1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,162 WWW.my-subs.co 1 00:00:00,085 --> 00:00:01,568 Previously on "All Rise"... 2 00:00:01,592 --> 00:00:02,836 Victor Callan, I have a warrant for your arrest. 3 00:00:02,860 --> 00:00:04,308 You want to tell me why you're arresting me, 4 00:00:04,332 --> 00:00:05,808 or is that part of the fun for you guys? 5 00:00:05,832 --> 00:00:08,311 Trevor Mabbit runs a multimillion-dollar heroin ring, 6 00:00:08,335 --> 00:00:09,845 a product that has killed thousands. 7 00:00:09,869 --> 00:00:11,347 If this doesn't stop, I'm going to report you 8 00:00:11,371 --> 00:00:12,848 to the Committee on Judicial Performance. 9 00:00:12,872 --> 00:00:14,684 I'm gonna make sure every D.D.A. 10 00:00:14,708 --> 00:00:16,152 at the building papers you. 11 00:00:16,176 --> 00:00:17,386 I hope she doesn't get too comfortable up there 12 00:00:17,410 --> 00:00:18,521 because it's not gonna last. 13 00:00:18,545 --> 00:00:20,189 Palmer is leading a renegade charge 14 00:00:20,213 --> 00:00:22,058 in the D.A.'s office, claiming that you are 15 00:00:22,082 --> 00:00:23,826 judicially biased towards your defendants. 16 00:00:23,850 --> 00:00:25,795 My old colleagues are coming for me? 17 00:00:25,819 --> 00:00:27,530 I don't have the words, Your Honor, for how sorry I am. 18 00:00:27,554 --> 00:00:29,732 As this is your first offense, I am placing you on probation. 19 00:00:29,756 --> 00:00:31,701 - He lied to you, Your Honor. - I fell for it. 20 00:00:31,725 --> 00:00:34,570 MAN: Suspect is believed to be Travis Bolson. 21 00:00:34,594 --> 00:00:38,407 - [BELLS JINGLING] - Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas. 22 00:00:38,431 --> 00:00:41,344 - Happy holidays to you. - Nice to see you! 23 00:00:41,368 --> 00:00:44,146 - Hi! - Ho! 24 00:00:44,170 --> 00:00:45,348 - [CELLPHONE CHIMES] - I'm so excited. 25 00:00:45,372 --> 00:00:46,482 Can I take a picture of you? 26 00:00:46,506 --> 00:00:48,156 Of course you can. Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! 27 00:00:48,180 --> 00:00:51,066 1, 2, 3. Whee! _ 28 00:00:51,090 --> 00:00:53,022 ♪♪ 29 00:00:53,046 --> 00:00:54,390 CHILD: Look! Santa! 30 00:00:54,414 --> 00:00:55,925 Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho! 31 00:00:55,949 --> 00:00:58,527 [CELLPHONE JANGLES] 32 00:00:58,551 --> 00:01:00,062 [BEEP] 33 00:01:00,086 --> 00:01:01,497 SHERRI: Your Honor? 34 00:01:01,521 --> 00:01:03,703 Sherri, I know. Caught in traffic. 35 00:01:03,727 --> 00:01:05,501 It's your last day before holiday recess. Let's not... 36 00:01:05,525 --> 00:01:07,803 I'm pulling into the parking lot right now. 37 00:01:07,827 --> 00:01:09,205 SANTA: Merry Christmas. 38 00:01:09,229 --> 00:01:12,842 ♪♪ 39 00:01:12,866 --> 00:01:15,760 Your Honor, we give Ms. Brewin a slap-on-the-wrist plea deal, 40 00:01:15,784 --> 00:01:17,528 who knows what she might steal next time? 41 00:01:17,552 --> 00:01:19,197 For that reason, the People are offering 42 00:01:19,221 --> 00:01:21,244 3 years' probation, 180 days in jail. 43 00:01:21,268 --> 00:01:22,264 - [EXHALES DEEPLY] - Mr. Driscoll, 44 00:01:22,288 --> 00:01:23,601 the defendant stands accused 45 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:25,493 of stealing school clothes for her children. 46 00:01:25,517 --> 00:01:26,671 Felony grand theft, Your Honor. 47 00:01:26,695 --> 00:01:29,310 And the law allows me to knock it down to a misdemeanor. 48 00:01:29,334 --> 00:01:31,967 - Seems fitting. - Certainly predictable. 49 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:34,805 - Pardon me? - Nothing, Your Honor. 50 00:01:34,805 --> 00:01:38,618 So let's see you take another shot at a plea deal. 51 00:01:38,642 --> 00:01:40,368 - And, Mr. Driscoll? - Your Honor? 52 00:01:40,392 --> 00:01:43,412 This time, don't be such a Scrooge. 53 00:01:48,212 --> 00:01:50,013 Brava, Your Honor. 54 00:01:50,037 --> 00:01:51,671 Apart from emergency hearings, 55 00:01:51,695 --> 00:01:53,316 arraignments, and warrant duty, 56 00:01:53,340 --> 00:01:55,687 - court is... - Adjourned for 2019. 57 00:01:56,126 --> 00:01:57,717 See you soon, Judge Carmichael. 58 00:01:57,741 --> 00:02:00,740 - At the... - At the D.A.'s holiday party. 59 00:02:00,764 --> 00:02:03,410 Happy holidays, Mr. Driscoll. 60 00:02:03,434 --> 00:02:10,574 ♪♪ 61 00:02:10,574 --> 00:02:13,019 I see you've already stopped by the D.A.'s holiday open house. 62 00:02:13,043 --> 00:02:15,294 [MOUTH FULL] I did, and now I'm here. Cookie? 63 00:02:15,318 --> 00:02:17,364 - No, thank you. - I'm checking in. 64 00:02:17,388 --> 00:02:19,192 - You don't need to. - Let me be more specific. 65 00:02:19,216 --> 00:02:21,517 How are you feeling about your appearance 66 00:02:21,541 --> 00:02:23,142 in front of the Commission on Judicial Performance? 67 00:02:23,166 --> 00:02:24,664 I'm fine. I feel good. I'm good. 68 00:02:24,688 --> 00:02:26,132 Those hearings can be intense. 