagine losing your job 376 00:15:02,748 --> 00:15:04,533 over a mistake on a calendar. 377 00:15:04,576 --> 00:15:06,796 She was late for her own trial. 378 00:15:06,839 --> 00:15:08,102 Judge Jenkins must've been mortified. 379 00:15:08,145 --> 00:15:10,060 But that's no reason to fire the woman. 380 00:15:10,104 --> 00:15:11,453 Oh, you only say that because you're not an assistant. 381 00:15:12,584 --> 00:15:14,238 Oh, I'm sorry. 382 00:15:14,282 --> 00:15:16,110 I'm sorry, Your Honor. I didn't-- 383 00:15:16,153 --> 00:15:18,808 Sherri, it's okay. I just want to know what you meant. 384 00:15:18,851 --> 00:15:20,984 It's just... 385 00:15:21,028 --> 00:15:23,682 Judge Jenkins is a great and powerful person, 386 00:15:23,726 --> 00:15:25,423 and she has had people tell her how great 387 00:15:25,467 --> 00:15:27,382 and powerful she is for a long time, 388 00:15:27,425 --> 00:15:28,949 and the thing you cannot do 389 00:15:28,992 --> 00:15:31,342 to powerful people is embarrass them. 390 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:35,042 Sherri. 391 00:15:36,913 --> 00:15:38,610 Yes, Your Honor. 392 00:15:38,654 --> 00:15:44,486 You are also a great and powerful person. 393 00:15:44,529 --> 00:15:47,402 And your perspective is valued around here. 394 00:15:47,445 --> 00:15:50,057 I appreciate that, Your Honor. 395 00:15:51,319 --> 00:15:52,537 Thank you. 396 00:15:59,066 --> 00:16:01,416 I want to get an idea of who Mr. Monroe is, 397 00:16:01,459 --> 00:16:03,853 how he spends his time in prison. 398 00:16:03,896 --> 00:16:06,247 We don't usually get in-person visits. 399 00:16:06,290 --> 00:16:08,292 Most D.A.s just read the file. 400 00:16:08,336 --> 00:16:09,990 My office takes parole seriously. 401 00:16:10,033 --> 00:16:11,904 I've only worked with Shayne a few years, 402 00:16:11,948 --> 00:16:14,733 but he's been focused on self-improvement the whole time. 403 00:16:14,777 --> 00:16:17,475 You're not going to get "danger to the community" out of me. 404 00:16:19,434 --> 00:16:22,002 Does he have any people on the outside? 405 00:16:22,045 --> 00:16:23,307 Family, friends, contacts? 406 00:16:23,351 --> 00:16:24,961 Prison does a pretty good job of 407 00:16:25,005 --> 00:16:26,702 -destroying social bonds. -Listen, 408 00:16:26,745 --> 00:16:29,183 I'm trying to approach this with an open mind. 409 00:16:29,226 --> 00:16:31,881 If there's anything you wish D.A.s would ask... 410 00:16:31,924 --> 00:16:35,058 I'll admit that when a lot of guys see parole coming up, 411 00:16:35,102 --> 00:16:37,539 they start saying all the right things, 412 00:16:37,582 --> 00:16:40,846 but it's all excuses and they just talk about themselves. 413 00:16:40,890 --> 00:16:43,980 But with Shayne, he talks about his victim all the time. 414 00:16:44,024 --> 00:16:46,461 By name. Cyrus Wilkinson. 415 00:16:46,504 --> 00:16:47,940 I feel like I know him. 416 00:16:50,465 --> 00:16:52,423 Please state your name and occupation for the record. 417 00:16:52,467 --> 00:16:54,512 Andre Buckingham, lawyer. 418 00:16:54,556 --> 00:16:56,079 Mr. Buckingham, how would you describe 419 00:16:56,123 --> 00:16:58,473 your professional relationship with the defendant? 420 00:16:58,516 --> 00:17:00,214 Very successful. 421 00:17:00,257 --> 00:17:02,042 I could rely on her to be a fair judge, 422 00:17:02,085 --> 00:17:03,956 and she could rely on me for certain perks. 423 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:07,395 Perks. Such as theater tickets, fine wines? 424 00:17:07,438 --> 00:17:09,049 Objection, leading the witness. 425 00:17:09,092 --> 00:17:10,963 I'm establishing a pattern of behavior. 426 00:17:11,007 --> 00:17:13,531 Then let your witness testify. Sustained. 427 00:17:15,011 --> 00:17:17,144 What do you mean, perks? 428 00:17:17,187 --> 00:17:19,146 Tickets to sold-out shows. 429 00:17:19,189 --> 00:17:22,192 Once a client paid me with a 2010 Château Margaux. 430 00:17:22,236 --> 00:17:23,411 I gave it to Judge Jenkins. 431 00:17:23,454 --> 00:17:24,673 Mr. Buckingham, what was different 432 00:17:24,716 --> 00:17:27,458 about the case in December of 2015? 433 00:17:27,502 --> 00:17:28,720 I couldn't win it. 434 00:17:28,764 --> 00:17:30,157 One of my most important clients 435 00:17:30,200 --> 00:17:31,636 was up for money laundering 436 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:33,595 and the case against him was rock solid. 437 00:17:33,638 --> 00:17:34,683 And what did you do about that? 438 00:17:36,293 --> 00:17:38,904 I realize now I made a poor decision. 439 00:17:38,948 --> 00:17:40,515 I knew her weak spot. 440 00:17:40,558 --> 00:17:43,126 So I told her if my client was found not guilty, 441 00:17:43,170 --> 00:17:45,563 a substantial donation could be made to her favorite charity. 