1 00:00:07,833 --> 00:00:09,444 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:09,487 --> 00:00:10,967 When did you know you picked the wrong guy? 3 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,621 - When he hit me. - I'm so sorry. 4 00:00:12,664 --> 00:00:14,623 You give this white boy two schooners and an ice rink, 5 00:00:14,666 --> 00:00:16,451 he turns into Tonya Harding. - Hmm. 6 00:00:16,494 --> 00:00:18,105 Your dad's gonna be released, Mark. It's over. 7 00:00:18,148 --> 00:00:21,151 I wanted to say what my dad didn't. 8 00:00:21,195 --> 00:00:22,848 Oh, shut up, Mark. 9 00:00:22,892 --> 00:00:25,416 But I wanted you to be the first to know. 10 00:00:25,460 --> 00:00:27,157 I'm running for state attorney general. 11 00:00:27,201 --> 00:00:28,680 I know that you have 12 00:00:28,724 --> 00:00:30,595 a special relationship with Lisa Benner. 13 00:00:30,639 --> 00:00:33,424 It's good to have mentors, but keep a safe distance. 14 00:00:35,557 --> 00:00:37,472 ♪ All the simple things 15 00:00:37,515 --> 00:00:39,648 ♪ Make me wanna smile ♪ Bop, bop 16 00:00:39,691 --> 00:00:41,954 ♪ When you hold my hand, my heart just wants to... ♪ 17 00:00:41,998 --> 00:00:44,740 - I know it's Valentine's Day. That's why I'm calling. 18 00:00:44,783 --> 00:00:47,656 How much to deliver today? That is criminal. 19 00:00:47,699 --> 00:00:50,180 Okay, let's do it. Thanks. 20 00:00:50,224 --> 00:00:51,834 [ receiver clatters ] 21 00:00:51,877 --> 00:00:54,228 Aw. On the table, please. 22 00:00:54,271 --> 00:00:56,143 This is for me from Detective Harris. 23 00:00:56,186 --> 00:00:59,059 Thisis for you. 24 00:01:00,973 --> 00:01:03,759 "Open me in a quiet moment." 25 00:01:03,802 --> 00:01:05,369 What time is the thing? 26 00:01:05,413 --> 00:01:07,676 - Call it "Operation Cupid." - I won't. 27 00:01:07,719 --> 00:01:09,460 Do you hate Valentine's Day, too? 28 00:01:09,504 --> 00:01:11,897 [ rhythmic knock on door ]No, I just think some things 29 00:01:11,941 --> 00:01:14,857 should be celebrated in private. 30 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:18,295 Good. You're not busy. Follow me. 31 00:01:19,514 --> 00:01:22,082 [ sighs ] Operation Cupid will be fun. 32 00:01:22,125 --> 00:01:23,518 [ snickers ] 33 00:01:23,561 --> 00:01:25,128 What's that "operation" all about? 34 00:01:25,172 --> 00:01:26,782 Strictly need-to-know. 35 00:01:26,825 --> 00:01:28,784 Hmm. What'd you get Robin? 36 00:01:28,827 --> 00:01:32,266 You called me out of my office to ask about my husband? 37 00:01:32,309 --> 00:01:36,139 Flowers.[ chuckles ] Really making an effort. 38 00:01:36,183 --> 00:01:37,880 Ahem. 39 00:01:37,923 --> 00:01:39,186 Judge Carmichael. 40 00:01:39,229 --> 00:01:40,970 This is David Sanders, strategist 41 00:01:41,013 --> 00:01:42,667 for my attorney general campaign. 42 00:01:42,711 --> 00:01:45,931 Hmm. Bill Clinton is too obvious. No. 43 00:01:45,975 --> 00:01:49,413 Los Angeles mayoral election, 1993? 44 00:01:49,457 --> 00:01:51,850 - Um... - David can tell anyone 45 00:01:51,894 --> 00:01:53,722 the first political event they cared about. 46 00:01:53,765 --> 00:01:56,116 - It's a superpower. How'd I do? - Doesn't count. 47 00:01:56,159 --> 00:01:58,292 My mom was devastated when Michael Woo lost. 48 00:01:58,335 --> 00:02:00,207 Ah, didn't factor in the politically active mom. 49 00:02:00,250 --> 00:02:02,992 - Can I try again? - Is this why you needed me? 50 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:04,602 Sorry. I wanted to meet you-- 51 00:02:04,646 --> 00:02:06,691 a chance to gossip with a fellow Howard alum. 52 00:02:06,735 --> 00:02:09,694 Okay.Okay, Bison. 53 00:02:09,738 --> 00:02:11,131 Was Professor Tillman still around when-- 54 00:02:11,174 --> 00:02:13,176 Yeah, and still as odd as ever and... 55 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:14,743 The parrot.The parrot. 56 00:02:14,786 --> 00:02:17,137 [ laughs ] Yeah. And if I'm honest, I wanted-- 57 00:02:17,180 --> 00:02:18,964 wewanted to ask for your help. 58 00:02:19,008 --> 00:02:20,749 - With what? - I've approached a few people-- 59 00:02:20,792 --> 00:02:22,229 an elite squad, if you will, 60 00:02:22,272 --> 00:02:23,839 to get a jump on candidate research. 61 00:02:23,882 --> 00:02:25,623 Looking into my time at the D.A.'s office, 62 00:02:25,667 --> 00:02:27,190 my history on the bench. 63 00:02:27,234 --> 00:02:28,670 And I would love it-- wewould love it 64 00:02:28,713 --> 00:02:30,106 if you would look into Judge Benner's time 65 00:02:30,150 --> 00:02:31,934 at Slefinger & Feste. 66 00:02:31,977 --> 00:02:34,284 The private practice years. Long time ago, but-- 67 00:02:34,328 --> 00:02:36,939 We wanna be thorough.The party must have professionals 68 00:02:36,982 --> 00:02:38,897 who could handle that. - At this early stage, 69 00:02:38,941 --> 00:02:41,378 we wanna know what people close to the candidate notice. 70 00:02:41,422 --> 00:02:43,119 It's more intuitive than analytical, 71 00:02:43,163 --> 00:02:45,730 like finding underground water with a willow branch. 72 00:02:45,774 --> 00:02:48,646 What do you say, Carmichael? Wanna be my dowsing rod? 73 00:02:48,690 --> 00:02:53,129 ♪♪♪ 74 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:55,131 - Here you go, boss. - Thank you. 75 00:02:55,175 --> 00:02:56,524 Can I get a fork, too, please? 76 00:02:56,567 --> 00:02:58,003 - Thanks. - You got it. 77 00:02:59,570 --> 00:03:00,832 Happy Valentine's Day. 78 00:03:00,876 --> 00:03:02,443 [ mouth full ] Hi. 79 00:03:02,486 --> 00:03:04,532 - So that'syour panic face. - No, uh... 80 00:03:04,575 --> 00:03:06,751 Relax. Valentine's Day 81 00:03:06,795 --> 00:03:09,189 is a consumer holiday for the insecure. 82 00:03:09,232 --> 00:03:12,235 I wish we'd been able to... have dinner or coffee or-- 83 00:03:12,279 --> 00:03:14,019 Schedules. We're both very busy. 84 00:03:14,063 --> 00:03:16,021 Still. 85 00:03:16,065 --> 00:03:19,111 You do send very long text messages. 86 00:03:19,155 --> 00:03:21,288 I think of them as... erudite? 87 00:03:21,331 --> 00:03:23,899 I like them. 88 00:03:23,942 --> 00:03:26,858 Nothing's changed... professionally, right? 89 00:03:26,902 --> 00:03:30,253 D.A.'s policies are clear. Avoid an appearance of conflict 90 00:03:30,297 --> 00:03:31,689 that under--Undermines the confidence in justice. 91 00:03:31,733 --> 00:03:34,475 Ah, nice recall. So...if nothing's changed? 92 00:03:34,518 --> 00:03:35,911 Professionally. 93 00:03:35,954 --> 00:03:37,826 - There's no conflict. - Excellent. 94 00:03:37,869 --> 00:03:40,132 Because I just picked up a last minute pro bono case. 95 00:03:40,176 --> 00:03:42,570 See you in court today.Wait. Barney Budge, the personal care attendant? 96 00:03:42,613 --> 00:03:44,572 Mr. Budge is my client. That is correct. 97 00:03:44,615 --> 00:03:46,922 He stole insurance money from a guy with a disability. 98 00:03:46,965 --> 00:03:48,924 It's clear abuse. Why did you take the case? 99 00:03:48,967 --> 00:03:51,622 I drew the short straw. Besides, it'll be fun. 100 00:03:55,017 --> 00:03:57,454 [ groans ] 101 00:03:57,498 --> 00:03:58,803 Emily: So you were after your albums? 102 00:03:58,847 --> 00:04:00,327 You mentioned Patty Smith. 103 00:04:00,370 --> 00:04:01,763 Mm, and The Stooges' "Raw Power," 104 00:04:01,806 --> 00:04:03,765 the '73 original, not the '80s remaster. 105 00:04:03,808 --> 00:04:05,593 I love that album. I know it's valuable. 106 00:04:05,636 --> 00:04:07,334 Yeah, and it was signed by Iggy. 107 00:04:07,377 --> 00:04:09,249 Okay, look, the jury-- they won't be swayed 108 00:04:09,292 --> 00:04:10,859 by the value of the albums. 109 00:04:10,902 --> 00:04:12,817 We stick to your right to enter the apartment-- 110 00:04:12,861 --> 00:04:14,602 no burglary, no strike. 111 00:04:14,645 --> 00:04:16,821 He had my vinyl. It wasn't theft. 112 00:04:16,865 --> 00:04:18,606 I know this D.A. He's good. He's gonna paint the picture. 113 00:04:18,649 --> 00:04:21,086 Bitter ex-girlfriend trashes apartment. 114 00:04:21,130 --> 00:04:23,306 Just garden-variety relationship death. 115 00:04:23,350 --> 00:04:25,569 You've been teaching, what, five years? 116 00:04:25,613 --> 00:04:27,615 Eighth grade. It's like house-training zombies. 117 00:04:27,658 --> 00:04:31,227 Hey, we have a tough needle to thread here, okay? 118 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,620 We need an acquittal, because even with probation, 119 00:04:32,663 --> 00:04:34,926 that strike could cost you your job. 120 00:04:34,970 --> 00:04:38,016 I know that. I'm just trying to keep it together. 121 00:04:38,060 --> 00:04:40,715 I mean, one minute, 122 00:04:40,758 --> 00:04:42,499 I have my dream job and I'm in love, 123 00:04:42,543 --> 00:04:43,718 and the next minute, 124 00:04:43,761 --> 00:04:47,199 I'm...alone and in court and-- 125 00:04:47,243 --> 00:04:49,419 You are not alone. 