69 00:02:26,156 --> 00:02:27,567 You're facing public censure, 70 00:02:27,591 --> 00:02:28,966 maybe even removal from the bench. 71 00:02:28,990 --> 00:02:30,966 I know the law. I am on the right side of it. 72 00:02:30,990 --> 00:02:32,672 This isn't about the law, Carmichael. 73 00:02:32,696 --> 00:02:34,140 It's about politics. 74 00:02:34,164 --> 00:02:36,265 The complaint should never have made it this far. 75 00:02:36,289 --> 00:02:37,552 - No kidding. - It means that you have enemies 76 00:02:37,576 --> 00:02:38,545 on the Commission. 77 00:02:38,569 --> 00:02:40,980 I suggest an appearance at the D.A.'s holiday party. 78 00:02:41,004 --> 00:02:43,316 - The last thing I want to do... - Show everybody in that office 79 00:02:43,340 --> 00:02:44,686 you're not going to be intimidated. 80 00:02:44,710 --> 00:02:46,319 - I still have work to do here. - Why not go right now? 81 00:02:46,343 --> 00:02:48,254 - Lisa... - While there's still cookies left. 82 00:02:48,849 --> 00:02:50,478 Fine. I'll go. 83 00:02:52,883 --> 00:02:54,594 Watch me go. 84 00:02:54,618 --> 00:02:56,863 Excellent. Oh, I suggest the green ones. 85 00:02:56,887 --> 00:02:58,832 They're to die for. 86 00:02:58,856 --> 00:03:01,301 ♪♪ 87 00:03:01,325 --> 00:03:03,970 How bad is it, really? 88 00:03:03,994 --> 00:03:07,040 [SIGHS] We need to talk off the record. 89 00:03:08,233 --> 00:03:10,009 Honest to God, the fact that this is even happening is... 90 00:03:10,033 --> 00:03:11,444 Oh, it's happening. 91 00:03:11,468 --> 00:03:13,213 Nothing like having your former colleagues 92 00:03:13,237 --> 00:03:14,781 and apparently some members of C.J.P. 93 00:03:14,805 --> 00:03:17,150 trying to throw you off the bench. 94 00:03:17,174 --> 00:03:19,599 Travis Bolson on top of that? 95 00:03:20,559 --> 00:03:22,055 It's disorienting. 96 00:03:22,079 --> 00:03:23,723 Lola, the Travis thing... 97 00:03:23,747 --> 00:03:24,858 Should've put him in prison. 98 00:03:24,882 --> 00:03:26,192 You gave him a second chance. 99 00:03:26,216 --> 00:03:28,828 And the next day, he stole a car, 100 00:03:28,852 --> 00:03:32,498 crashed it, and now his daughter... 101 00:03:32,522 --> 00:03:33,836 doesn't have a father. 102 00:03:33,860 --> 00:03:35,535 He made that choice. You didn't. 103 00:03:35,559 --> 00:03:37,759 So you keep telling me. 104 00:03:39,453 --> 00:03:41,574 What's happening with your dad? 105 00:03:41,598 --> 00:03:43,409 I'm vetting a list of lawyers he gave me. 106 00:03:43,433 --> 00:03:45,712 They're either incompetent ambulance chasers 107 00:03:45,736 --> 00:03:48,348 or overfed mob guys who won't touch his case. 108 00:03:48,372 --> 00:03:49,749 What are you gonna do? 109 00:03:49,773 --> 00:03:52,937 Hire someone and wash my hands of it, of him. 110 00:03:52,961 --> 00:03:55,221 Mm-mm, no way. You can't do that. 111 00:03:55,245 --> 00:03:57,657 Watch me. I am so sick of everyone in my office 112 00:03:57,681 --> 00:03:59,839 looking at me like I'm the one being charged with murder. 113 00:03:59,863 --> 00:04:01,327 Bet I can guess which ones. 114 00:04:01,351 --> 00:04:02,642 Yeah. 115 00:04:03,854 --> 00:04:05,298 We're going to this party. 116 00:04:05,322 --> 00:04:07,600 We're not gonna let them win, and we need cookies. 117 00:04:07,624 --> 00:04:09,602 - We do? - Yes, we do. 118 00:04:09,626 --> 00:04:13,206 ♪♪ 119 00:04:13,230 --> 00:04:17,543 [INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ VERSION OF "JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING] 120 00:04:17,567 --> 00:04:19,612 I ran out of time halfway through my last essay. 121 00:04:19,636 --> 00:04:21,291 Everyone runs out of time on law school exams. 122 00:04:21,315 --> 00:04:23,427 I was exhausted. I did a double shift the day before, 123 00:04:23,451 --> 00:04:25,652 - and I choked. - No, you didn't. 124 00:04:25,676 --> 00:04:27,220 Now I'm facing another semester of law school, 125 00:04:27,244 --> 00:04:28,788 another semester of working overtime 126 00:04:28,812 --> 00:04:30,290 to cover the tuition or maybe not. 127 00:04:30,314 --> 00:04:31,724 Maybe I need to rethink things. 128 00:04:31,748 --> 00:04:33,159 That is crazy talk. 129 00:04:33,183 --> 00:04:34,961 Luke! 130 00:04:34,985 --> 00:04:37,063 - You look tired. - Thanks. 131 00:04:37,087 --> 00:04:38,298 Who decorated this place? 132 00:04:38,322 --> 00:04:40,133 Our party is gonna be so much better. 133 00:04:40,157 --> 00:04:41,868 - Mm. - Hey, you're coming, right? 134 00:04:41,892 --> 00:04:43,024 Probably. We'll see how I'm feeling. 135 00:04:44,928 --> 00:04:46,172 What did I say? 136 00:04:46,196 --> 00:04:47,874 He thinks he failed his last exam. 137 00:04:47,898 --> 00:04:49,742 - No, he didn't. - That's what I said. 138 00:04:49,766 --> 00:04:51,577 Oh, my God. Judge Carmichael. 139 00:04:51,601 --> 00:04:53,880 She showed up. Good for her. 140 00:04:53,904 --> 00:04:56,249 Hope she gives them hell in that hearing. 141 00:04:56,273 --> 00:04:57,750 Makes me furious. It's ridiculous. 