442 00:17:45,607 --> 00:17:48,131 And how did Judge Jenkins respond 443 00:17:48,175 --> 00:17:49,915 when you presented this offer? 444 00:17:49,959 --> 00:17:51,743 All I had to do was mention Rainbow Doors, 445 00:17:51,787 --> 00:17:52,875 and she was on board. 446 00:17:52,918 --> 00:17:54,964 No further questions, Your Honor. 447 00:17:55,007 --> 00:17:56,618 Judge Jenkins? 448 00:17:58,707 --> 00:18:00,317 Mr. Buckingham. 449 00:18:00,361 --> 00:18:01,753 Did you recently plead guilty 450 00:18:01,797 --> 00:18:03,799 to multiple charges of extortion? 451 00:18:03,842 --> 00:18:05,714 Regretfully, I did. 452 00:18:05,757 --> 00:18:08,804 Including an instance in which you threatened baseless lawsuits 453 00:18:08,847 --> 00:18:11,459 against a mother-and-daughter -owned wellness center 454 00:18:11,502 --> 00:18:13,983 unless they paid thousands of dollars? 455 00:18:14,026 --> 00:18:17,204 At the time, I believed I was protecting consumers. 456 00:18:17,247 --> 00:18:19,162 Did you extort the wellness center? 457 00:18:19,206 --> 00:18:21,382 The law says I did. 458 00:18:21,425 --> 00:18:23,819 Uh-huh. And after you were charged, 459 00:18:23,862 --> 00:18:26,517 did you attempt to negotiate a reduced sentence 460 00:18:26,561 --> 00:18:28,606 by claiming knowledge of further crimes? 461 00:18:28,650 --> 00:18:30,260 You know how a plea deal works. 462 00:18:30,304 --> 00:18:32,001 And you know how to weaponize the law. 463 00:18:32,044 --> 00:18:34,569 - Objection. Argumentative. - Sustained. 464 00:18:34,612 --> 00:18:36,484 I want you to help me understand. 465 00:18:36,527 --> 00:18:39,051 Isn't it true that you used gifts 466 00:18:39,095 --> 00:18:40,618 and a substantial donation 467 00:18:40,662 --> 00:18:43,012 to try to curry favor with a judge? 468 00:18:43,055 --> 00:18:44,883 I did not try. I successfully-- 469 00:18:44,927 --> 00:18:46,537 Isn't it true that you use your position 470 00:18:46,581 --> 00:18:48,887 as a lawyer to threaten and intimidate? 471 00:18:48,931 --> 00:18:51,629 I admit, I may have erred in the past. 472 00:18:51,673 --> 00:18:53,196 And isn't it true that you pride yourself 473 00:18:53,240 --> 00:18:55,894 on your ability to outmaneuver people 474 00:18:55,938 --> 00:18:57,157 in negotiation? 475 00:18:57,200 --> 00:18:58,723 I was very good at my job. 476 00:18:58,767 --> 00:19:00,334 And isn't it then reasonable to conclude 477 00:19:00,377 --> 00:19:02,771 that you are the kind of person 478 00:19:02,814 --> 00:19:06,296 who would say or do anything to avoid the consequences 479 00:19:06,340 --> 00:19:08,690 of your criminal behavior? - Objection. 480 00:19:08,733 --> 00:19:11,083 - Overruled. - Sustained. Judge Jenkins, 481 00:19:11,127 --> 00:19:13,477 you will remember whose courtroom you are in 482 00:19:13,521 --> 00:19:15,262 and act accordingly. 483 00:19:15,305 --> 00:19:17,177 This is your final warning. 484 00:19:21,964 --> 00:19:24,662 I think we all need a recess. 485 00:19:30,799 --> 00:19:32,888 Everyone involved with this case is terrible! 486 00:19:32,931 --> 00:19:33,976 They should all be sent to an island 487 00:19:34,019 --> 00:19:35,064 where they can only hurt each other. 488 00:19:35,107 --> 00:19:36,892 A cold island. 489 00:19:36,935 --> 00:19:39,938 I can't tell if Buckingham is lying or just gross. 490 00:19:39,982 --> 00:19:42,419 And if Judge Jenkins interrupts Judge Carmichael 491 00:19:42,463 --> 00:19:45,161 one more time, I am going to march right up to her, 492 00:19:45,205 --> 00:19:46,510 and I'm gonna give her a piece-- 493 00:19:46,554 --> 00:19:47,598 Oh. 494 00:19:47,642 --> 00:19:49,121 Sara? 495 00:19:49,165 --> 00:19:50,384 You okay? 496 00:19:50,427 --> 00:19:51,689 That was Whitney. 497 00:19:53,169 --> 00:19:54,257 That was Nikki's mom. 498 00:19:56,999 --> 00:19:59,610 Obviously I can't discuss an ongoing case 499 00:19:59,654 --> 00:20:01,264 in the courthouse I oversee, 500 00:20:01,308 --> 00:20:02,918 but I wanted to reach out as a friend. 501 00:20:02,961 --> 00:20:06,313 Thank you. I appreciate that. All of it. 502 00:20:06,356 --> 00:20:08,402 The arraignment must have been difficult for you. 503 00:20:08,445 --> 00:20:09,925 Apparently it's just illegal 504 00:20:09,968 --> 00:20:11,492 to be a good parent. 505 00:20:11,535 --> 00:20:14,930 If you need any help with Nikki... 506 00:20:14,973 --> 00:20:16,497 You cannot recommend any more tutors. 507 00:20:18,455 --> 00:20:21,632 Whitney, we can't talk about the case, 508 00:20:21,676 --> 00:20:24,069 but we can talk about how you're doing. 509 00:20:27,638 --> 00:20:29,510 I'm not at my best. 510 00:20:29,553 --> 00:20:32,295 I know that. 511 00:20:32,339 --> 00:20:34,297 The pandemic gutted the restaurant. 512 00:20:34,341 --> 00:20:37,605 - I barely leave the house. - You can call anytime. 