126 00:04:49,463 --> 00:04:51,595 I just wanted my records back. 127 00:04:53,380 --> 00:04:54,555 - You have the hand fans? - Yep. 128 00:04:54,598 --> 00:04:55,904 You have the confetti poppers? 129 00:04:55,947 --> 00:04:57,471 Check. 130 00:04:57,514 --> 00:04:58,733 [ clears throat ] 131 00:04:58,776 --> 00:05:01,301 Hey, Em, sorry. Running. 132 00:05:01,344 --> 00:05:03,955 - You are needed in 802. - Sure. Why? 133 00:05:03,999 --> 00:05:06,131 Changes to Judge Carmichael's calendar. 134 00:05:06,175 --> 00:05:08,656 Cascading rescheduling. 135 00:05:13,269 --> 00:05:15,402 [ sighs ] 136 00:05:16,620 --> 00:05:18,840 Luke: All rise. 137 00:05:18,883 --> 00:05:21,103 Lola: Good morning, Ms. Lopez. 138 00:05:21,146 --> 00:05:22,757 Let's hear those motions. 139 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:25,281 I'm sorry. I was told we were running calendar? 140 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:28,153 - Sherri, what's going on here? - Your call, Your Honor. 141 00:05:28,197 --> 00:05:30,721 Well, we should be running calendar. 142 00:05:30,765 --> 00:05:31,896 But... 143 00:05:31,940 --> 00:05:35,073 It's Valentine's Day. 144 00:05:35,117 --> 00:05:36,727 [ pop ]Aah! 145 00:05:36,771 --> 00:05:39,339 [ laughter ]♪ Doh, doh, doh, doh-doh-doh 146 00:05:39,382 --> 00:05:42,472 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ahh ♪ 147 00:05:42,516 --> 00:05:44,300 ♪ Doh-doh-doh 148 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:45,954 ♪ You got that everything I want ♪ 149 00:05:45,997 --> 00:05:48,957 ♪ You got me staring at the sun ♪ 150 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:50,872 [ laughter ]♪ Doing things I can't explain 151 00:05:50,915 --> 00:05:53,483 ♪ When you look my way, my way, my way ♪ 152 00:05:53,527 --> 00:05:55,485 ♪ You got me feeling so insane 153 00:05:55,529 --> 00:05:58,532 ♪ One moment, everything has changed ♪ 154 00:05:58,575 --> 00:06:00,185 ♪ No, I can't explain 155 00:06:00,229 --> 00:06:02,492 ♪ When you look my way, my way, my way ♪ 156 00:06:02,536 --> 00:06:03,493 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh 157 00:06:03,537 --> 00:06:04,886 ♪ My way 158 00:06:04,929 --> 00:06:06,757 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh 159 00:06:06,801 --> 00:06:09,978 ♪ My way, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ♪ 160 00:06:10,021 --> 00:06:11,893 ♪ When you look my way, my way, my way ♪ 161 00:06:11,936 --> 00:06:14,635 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, my way ♪ 162 00:06:14,678 --> 00:06:16,637 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, my way 163 00:06:16,680 --> 00:06:19,074 ♪ Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh 164 00:06:19,117 --> 00:06:21,293 ♪ Ahh, when you look my way, my way, my way ♪ 165 00:06:21,337 --> 00:06:22,469 Whoo! 166 00:06:22,512 --> 00:06:26,037 [ cheers and applause ] 167 00:06:26,081 --> 00:06:27,778 Happy Valentine's Day, Em. 168 00:06:27,822 --> 00:06:29,476 Thank you! [ laughs ] 169 00:06:29,519 --> 00:06:31,216 Thank you.That was great. Thank you so much. 170 00:06:31,260 --> 00:06:32,740 That was awesome. 171 00:06:32,783 --> 00:06:34,742 Emily: That was...wow! 172 00:06:34,785 --> 00:06:36,700 ♪♪♪ 173 00:06:36,744 --> 00:06:39,355 - Open it. - Yeah. 174 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:42,793 You like dogs, but you're too busy for a dog. So... 175 00:06:42,837 --> 00:06:45,927 - [ whispers ] What is it? - [ whispers ] I don't know. 176 00:06:45,970 --> 00:06:49,060 A fish is the next best thing 177 00:06:49,104 --> 00:06:51,193 for a busy dog person. - [ whispers ] A fish? 178 00:06:51,236 --> 00:06:55,284 That's sweet. [ laughs ] It's sweet. 179 00:06:57,373 --> 00:06:58,896 [ chuckles ] 180 00:06:58,940 --> 00:07:01,508 Don't you have to, um, be at the... 181 00:07:01,551 --> 00:07:02,987 - [ whispers ] Oh, crap. - The... 182 00:07:03,031 --> 00:07:04,772 I hate to gift and run. 183 00:07:04,815 --> 00:07:06,295 Oh. 184 00:07:06,338 --> 00:07:07,905 - Emily: No, go. - [ softly] This is awkward. 185 00:07:09,516 --> 00:07:11,866 Go. Go, go, go. Thank you. 186 00:07:11,909 --> 00:07:13,824 - I hope you like it. - [ faintly] I do. 187 00:07:13,868 --> 00:07:15,957 ♪♪♪ 188 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:16,827 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. 189 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:31,842 ♪♪♪ 190 00:07:31,886 --> 00:07:33,540 You're Luke. I'm Sam. 191 00:07:33,583 --> 00:07:35,759 Welcome to the Thunderdome. Nervous? 192 00:07:35,803 --> 00:07:37,979 No. Yes. 193 00:07:38,022 --> 00:07:40,634 But no. I might have gone overboard with Valentine's Day. 194 00:07:40,677 --> 00:07:42,679 Oh. What did you do?I'm not sure. Whole thing was a blur. 195 00:07:42,723 --> 00:07:44,420 There was a choir. 196 00:07:44,464 --> 00:07:46,683 Okay, Romeo, your desk is right next to mine. 197 00:07:46,727 --> 00:07:48,990 Luke! Welcome. 198 00:07:49,033 --> 00:07:51,645 People! Can I have a moment, please? 199 00:07:51,688 --> 00:07:54,343 Meet our newest clerk, Mr. Luke Watkins, 200 00:07:54,386 --> 00:07:56,737 coming straight from Courtroom 802![ applause ] 201 00:07:58,347 --> 00:08:00,915 Soon as you're settled, come meet me. 202 00:08:00,958 --> 00:08:02,917 We've got witness prep. 203 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:06,529 Casework first day. Nice. 204 00:08:06,573 --> 00:08:09,489 - I should... - Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Good luck. 205 00:08:14,537 --> 00:08:17,235 We're going after Barney Budge for forgery, grand theft, 206 00:08:17,279 --> 00:08:18,759 and dependent care abuse. 207 00:08:18,802 --> 00:08:20,151 Paul Gordon and his sister Ruth. 208 00:08:20,195 --> 00:08:22,066 This is Luke Watkins. 209 00:08:22,110 --> 00:08:24,112 The preliminary hearing is a chance for the judge 210 00:08:24,155 --> 00:08:26,070 to hear the evidence and decide if it's enough 211 00:08:26,114 --> 00:08:27,942 to try the defendant. It's like a mini trial. 212 00:08:27,985 --> 00:08:30,597 - Is the judge also tiny? - Uh, no. 213 00:08:30,640 --> 00:08:33,730 Regular-size courtroom, miniature trial. Got it. 214 00:08:33,774 --> 00:08:35,384 My brother nearly loses his home in a wildfire, 215 00:08:35,427 --> 00:08:37,560 and this Barney steals from him. 216 00:08:37,604 --> 00:08:38,996 When he was filling out the insurance claim, 217 00:08:39,040 --> 00:08:41,129 Barney Budge listed his own bank account. 218 00:08:41,172 --> 00:08:43,261 $63,000 gone. 219 00:08:43,305 --> 00:08:45,437 Barney spent about $1,000, tried to give it back 220 00:08:45,481 --> 00:08:47,962 when he was arrested? - What, we just forgive him? 221 00:08:48,005 --> 00:08:50,530 We're pursuing the maximum. Barney's looking at four years. 222 00:08:50,573 --> 00:08:53,315 Good.See you in the courtroom shortly. 223 00:08:54,708 --> 00:08:57,972 Paul, don't worry. We've got a strong case. 224 00:08:58,015 --> 00:09:01,584 - We'll get him. - If she's happy, I'm happy. 225 00:09:04,674 --> 00:09:07,111 [ sighs ] Did I... 226 00:09:07,155 --> 00:09:10,071 I didn't ask Paul about employment records. 227 00:09:10,114 --> 00:09:11,551 No. 228 00:09:11,594 --> 00:09:13,248 I'm still a little... I'm catching up 229 00:09:13,291 --> 00:09:16,077 after my dad's whole murder thing. 230 00:09:16,120 --> 00:09:17,905 Oh, yeah, congrats. Charges dropped. 231 00:09:17,948 --> 00:09:20,472 - How's he doing? - I...wouldn't know. 232 00:09:20,516 --> 00:09:22,039 Yeah, um, Paul recovered most of the money. 233 00:09:22,083 --> 00:09:23,998 Doesn't seem very eager to be here. 234 00:09:24,041 --> 00:09:25,826 Why not just plea this out? 235 00:09:25,869 --> 00:09:28,524 Barney took advantage of Paul, betrayed his trust. 236 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:29,656 We do our job, we take this thing to trial, 237 00:09:29,699 --> 00:09:31,353 secure a conviction. 238 00:09:31,396 --> 00:09:33,050 Barney loses his license, 239 00:09:33,094 --> 00:09:35,966 and he never does that to anyone again ever. 240 00:09:36,010 --> 00:09:45,019 ♪♪♪ 241 00:09:45,062 --> 00:09:46,847 [ whispers ] Have you named it? 242 00:09:46,890 --> 00:09:48,936 No, and what am I... It can't live here.You should. 243 00:09:48,979 --> 00:09:51,460 Start bonding with it as soon as possible. 244 00:09:51,503 --> 00:09:53,723 [ door opens ] 245 00:09:54,985 --> 00:09:57,553 [ door closes ]Walter, have a seat. 246 00:09:58,728 --> 00:10:00,643 [ lowered voice ] There's nothing to be nervous about. 247 00:10:00,687 --> 00:10:02,558 Opposing counsel will put Walter on the stand, 248 00:10:02,602 --> 00:10:05,256 establish the break-in. - Get his side of the story. 