142 00:04:57,774 --> 00:05:00,320 I don't know what I'd do if we didn't have her. 143 00:05:00,344 --> 00:05:02,689 We finally have a judge who's fair. 144 00:05:02,713 --> 00:05:03,957 If she gets rolled out this quickly, 145 00:05:03,981 --> 00:05:06,859 then... then the system really is broken. 146 00:05:06,883 --> 00:05:08,261 [LAUGHTER] 147 00:05:08,285 --> 00:05:10,830 I saved Maggie Palmer's ass three years ago 148 00:05:10,854 --> 00:05:13,499 when she screwed up the charges on that extortion case. 149 00:05:13,523 --> 00:05:16,602 We are here for the cookies, remember? 150 00:05:16,626 --> 00:05:18,193 Cookies. 151 00:05:19,229 --> 00:05:20,340 Is Judge Benner coming? 152 00:05:20,364 --> 00:05:21,641 I want to invite her to our shindig. 153 00:05:21,665 --> 00:05:22,976 That would be such a coup. 154 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:24,277 You know what? I think I'm gonna get going. 155 00:05:24,301 --> 00:05:25,645 I've had enough prosecutors this week. 156 00:05:25,669 --> 00:05:26,879 But it's the holidays. 157 00:05:26,903 --> 00:05:28,715 Tell that to Choi. He is hellbent 158 00:05:28,739 --> 00:05:30,616 on making my client... a poor, frightened kid... 159 00:05:30,640 --> 00:05:32,485 out to be some kind of hardened gangster. 160 00:05:32,509 --> 00:05:33,786 I have to get ready for the hearing. 161 00:05:33,810 --> 00:05:35,343 I'll see you later, okay? 162 00:05:37,414 --> 00:05:40,960 Excuse me. I was looking for... 163 00:05:40,984 --> 00:05:42,528 hoping to... have you seen... 164 00:05:42,552 --> 00:05:45,996 I was wondering if Ms. Kansky was gonna drop by or... 165 00:05:46,823 --> 00:05:48,501 Judge Carmichael, thrilled to see you. 166 00:05:48,525 --> 00:05:51,704 Please know that you still have many fans in this office. 167 00:05:51,728 --> 00:05:53,573 Thanks, Thomas. 168 00:05:53,597 --> 00:05:55,675 Are your kids excited for Family Day tomorrow? 169 00:05:55,699 --> 00:05:57,744 Definitely. Uh, sorry to interrupt, 170 00:05:57,768 --> 00:05:59,679 but I need to borrow Mr. Callan. 171 00:05:59,703 --> 00:06:02,682 Duty calls. [CLICKS TONGUE] I'll catch you later. 172 00:06:02,706 --> 00:06:05,840 [CHATTER] 173 00:06:07,944 --> 00:06:10,289 Ooh. Judge Carmichael's here. 174 00:06:10,313 --> 00:06:13,159 - Myra. - Oh, it's Judge Carmichael. 175 00:06:13,183 --> 00:06:14,527 ♪♪ 176 00:06:14,551 --> 00:06:16,462 [CELLPHONE CHIMES] 177 00:06:16,486 --> 00:06:20,306 _ 178 00:06:20,307 --> 00:06:22,716 ♪ 179 00:06:22,959 --> 00:06:26,528 Synced & corrected by -robtor- www.MY-SUBS.com 180 00:06:27,833 --> 00:06:29,503 Is this about my father? What have you heard? 181 00:06:29,537 --> 00:06:31,114 No, Callan, this is not about your father. 182 00:06:31,138 --> 00:06:32,616 It's about Liam O'Hare. 183 00:06:32,640 --> 00:06:35,785 I will not be talking ever about your father. 184 00:06:35,809 --> 00:06:37,120 What about Liam O'Hare? 185 00:06:37,144 --> 00:06:40,023 - He wants to flip. - On Trevor Mabbit? 186 00:06:40,047 --> 00:06:42,025 Not a chance. O'Hare's one of Mabbit's top captains. 187 00:06:42,049 --> 00:06:43,960 He started on the corner and worked his way up. 188 00:06:43,984 --> 00:06:45,597 The guy is loyal. 189 00:06:46,106 --> 00:06:47,817 Looking for this? 190 00:06:48,088 --> 00:06:49,666 [SIGHS] Thank you. 191 00:06:49,690 --> 00:06:50,967 One of Mabbit's captains, Liam O'Hare, 192 00:06:50,991 --> 00:06:52,135 wants a meeting today. 193 00:06:52,159 --> 00:06:53,637 Called this morning asking for you. 194 00:06:53,661 --> 00:06:55,005 You're gonna take some detectives with you, 195 00:06:55,029 --> 00:06:56,806 and you're gonna find out if it's real, and if it's real, 196 00:06:56,830 --> 00:06:58,675 you are going to the grand jury tomorrow, 197 00:06:58,699 --> 00:07:00,610 and you're gonna get an indictment on Trevor Mabbit. 198 00:07:00,634 --> 00:07:04,067 Wow. Okay, then. This is... This is huge. 199 00:07:04,091 --> 00:07:05,582 Don't screw it up. And be careful. 200 00:07:05,606 --> 00:07:07,575 Keep me posted. I'm due in court. 201 00:07:07,599 --> 00:07:10,854 ♪♪ 202 00:07:10,878 --> 00:07:12,155 [KNOCKS] 203 00:07:12,179 --> 00:07:14,024 Who took all the good cookies? 204 00:07:14,048 --> 00:07:15,625 Oh, you're too late. I made my famous homemade buckeyes, 205 00:07:15,649 --> 00:07:16,760 but they were gone in, like, 10 minutes. 206 00:07:16,784 --> 00:07:17,961 You did a little Christmas baking? 207 00:07:17,985 --> 00:07:19,663 They're always the first to go. 208 00:07:19,687 --> 00:07:21,131 Hey, I heard about your dad. 209 00:07:21,155 --> 00:07:22,235 Word travels fast. 210 00:07:22,259 --> 00:07:24,200 A prosecutor's father charged with first-degree murder? 211 00:07:24,224 --> 00:07:26,136 Yeah, no one's talking about that. 212 00:07:26,160 --> 00:07:28,171 What's your hourly rate again? 213 00:07:28,195 --> 00:07:29,472 [SCOFFS] Seriously? 214 00:07:29,496 --> 00:07:31,374 No. Maybe. 