513 00:20:37,648 --> 00:20:40,869 And Nikki is so difficult. 514 00:20:40,912 --> 00:20:43,611 She's always been so difficult. 515 00:20:43,654 --> 00:20:46,353 Do you remember how colicky she was as a baby? 516 00:20:46,396 --> 00:20:48,268 -I didn't sleep for months. -Well-- 517 00:20:48,311 --> 00:20:49,617 And it's--it's just never stopped. 518 00:20:49,660 --> 00:20:52,750 Now she is willfully tanking her grades. 519 00:20:52,794 --> 00:20:54,709 I think her teachers don't even like her. 520 00:20:54,752 --> 00:20:56,232 I don't know that I blame them. 521 00:20:56,276 --> 00:21:01,237 W-- Look, parenting is very challenging. 522 00:21:01,281 --> 00:21:03,239 She thinks I am so strict. 523 00:21:03,283 --> 00:21:07,374 She has no idea what strict is. 524 00:21:09,376 --> 00:21:10,725 I see. 525 00:21:13,031 --> 00:21:16,165 Am I a hypocrite? 526 00:21:16,208 --> 00:21:18,646 You lied about making good margaritas, 527 00:21:18,689 --> 00:21:20,822 but I don't think that makes you a hypocrite. 528 00:21:20,865 --> 00:21:23,128 Parole hearing has me spinning. 529 00:21:23,172 --> 00:21:24,347 You know, you can't keep using work 530 00:21:24,391 --> 00:21:25,783 as an excuse to talk to me. 531 00:21:25,827 --> 00:21:27,219 Okay, this is strictly business. 532 00:21:27,263 --> 00:21:28,264 If I say something too personal, 533 00:21:28,308 --> 00:21:29,744 just say..."margarita." 534 00:21:29,787 --> 00:21:31,441 You mean like a safe word? 535 00:21:31,485 --> 00:21:33,530 Okay, what do you got? 536 00:21:33,574 --> 00:21:35,445 Murderer up for parole. 537 00:21:35,489 --> 00:21:37,404 Victim's brother wants him to rot. 538 00:21:37,447 --> 00:21:38,883 -Understandable. -I've risked my job 539 00:21:38,927 --> 00:21:40,494 fighting for restorative justice, 540 00:21:40,537 --> 00:21:42,626 saying people are more than their crime, 541 00:21:42,670 --> 00:21:44,019 that change is possible and that-- 542 00:21:44,062 --> 00:21:45,499 What is different -about this? -Murder. 543 00:21:47,239 --> 00:21:49,459 And the murderer is a white supremacist, 544 00:21:49,503 --> 00:21:51,679 -militia type. -So Choi assigns this 545 00:21:51,722 --> 00:21:53,376 to the first Black lawyer he could find. 546 00:21:53,420 --> 00:21:55,422 - Like it's a test. - With no right answers. 547 00:21:55,465 --> 00:21:58,207 And why is it that we always have to forgive them? 548 00:21:58,250 --> 00:22:00,209 Yes, but... 549 00:22:00,252 --> 00:22:02,254 is this actually about forgiveness? 550 00:22:02,298 --> 00:22:04,779 Or is the real question does he pose a threat if released? 551 00:22:04,822 --> 00:22:06,955 That is my point. 552 00:22:06,998 --> 00:22:09,392 At the root of this is a question 553 00:22:09,436 --> 00:22:11,176 of the entire justice system. 554 00:22:11,220 --> 00:22:12,874 Are you putting too much on this? 555 00:22:12,917 --> 00:22:15,877 It's about retribution versus rehabilitation, 556 00:22:15,920 --> 00:22:18,183 and are some crimes beyond rehabilitation? 557 00:22:18,227 --> 00:22:20,882 I get it. I do. I want it all, too. 558 00:22:20,925 --> 00:22:23,537 Dismantle systemic racism. Reform parole. 559 00:22:23,580 --> 00:22:25,756 Pursue restorative justice. I want that. 560 00:22:25,800 --> 00:22:28,280 But, one fight at a time, and you have to know 561 00:22:28,324 --> 00:22:30,370 which fight you are fighting right now. 562 00:22:33,111 --> 00:22:35,418 Margarita. 563 00:22:35,462 --> 00:22:37,725 But this wasn't about our personal lives. 564 00:22:37,768 --> 00:22:39,291 No, but... 565 00:22:41,859 --> 00:22:43,861 Work and play tend to get mixed up around you. 566 00:22:43,905 --> 00:22:45,428 You mean, like, as a general rule? 567 00:22:45,472 --> 00:22:46,951 I can only speak from my own experiences. 568 00:22:48,866 --> 00:22:50,738 And thanks for the advice. 569 00:22:50,781 --> 00:22:52,043 Mm-hmm. 570 00:22:56,178 --> 00:22:58,049 - Bye. - Bye. 571 00:23:00,965 --> 00:23:03,315 The prosecution rests, Your Honor. 572 00:23:03,359 --> 00:23:05,274 Judge Jenkins, the floor is yours. 573 00:23:05,317 --> 00:23:06,623 Thank you, Your Honor. 574 00:23:06,667 --> 00:23:10,366 I begin by calling my first witness, 575 00:23:10,410 --> 00:23:11,846 Judge Prudence Jenkins. 576 00:23:13,804 --> 00:23:15,632 Judge Jenkins, you're behaving recklessly. 577 00:23:15,676 --> 00:23:17,373 I understand the legal risks. 578 00:23:17,417 --> 00:23:19,244 With all due respect, Your Honor, 579 00:23:19,288 --> 00:23:21,464 if I were in your seat, 580 00:23:21,508 --> 00:23:24,336 I'd defer to the more experienced judge. 581 00:23:34,129 --> 00:23:36,914 For an intelligent person whose entire career is on the line, 582 00:23:36,958 --> 00:23:39,439 Judge Jenkins is doing everything wrong. 583 00:23:39,482 --> 00:23:41,615 Your Honor... First, she wants to represent herself, 584 00:23:41,658 --> 00:23:43,312 and then she wants to testify? 