249 00:10:07,737 --> 00:10:09,217 You should call it "Freckles." 250 00:10:09,260 --> 00:10:12,786 Freckles, please come with me. 251 00:10:12,829 --> 00:10:18,443 ♪♪♪ 252 00:10:18,487 --> 00:10:21,359 I saw the busted doorframe, thought, "Is he still here?" 253 00:10:21,403 --> 00:10:23,840 - "He"? - Whoever broke in. 254 00:10:23,884 --> 00:10:25,102 It didn't cross my mind it had been Laura. 255 00:10:25,146 --> 00:10:27,409 - Objection. - Overruled. 256 00:10:27,452 --> 00:10:30,020 Mr. Farley, continue. 257 00:10:30,064 --> 00:10:32,240 Realized it was Laura when I saw the records were missing. 258 00:10:32,283 --> 00:10:34,851 - This was your collection? - Ours, until she moved out. 259 00:10:34,895 --> 00:10:36,461 How long ago did Laura move out? 260 00:10:36,505 --> 00:10:38,812 Three months. She left a note with her keys. 261 00:10:38,855 --> 00:10:40,378 So she no longer lived in the residence. 262 00:10:40,422 --> 00:10:43,207 I didn't want you to leave. I still love you. 263 00:10:43,251 --> 00:10:45,383 - Objection, Your Honor. - Sustained. 264 00:10:45,427 --> 00:10:47,211 Mr. Farley, please do not address Ms. Paschke. 265 00:10:47,255 --> 00:10:48,865 I'm sorry, Your Honor. 266 00:10:48,909 --> 00:10:50,519 I love her. 267 00:10:50,562 --> 00:10:51,738 Always will. 268 00:10:51,781 --> 00:10:53,740 Nothing further. 269 00:10:56,481 --> 00:11:00,660 You testified that Laura returned her keys.With a note. 270 00:11:00,703 --> 00:11:04,272 - These keys? - I...asked for the keys. 271 00:11:04,315 --> 00:11:06,448 She ignored me. I changed the locks. 272 00:11:06,491 --> 00:11:09,059 It didn't stop Laura and her crowbar. The doorframe-- 273 00:11:09,103 --> 00:11:11,496 Did you take her name off the lease?I was heartbroken. 274 00:11:11,540 --> 00:11:13,020 I'm sure you were very sad, Walter, 275 00:11:13,063 --> 00:11:14,586 but I asked you a question. - Objection. 276 00:11:14,630 --> 00:11:17,372 Sustained. Ms. Lopez, less argumentative, 277 00:11:17,415 --> 00:11:18,721 if you please. 278 00:11:18,765 --> 00:11:20,418 My client was on the lease. 279 00:11:20,462 --> 00:11:23,421 She still had her keys, so when she returned 280 00:11:23,465 --> 00:11:25,641 to her apartment-- - Laura left me. 281 00:11:25,685 --> 00:11:28,513 I don't give a damn about who was on the lease. 282 00:11:28,557 --> 00:11:31,429 I told her that if she left... [ inhales deeply ] 283 00:11:38,523 --> 00:11:41,265 Was Laura still on the lease? 284 00:11:41,309 --> 00:11:43,833 Yeah. 285 00:11:43,877 --> 00:11:45,400 Thank you. Nothing further. 286 00:11:51,623 --> 00:11:53,147 [ whispers ] I wish you hadn't done that. 287 00:11:53,190 --> 00:11:58,848 ♪♪♪ 288 00:12:00,415 --> 00:12:02,025 [ rhythmic knock on door ] 289 00:12:02,069 --> 00:12:04,898 Judge Benner wants you involved with her campaign? 290 00:12:04,941 --> 00:12:06,421 I would be helping, yes. Is that weird? 291 00:12:06,464 --> 00:12:08,771 Unusual, but you're her protégé, 292 00:12:08,815 --> 00:12:10,425 her trusted lieutenant. [ gasps ] 293 00:12:10,468 --> 00:12:13,167 Which makes me your valued captain. 294 00:12:13,210 --> 00:12:15,865 I think it would be sergeant.[ whispers ] Oh, the metaphor collapses. 295 00:12:15,909 --> 00:12:18,259 [ normal voice ] Point is, when do we start? 296 00:12:18,302 --> 00:12:20,000 David Sanders asked me to look 297 00:12:20,043 --> 00:12:22,567 into her private practice years.David. 298 00:12:22,611 --> 00:12:25,745 Campaign consultant. Interesting man. 299 00:12:25,788 --> 00:12:28,138 Benner worked at Slefinger & Feste 300 00:12:28,182 --> 00:12:29,792 for three years. 301 00:12:29,836 --> 00:12:31,533 Large civil suits. Won't be too many cases. 302 00:12:31,576 --> 00:12:34,449 Public records will probably only show lead attorneys. 303 00:12:34,492 --> 00:12:36,059 Even as an associate, 304 00:12:36,103 --> 00:12:37,495 her name would be on something in the system. 305 00:12:37,539 --> 00:12:39,410 Hmm. And what are we looking for? 306 00:12:39,454 --> 00:12:41,499 Anything the opposition could twist into a weapon. 307 00:12:41,543 --> 00:12:43,632 Hmm. On it. 308 00:12:43,675 --> 00:12:45,852 Love research. 309 00:12:47,723 --> 00:12:49,333 Judge Delgado: Calling People vs. Budge. 310 00:12:49,377 --> 00:12:51,292 Counsel, your appearances. 311 00:12:51,335 --> 00:12:53,207 - Amy Quinn on his behalf. - Mark Callan for the People. 312 00:12:53,250 --> 00:12:55,600 - Okay, are both sides ready? - Yes, Your Honor. 313 00:12:55,644 --> 00:12:58,038 Defense is ready.I realize the defense was only recently assigned this case, 314 00:12:58,081 --> 00:13:01,432 and the People's readiness shouldn't be seen as pressure. 315 00:13:01,476 --> 00:13:02,825 While defense is ready, we would entertain 316 00:13:02,869 --> 00:13:04,479 a reasonable People's continuance, 317 00:13:04,522 --> 00:13:07,438 should it be needed. - Counsel, please approach. 318 00:13:09,310 --> 00:13:11,834 - [ whispers ] Paul. - I have eight prelims today. 319 00:13:11,878 --> 00:13:13,793 This is felony court, not the court at Versailles. 320 00:13:13,836 --> 00:13:16,621 Come on, talk to me, man. Why are you doing this, man? 321 00:13:16,665 --> 00:13:18,145 Let's have some order, Ms. Quinn. 322 00:13:18,188 --> 00:13:19,842 Yes, Your Honor. Barney. 323 00:13:19,886 --> 00:13:22,149 You said I should take the money.Not true. 324 00:13:22,192 --> 00:13:23,237 - Barney... - I'm going to jail, man. 325 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,629 - You said-- - Paul. 326 00:13:24,673 --> 00:13:26,588 - That's enough! Counselors, come back 327 00:13:26,631 --> 00:13:28,851 when you have your people under control. 328 00:13:28,895 --> 00:13:29,983 [ gavel bangs ] 329 00:13:30,026 --> 00:13:34,901 ♪♪♪ 330 00:13:34,944 --> 00:13:37,817 I have to go to the office. with the court delay-- 331 00:13:37,860 --> 00:13:40,471 That's not on me.I didn't say it was. When should I plan on returning? 332 00:13:40,515 --> 00:13:42,560 I'm capable of texting when we're done. 333 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:46,782 Barney tipped Quinn's hand."You said I should take the money." 334 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:50,133 - She'll argue it was a gift. - 60 grand. I must be generous. 335 00:13:50,177 --> 00:13:51,700 She'll say it was, I don't know, friend in need. 336 00:13:51,743 --> 00:13:53,267 We'll counter with the payroll records 337 00:13:53,310 --> 00:13:54,703 that I asked for. 338 00:13:54,746 --> 00:13:56,139 Show it was a work-only relationship. 339 00:13:56,183 --> 00:13:58,011 Ooh, yeah. Listen, the payroll records-- 340 00:13:58,054 --> 00:13:59,751 that was more of a, uh, an informal thing. 341 00:13:59,795 --> 00:14:02,406 - Informal meaning... - Under the table? 342 00:14:02,450 --> 00:14:05,061 Oh, that is a damning yet accurate characterization. 343 00:14:05,105 --> 00:14:07,759 Really? [ sighs ] It's all right. 344 00:14:07,803 --> 00:14:10,284 I should've double-checked. That's on me. It's all good. 345 00:14:10,327 --> 00:14:12,242 It's not about the legal definition of employee. 346 00:14:12,286 --> 00:14:15,202 We'll just need to characterize the relationship. Luke, ideas? 347 00:14:15,245 --> 00:14:17,682 We'll use your checking history, job postings, 348 00:14:17,726 --> 00:14:20,207 written instructions-- - Great. Need help, ask, uh... 349 00:14:20,250 --> 00:14:22,687 - Sam? - Ask Sam what now? 350 00:14:22,731 --> 00:14:25,560 I-I can handle it.Well, first day. I'm all yours. 351 00:14:25,603 --> 00:14:27,823 I need to show Barney was an employee, 352 00:14:27,867 --> 00:14:30,608 prove they're not friends.Well, you can't prove a negative. 353 00:14:30,652 --> 00:14:32,262 If you have a legal test for friendship, I'm open. 354 00:14:32,306 --> 00:14:35,700 [ whistles ] Paul's waiting. I'll be right back. 355 00:14:35,744 --> 00:14:40,705 ♪♪♪ 356 00:14:40,749 --> 00:14:42,620 Hey-o. 357 00:14:42,664 --> 00:14:45,319 Is this about what you gave Robin for Valentine's Day? 358 00:14:45,362 --> 00:14:46,842 Come on. 359 00:14:46,886 --> 00:14:48,191 [ whispers ] No. 360 00:14:48,235 --> 00:14:49,889 [ normal voice ] Not last-minute flowers. 361 00:14:49,932 --> 00:14:52,892 - Pink carnations. - Ugh. What--What'd he give you? 362 00:14:52,935 --> 00:14:54,328 Haven't found the right time to open it. 363 00:14:54,371 --> 00:14:56,939 Keep getting interrupted. How are you doing? 364 00:14:56,983 --> 00:14:59,246 First V-Day in a long time you're not dating. 365 00:14:59,289 --> 00:15:00,464 Hadn't even crossed my mind. 366 00:15:00,508 --> 00:15:02,336 Are you seeing someone? 367 00:15:02,379 --> 00:15:06,166 What is..."plot imani?" 368 00:15:06,209 --> 00:15:09,473 Autocorrect is supposed to help. "Political question." 