215 00:07:31,398 --> 00:07:33,371 - Did he do it? - Since when do you care? 216 00:07:33,395 --> 00:07:34,587 Since he's your father, Mark. 217 00:07:34,611 --> 00:07:35,855 I... 218 00:07:36,370 --> 00:07:37,847 I honestly don't know. 219 00:07:37,871 --> 00:07:40,216 I haven't tried a murder case in a while. 220 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:42,619 So? You're the best lawyer I know, Amy. 221 00:07:42,643 --> 00:07:44,220 Second best, at least. 222 00:07:44,244 --> 00:07:45,455 I'd have to meet with him first. 223 00:07:45,479 --> 00:07:46,623 That can be arranged. 224 00:07:46,647 --> 00:07:48,702 We can discuss my fee schedule on the way. 225 00:07:49,483 --> 00:07:51,638 You realize your bill's gonna be obscene. 226 00:07:51,663 --> 00:07:52,747 Yeah. 227 00:07:54,355 --> 00:07:56,299 Pull up a chair, Your Honor. It's time to talk strategy. 228 00:07:56,323 --> 00:07:58,134 This is a breakdown of all the members 229 00:07:58,158 --> 00:08:00,083 of the C.J.P. panel that will be at the hearing. 230 00:08:00,107 --> 00:08:01,471 Three supporters, four swing votes, 231 00:08:01,495 --> 00:08:03,506 - four against. We... - How do you even know... 232 00:08:03,530 --> 00:08:05,175 A friend who cares. We need to get 233 00:08:05,199 --> 00:08:07,110 one of the "against" votes disqualified 234 00:08:07,134 --> 00:08:08,511 so we're not starting behind the football. 235 00:08:08,535 --> 00:08:09,646 - Eight ball. - I hate sports. 236 00:08:09,670 --> 00:08:11,314 Our best move is to go after Judge Laski. 237 00:08:11,338 --> 00:08:12,849 I've spoken with the other J.A.s. 238 00:08:12,873 --> 00:08:14,250 It's fair to say Laski's not a fan. 239 00:08:14,274 --> 00:08:16,453 Punisher? He's had it out for me from day one, 240 00:08:16,477 --> 00:08:18,955 but I think we have a better play. 241 00:08:19,566 --> 00:08:22,325 Deb Thompson, the chair, defense attorney. 242 00:08:22,349 --> 00:08:24,828 She and I have a history. 243 00:08:24,852 --> 00:08:25,929 People v. Moseley. I remember. 244 00:08:25,953 --> 00:08:27,197 You got her sanctioned by the court 245 00:08:27,221 --> 00:08:28,331 for alternative facts. It's good 246 00:08:28,355 --> 00:08:30,000 but maybe not enough to disqualify her. 247 00:08:30,024 --> 00:08:32,636 I have emails... very colorfully worded emails, 248 00:08:32,660 --> 00:08:34,604 which she won't want in the public record. 249 00:08:34,628 --> 00:08:38,441 Wow, I've n-never seen that word used a verb. 250 00:08:38,465 --> 00:08:39,509 - Mm. - [KNOCK ON DOOR] 251 00:08:39,533 --> 00:08:41,199 I'll get rid of them. 252 00:08:43,337 --> 00:08:44,781 - Got a minute? - I do not, 253 00:08:44,805 --> 00:08:46,349 and neither d... Detective Harris. 254 00:08:46,373 --> 00:08:48,051 Kevin. Hi there. 255 00:08:48,075 --> 00:08:50,186 We met at the thing, and... 256 00:08:50,210 --> 00:08:51,468 He doesn't have an appointment. 257 00:08:51,492 --> 00:08:53,188 For a glass of Christmas cheer? 258 00:08:53,212 --> 00:08:54,858 Or should I say "festive"? Can't keep it straight. 259 00:08:54,882 --> 00:08:56,559 Her Honor is very busy. 260 00:08:56,583 --> 00:08:59,462 Not with her. With you. Dufus. 261 00:09:00,857 --> 00:09:04,100 I-I don't do cheer during work hours. 262 00:09:04,124 --> 00:09:06,803 But thank you for asking. 263 00:09:06,827 --> 00:09:09,673 ♪♪ 264 00:09:09,697 --> 00:09:12,842 The People's evidence regarding my client's tattoos 265 00:09:12,866 --> 00:09:14,244 is completely immaterial to the charges. 266 00:09:14,268 --> 00:09:15,412 It's directly relevant 267 00:09:15,436 --> 00:09:17,280 to the gang enhancement, Your Honor. 268 00:09:17,304 --> 00:09:18,481 This is a non-violent drug crime, 269 00:09:18,505 --> 00:09:19,616 but instead of offering treatment, 270 00:09:19,640 --> 00:09:21,184 they're going for possession for sales 271 00:09:21,208 --> 00:09:22,986 - and a gang enhancement? - Your Honor... 272 00:09:23,010 --> 00:09:24,287 That's a difference of seven years. 273 00:09:24,311 --> 00:09:26,144 - Textbook overcharging. - Not true. 274 00:09:27,815 --> 00:09:29,759 The court will take the motion under advisement. 275 00:09:29,783 --> 00:09:32,101 You will both submit supplementary briefs. 276 00:09:32,125 --> 00:09:33,448 - [GAVEL BANGS] - That's settled. 277 00:09:33,473 --> 00:09:35,598 I'd like to see you both in my chambers. 278 00:09:35,622 --> 00:09:36,755 Now. 279 00:09:38,692 --> 00:09:40,270 With schools letting out for the holidays, 280 00:09:40,294 --> 00:09:41,871 the Hall of Justice will be hosting 281 00:09:41,895 --> 00:09:43,606 our annual Family Day tomorrow. 282 00:09:43,630 --> 00:09:45,675 - How exciting is that? - Very exciting. 283 00:09:45,699 --> 00:09:47,043 My own kids will be in attendance. 284 00:09:47,067 --> 00:09:49,679 I want to do something a little special this year... 285 00:09:49,703 --> 00:09:53,516 a mock trial for the kids, "Wizard of Oz" theme. 