585 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:45,401 -It is unorthodox. -It is the behavior of an amateur. 586 00:23:45,445 --> 00:23:49,318 She is getting under your skin. 587 00:23:49,361 --> 00:23:52,364 Have you considered it is her strategy? 588 00:23:52,408 --> 00:23:54,192 To distract me? Of course! 589 00:23:54,236 --> 00:23:56,238 Because I feel like the key to this whole case 590 00:23:56,281 --> 00:23:59,067 is already in front of me, like I've missed it somehow. 591 00:23:59,110 --> 00:24:01,069 Judge Carmichael. 592 00:24:01,112 --> 00:24:04,376 Mr. Sanders, an appointment would be appropriate. 593 00:24:04,420 --> 00:24:05,813 Ah. In the building. 594 00:24:05,856 --> 00:24:07,336 Potential state office run. Can't say who. 595 00:24:07,379 --> 00:24:08,511 And yet you want me to know. 596 00:24:08,555 --> 00:24:10,252 How can we help you, Mr. Sanders? 597 00:24:10,295 --> 00:24:14,386 A political donor with significant capacity--can't say, 598 00:24:14,430 --> 00:24:15,910 but he was instrumental in the governor's race. 599 00:24:15,953 --> 00:24:17,389 This donor mentioned you. 600 00:24:17,433 --> 00:24:19,304 - Is there a point? - If you'd like there to be. 601 00:24:19,348 --> 00:24:21,916 Mr. Sanders, I am in the midst of a trial. 602 00:24:21,959 --> 00:24:23,918 Understood. I'll be in touch. 603 00:24:27,791 --> 00:24:29,837 What am I supposed to do with that? 604 00:24:29,880 --> 00:24:31,752 "I'll be in touch." 605 00:24:42,458 --> 00:24:43,807 You should get an alarm. 606 00:24:43,851 --> 00:24:45,113 Anybody could just walk in. 607 00:24:45,156 --> 00:24:48,072 Twice in a month. What'd I do to deserve this? 608 00:24:48,116 --> 00:24:49,726 You married me. 609 00:24:49,770 --> 00:24:53,643 Not for long. Papers are on the table. 610 00:24:53,687 --> 00:24:55,253 Thank you. 611 00:24:56,907 --> 00:24:58,387 I'd left these in order. 612 00:25:02,086 --> 00:25:03,871 Sorry. 613 00:25:03,914 --> 00:25:05,437 I get scattered. 614 00:25:08,571 --> 00:25:10,660 Collier, is this how much your treatments cost 615 00:25:10,704 --> 00:25:12,575 -without my insurance? -I'm getting it straightened out. 616 00:25:12,619 --> 00:25:15,230 - Don't worry. - I still owe you. 617 00:25:15,273 --> 00:25:17,885 We didn't keep score. That's not how love works. 618 00:25:17,928 --> 00:25:20,496 You worked insane hours. You kept me in law school. 619 00:25:20,540 --> 00:25:22,542 Well, I could work then. 620 00:25:22,585 --> 00:25:25,240 Right. 621 00:25:27,024 --> 00:25:29,113 I'm not your responsibility. 622 00:25:37,731 --> 00:25:42,953 ♪ Lonesome river 623 00:25:46,217 --> 00:25:50,744 ♪ I lost the stars on my way 624 00:25:52,963 --> 00:25:58,055 ♪ Lord, I am a sinner 625 00:26:00,580 --> 00:26:05,497 ♪ Hell-bent on changing his way ♪ 626 00:26:13,984 --> 00:26:15,638 Mr. Watkins, would you like 627 00:26:15,682 --> 00:26:16,900 to join us at the front? 628 00:26:20,948 --> 00:26:24,081 I take responsibility for my crime. 629 00:26:24,125 --> 00:26:26,431 You have to know that I'm no longer 630 00:26:26,475 --> 00:26:30,044 a part of the Hazor Brigade. 631 00:26:30,087 --> 00:26:31,523 I'm not a danger to the community. 632 00:26:31,567 --> 00:26:33,264 Thank you, Mr. Monroe. 633 00:26:33,308 --> 00:26:34,875 Mr. Watkins? 634 00:26:36,703 --> 00:26:38,182 Madame Chair, Mr. Monroe says 635 00:26:38,226 --> 00:26:39,793 he's taken anger management courses. 636 00:26:39,836 --> 00:26:43,710 Could he describe a de-escalation technique? 637 00:26:43,753 --> 00:26:45,450 Mr. Monroe? 638 00:26:45,494 --> 00:26:48,715 Sure. There's a lot of different-- 639 00:26:48,758 --> 00:26:51,108 Mostly, it's an attitude shift. 640 00:26:51,152 --> 00:26:53,458 But you can count to 10. 641 00:26:55,460 --> 00:26:57,549 Madame Chair, could Mr. Monroe 642 00:26:57,593 --> 00:27:00,204 recite the third precept of the Hazor Brigade? 643 00:27:00,248 --> 00:27:03,120 United States is a white nation, as ordained by God, 644 00:27:03,164 --> 00:27:04,905 to be governed by the appointed. 645 00:27:12,260 --> 00:27:15,829 I became friends with a lot of African American men in here. 646 00:27:15,872 --> 00:27:19,006 Could Mr. Monroe explain 647 00:27:19,049 --> 00:27:21,486 how he plans to support himself if released? 648 00:27:21,530 --> 00:27:23,445 Won't be easy, I know. 649 00:27:23,488 --> 00:27:27,841 I've been in here a long time, and people drift away. 650 00:27:27,884 --> 00:27:30,191 I regret killing Cyrus... 651 00:27:30,234 --> 00:27:33,411 every single day. 652 00:27:33,455 --> 00:27:34,804 -I didn't plan on it. -If it wasn't planned, 653 00:27:34,848 --> 00:27:37,720 could Mr. Monroe explain why he was armed 654 00:27:37,764 --> 00:27:41,332 with a Sig Sauer P320 when he went to meet with Cyrus? 