369 00:15:09,517 --> 00:15:10,822 You know Benner's running for A.G.? 370 00:15:10,866 --> 00:15:12,955 She asked me to help vet her. 371 00:15:12,999 --> 00:15:15,175 Whoa, bad idea.I'm kinda honored and freaked out. 372 00:15:15,218 --> 00:15:16,480 Wear a button, host a fundraiser. 373 00:15:16,524 --> 00:15:18,439 Do not dig for dirt on your boss. 374 00:15:18,482 --> 00:15:20,006 - It was David Sanders' idea. - Who? 375 00:15:20,049 --> 00:15:22,269 - Her consultant. - What if you find something? 376 00:15:22,312 --> 00:15:25,533 He's a Howard grad, so...Until you know why she's asking, say no. 377 00:15:25,576 --> 00:15:27,230 - You're paranoid. - I'm pragmatic. 378 00:15:27,274 --> 00:15:28,884 I don't give answers until I know what the question is. 379 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:32,061 Lisa's been good to me. She's always had my back. 380 00:15:32,105 --> 00:15:33,976 It's time for me to show her I can do the same. 381 00:15:34,020 --> 00:15:35,935 I'll do my little investigation. 382 00:15:35,978 --> 00:15:37,719 You're right. It'll be fine. 383 00:15:37,762 --> 00:15:41,462 Literally the opposite of what I just said. 384 00:15:44,813 --> 00:15:46,728 I need to talk to you. 385 00:15:46,771 --> 00:15:49,165 Okay. I'm...Okay. 386 00:15:49,209 --> 00:15:51,341 Over--Over here. 387 00:15:51,385 --> 00:15:53,213 I'm sorry. I--I don't wanna... 388 00:15:53,256 --> 00:15:55,128 I...I didn't know who to talk to, 389 00:15:55,171 --> 00:15:56,738 and this is just... - Laura, Laura, slow--slow down. 390 00:15:56,781 --> 00:15:59,045 - This is totally surreal. - What's wrong? 391 00:16:01,612 --> 00:16:03,353 Oh, okay. T-Turn that off. 392 00:16:03,397 --> 00:16:04,964 Why are you... 393 00:16:05,007 --> 00:16:08,010 I sent Walter these pics early on. 394 00:16:08,054 --> 00:16:09,620 Okay, that's private. You don't need to-- 395 00:16:09,664 --> 00:16:11,361 It's not gonna have any bearing on the case. 396 00:16:11,405 --> 00:16:15,365 He spammed my work email-- everything I had sent him. 397 00:16:15,409 --> 00:16:17,498 - He what? - To the whole staff. 398 00:16:17,541 --> 00:16:21,023 To everyone. These pictures, they-- 399 00:16:21,067 --> 00:16:24,200 I--I--I can't. People are calling me. 400 00:16:24,244 --> 00:16:26,898 My email--I can't answer. I just... 401 00:16:26,942 --> 00:16:29,075 I don't know. I don't know what to do. 402 00:16:29,118 --> 00:16:32,600 I can't believe this is happening. 403 00:16:32,643 --> 00:16:34,950 - Okay. - [ exhales deeply ] 404 00:16:34,994 --> 00:16:35,995 ♪♪♪ 405 00:16:42,740 --> 00:16:45,569 [ indistinct conversations ] 406 00:16:45,613 --> 00:16:47,658 [ telephone rings in distance ] 407 00:16:47,702 --> 00:16:49,269 [ indistinct conversations continue ] 408 00:16:49,312 --> 00:16:51,053 Walter Farley, your alleged burglary victim-- 409 00:16:51,097 --> 00:16:52,837 spineless coward. - Ms. Lopez. 410 00:16:52,881 --> 00:16:54,056 He sent naked photos of my client 411 00:16:54,100 --> 00:16:55,536 to her colleagues at her school. 412 00:16:55,579 --> 00:16:57,146 If you don't offer a plea right now, 413 00:16:57,190 --> 00:16:58,887 I will submit his email into evidence. 414 00:16:58,930 --> 00:17:00,280 - What's the relevance? - Your witness attempted 415 00:17:00,323 --> 00:17:02,717 to ruin my client's life and reputation. 416 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:05,154 Your case is done. The jury will see him for the scum he is. 417 00:17:05,198 --> 00:17:06,982 That's ironic. Usually you're the one defending the scum. 418 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:08,940 I'm thinking misdemeanor trespass. 419 00:17:08,984 --> 00:17:10,551 Laura gets time served. One year probation. 420 00:17:10,594 --> 00:17:12,205 - I need to check with Choi. - No, you don't. 421 00:17:12,248 --> 00:17:16,339 [ loudly ] I'm sure everyone has work to do. 422 00:17:18,254 --> 00:17:21,083 Talk to your boss. 423 00:17:21,127 --> 00:17:24,521 - You okay? - Yeah, just business as usual. 424 00:17:24,565 --> 00:17:28,351 Uh...Sherri named the fish-- Freckles. 425 00:17:28,395 --> 00:17:32,051 - Cute. - Office looks good on you. 426 00:17:35,619 --> 00:17:38,274 Let's pick this up later. I gotta get back to this, okay?All right. 427 00:17:44,019 --> 00:17:45,542 To what do I owe the pleasure? 428 00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:47,457 Judge Benner's taking a run at attorney general. 429 00:17:47,501 --> 00:17:49,503 So I hear. What's her platform? 430 00:17:49,546 --> 00:17:51,635 - You'd vote for her? - I'd do my homework. 431 00:17:51,679 --> 00:17:54,638 - Despite your warning? - You mean my advice. 432 00:17:54,682 --> 00:17:57,728 I've done a quick review of some case summaries 433 00:17:57,772 --> 00:17:59,252 from Benner's private practice years. 434 00:17:59,295 --> 00:18:00,862 Benner's worried about opposition research, 435 00:18:00,905 --> 00:18:02,777 so she turns to you? - Out of a dozen cases, 436 00:18:02,820 --> 00:18:04,474 three stood out-- a wrongful termination suit, 437 00:18:04,518 --> 00:18:07,564 a toxic tort class action, and fraudulent investments. 438 00:18:07,608 --> 00:18:09,218 Oh, as much as I enjoy gossip-- 439 00:18:09,262 --> 00:18:11,525 You told me people get run down by their past, 440 00:18:11,568 --> 00:18:13,048 to stay clear, 441 00:18:13,092 --> 00:18:15,442 but I won't distance myself from friends. 442 00:18:18,009 --> 00:18:21,622 The toxic tort--was that against Cuprillon Industries? 443 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,322 Yes.Why did it catch your attention? 444 00:18:26,366 --> 00:18:27,715 Unsafe and dangerous workplace. 445 00:18:27,758 --> 00:18:29,412 Employees settled too quickly. 446 00:18:29,456 --> 00:18:33,024 Well, I'd be curious to know what made them back down. 447 00:18:33,068 --> 00:18:36,419 [ folders rustling ] 448 00:18:36,463 --> 00:18:39,814 ♪♪♪ 449 00:18:39,857 --> 00:18:41,946 Laski knew about Cuprillon Industries. 450 00:18:41,990 --> 00:18:44,166 There won't be much detail in that settlement, 451 00:18:44,210 --> 00:18:46,386 and the public record won't tell us why they agreed. 452 00:18:46,429 --> 00:18:47,996 Which is why you're gonna help me find 453 00:18:48,039 --> 00:18:49,476 an employee to talk to. 454 00:18:49,519 --> 00:18:51,173 I do enjoy a challenge, Your Honor. 455 00:18:51,217 --> 00:18:53,654 I know that you do. 456 00:18:53,697 --> 00:18:58,267 - He got left in the courtroom. - I can't take it right now. 457 00:18:58,311 --> 00:19:00,008 This is a settlement conference.It's a him. 458 00:19:00,051 --> 00:19:02,445 [ gasps ] Come here, Freckles! 459 00:19:02,489 --> 00:19:04,752 - Come! That's a good boy. - Let's teach him to do tricks. 460 00:19:04,795 --> 00:19:06,884 [ door closes ]I understand there's a plea? 461 00:19:06,928 --> 00:19:08,321 Misdemeanor trespass, Your Honor. 462 00:19:08,364 --> 00:19:10,105 Midway through trial. 463 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:11,889 You could have saved the court a lot of time and effort. 464 00:19:11,933 --> 00:19:14,501 What's changed?His client distributed naked pictures-- 465 00:19:14,544 --> 00:19:16,981 Revenge porn, Your Honor.We do not use that term, Mr. Berger. 466 00:19:17,025 --> 00:19:19,288 - My apologies. - First of all, it implies 467 00:19:19,332 --> 00:19:21,203 that Ms. Paschke did something deserving vengeance. 468 00:19:21,247 --> 00:19:23,553 Also, she intended just one person 469 00:19:23,597 --> 00:19:26,165 to receive those photos. She did not make porn. 470 00:19:26,208 --> 00:19:27,992 She was, however, exploited. 471 00:19:28,036 --> 00:19:29,951 You should call it what it is-- cyber exploitation. 472 00:19:29,994 --> 00:19:32,040 I hope my viewpoint on the issue is made clear 473 00:19:32,083 --> 00:19:34,173 by the generous plea deal we've offered. 474 00:19:34,216 --> 00:19:36,175 The court will accept the plea. 475 00:19:37,959 --> 00:19:40,179 Did the defendant, Barney Budge, work for you? 476 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:42,093 You post "Help wanted: Bathing" on Craigslist, 477 00:19:42,137 --> 00:19:43,878 and it gets weird. Barney was the least weird, 478 00:19:43,921 --> 00:19:45,836 so yeah. - So he worked for you? 479 00:19:45,880 --> 00:19:47,098 Yes, he helped me with everyday 480 00:19:47,142 --> 00:19:48,709 wipey, scratchy kinds of things. 481 00:19:48,752 --> 00:19:50,798 It's always the focus, right, what I can't do? 482 00:19:50,841 --> 00:19:52,887 - You paid wages for that help? - That's right. 483 00:19:52,930 --> 00:19:55,237 Did the defendant help you fill out paperwork? 