286 00:09:53,540 --> 00:09:55,885 Dorothy will stand trial for the murder 287 00:09:55,909 --> 00:09:57,120 of the Wicked Witch of the West. 288 00:09:57,144 --> 00:09:59,244 I need attorneys to try the case. 289 00:10:02,082 --> 00:10:03,193 I think it'll be fun. 290 00:10:03,217 --> 00:10:04,461 - Totally fun. - Sounds amazing. 291 00:10:04,485 --> 00:10:07,230 - Yes. - Mr. Choi... 292 00:10:07,254 --> 00:10:08,631 you will defend Dorothy. 293 00:10:08,655 --> 00:10:10,533 Ms. Lopez, you'll prosecute. 294 00:10:10,557 --> 00:10:12,335 Wouldn't it be easier, Your Honor... 295 00:10:12,359 --> 00:10:14,206 Oh, it's so much more interesting to mix things up. 296 00:10:14,230 --> 00:10:15,405 That's a rough script, 297 00:10:15,429 --> 00:10:18,475 but I encourage you to make it your own, improvise. 298 00:10:18,499 --> 00:10:20,810 - Ah. - Everything else is in your packets. 299 00:10:20,834 --> 00:10:22,400 See you tomorrow. 300 00:10:24,983 --> 00:10:26,971 How about a gang enhancement for Dorothy? 301 00:10:26,995 --> 00:10:28,434 She rolls with a pretty rough-looking crew. 302 00:10:28,458 --> 00:10:29,552 That's how it's done, right? 303 00:10:29,576 --> 00:10:32,355 Ah, so I see we're both gonna be good sports about this. 304 00:10:32,379 --> 00:10:33,578 Can't wait. 305 00:10:35,883 --> 00:10:37,449 [DOOR BUZZES] 306 00:10:40,788 --> 00:10:43,199 Okay. Who's this? 307 00:10:43,223 --> 00:10:45,769 Mr. Callan. My name is Amy Quinn. 308 00:10:45,793 --> 00:10:48,506 I'm a defense attorney and a friend of Mark's. 309 00:10:50,731 --> 00:10:52,275 She any good? 310 00:10:52,299 --> 00:10:54,244 [SCOFFS] I'm the best. 311 00:10:54,268 --> 00:10:56,679 And talk to me when you're talking to me. 312 00:10:56,703 --> 00:10:58,014 I like her. 313 00:10:58,038 --> 00:10:59,517 What did she just say? 314 00:11:00,762 --> 00:11:02,285 You going to take my case? 315 00:11:02,309 --> 00:11:04,487 Probably not. I'm just humoring your son. 316 00:11:04,511 --> 00:11:05,889 I'm gonna ask you some questions. 317 00:11:05,913 --> 00:11:08,024 - Tell her the truth, Dad. - Hey. 318 00:11:08,048 --> 00:11:09,793 I mean it. Don't screw this up. 319 00:11:09,817 --> 00:11:11,861 Okay. You can go now. 320 00:11:11,885 --> 00:11:13,963 I got work to do anyway. 321 00:11:13,987 --> 00:11:15,365 Choi wants me to meet someone. 322 00:11:15,389 --> 00:11:16,833 [DOOR BUZZES] 323 00:11:16,857 --> 00:11:18,501 First two questions... 324 00:11:18,525 --> 00:11:21,704 did you do it, and if so, who knows? 325 00:11:21,728 --> 00:11:25,297 No. I didn't. It's the God's honest truth. 326 00:11:27,668 --> 00:11:30,046 Okay, so the Scarecrow is my witness, 327 00:11:30,070 --> 00:11:31,414 which means the Tin Man 328 00:11:31,438 --> 00:11:33,750 can testify on behalf of the People. 329 00:11:33,774 --> 00:11:34,984 Benner's given us talking points 330 00:11:35,008 --> 00:11:36,352 and a basic fact pattern. 331 00:11:36,376 --> 00:11:37,921 - Why are you doing this? - Because it's the holidays 332 00:11:37,945 --> 00:11:39,322 and Judge Benner thinks it'll be fun. 333 00:11:39,346 --> 00:11:40,523 No. Judge Carmichael. 334 00:11:40,547 --> 00:11:41,891 Why are you letting your people... 335 00:11:41,915 --> 00:11:43,693 She is an outstanding judge. 336 00:11:43,717 --> 00:11:45,695 Not all the lawyers in my office think so. 337 00:11:45,719 --> 00:11:47,230 So they can request a recusal. 338 00:11:47,254 --> 00:11:50,066 I can't speak for them. I'm not actually involved. 339 00:11:50,090 --> 00:11:51,401 - You are the head deputy. - You know what? 340 00:11:51,425 --> 00:11:52,869 One of us should make a motion 341 00:11:52,893 --> 00:11:53,937 to exclude the Lollipop Guild. 342 00:11:53,961 --> 00:11:55,405 You know what? How about this? 343 00:11:55,429 --> 00:11:57,207 How about you play the Cowardly Lion? 344 00:11:57,231 --> 00:11:59,598 You are a natural. 345 00:12:01,702 --> 00:12:02,979 Let's take it from the top. 346 00:12:03,003 --> 00:12:15,413 ♪♪ 347 00:12:19,987 --> 00:12:22,832 [LOWERED VOICE] There is one vote we will never get. 348 00:12:22,856 --> 00:12:24,300 [LOWERED VOICE] Breathe, Your Honor. 349 00:12:24,324 --> 00:12:26,588 Ladies and gentlemen, now that we are all finally here... 350 00:12:26,612 --> 00:12:28,184 We are 15 minutes early. 351 00:12:28,208 --> 00:12:30,073 - I'm prepared to begin... - We're 15 minutes early. 352 00:12:30,097 --> 00:12:31,875 ...whenever it pleases the esteemed panel. 353 00:12:31,899 --> 00:12:34,077 Very well. We are now on the record 354 00:12:34,101 --> 00:12:37,714 in the inquiry concerning Judge Lola Carmichael. 355 00:12:37,738 --> 00:12:40,183 I am Deborah Thompson, chairperson... 356 00:12:40,207 --> 00:12:42,051 Chair Thompson, if I may interrupt. 357 00:12:42,075 --> 00:12:44,087 Judge Carmichael? 358 00:12:44,111 --> 00:12:46,589 Respectfully, it is my belief 359 00:12:46,613 --> 00:12:49,759 that I am not going to get a fair hearing from this panel. 