655 00:27:41,376 --> 00:27:45,206 We were always armed. I mean, we were... 656 00:27:45,249 --> 00:27:47,251 I'm not making excuses. 657 00:27:47,295 --> 00:27:49,950 I chose to believe lies, and I've been so sorry-- 658 00:27:49,993 --> 00:27:51,168 You don't fool me. 659 00:27:51,212 --> 00:27:54,171 - Ms. Wilkinson-- - That's all right. 660 00:27:54,215 --> 00:27:55,607 I don't expect for you to forgive me. 661 00:27:55,651 --> 00:27:57,871 Don't buy his act. Don't believe it. 662 00:28:00,090 --> 00:28:02,440 - He was almost repentant. - He wants out. 663 00:28:02,484 --> 00:28:05,052 That's the thing. Am I a prosecutor that 664 00:28:05,095 --> 00:28:07,271 believes in punishment or rehabilitation? 665 00:28:07,315 --> 00:28:09,796 -Cyrus Wilkinson was murdered. -I know. 666 00:28:09,839 --> 00:28:11,406 The two people most connected to that are inside. 667 00:28:11,449 --> 00:28:12,755 The important thing is how 668 00:28:12,799 --> 00:28:14,801 your possible recommendation affects them, 669 00:28:14,844 --> 00:28:17,281 not what it says about you. 670 00:28:19,414 --> 00:28:21,024 When a defendant represents herself, 671 00:28:21,068 --> 00:28:23,940 more flexibility is demanded of the court. 672 00:28:23,984 --> 00:28:26,247 If I need clarification, I will ask. 673 00:28:26,290 --> 00:28:28,510 And once we have finished, the People will be given 674 00:28:28,553 --> 00:28:29,990 the opportunity to cross-examine. 675 00:28:30,033 --> 00:28:31,905 - More than fair, Your Honor. - You may proceed. 676 00:28:34,734 --> 00:28:38,172 I want to state on the record that I stand by my verdict. 677 00:28:38,215 --> 00:28:41,871 To criminalize a verdict you disagree with is dangerous, 678 00:28:41,915 --> 00:28:45,440 dangerous for judges, dangerous for the law. 679 00:28:45,483 --> 00:28:48,225 I am most interested in the case at hand. 680 00:28:48,269 --> 00:28:50,619 Andre Buckingham is corrupt. 681 00:28:50,662 --> 00:28:53,143 And if he hadn't been so busy looking for shortcuts, 682 00:28:53,187 --> 00:28:54,971 he would've seen that the prosecution 683 00:28:55,015 --> 00:28:57,321 failed to prove the case against his client. 684 00:28:57,365 --> 00:29:00,498 And every defendant is innocent until proven guilty. 685 00:29:00,542 --> 00:29:01,630 I am aware. 686 00:29:02,849 --> 00:29:04,633 Mr. Buckingham's donation 687 00:29:04,676 --> 00:29:06,940 was a calculated attack against me. 688 00:29:06,983 --> 00:29:10,247 Did I mention Rainbow Doors to him at some point? 689 00:29:10,291 --> 00:29:13,598 Certainly. But they do such vital work 690 00:29:13,642 --> 00:29:16,688 that I often try to send new donors their way. 691 00:29:16,732 --> 00:29:20,170 Question--has anyone else donated at your suggestion? 692 00:29:20,214 --> 00:29:21,737 Many people, Your Honor. 693 00:29:21,781 --> 00:29:24,827 You've heard from Sylvia Arthur, their director. 694 00:29:24,871 --> 00:29:28,265 When she gets a donation from someone she doesn't recognize, 695 00:29:28,309 --> 00:29:31,529 she's started calling me to find out if I referred them. 696 00:29:31,573 --> 00:29:34,141 That is how many donors I've sent their way. 697 00:29:34,184 --> 00:29:35,838 I see. 698 00:29:35,882 --> 00:29:38,362 And did she call you on the day of Buckingham's donation? 699 00:29:39,581 --> 00:29:41,104 Pardon me? 700 00:29:41,148 --> 00:29:43,846 Did Sylvia Arthur call you the day she received 701 00:29:43,890 --> 00:29:45,500 the $50,000 donation? 702 00:29:45,543 --> 00:29:49,765 You are asking for more than clarification, Your Honor. 703 00:29:49,809 --> 00:29:52,855 Then perhaps you haven't read the latest bench guide? 704 00:29:52,899 --> 00:29:56,250 It clearly states that in cases like these, 705 00:29:56,293 --> 00:30:00,471 judges must ask questions and modify procedures 706 00:30:00,515 --> 00:30:01,777 to bring out all relevant facts. 707 00:30:01,821 --> 00:30:03,257 Be that as it may, Your Honor, 708 00:30:03,300 --> 00:30:05,128 there's a fine line between 709 00:30:05,172 --> 00:30:06,826 bringing out all the relevant facts 710 00:30:06,869 --> 00:30:08,871 and doing the People's job for them. 711 00:30:10,525 --> 00:30:12,005 Then in the interest of neutrality, 712 00:30:12,048 --> 00:30:13,223 I withdraw the question. 713 00:30:13,267 --> 00:30:14,616 Thank you, Your Honor. 714 00:30:14,659 --> 00:30:16,879 - Anything further? - No, Your Honor. 715 00:30:16,923 --> 00:30:20,361 Mr. Berger, do you care to cross-examine Judge Jenkins? 716 00:30:20,404 --> 00:30:22,145 Not at this time, Your Honor. 717 00:30:22,189 --> 00:30:25,496 But I would like to recall Sylvia Arthur to the stand. 718 00:30:30,937 --> 00:30:33,200 Ms. Arthur, did you speak to Judge Jenkins 719 00:30:33,243 --> 00:30:35,463 the day you received Mr. Buckingham's donation? 