484 00:19:55,281 --> 00:19:57,239 Some of my fine motor skills are less than fine. 485 00:19:57,283 --> 00:19:58,327 Did you ask the defendant to help you fill out paperwork 486 00:19:58,371 --> 00:19:59,850 for an insurance claim 487 00:19:59,894 --> 00:20:01,461 after your home was damaged in a wildfire? 488 00:20:01,504 --> 00:20:03,637 Yes, I asked him to fill in the basic information, 489 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:05,247 showed him my checking account. 490 00:20:05,291 --> 00:20:06,727 I signed it, trusting him, Later I discovered that 491 00:20:06,770 --> 00:20:08,642 rather my account number, he used his own. 492 00:20:08,685 --> 00:20:11,819 Over $60,000 gone. 493 00:20:11,862 --> 00:20:13,212 Nothing further. 494 00:20:13,255 --> 00:20:15,039 Ms. Quinn, your witness. 495 00:20:16,389 --> 00:20:18,826 - So you weren't friends? - No. 496 00:20:18,869 --> 00:20:20,958 Didn't hang out, promise to look out for each other? 497 00:20:21,002 --> 00:20:22,525 No, he clocked in, he clocked out. 498 00:20:23,613 --> 00:20:27,269 Your Honor, I'd like to mark as Defense "C," this email, 499 00:20:27,313 --> 00:20:30,272 which appears to be from Mr. Gordon to my client. 500 00:20:30,316 --> 00:20:32,840 Judge Delgado: So marked. 501 00:20:32,883 --> 00:20:35,364 Mr. Gordon, is this an email you sent to Mr. Budge? 502 00:20:35,408 --> 00:20:37,236 Uh...yes, I did. 503 00:20:37,279 --> 00:20:39,107 Could you please read the highlighted portion 504 00:20:39,150 --> 00:20:41,283 of your words? 505 00:20:41,327 --> 00:20:43,764 "Anything you need, man, it's yours. 506 00:20:43,807 --> 00:20:45,679 I love you, man." 507 00:20:45,722 --> 00:20:47,289 But you testified that you weren't friends. 508 00:20:47,333 --> 00:20:49,639 I'm not great with words, and he lost his mom. 509 00:20:49,683 --> 00:20:51,598 Are you supposed to say, "That sucks"? 510 00:20:51,641 --> 00:20:53,252 An employer might say, "My condolences." 511 00:20:53,295 --> 00:20:55,776 - Objection. Argumentative. - Sustained. 512 00:20:55,819 --> 00:20:57,473 Nothing further, Your Honor. 513 00:20:57,517 --> 00:21:00,389 And that takes us to recess. 514 00:21:00,433 --> 00:21:07,309 ♪♪♪ 515 00:21:07,353 --> 00:21:09,137 Nice. 516 00:21:09,180 --> 00:21:11,270 But without an email that says, "Take my money," 517 00:21:11,313 --> 00:21:13,315 the friendship angle won't keep you from trial. 518 00:21:13,359 --> 00:21:14,969 I'm full of surprises. 519 00:21:15,012 --> 00:21:16,623 That you are. 520 00:21:16,666 --> 00:21:19,190 Do you wanna get together when we finish the prelim? 521 00:21:19,234 --> 00:21:21,062 Friday? I have a date. 522 00:21:21,105 --> 00:21:22,585 Oh. Another time, then. 523 00:21:27,590 --> 00:21:31,246 - You missed that email. - I'm sorry. 524 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:33,335 But you asked me to back up the employment claim. 525 00:21:33,379 --> 00:21:34,815 As a counter to the friendship tactic. 526 00:21:34,858 --> 00:21:38,384 You always work both sides of an argument. 527 00:21:38,427 --> 00:21:41,604 I got it. I don't make the same mistake twice. 528 00:21:41,648 --> 00:21:43,345 Good. Great. Glad to hear it. 529 00:21:43,389 --> 00:21:46,174 [ sighs ] 530 00:21:47,958 --> 00:21:50,309 Hey. I don't like surprises. 531 00:21:50,352 --> 00:21:51,788 Well, they terrify me, too, 532 00:21:51,832 --> 00:21:53,660 and it's not like I can run away. 533 00:21:53,703 --> 00:21:55,488 What am I not understanding about you and Barney? 534 00:21:55,531 --> 00:21:59,405 Look, I, uh, "walk" a line. Employer. 535 00:21:59,448 --> 00:22:01,755 But if Barney felt like he was my friend, 536 00:22:01,798 --> 00:22:04,061 he'd do a good job, and if not, who knows? 537 00:22:04,105 --> 00:22:06,150 So I sent a nice note or whatever. 538 00:22:06,194 --> 00:22:08,065 Are you afraid of him? 539 00:22:08,109 --> 00:22:09,850 No, I--I do the same with my sister. 540 00:22:09,893 --> 00:22:11,982 She thinks I need to be more professional, 541 00:22:12,026 --> 00:22:14,333 hounded me until I sent Barney an employee evaluation. 542 00:22:14,376 --> 00:22:16,465 If I give people a little of what they want, 543 00:22:16,509 --> 00:22:17,945 they don't worry about me. 544 00:22:17,988 --> 00:22:20,034 You're what, you're hustling everyone? 545 00:22:20,077 --> 00:22:22,863 I act like I'm okay, like everybody. 546 00:22:22,906 --> 00:22:26,040 Otherwise, man, when people see weakness, they take. 547 00:22:26,083 --> 00:22:28,042 Letting Barney think you're friends, 548 00:22:28,085 --> 00:22:30,000 that's...self-protection? 549 00:22:30,044 --> 00:22:32,438 - Yeah. - It didn't work. 550 00:22:32,481 --> 00:22:36,877 ♪♪♪ 551 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:39,009 Valentine's Day remorse. 552 00:22:39,053 --> 00:22:40,576 When the formerly charming gesture 553 00:22:40,620 --> 00:22:42,404 begins to feel irredeemably cheesy. 554 00:22:42,448 --> 00:22:44,667 Wow. And we justmet? 555 00:22:44,711 --> 00:22:46,321 That was not shade, my friend. 556 00:22:46,365 --> 00:22:49,542 That is just the sad, true fate of the romantic. 557 00:22:49,585 --> 00:22:53,067 I should have accepted your help with Paul's case. 558 00:22:53,110 --> 00:22:54,851 - You are correct. - I messed up. 559 00:22:54,895 --> 00:22:56,679 Would you help me fix it? 560 00:22:56,723 --> 00:22:59,552 Sure. 561 00:23:00,901 --> 00:23:02,990 Robin: Baby, I love my flowers. 562 00:23:03,033 --> 00:23:05,862 You lie. No, I love that you were thinking about me. 563 00:23:05,906 --> 00:23:08,038 You want a hint on yours? 564 00:23:08,082 --> 00:23:09,736 No! I am waiting. 565 00:23:09,779 --> 00:23:12,826 Reminds me that I made the right choice marrying you. 566 00:23:12,869 --> 00:23:14,654 That's something you need reminding of. Okay. 567 00:23:14,697 --> 00:23:17,961 [ laughs ] Where are you? 568 00:23:18,005 --> 00:23:19,833 I'm meeting with Celia Anne Duval, 569 00:23:19,876 --> 00:23:21,965 lead plaintiff in the class action 570 00:23:22,009 --> 00:23:24,098 against Cuprillon Industries. - Benner's old case? 571 00:23:24,141 --> 00:23:26,709 Yep. Hoping Celia will shed some light. 572 00:23:26,753 --> 00:23:28,189 Hey, this is more than looking at old records. 573 00:23:28,232 --> 00:23:29,843 Baby, if you're going into the field-- 574 00:23:29,886 --> 00:23:33,194 I will be fine. I love you. Talk to you later. 575 00:23:33,237 --> 00:23:34,543 Okay. 576 00:23:34,587 --> 00:23:36,240 ♪♪♪ 577 00:23:36,284 --> 00:23:38,068 Woman: All right. 578 00:23:38,112 --> 00:23:39,896 I will let him know you called. 579 00:23:39,940 --> 00:23:41,115 Okay, bye-bye. 580 00:23:41,158 --> 00:23:42,638 Hello. 581 00:23:42,682 --> 00:23:44,248 I'm afraid I don't have an appointment. 582 00:23:44,292 --> 00:23:46,903 Oh. What company are you looking for? 583 00:23:46,947 --> 00:23:50,516 Actually, I'm here to see you. 584 00:23:50,559 --> 00:23:52,692 Cuprillon Industries made countertops 585 00:23:52,735 --> 00:23:54,476 of "engineered stone"-- 586 00:23:54,520 --> 00:23:58,219 chips of quartz and resin. We cut them to fit. 587 00:23:58,262 --> 00:23:59,829 Hard work. 588 00:23:59,873 --> 00:24:02,310 Used to be able to hold my own on the plant floor. 589 00:24:02,353 --> 00:24:05,705 Now I'm lucky if I can sit in a chair and answer phones. 590 00:24:05,748 --> 00:24:08,447 I get winded drinking a glass of water. 591 00:24:08,490 --> 00:24:09,752 You got sick at the plant. 592 00:24:09,796 --> 00:24:11,754 They issued respirator masks, 593 00:24:11,798 --> 00:24:14,235 but we all knew it was the dust. 594 00:24:14,278 --> 00:24:16,585 A claim that Cuprillon Industries disputed. 595 00:24:16,629 --> 00:24:18,631 They denied responsibility, 596 00:24:18,674 --> 00:24:21,938 said we weren't following safety protocols. 597 00:24:21,982 --> 00:24:23,723 But they knew. 598 00:24:23,766 --> 00:24:25,681 Company documents were leaked, 599 00:24:25,725 --> 00:24:29,032 proved that they let us be exposed. 600 00:24:29,076 --> 00:24:30,643 But we had already settled, 601 00:24:30,686 --> 00:24:33,036 and Cuprillon went bankrupt. 602 00:24:33,080 --> 00:24:36,344 I haven't been able to take a deep breath since then. 603 00:24:36,387 --> 00:24:39,521 So let's not waste it. What do you want? 604 00:24:39,565 --> 00:24:42,045 A lawyer who represented Cuprillon 605 00:24:42,089 --> 00:24:43,873 is being considered for a new job. 606 00:24:43,917 --> 00:24:48,356 Hire 'em. Bulldogs, every one. 607 00:24:48,399 --> 00:24:50,489 Sent out their young charmers. 608 00:24:50,532 --> 00:24:52,403 Sat in my living room 609 00:24:52,447 --> 00:24:55,842 and promised to drag the case on until I died. 610 00:24:55,885 --> 00:24:59,454 So whoever you're interviewing, hire 'em. 611 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:01,412 They get the job done. 612 00:25:01,456 --> 00:25:02,457 ♪♪♪ 613 00:25:11,945 --> 00:25:13,686 Laura! 