360 00:12:49,783 --> 00:12:52,580 Chair Thompson, I move that you recuse yourself. 361 00:12:52,604 --> 00:12:54,000 That's ridiculous. 362 00:12:54,024 --> 00:12:56,099 On what grounds, Ms. Carmichael? 363 00:12:56,123 --> 00:12:57,700 Judge Carmichael. 364 00:12:57,724 --> 00:12:59,441 Ladies and gentlemen, Chair Thompson 365 00:12:59,465 --> 00:13:01,337 knows me from my time as a prosecutor. 366 00:13:01,361 --> 00:13:02,505 We opposed each other 367 00:13:02,529 --> 00:13:04,841 in a multimillion-dollar embezzlement case, 368 00:13:04,865 --> 00:13:07,010 both of us passionate, zealous advocates for our... 369 00:13:07,034 --> 00:13:08,278 You think I can't be impartial 370 00:13:08,302 --> 00:13:10,013 because we tried one case together? 371 00:13:10,037 --> 00:13:11,981 A hotly contested case, 372 00:13:12,005 --> 00:13:14,284 during which, as you may recall, 373 00:13:14,308 --> 00:13:16,953 you sent a number of emails. 374 00:13:16,977 --> 00:13:18,618 I have them here. 375 00:13:18,642 --> 00:13:21,413 I would be more than happy to offer them into evidence. 376 00:13:22,988 --> 00:13:24,266 [WHISPERS] Wow. 377 00:13:24,929 --> 00:13:27,864 That won't be necessary. 378 00:13:27,888 --> 00:13:31,256 [WHISPERING INDISTINCTLY] 379 00:13:35,924 --> 00:13:38,408 Judge Carmichael, your claim is baseless. 380 00:13:38,432 --> 00:13:42,712 However, to avoid the appearance of impropriety, 381 00:13:42,736 --> 00:13:44,714 I agree to recuse myself. 382 00:13:44,738 --> 00:13:46,082 Thank you, Chair Thompson. 383 00:13:46,106 --> 00:13:48,985 By rule, my vice chair would normally take over. 384 00:13:49,009 --> 00:13:51,988 However, due to potential scheduling concerns, 385 00:13:52,012 --> 00:13:53,890 the role of interim chair shall fall 386 00:13:53,914 --> 00:13:57,593 on the next most senior member of the panel... 387 00:13:57,617 --> 00:14:00,496 the honorable Jonas Laski. 388 00:14:00,520 --> 00:14:02,432 I'm honored. 389 00:14:02,456 --> 00:14:11,429 ♪♪ 390 00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:16,616 ♪♪ 391 00:14:21,228 --> 00:14:22,595 [BRAKES SCREECH] 392 00:14:26,027 --> 00:14:28,627 MARK: There's Mabbit's guy, right where Choi said he'd be. 393 00:14:31,225 --> 00:14:34,404 Turn on your interior light and step out of the car slowly. 394 00:14:34,429 --> 00:14:41,779 ♪♪ 395 00:14:41,804 --> 00:14:44,916 Turn around and show me what's inside your jacket. 396 00:14:44,941 --> 00:14:47,253 Okay, you see anything, you get a weird feeling... 397 00:14:47,278 --> 00:14:48,611 We're right here. 398 00:14:50,791 --> 00:14:52,102 Brought some cops with you? 399 00:14:52,126 --> 00:14:53,503 What do you expect, Liam? 400 00:14:53,527 --> 00:14:56,121 I want to testify. I want to help you put Mabbit in jail. 401 00:14:56,122 --> 00:14:57,699 Why? 402 00:14:57,723 --> 00:14:59,034 Don't you want to know what I got? 403 00:14:59,058 --> 00:15:00,736 I've been investigating Trevor Mabbit and you 404 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:02,938 for over a year. I know what you've got. 405 00:15:02,962 --> 00:15:04,773 What I don't know is why you're doing this. 406 00:15:04,797 --> 00:15:06,608 The fact that he traffics in narcotics, 407 00:15:06,632 --> 00:15:09,211 - that he murders people. - Suddenly you've grown a conscience? 408 00:15:09,235 --> 00:15:12,781 You make a deal? Is that it? Working for somebody new? 409 00:15:12,805 --> 00:15:15,189 Take out Mabbit, they take over, you move up? 410 00:15:16,842 --> 00:15:18,220 We both want the same thing. 411 00:15:18,244 --> 00:15:20,322 I can help you get that. 412 00:15:20,346 --> 00:15:22,124 You're just gonna have to trust me. 413 00:15:22,148 --> 00:15:24,559 ♪♪ 414 00:15:24,583 --> 00:15:26,928 LOLA: Maybe Liam O'Hara's cashing out. 415 00:15:26,952 --> 00:15:28,663 - He's tired of the life. - So he leaves the country. 416 00:15:28,687 --> 00:15:30,432 He doesn't paint a target on his back. 417 00:15:30,456 --> 00:15:32,901 - The guy's up to something. - You're overthinking. 418 00:15:32,925 --> 00:15:35,237 Go before that grand jury. Get your indictment 419 00:15:35,261 --> 00:15:37,242 before Trevor Mabbit can see what's coming. 420 00:15:37,266 --> 00:15:39,074 I know. I will. 421 00:15:39,098 --> 00:15:40,842 I just keep thinking I'm getting played. 422 00:15:40,866 --> 00:15:42,811 You need to take him down, Mark. 423 00:15:42,835 --> 00:15:45,447 - I know, I know. I will. - Everything on the tray, please. 424 00:15:45,471 --> 00:15:46,848 What about you? 425 00:15:46,872 --> 00:15:48,817 - Taking the day off? - Very funny. 426 00:15:48,841 --> 00:15:51,353 I have to go in there today in front of that panel 427 00:15:51,377 --> 00:15:53,455 and convince them that I'm a good judge. 428 00:15:54,020 --> 00:15:55,657 I'm not even so sure myself. 429 00:15:55,681 --> 00:15:58,927 Lola, you are an extraordinary judge. 