720 00:30:39,728 --> 00:30:41,034 I did. 721 00:30:41,077 --> 00:30:43,427 What was the content of that call? 722 00:30:46,561 --> 00:30:47,692 Ms. Arthur. 723 00:30:50,608 --> 00:30:53,394 Judge Jenkins, uh, told me to call her 724 00:30:53,437 --> 00:30:54,743 as soon as I received the donation 725 00:30:54,786 --> 00:30:56,614 to make sure it went through. 726 00:30:56,658 --> 00:30:57,702 You didn't think to divulge 727 00:30:57,746 --> 00:30:59,487 this information earlier? 728 00:30:59,530 --> 00:31:01,402 I answered every question I was asked. 729 00:31:01,445 --> 00:31:03,491 You didn't question where the money came from? 730 00:31:03,534 --> 00:31:05,014 Objection, argumentative. 731 00:31:05,058 --> 00:31:07,060 Sustained. You don't need to answer. 732 00:31:07,103 --> 00:31:08,757 You have no idea what we're up against. 733 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:12,543 40% of homeless youth in this country are LGBTQ, 734 00:31:12,587 --> 00:31:14,284 and we have to beg for support. 735 00:31:14,328 --> 00:31:19,246 So when someone offers my organization $50,000, 736 00:31:19,289 --> 00:31:20,812 part of being good at my job is knowing 737 00:31:20,856 --> 00:31:22,336 which questions not to ask. 738 00:31:22,379 --> 00:31:25,165 Did Judge Jenkins tell you the donation was coming 739 00:31:25,208 --> 00:31:27,732 before it was made? 740 00:31:30,039 --> 00:31:32,563 Yes. 741 00:31:32,607 --> 00:31:34,914 No further questions, Your Honor. 742 00:31:40,528 --> 00:31:42,443 Can we walk and talk? 743 00:31:42,486 --> 00:31:44,532 Uh, Benner's taking the bench in a minute, 744 00:31:44,575 --> 00:31:46,838 and I've got Corrine Cuthbert and her bag of tricks. 745 00:31:46,882 --> 00:31:48,362 I wouldn't try to pull you away if it wasn't something-- 746 00:31:50,016 --> 00:31:52,540 Uh... I want to talk. It's just, I have-- 747 00:31:52,583 --> 00:31:54,890 Tonight, then? At home? 748 00:31:54,934 --> 00:31:58,415 - At home? 749 00:31:58,459 --> 00:32:00,330 - Yeah. - Okay. 750 00:32:06,728 --> 00:32:09,861 Feels just like Christmas -morning, doesn't it, Callan? -You need a miracle? 751 00:32:09,905 --> 00:32:11,863 If we get Laski, we paper him immediately. 752 00:32:11,907 --> 00:32:14,214 -You ready? -Form 170.6 is my favorite form. 753 00:32:14,257 --> 00:32:15,215 Yes. 754 00:32:15,258 --> 00:32:17,173 All rise. 755 00:32:19,045 --> 00:32:21,569 Calling the matter of People v. Wayne McCarthy. 756 00:32:21,612 --> 00:32:24,006 Counsel, your appearances. 757 00:32:24,050 --> 00:32:25,573 Corrine Cuthbert on his behalf. He is present. 758 00:32:25,616 --> 00:32:27,314 -Mark Callan for the People. -You may be seated. 759 00:32:29,446 --> 00:32:32,797 When a controversial case catches public attention, 760 00:32:32,841 --> 00:32:35,713 people speculate on the judge's leanings. 761 00:32:35,757 --> 00:32:39,630 The primary duty of a judge is not leaning. 762 00:32:39,674 --> 00:32:41,850 Counsel would do well to remember that. 763 00:32:44,157 --> 00:32:45,332 The matter of People v. McCarthy 764 00:32:45,375 --> 00:32:48,030 is assigned to Judge Albert Campbell. 765 00:32:48,074 --> 00:32:49,336 - Mm. - We can work with Campbell. 766 00:32:49,379 --> 00:32:50,946 Love Campbell. That's not gonna work for me. 767 00:32:50,990 --> 00:32:53,166 Hold on. I've got it. 768 00:32:53,209 --> 00:32:56,778 Ms. Cuthbert, as you found fault in my original choice, 769 00:32:56,821 --> 00:32:58,649 we'll need to move on to the next available judge. 770 00:32:58,693 --> 00:33:00,129 Thank you. 771 00:33:00,173 --> 00:33:03,219 Judge Lola Carmichael will preside. 772 00:33:03,263 --> 00:33:05,439 Judge "Defund the Police"? You're joking. 773 00:33:05,482 --> 00:33:08,137 Judge Carmichael is meticulously fair 774 00:33:08,181 --> 00:33:11,053 and highly respected. She's the next judge in line. 775 00:33:11,097 --> 00:33:13,012 Everyone in this courthouse knows that Judge Carmichael 776 00:33:13,055 --> 00:33:14,752 and Mr. Callan are personally close. 777 00:33:14,796 --> 00:33:17,494 I don't want to file an affidavit of actual bias. 778 00:33:17,538 --> 00:33:20,106 Should you chose to do so, Ms. Cuthbert, 779 00:33:20,149 --> 00:33:22,499 there is a form for that as well. 780 00:33:23,718 --> 00:33:25,720 Carmichael. High five. 781 00:33:25,763 --> 00:33:29,028 You see Carmichael as an advantage. 782 00:33:29,071 --> 00:33:31,552 I will make her your Achilles' heel. 783 00:33:31,595 --> 00:33:33,771 This is not good. 784 00:33:40,343 --> 00:33:44,173 Shayne Monroe has asked us to believe a lot today. 785 00:33:44,217 --> 00:33:46,654 He's asked us to believe that he regrets his crime, 786 00:33:46,697 --> 00:33:50,397 to believe he is capable of change. 787 00:33:58,579 --> 00:34:00,711 Mr. Watkins, are you making a recommendation? 788 00:34:10,504 --> 00:34:11,635 Mr. Watkins. 