614 00:25:13,729 --> 00:25:15,818 Sorry. You've been fired? 615 00:25:15,862 --> 00:25:17,341 A student had the picture on his phone. 616 00:25:17,385 --> 00:25:18,952 I have no idea how he got it. 617 00:25:18,995 --> 00:25:20,257 They called me into the office, 618 00:25:20,301 --> 00:25:21,955 and they fired me on the spot. 619 00:25:21,998 --> 00:25:23,609 Did you call your union? I can recommend some lawyers. 620 00:25:23,652 --> 00:25:26,176 I just wanted to get out. I thought I had escaped. 621 00:25:26,220 --> 00:25:28,091 What do you mean, escaped? Escaped who? 622 00:25:28,135 --> 00:25:31,486 Walter? Has he done something like this before? 623 00:25:31,530 --> 00:25:33,444 Yeah. I got out of a bad situation, 624 00:25:33,488 --> 00:25:35,229 and I just wanna move on. 625 00:25:35,272 --> 00:25:37,318 Are you talking to people about this? 626 00:25:37,361 --> 00:25:38,711 D-Does your family know? 627 00:25:38,754 --> 00:25:40,495 My roommate, friends. I'm fine. 628 00:25:40,539 --> 00:25:42,584 - Good. - These pictures-- 629 00:25:42,628 --> 00:25:44,543 the thought of my students, I... 630 00:25:44,586 --> 00:25:47,502 I shouldn't have. I loved my job. 631 00:25:47,546 --> 00:25:49,591 I--I'm sorry. This isn't your problem. 632 00:25:49,635 --> 00:25:51,245 - I'm willing to help. - No, I can-- 633 00:25:51,288 --> 00:25:52,768 Um, I'll call my union. 634 00:25:52,812 --> 00:25:54,509 - And you will go to the police. - Sure. 635 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:57,338 Promise me. You will go to the police with a friend. 636 00:25:57,381 --> 00:25:59,775 Yeah, I will. I will. 637 00:25:59,819 --> 00:26:02,430 I will. 638 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:10,612 - Sam has a theory. - Wehave a theory. 639 00:26:10,656 --> 00:26:13,310 She was reviewing federal--Right, but remember, you were the one who thought 640 00:26:13,354 --> 00:26:15,051 of income requirements. 641 00:26:15,095 --> 00:26:16,400 Guys, you work very nicely together. I'm glad, 642 00:26:16,444 --> 00:26:18,359 and that work has led you to... 643 00:26:18,402 --> 00:26:20,622 There's strict income requirements 644 00:26:20,666 --> 00:26:22,537 when qualifying for federal disability support. 645 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,408 Shockingly low.When someone who receives benefits, 646 00:26:24,452 --> 00:26:26,280 like Paul, receives a lump sum payment... 647 00:26:26,323 --> 00:26:28,891 He runs the risk of losing those benefits. 648 00:26:28,935 --> 00:26:31,546 Paul had an incentive to hide the insurance payout. 649 00:26:31,590 --> 00:26:35,202 Paul leans on Barney, 650 00:26:35,245 --> 00:26:37,857 basically asks him to commit Social Security fraud. 651 00:26:37,900 --> 00:26:40,163 Barney agrees, but then starts spending the money. 652 00:26:40,207 --> 00:26:41,904 But why would Paul report it?His sister Ruth said that-- 653 00:26:41,948 --> 00:26:43,732 Let's get Paul and Barney in a room together, no judge. 654 00:26:43,776 --> 00:26:44,907 See what the story is when they have 655 00:26:44,951 --> 00:26:46,996 to look each other in the eye. 656 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:49,085 Good work, both of you. 657 00:26:51,958 --> 00:26:54,700 [ telephone rings in distance ]Mm-hmm. 658 00:26:54,743 --> 00:26:56,615 - You busy? - Well, I was-- 659 00:26:56,658 --> 00:26:58,138 Great. Brainstorm with me. 660 00:27:00,880 --> 00:27:03,273 Cyber exploitation is a misdemeanor. 661 00:27:03,317 --> 00:27:04,666 - When Laura reports it-- - Laura? 662 00:27:04,710 --> 00:27:07,190 People vs. Paschkewith Berger? 663 00:27:07,234 --> 00:27:08,496 Got it. 664 00:27:08,539 --> 00:27:09,671 City attorney's office would handle it 665 00:27:09,715 --> 00:27:10,977 in misdemeanor court like it's... 666 00:27:11,020 --> 00:27:13,370 like it's shoplifting, but if we can 667 00:27:13,414 --> 00:27:15,111 think more expansively, 668 00:27:15,155 --> 00:27:16,373 we can figure out how the same actions 669 00:27:16,417 --> 00:27:17,810 could constitute a felony. 670 00:27:17,853 --> 00:27:19,594 Unauthorized access to a computer. 671 00:27:19,638 --> 00:27:21,204 If he hacked into her phone to get the image, then-- 672 00:27:21,248 --> 00:27:22,989 No, it was on his own machine. 673 00:27:23,032 --> 00:27:24,904 Could you call it an electronic threat? 674 00:27:24,947 --> 00:27:26,732 Hello. Who--Who are you? 675 00:27:26,775 --> 00:27:28,559 Sam Powell, also a clerk. 676 00:27:28,603 --> 00:27:31,606 - Oh. Hi. Emily Lopez. - I know. 677 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:33,782 Sam and I were researching federal benefit rules. 678 00:27:33,826 --> 00:27:35,654 Emily is my... 679 00:27:35,697 --> 00:27:38,265 This is Emily. 680 00:27:39,962 --> 00:27:42,661 I don't think electronic threat would make it to filing. 681 00:27:42,704 --> 00:27:44,619 How is this just a misdemeanor? 682 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:47,187 You're the first public defender I've seen try to stack charges. 683 00:27:47,230 --> 00:27:49,580 Well, I always want the punishment to fit the crime. 684 00:27:53,759 --> 00:27:55,064 [ elevator bell dings ] 685 00:27:56,413 --> 00:27:57,893 Amy Quinn. 686 00:27:57,937 --> 00:27:59,721 You are an excellent lawyer. 687 00:27:59,765 --> 00:28:02,332 - That's not suspicious. - We can resolve this thing 688 00:28:02,376 --> 00:28:04,334 without going all the way to trial. What do you say? 689 00:28:04,378 --> 00:28:06,641 Trying to charm me into a plea?You find me charming? 690 00:28:06,685 --> 00:28:09,600 - Don't try to play me, Callan. - This is 100% professional. 691 00:28:09,644 --> 00:28:11,211 - 'Cause nothing's changed. - Not a thing. 692 00:28:11,254 --> 00:28:13,256 I have a hunch. Well, it's more than-- 693 00:28:13,300 --> 00:28:14,997 A hypothesis. This isn't about the money. 694 00:28:15,041 --> 00:28:17,217 It's about the relationship between Barney and Paul. 695 00:28:17,260 --> 00:28:19,001 You don't strike me as the sentimental type. 696 00:28:19,045 --> 00:28:21,351 I'm not. Just want the truth. 697 00:28:21,395 --> 00:28:23,266 - What are you offering? - Lenient deal? 698 00:28:25,181 --> 00:28:28,184 Celia's spent most of her adult life struggling, 699 00:28:28,228 --> 00:28:30,230 and the settlement Cubrillon offered was nothing. 700 00:28:30,273 --> 00:28:31,971 Medical bills swallowed it in a year. 701 00:28:32,014 --> 00:28:34,451 - I hope that's not fragile. - Thank you. 702 00:28:34,495 --> 00:28:36,410 You don't know the extent 703 00:28:36,453 --> 00:28:38,325 of Judge Benner's involvement. 704 00:28:38,368 --> 00:28:40,066 That's exactly the problem. 705 00:28:40,109 --> 00:28:41,720 When they asked me to help with this, 706 00:28:41,763 --> 00:28:43,330 I thought of it as, I don't know, debate prep. 707 00:28:43,373 --> 00:28:44,723 But now... 708 00:28:44,766 --> 00:28:47,203 They had to know you would find this out. 709 00:28:47,247 --> 00:28:49,640 But did they? Why not just... 710 00:28:49,684 --> 00:28:52,513 Am I expected to construct a positive spin? 711 00:28:52,556 --> 00:28:55,255 I just... I feel uncomfortable. 712 00:28:55,298 --> 00:28:58,171 Talk to her. You researched. Now report your findings. 713 00:28:58,214 --> 00:28:59,781 No, not without a complete picture. 714 00:28:59,825 --> 00:29:01,348 A prosecutor never asks a question 715 00:29:01,391 --> 00:29:03,611 that they don't already know the answer. 716 00:29:03,654 --> 00:29:06,440 You're a judge now.And judges wait until all the evidence is in. 717 00:29:06,483 --> 00:29:08,007 [ knock on door ] 718 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:09,965 - That would be Ms. Lopez. - Yes, please. 719 00:29:13,316 --> 00:29:14,230 Come in. 720 00:29:14,274 --> 00:29:15,797 Thank you. Thanks. 721 00:29:15,841 --> 00:29:17,016 Emily, please, have a seat. 722 00:29:17,059 --> 00:29:18,626 Thank you, Your Honor. 723 00:29:18,669 --> 00:29:21,803 Oh. "Lola." It's fine. We're between cases. 724 00:29:21,847 --> 00:29:24,327 Kind of, actually. That's what I wanted to talk to you about. 725 00:29:24,371 --> 00:29:26,460 - All right. - Can one get a conviction 726 00:29:26,503 --> 00:29:29,158 on cyber exploitation if the victim won't testify? 727 00:29:29,202 --> 00:29:31,204 - Laura won't-- - I really don't know. 728 00:29:31,247 --> 00:29:33,380 It depends on the other evidence. The ex... 729 00:29:33,423 --> 00:29:36,209 Walter.Walter will claim that he was hacked, 730 00:29:36,252 --> 00:29:38,515 but a computer expert will handle that, but then-- 731 00:29:38,559 --> 00:29:40,517 He will say that she gave him permission to send them. 732 00:29:40,561 --> 00:29:43,520 Exactly. So--But the D.A. moves on abuse cases all the time 733 00:29:43,564 --> 00:29:44,826 where the victim won't testify. 