430 00:15:58,951 --> 00:16:00,562 Hey. 431 00:16:00,586 --> 00:16:02,152 Go good. 432 00:16:06,725 --> 00:16:08,091 [SIGHS] 433 00:16:08,928 --> 00:16:10,739 There's no place like home. 434 00:16:10,763 --> 00:16:12,040 [SINGS SCALES] ♪ Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma ♪ 435 00:16:12,064 --> 00:16:14,543 Ah, there's no place like home. 436 00:16:14,567 --> 00:16:16,611 - Your Honor. - Hi, Dorothy. 437 00:16:16,635 --> 00:16:19,381 I didn't get your RSVP to our holiday party. 438 00:16:19,405 --> 00:16:21,732 Oh! Oh, how rude. I'm so sorry. 439 00:16:21,756 --> 00:16:23,251 - Now, I checked the manual... - I needed to confirm another commitment. 440 00:16:23,275 --> 00:16:25,454 ...and there are no rules against judges attending. 441 00:16:25,478 --> 00:16:27,589 - Thank you. I'll let... - I'll let you know. 442 00:16:27,613 --> 00:16:29,605 A little less lipstick. They're kids. 443 00:16:29,629 --> 00:16:31,278 - You need a hand, Your Honor? - Thank you. 444 00:16:31,302 --> 00:16:32,738 Any word on Judge Carmichael? 445 00:16:32,769 --> 00:16:35,063 Not yet. They're just getting started. 446 00:16:35,087 --> 00:16:36,932 I'm surprised you're not at Judge Carmichael's inquisition 447 00:16:36,956 --> 00:16:38,890 - with the rest of your crew. - I'm not... 448 00:16:38,914 --> 00:16:41,603 Look, the D.A.'s office is not a monolith. 449 00:16:41,627 --> 00:16:43,104 Really? Sure feels like it. 450 00:16:43,128 --> 00:16:45,607 Overcharging my clients, racking up excessive court fees 451 00:16:45,631 --> 00:16:46,775 for indigent defendants, 452 00:16:46,799 --> 00:16:48,143 persecuting judges you don't like? 453 00:16:48,167 --> 00:16:49,578 Can we please just put Dorothy on trial 454 00:16:49,602 --> 00:16:52,370 and not the whole system? I mean, my kids are here. 455 00:16:53,973 --> 00:16:55,750 - LASKI: Judge Carmichael... - [SIGHS] 456 00:16:55,774 --> 00:16:57,185 ...do you dispute Mr. Driscoll's testimony? 457 00:16:57,209 --> 00:17:00,088 Is that a fair representation, that you, sua sponte, 458 00:17:00,112 --> 00:17:04,259 allowed a witness to testify as a bird? 459 00:17:04,283 --> 00:17:05,894 A fictional character, Your Honor. 460 00:17:05,918 --> 00:17:08,296 Technically, a bird-woman hybrid 461 00:17:08,320 --> 00:17:09,762 by the name of Erkk. 462 00:17:11,056 --> 00:17:13,301 Can you refer me to any specific rule of procedure 463 00:17:13,325 --> 00:17:15,036 upon which you relied in allowing this? 464 00:17:15,060 --> 00:17:17,305 - When the interests of justice... - The interests of justice. 465 00:17:17,329 --> 00:17:19,207 Great catch-all. So that's a no. 466 00:17:19,231 --> 00:17:22,043 The Code of Judicial Ethics requires that a judge 467 00:17:22,067 --> 00:17:23,645 promote public confidence in the integrity 468 00:17:23,669 --> 00:17:26,047 and impartiality of the judiciary. 469 00:17:26,071 --> 00:17:28,149 A judge is also required to be faithful to the law 470 00:17:28,173 --> 00:17:30,919 regardless of public clamor or fear of criticism. 471 00:17:30,943 --> 00:17:33,255 And in allowing this Erkk to testify, 472 00:17:33,279 --> 00:17:34,990 you didn't undermine confidence in the courts 473 00:17:35,014 --> 00:17:36,491 by making a mockery of them? 474 00:17:36,515 --> 00:17:39,261 It was how the witness was best able to express the truth, 475 00:17:39,285 --> 00:17:40,962 - so I allowed it. - You encouraged it. 476 00:17:40,986 --> 00:17:44,332 Canon 3(B)(7) requires a judge to accord every person 477 00:17:44,356 --> 00:17:46,401 who has a legal interest in a proceeding 478 00:17:46,425 --> 00:17:48,003 to be heard according to the law. 479 00:17:48,027 --> 00:17:49,304 Yes, but surely it doesn't apply... 480 00:17:49,328 --> 00:17:51,306 Just as you did, Judge Laski, when you allowed 481 00:17:51,330 --> 00:17:54,576 a pro per defendant to call D.D.A. Mark Callan to the stand 482 00:17:54,600 --> 00:17:56,778 in a trial he was prosecuting 483 00:17:56,802 --> 00:17:58,880 to be questioned about his father. 484 00:17:58,904 --> 00:18:02,839 ♪♪ 485 00:18:04,076 --> 00:18:06,054 I personally witnessed Trevor Mabbit 486 00:18:06,078 --> 00:18:07,818 making deals with Mexican suppliers, 487 00:18:07,842 --> 00:18:09,184 these shipments of products smuggled 488 00:18:09,208 --> 00:18:10,591 inside deliveries of auto parts 489 00:18:10,615 --> 00:18:11,855 and meeting with distributors. 490 00:18:11,879 --> 00:18:13,161 You were present for these meetings? 491 00:18:13,186 --> 00:18:15,946 I was, and I was present when he ordered a murder. 492 00:18:15,970 --> 00:18:18,298 March 8th of last year. Jose Cortez. 493 00:18:18,322 --> 00:18:19,658 I don't know what his crime was, 494 00:18:19,682 --> 00:18:21,600 but I was there when Mabbit gave the order 495 00:18:21,624 --> 00:18:22,936 to one of his bodyguards. 496 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:24,472 Cortez was killed that night, 497 00:18:24,496 --> 00:18:25,807 stuffed inside the trunk of his car. 498 00:18:25,831 --> 00:18:27,722 Thank you, Mr. O'Hare. You may step down. 499 00:18:27,746 --> 00:18:29,659 I'm gonna ask you to leave the room. 500 00:18:29,683 --> 00:18:30,867 All right. 