789 00:34:11,679 --> 00:34:13,985 Thank you. 790 00:34:14,029 --> 00:34:16,379 Shayne must've died inside when he saw you. 791 00:34:16,423 --> 00:34:18,338 Mr. Monroe doesn't have a good support network outside. 792 00:34:18,381 --> 00:34:20,122 He needs more insight 793 00:34:20,166 --> 00:34:24,083 on how his ideology drove him to kill, but... 794 00:34:24,126 --> 00:34:25,954 if he works on those issues, he could be released, 795 00:34:25,997 --> 00:34:29,000 especially if those he harmed came to support it. 796 00:34:29,044 --> 00:34:31,264 My brother joined that militia 797 00:34:31,307 --> 00:34:33,135 because he thought the country was failing the people 798 00:34:33,179 --> 00:34:36,182 it was supposed to take care of. 799 00:34:36,225 --> 00:34:37,835 Don't prove him right. 800 00:34:46,061 --> 00:34:48,324 Do you think that compassion for a criminal 801 00:34:48,368 --> 00:34:50,196 is the same as cruelty to a victim? 802 00:34:50,239 --> 00:34:52,023 I gave you this assignment hoping 803 00:34:52,067 --> 00:34:53,982 you would ask questions like that. 804 00:34:54,025 --> 00:34:55,679 As long as you keep asking them, 805 00:34:55,723 --> 00:34:58,378 you're doing a good job, Watkins. 806 00:35:01,946 --> 00:35:06,342 ♪ I lost the stars on my way ♪ 807 00:35:06,386 --> 00:35:08,562 Will the defendant please stand? 808 00:35:14,742 --> 00:35:17,875 There has been a lot of debate in the last year 809 00:35:17,919 --> 00:35:21,357 about holding law enforcement to a higher standard. 810 00:35:21,401 --> 00:35:23,664 I believe the judicial branch 811 00:35:23,707 --> 00:35:26,406 should be asking those same questions. 812 00:35:26,449 --> 00:35:29,060 Rigorous adherence to ethical standards 813 00:35:29,104 --> 00:35:33,282 is how we protect the integrity of this institution. 814 00:35:33,326 --> 00:35:35,850 On the count of agreeing to take a bribe 815 00:35:35,893 --> 00:35:38,200 in violation of PC 93, 816 00:35:38,244 --> 00:35:41,247 this Court finds the defendant guilty as charged. 817 00:35:41,290 --> 00:35:43,901 The clerk shall record the verdict as rendered. 818 00:35:48,602 --> 00:35:50,560 Only two years in, you think you know. 819 00:35:52,171 --> 00:35:53,998 It's only two years in. 820 00:35:54,042 --> 00:35:56,479 Mrs. Jenkins, you will be given the opportunity 821 00:35:56,523 --> 00:35:57,567 to speak at sentencing. 822 00:35:57,611 --> 00:35:59,178 "Missus." 823 00:36:01,267 --> 00:36:05,314 For years, we see people at their worst. 824 00:36:05,358 --> 00:36:09,231 And even as a judge, you can never do enough. 825 00:36:09,275 --> 00:36:13,801 You will see a chance to make a real impact, 826 00:36:13,844 --> 00:36:17,065 and you will do the right thing, even if it isn't legal. 827 00:36:17,108 --> 00:36:19,937 Do not pretend your moral failing 828 00:36:19,981 --> 00:36:22,375 was some sort of grand sacrifice. 829 00:36:22,418 --> 00:36:27,380 The right thing is the legal thing, especially for us. 830 00:36:27,423 --> 00:36:29,164 Enjoy your superiority while it lasts. 831 00:36:29,208 --> 00:36:32,646 Enjoy? Do you have any idea what you have done? 832 00:36:32,689 --> 00:36:36,650 If a judge can be bribed, how can we ever 833 00:36:36,693 --> 00:36:39,000 convince someone on the margins 834 00:36:39,043 --> 00:36:41,220 that this building stands for them, too? 835 00:36:41,263 --> 00:36:44,179 That they can find justice here? 836 00:36:44,223 --> 00:36:47,487 I once thought that you blazed a trail for me, 837 00:36:47,530 --> 00:36:50,098 but now you're just in my way. 838 00:36:50,141 --> 00:36:51,665 Sentencing will be in two weeks. 839 00:36:51,708 --> 00:36:53,275 We are done here. 840 00:37:10,074 --> 00:37:13,164 It wasn't skepticism. It was fear. 841 00:37:13,208 --> 00:37:14,514 Okay. 842 00:37:14,557 --> 00:37:17,691 When you came to me about Whitney, 843 00:37:17,734 --> 00:37:20,302 I-I just didn't want to believe it, 844 00:37:20,346 --> 00:37:23,174 -and I-I handled it poorly. -Yes. 845 00:37:23,218 --> 00:37:25,133 I-I can't apologize enough. 846 00:37:25,176 --> 00:37:27,744 What you did took bravery. 847 00:37:27,788 --> 00:37:30,747 Whitney is your friend, 848 00:37:30,791 --> 00:37:32,401 but she is not well, 849 00:37:32,445 --> 00:37:34,838 and she's gonna need a lot of help to get better. 850 00:37:39,321 --> 00:37:40,409 Good night. 851 00:37:46,285 --> 00:37:48,939 I have got to do more cardio. 852 00:37:48,983 --> 00:37:51,028 I'm putting a spin bike in my chambers. 853 00:37:53,161 --> 00:37:56,512 Jenkins threatened everything I love about this job. 854 00:37:56,556 --> 00:37:59,341 - Jenkins? - Yeah. Jenkins. 