734 00:29:44,870 --> 00:29:46,872 With enough physical evidence. 735 00:29:46,915 --> 00:29:48,569 Was Laura abused? 736 00:29:48,612 --> 00:29:52,747 Yeah. Emotional. 737 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:54,531 Coercion. Control. 738 00:29:54,575 --> 00:29:56,795 Is she safe? 739 00:29:56,838 --> 00:29:59,667 She says she has people, a roommate. I don't know. 740 00:29:59,710 --> 00:30:03,236 I'm--I'm... I'm trying to help. 741 00:30:05,151 --> 00:30:06,935 And how are you? 742 00:30:06,979 --> 00:30:08,589 I'm fine. 743 00:30:09,938 --> 00:30:12,680 Defense attorney's job is hard enough. 744 00:30:12,723 --> 00:30:15,074 Maybe leave the prosecuting to the prosecutors? 745 00:30:15,117 --> 00:30:17,163 I'm just trying to help. 746 00:30:17,206 --> 00:30:19,556 May I ask you a question as a friend? 747 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:21,297 Sure. 748 00:30:21,341 --> 00:30:23,169 Do you feel... 749 00:30:23,212 --> 00:30:26,563 Could your history with Joe be affecting your choices? 750 00:30:28,522 --> 00:30:31,003 Do you think that I'm unaware of that? 751 00:30:31,046 --> 00:30:32,787 - I wasn't implying-- - That I am so broken, 752 00:30:32,831 --> 00:30:35,050 I-I don't know my own impulses? - No. Emily-- 753 00:30:35,094 --> 00:30:36,486 Of course I'm thinking about Joe, 754 00:30:36,530 --> 00:30:38,227 but this fight-- this is how I'm okay. 755 00:30:38,271 --> 00:30:40,055 Don't tell me that I'm not okay. 756 00:30:45,713 --> 00:30:49,630 I apologize. That was... [ sighs ] 757 00:30:49,673 --> 00:30:51,806 I apologize. 758 00:30:56,724 --> 00:30:59,118 Thank you for the advice and... 759 00:31:00,380 --> 00:31:01,903 Thank you. 760 00:31:01,947 --> 00:31:04,906 ♪♪♪ 761 00:31:17,701 --> 00:31:20,879 [ clears throat ] Thanks for meeting. 762 00:31:20,922 --> 00:31:22,881 I think we can clear a few things up. 763 00:31:22,924 --> 00:31:24,230 Barney, check with me before answering-- 764 00:31:24,273 --> 00:31:25,753 My first question's for Paul. 765 00:31:25,796 --> 00:31:27,494 When you received the insurance payout, 766 00:31:27,537 --> 00:31:29,235 were you worried about losing your disability benefits? 767 00:31:29,278 --> 00:31:32,673 Oh, my God. Paul, did you give him the money? 768 00:31:32,716 --> 00:31:34,936 Barney holds on to the money on your behalf. 769 00:31:34,980 --> 00:31:37,765 You keep your benefits. No harm, no foul, right? 770 00:31:40,289 --> 00:31:41,638 Why'd you bend the law for this guy? 771 00:31:41,682 --> 00:31:43,205 Barney, you don't need to answer-- 772 00:31:43,249 --> 00:31:46,382 We talked about stuff. I'm not... [ sighs ] 773 00:31:46,426 --> 00:31:48,863 I wanted dating advice, 774 00:31:48,907 --> 00:31:51,300 and he's smart about that stuff. 775 00:31:51,344 --> 00:31:53,781 - I thought that-- - That friends help friends. 776 00:31:53,824 --> 00:31:55,739 You're loyal, and then your friend 777 00:31:55,783 --> 00:31:57,828 writes you an employee evaluation. 778 00:31:57,872 --> 00:31:59,961 - I never wanted to send that. - "Needs improvement. 779 00:32:00,005 --> 00:32:03,356 Meets expectations." It's upsetting. I'd be upset. 780 00:32:03,399 --> 00:32:06,446 So you give yourself a bonus. 781 00:32:06,489 --> 00:32:09,318 Maybe you let him skim a little, 782 00:32:09,362 --> 00:32:11,538 but then your sister follows up on the insurance claim. 783 00:32:11,581 --> 00:32:14,758 - You don't wanna get caught. - Do I need a lawyer? 784 00:32:16,238 --> 00:32:18,153 The People will not be pursuing 785 00:32:18,197 --> 00:32:20,199 an abuse charge against Barney. 786 00:32:20,242 --> 00:32:21,896 He only spent a little of the money that was given 787 00:32:21,940 --> 00:32:24,464 to him to hold. I'm thinking misdemeanor theft. 788 00:32:24,507 --> 00:32:26,857 - We'll consider that. - And, Paul? 789 00:32:26,901 --> 00:32:28,990 If you report the settlement, I won't see a need 790 00:32:29,034 --> 00:32:31,340 to refer the case to the federal government. 791 00:32:31,384 --> 00:32:34,343 We'll find a way for you to keep your benefits. 792 00:32:34,387 --> 00:32:37,781 Barney, I'm so sorry. 793 00:32:37,825 --> 00:32:39,958 You let me face four years? You said nothing? 794 00:32:40,001 --> 00:32:41,437 I didn't think it was gonna get this far. 795 00:32:41,481 --> 00:32:43,700 I need to keep living on my own. 796 00:32:43,744 --> 00:32:46,138 But you're not on your own. You counted on me. 797 00:32:46,181 --> 00:32:49,010 Oh, go to hell. I am not sympathetic-- 798 00:32:49,054 --> 00:32:50,969 I counted on you. 799 00:32:51,012 --> 00:32:54,276 You know, I know you don't like this. 800 00:32:54,320 --> 00:32:56,061 We all need people. 801 00:32:56,104 --> 00:32:57,758 Easy for you to say. 802 00:33:02,545 --> 00:33:04,112 Can I go now? 803 00:33:04,156 --> 00:33:05,984 Yes, Mr. Budge. You can go. 804 00:33:11,380 --> 00:33:14,166 Some unsolicited advice?[ door closes ] 805 00:33:14,209 --> 00:33:19,040 When someone works that hard to show you they care... 806 00:33:19,084 --> 00:33:21,738 maybe it's worth giving them a shot. 807 00:33:21,782 --> 00:33:26,439 ♪♪♪ 808 00:33:26,482 --> 00:33:27,962 [ knock on door ] 809 00:33:32,097 --> 00:33:33,707 I won't waste your time. 810 00:33:33,750 --> 00:33:35,404 You've made it quite cozy. We could chat all day. 811 00:33:35,448 --> 00:33:36,666 What are you not telling me? 812 00:33:36,710 --> 00:33:38,320 Something struck a nerve. 813 00:33:38,364 --> 00:33:39,974 Lisa Benner defended an indifferent corporation. 814 00:33:40,018 --> 00:33:42,455 I don't agree with the choice, but it wasn't illegal. 815 00:33:42,498 --> 00:33:44,065 This is why I detest politics. 816 00:33:44,109 --> 00:33:45,980 Everyone gets a little too comfortable 817 00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:48,504 navigating the distance between unethical and illegal. 818 00:33:48,548 --> 00:33:50,028 And you sit above it all, 819 00:33:50,071 --> 00:33:51,768 looking down on the rest of us? 820 00:33:51,812 --> 00:33:54,162 What exactly are you trying to get out of this? 821 00:33:54,206 --> 00:33:56,643 I simply seek to preserve the integrity 822 00:33:56,686 --> 00:33:59,080 of our roles in the justice system.Judge Laski... 823 00:33:59,124 --> 00:34:01,430 Slefinger & Feste-- that firm was notorious. 824 00:34:01,474 --> 00:34:03,693 The law to them was... 825 00:34:03,737 --> 00:34:07,523 Well, let's just say that some of their senior partners 826 00:34:07,567 --> 00:34:08,959 came from the Roy Cohn school. 827 00:34:09,003 --> 00:34:10,831 When Cubrillon memos were leaked, 828 00:34:10,874 --> 00:34:12,702 smart money said that the firm 829 00:34:12,746 --> 00:34:15,053 had them the entire time. No proof, of course. 830 00:34:15,096 --> 00:34:16,837 Do you think Judge Benner helped hide evidence 831 00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:19,492 that proved Cubrillon's liability? 832 00:34:19,535 --> 00:34:21,320 I am suggesting she was playing on that team. 833 00:34:21,363 --> 00:34:22,625 Lisa was just an associate. 834 00:34:22,669 --> 00:34:24,062 Whatever that firm was doing, 835 00:34:24,105 --> 00:34:25,933 It was way above her pay grade. 836 00:34:25,976 --> 00:34:27,543 - She was just-- - Following orders. 837 00:34:27,587 --> 00:34:31,852 For a judge, you're not offering many facts. 838 00:34:31,895 --> 00:34:33,854 I admire your commitment to the rules of evidence, 839 00:34:33,897 --> 00:34:35,986 Judge Carmichael. 840 00:34:36,030 --> 00:34:38,902 Still, you need to accept that sometimes 841 00:34:38,946 --> 00:34:42,515 things are exactly what they seem to be. 842 00:34:42,558 --> 00:34:44,517 Occam's razor and all that. 843 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:49,087 ♪♪♪ 844 00:34:49,130 --> 00:34:52,002 - Laski is a smug man. - Yeah, with a good point. 845 00:34:52,046 --> 00:34:55,049 Don't take his side.I don't see sides. I only see sound advice. 846 00:34:55,093 --> 00:34:57,312 You don't...jump into bed 847 00:34:57,356 --> 00:35:00,620 with someone unless you know exactly...What? 848 00:35:00,663 --> 00:35:02,752 Curious phrase for a work relationship. 849 00:35:02,796 --> 00:35:05,755 "Jump into bed"... is a common expression. 850 00:35:07,192 --> 00:35:09,237 Amy Quinn. 851 00:35:09,281 --> 00:35:11,326 What?Wow! 852 00:35:11,370 --> 00:35:13,198 - What? - Amy Quinn. That took a while. 853 00:35:13,241 --> 00:35:15,200 You've never dated a lawyer. 854 00:35:15,243 --> 00:35:17,027 I don't know what this is. 855 00:35:17,071 --> 00:35:18,594 I've dated plenty of serious, intelligent-- 856 00:35:18,638 --> 00:35:20,205 Sure, I know. 857 00:35:20,248 --> 00:35:23,164 Elizabeth was a computer systems...something. 858 00:35:23,208 --> 00:35:26,515 Yes, but never lawyers. It's different. 859 00:35:26,559 --> 00:35:28,604 [ sighs ] She's... 860 00:35:28,648 --> 00:35:30,215 It's fun. 861 00:35:30,258 --> 00:35:32,913 - You're different. - What did Laski say? 862 00:35:32,956 --> 00:35:36,046 He claims--better yet, he intimated 863 00:35:36,090 --> 00:35:37,744 that apparently, Benner's old firm 864 00:35:37,787 --> 00:35:40,138 was involved in some deeply unethical practices. 865 00:35:40,181 --> 00:35:42,357 - Did Benner know? - That I don't know. 866 00:35:42,401 --> 00:35:45,055 I shouldn't even be talking about this. 867 00:35:45,099 --> 00:35:47,536 I should just forget the whole thing is what I should do. 868 00:35:47,580 --> 00:35:50,235 Yeah. You talk to opposing counsel yet? 869 00:35:50,278 --> 00:35:52,062 You don't want me to get involved. 870 00:35:52,106 --> 00:35:54,195 You don't heed my advice, and yet you come back for more. 871 00:35:54,239 --> 00:35:56,632 A lawyer, Jean Rubenstone-Frost-- 872 00:35:56,676 --> 00:35:58,199 she represented the workers. 873 00:35:58,243 --> 00:35:59,635 Maybe she advised them to take the settlement. 874 00:35:59,679 --> 00:36:01,246 You're worried about Benner. 875 00:36:01,289 --> 00:36:04,074 Maybe these poor people just had a bad lawyer. 876 00:36:04,118 --> 00:36:07,556 ♪♪♪ 877 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:11,038 [ sighs ] It's beautiful. 878 00:36:12,953 --> 00:36:17,131 How did you...Your roommate told me you were here. 879 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:19,220 My students played last night. 880 00:36:19,264 --> 00:36:22,528 - I couldn't be here, but... - They must be gifted. 881 00:36:22,571 --> 00:36:25,531 Hmm. It's a cute tradition. 882 00:36:25,574 --> 00:36:28,534 The kids play a couple pieces with the symphony. 883 00:36:28,577 --> 00:36:30,971 That's sweet. 884 00:36:33,930 --> 00:36:37,238 I pushed you too hard. I'm sorry. 885 00:36:37,282 --> 00:36:39,762 You were worried. Appreciate it. 886 00:36:41,634 --> 00:36:44,463 [ sighs ] 887 00:36:54,081 --> 00:36:56,910 I told myself it was the job. 888 00:36:56,953 --> 00:36:59,478 My friends were all, "We never see you," 889 00:36:59,521 --> 00:37:01,393 and I'd be like, "I'm busy." 890 00:37:01,436 --> 00:37:04,265 Then I...I missed my mom's birthday. 891 00:37:04,309 --> 00:37:06,311 Why? 892 00:37:06,354 --> 00:37:08,269 Ex-husband was mad about something, 893 00:37:08,313 --> 00:37:11,359 and I stayed home, trying to fix it. 894 00:37:11,403 --> 00:37:12,926 We were married three years, 895 00:37:12,969 --> 00:37:17,713 and the isolation just... snuck up on me. 896 00:37:17,757 --> 00:37:20,194 We yelled a lot 897 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:23,371 because I do not back down from a fight, but... 898 00:37:23,415 --> 00:37:25,765 but the wrong word... 899 00:37:25,808 --> 00:37:27,375 the wrong question, 900 00:37:27,419 --> 00:37:32,119 and he would just get soinsulted. 901 00:37:32,162 --> 00:37:35,383 But I guess the insults 902 00:37:35,427 --> 00:37:37,994 and the shaming weren't enough. 903 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:44,479 One night...it was quiet. 904 00:37:44,523 --> 00:37:46,742 I thought the argument was over, 905 00:37:46,786 --> 00:37:51,225 and then... then the door opened. 906 00:37:54,141 --> 00:37:56,186 [ voice breaking ] And he just marched up... 907 00:37:56,230 --> 00:37:57,884 marched up... 908 00:37:59,929 --> 00:38:01,366 And... 909 00:38:12,115 --> 00:38:14,335 A friend helped me... 910 00:38:14,379 --> 00:38:15,902 [ sniffles ] 911 00:38:15,945 --> 00:38:19,601 ...with the, um, restraining order. 912 00:38:19,645 --> 00:38:22,735 I got out, and I just wanted to turn the page. 913 00:38:25,955 --> 00:38:30,308 Walter made me turn on "Find Your Phone" 914 00:38:30,351 --> 00:38:33,485 to check where I was. 915 00:38:33,528 --> 00:38:35,051 [ exhales deeply ] 916 00:38:35,095 --> 00:38:37,706 I am okay. 917 00:38:39,708 --> 00:38:42,494 You will be. 918 00:38:42,537 --> 00:38:45,018 But it is a process. 919 00:38:45,061 --> 00:38:46,280 It's a long one. 920 00:38:46,324 --> 00:38:50,066 I am not even out of it... 921 00:38:50,110 --> 00:38:51,938 yet. 922 00:38:56,072 --> 00:39:00,207 Will you come with me to the police? 923 00:39:00,250 --> 00:39:02,035 Yeah. 924 00:39:10,957 --> 00:39:14,526 [ Patrick Watson's "Broken" playing ] 925 00:39:14,569 --> 00:39:23,578 ♪♪♪ 926 00:39:23,622 --> 00:39:26,233 I thought you had a date. 927 00:39:26,276 --> 00:39:29,236 I did. Perfectly pleasant. 928 00:39:29,279 --> 00:39:30,977 Mercifully short.[ purse thuds ] 929 00:39:31,020 --> 00:39:35,764 ♪ Tell me where we're going 930 00:39:35,808 --> 00:39:37,549 ♪ Home is better [ thud ] 931 00:39:37,592 --> 00:39:39,507 ♪ Than wandering in our heads ♪ 932 00:39:39,551 --> 00:39:40,987 [ chuckles ] 933 00:39:41,030 --> 00:39:43,511 Uh... 934 00:39:43,555 --> 00:39:45,339 Yeah. [ sighs ] 935 00:39:45,383 --> 00:39:47,297 I...I gotta ask. 936 00:39:47,341 --> 00:39:49,082 Did you take the embezzlement case 937 00:39:49,125 --> 00:39:50,518 because of me? 938 00:39:50,562 --> 00:39:52,868 [ scoffs ] I've made my interest clear. 939 00:39:52,912 --> 00:39:56,350 - You think I need games? - It's something I would do. 940 00:39:56,394 --> 00:39:57,830 You'd work that hard to spend time with me? 941 00:39:57,873 --> 00:40:04,097 You...wanna give this a go, Amy? 942 00:40:04,140 --> 00:40:06,273 What do you mean by "this"? 943 00:40:06,316 --> 00:40:10,233 Well, I don't have any dates on the horizon. 944 00:40:10,277 --> 00:40:12,235 - You? - Not the immediate horizon. 945 00:40:12,279 --> 00:40:14,542 Okay, then. 946 00:40:14,586 --> 00:40:17,110 Okay. 947 00:40:17,153 --> 00:40:20,156 ♪♪♪ 948 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:25,292 ♪ And it's not that you're not the one ♪ 949 00:40:25,335 --> 00:40:29,383 ♪ We all need... 950 00:40:29,427 --> 00:40:30,515 ♪♪♪ 951 00:40:30,558 --> 00:40:32,517 How you feeling? 952 00:40:33,692 --> 00:40:36,434 Better. 953 00:40:36,477 --> 00:40:39,698 We haven't talked a lot about our past, 954 00:40:39,741 --> 00:40:42,222 not that I have too much, but... 955 00:40:42,265 --> 00:40:44,093 I feel like maybe we should, uh-- 956 00:40:44,137 --> 00:40:45,268 Okay. 957 00:40:46,748 --> 00:40:50,926 Big romantic gestures, fancy gifts-- 958 00:40:50,970 --> 00:40:54,452 that's how my ex would apologize 959 00:40:54,495 --> 00:40:58,325 after punishing me for whatever he thought 960 00:40:58,368 --> 00:41:01,284 I--I did wrong. 961 00:41:01,328 --> 00:41:02,851 I'm not that guy. 962 00:41:02,895 --> 00:41:04,418 I know. 963 00:41:04,462 --> 00:41:05,550 I might have done something like him, 964 00:41:05,593 --> 00:41:07,856 but...I am not like him. 965 00:41:07,900 --> 00:41:11,033 Hey. This isn't about you. 966 00:41:12,382 --> 00:41:15,342 I just don't like gifts. 967 00:41:15,385 --> 00:41:17,562 That's the takeaway. 968 00:41:19,999 --> 00:41:21,740 So should Freckles move in with me? 969 00:41:21,783 --> 00:41:24,438 [ laughs ] 970 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:26,266 I don't know. 971 00:41:26,309 --> 00:41:28,007 Sara's gotten kind of attached. 972 00:41:28,050 --> 00:41:31,967 Oh! Has...Has she? 973 00:41:32,011 --> 00:41:33,926 - Yes, she has. - [ laughs ] 974 00:41:33,969 --> 00:41:39,671 ♪ Do you feel a little broken? 975 00:41:39,714 --> 00:41:44,327 ♪ Do you feel a little broken? 976 00:41:44,371 --> 00:41:47,026 ♪♪♪ 977 00:41:47,069 --> 00:41:51,378 ♪ Tell me where we're going so fast ♪[ knock on door ] 978 00:41:51,421 --> 00:41:52,901 How's it going? 979 00:41:52,945 --> 00:41:54,947 The research assignment? 980 00:41:54,990 --> 00:41:56,949 Yes. Status report. 981 00:41:56,992 --> 00:41:58,690 So far, so good. 982 00:41:58,733 --> 00:42:00,039 [ sighs ] 983 00:42:00,082 --> 00:42:03,042 If you have anything you need to discuss, 984 00:42:03,085 --> 00:42:04,652 my door is open. 985 00:42:04,696 --> 00:42:06,524 Good to know. 986 00:42:06,567 --> 00:42:14,314 ♪♪♪ 987 00:42:14,357 --> 00:42:15,794 [ door closes ] 988 00:42:15,837 --> 00:42:23,758 ♪♪♪ 989 00:42:23,802 --> 00:42:25,455 [ snickers ] 990 00:42:25,499 --> 00:42:29,416 ♪♪♪ 991 00:42:29,459 --> 00:42:31,287 Mmm. 992 00:42:31,331 --> 00:42:36,684 ♪♪♪ 993 00:42:36,728 --> 00:42:38,686 Woman: You've reached the private cellphone 994 00:42:38,730 --> 00:42:41,210 of attorney Jean Rubenstone-Frost. 995 00:42:41,254 --> 00:42:42,864 Please leave a message.[ beep ] 996 00:42:42,908 --> 00:42:46,302 Hello. This is Judge Lola Carmichael. 997 00:42:46,346 --> 00:42:49,392 I was hoping you had a few minutes to talk 998 00:42:49,436 --> 00:42:52,700 about Cuprillon Industries. 999 00:42:52,744 --> 00:42:54,659 Thank you. 1000 00:42:54,702 --> 00:43:06,714 ♪♪♪