855 00:37:59,385 --> 00:38:02,431 - What? - You haven't been told? 856 00:38:02,475 --> 00:38:05,042 Don't tell me you kissed somebody else. 857 00:38:05,086 --> 00:38:06,217 I don't even want to know. 858 00:38:06,261 --> 00:38:08,089 Lo, Benner named the presiding judge 859 00:38:08,132 --> 00:38:10,265 in the McCarthy case. 860 00:38:10,309 --> 00:38:12,485 It's you. 861 00:38:12,528 --> 00:38:16,315 That...is a surprise. 862 00:38:16,358 --> 00:38:18,708 This is gonna get ugly. You have a family now. 863 00:38:18,752 --> 00:38:21,450 I'm a judge, it's what I've been called to do. 864 00:38:21,494 --> 00:38:24,018 And even though we won't be able to talk for a while... 865 00:38:24,061 --> 00:38:26,455 -Not even a little bit? -Not even a little. We will be okay. 866 00:38:30,677 --> 00:38:33,593 This McCarthy case, it's... big, Lola, 867 00:38:33,636 --> 00:38:34,855 and Cuthbert is gonna hit us with everything-- 868 00:38:34,898 --> 00:38:36,030 All right, go. 869 00:38:36,073 --> 00:38:38,380 - Now? - Yes, now. 870 00:38:38,424 --> 00:38:40,251 Just standing here could tank your case. 871 00:38:40,295 --> 00:38:42,341 -Starting tomorrow. -And move out of the guest house, stat. 872 00:38:48,085 --> 00:38:50,784 - Love you. - Love you, too, goof. 873 00:39:11,631 --> 00:39:13,328 I was wrong about us. 874 00:39:13,372 --> 00:39:14,634 I preferred you talking about work. 875 00:39:14,677 --> 00:39:16,375 I'm sorry. I couldn't wait. 876 00:39:17,680 --> 00:39:18,812 You want to sit? 877 00:39:24,252 --> 00:39:26,515 I've been thinking about our future like it's one... 878 00:39:26,559 --> 00:39:27,995 single decision. 879 00:39:28,038 --> 00:39:30,171 You choose me, I choose you, the end. 880 00:39:30,214 --> 00:39:32,565 You've put me under a lot of pressure. 881 00:39:32,608 --> 00:39:35,698 And that's where I was wrong. 882 00:39:35,742 --> 00:39:40,573 It's not one huge decision. It's a hundred little ones. 883 00:39:40,616 --> 00:39:41,574 You know, building a life together 884 00:39:41,617 --> 00:39:42,879 isn't jumping off a cliff. 885 00:39:42,923 --> 00:39:44,490 - It's-- - Climbing up one? 886 00:39:44,533 --> 00:39:47,536 It's having faith that your partner's gonna choose you 887 00:39:47,580 --> 00:39:49,930 every one of those little times. 888 00:39:49,973 --> 00:39:52,889 I want you to have faith in me. 889 00:39:52,933 --> 00:39:58,460 That everyday, simple "yes"? That sounds wonderful. 890 00:39:58,504 --> 00:40:01,507 But? 891 00:40:01,550 --> 00:40:03,683 I worry that I only know 892 00:40:03,726 --> 00:40:05,641 how to operate in crisis mode. 893 00:40:05,685 --> 00:40:09,732 I want to stop and just be... 894 00:40:09,776 --> 00:40:12,474 uncomplicated with someone. 895 00:40:12,518 --> 00:40:14,128 With me. 896 00:40:18,219 --> 00:40:21,309 I think about it... a lot. 897 00:40:24,921 --> 00:40:28,229 Me saying "I love you" is not 898 00:40:28,272 --> 00:40:31,493 the first step in the relationship. 899 00:40:31,537 --> 00:40:33,713 But what-- what if we took one? 900 00:40:33,756 --> 00:40:36,411 One--one simple, one uncomplicated one? 901 00:40:46,073 --> 00:40:49,380 What would that first step look like? 902 00:40:49,424 --> 00:40:52,775 Little choices. I'll cook you dinner. 903 00:40:55,169 --> 00:40:57,519 That sounds nice. 904 00:40:57,563 --> 00:40:59,086 As long as there are no margaritas involved. 905 00:41:00,304 --> 00:41:02,176 Okay? 906 00:41:02,219 --> 00:41:06,180 Because, wow. They're so bad. 907 00:41:20,020 --> 00:41:21,543 This is nice. 908 00:41:30,552 --> 00:41:31,988 Amy... 909 00:41:32,032 --> 00:41:35,862 you have every right to be angry. 910 00:41:37,733 --> 00:41:42,129 I did something so stupid, and then I made it worse 911 00:41:42,172 --> 00:41:43,870 by not telling you I-- - Mark, I've been trying-- 912 00:41:43,913 --> 00:41:45,524 Look, I know you have. 913 00:41:45,567 --> 00:41:48,483 And the fact that you're even considering--I'm married. 914 00:42:01,540 --> 00:42:04,673 ♪ It surprises me We were young. 915 00:42:04,717 --> 00:42:05,848 19. 916 00:42:05,892 --> 00:42:07,807 For a while, it was-- 917 00:42:07,850 --> 00:42:10,113 we were each other's ticket out. 918 00:42:10,157 --> 00:42:11,201 He was actually the reason I-- 919 00:42:11,245 --> 00:42:13,073 - Out of what? - What? 920 00:42:13,116 --> 00:42:14,814 Your ticket out of what? 921 00:42:14,857 --> 00:42:20,471 Just...a small town, I guess. 922 00:42:20,515 --> 00:42:23,170 - I wanted to be extraordinary. - Amy... 923 00:42:23,213 --> 00:42:25,999 you are extraordinary. 924 00:42:29,916 --> 00:42:33,615 But we grew up, and apart. 925 00:42:33,659 --> 00:42:35,399 We decided to end things, but... 926 00:42:35,443 --> 00:42:36,792 then he got sick and-- 927 00:42:36,836 --> 00:42:39,578 - I need to take a walk. - Mark... 928 00:42:39,621 --> 00:42:41,928 Come on, Mark. Ask me anything. 929 00:42:44,974 --> 00:42:50,980 ♪ There's no way I won't see you again ♪ 930 00:42:54,593 --> 00:42:55,985 Mark?