501 00:18:36,275 --> 00:18:37,919 I think you'll agree that the threshold 502 00:18:37,943 --> 00:18:39,654 for an indictment on multiple charges 503 00:18:39,678 --> 00:18:41,923 - is easily satisfied here. - I have a question. 504 00:18:41,947 --> 00:18:44,248 - How do we know he didn't do the murder? - I'm sorry? 505 00:18:44,273 --> 00:18:45,983 He could be trying to pin it on somebody else. 506 00:18:46,007 --> 00:18:48,063 You're gonna hand this piece of crap immunity? 507 00:18:48,087 --> 00:18:49,331 We just take his word for it? 508 00:18:49,355 --> 00:18:50,732 I hear your concerns, 509 00:18:50,756 --> 00:18:52,990 but we're here to find probable cause. That's it. 510 00:18:53,926 --> 00:18:55,270 I'll tell you what. 511 00:18:55,294 --> 00:18:57,405 Why don't we take a brief recess? 512 00:18:57,429 --> 00:18:59,407 I will address your concerns, okay? 513 00:18:59,431 --> 00:19:00,942 Just give me a few minutes. 514 00:19:00,966 --> 00:19:02,673 I don't get it. I told them everything. 515 00:19:02,697 --> 00:19:03,869 I'm putting myself on the line here. 516 00:19:03,893 --> 00:19:05,947 - They need to know why. - I told them why. 517 00:19:05,971 --> 00:19:07,415 It was turn on him before he turns on me. 518 00:19:07,439 --> 00:19:09,090 And now you have a problem, because you just admitted to, like, 519 00:19:09,114 --> 00:19:11,453 8 different crimes in there in front of 23 people. 520 00:19:11,477 --> 00:19:14,009 - We had a deal. - You know how this works, Liam. 521 00:19:14,034 --> 00:19:15,758 No deal, no immunity. Hey, w-wait... 522 00:19:15,782 --> 00:19:18,120 Which means Mabbit stays free and I charge you right now. 523 00:19:18,144 --> 00:19:20,562 - Just a second... - You need to tell me the truth. 524 00:19:20,586 --> 00:19:22,306 What the hell is going on? 525 00:19:22,330 --> 00:19:24,488 What are you doing this for? Who... 526 00:19:27,459 --> 00:19:29,359 Who are you doing this for? 527 00:19:30,889 --> 00:19:32,166 Moira. 528 00:19:32,571 --> 00:19:33,875 Moira? 529 00:19:35,208 --> 00:19:37,118 Okay. And... And who is she? 530 00:19:37,618 --> 00:19:38,980 My sister. 531 00:19:39,870 --> 00:19:42,250 She O.D.'d last week... my kid sister. 532 00:19:42,274 --> 00:19:44,386 [SIGHS] 533 00:19:44,410 --> 00:19:45,876 I didn't even know she was using. 534 00:19:48,170 --> 00:19:50,458 So yeah, I did grow a conscience. 535 00:19:51,048 --> 00:19:52,315 Um... 536 00:19:56,166 --> 00:19:58,233 I'm sorry. 537 00:20:01,026 --> 00:20:03,638 Mabbit talks about his customers like they're trash. 538 00:20:04,061 --> 00:20:07,378 When I told him about Moira, the guy didn't blink. 539 00:20:07,402 --> 00:20:09,666 Nothing. She was just another piece... 540 00:20:14,139 --> 00:20:16,117 I know what I've done. 541 00:20:16,141 --> 00:20:17,485 [SIGHS] 542 00:20:17,509 --> 00:20:19,454 And I can't make it right, any of it, 543 00:20:19,869 --> 00:20:21,656 but I can do this for her. 544 00:20:22,121 --> 00:20:24,637 The grand jury needs to hear that. 545 00:20:24,661 --> 00:20:28,029 If they understand you, they will believe you. 546 00:20:28,053 --> 00:20:31,266 ♪♪ 547 00:20:31,290 --> 00:20:33,968 [CHILDREN GIGGLING] 548 00:20:33,992 --> 00:20:35,170 Hi. 549 00:20:35,194 --> 00:20:37,205 On the night in question, 550 00:20:37,229 --> 00:20:39,641 did the individual known as the Wicked Witch 551 00:20:39,665 --> 00:20:41,399 try to set you on fire? 552 00:20:41,423 --> 00:20:43,812 Your Honor, I move that the court disqualify the witness. 553 00:20:43,836 --> 00:20:45,647 Disqualify on what grounds? 554 00:20:45,671 --> 00:20:47,438 Mental incompetence. 555 00:20:48,006 --> 00:20:51,192 - Your Honor? - Um, yeah. Approach the bench. 556 00:20:54,847 --> 00:20:56,191 This isn't what we talked about. 557 00:20:56,215 --> 00:20:57,959 Judge Watkins, we have video evidence 558 00:20:57,983 --> 00:20:59,341 of Mr. Scarecrow loudly proclaiming 559 00:20:59,365 --> 00:21:00,662 that he has no brain. 560 00:21:00,686 --> 00:21:03,431 - If I only had a brain! - [LAUGHTER] 561 00:21:03,455 --> 00:21:04,933 Your Honor, Mr. Scarecrow's testimony will establish 562 00:21:04,957 --> 00:21:06,746 that my client was acting in defense. 563 00:21:06,770 --> 00:21:08,292 Maybe the Cowardly Lion could testify, 564 00:21:08,316 --> 00:21:10,461 or maybe he's too afraid to do what's right. 565 00:21:11,997 --> 00:21:14,943 CHILD: Is she the witch now? 566 00:21:14,967 --> 00:21:17,345 - Oh, boy. - CHILD: She's mean. 567 00:21:17,369 --> 00:21:20,648 So let's see. How do I explain this? The law... 568 00:21:20,672 --> 00:21:24,586 Oh! There's no place like home. 569 00:21:24,610 --> 00:21:25,954 There's no place like home. 570 00:21:25,978 --> 00:21:28,189 - There's no place like home. - [LAUGHTER] 571 00:21:28,213 --> 00:21:33,161 Oh, dear, my magic slippers appear to be malfunctioning. 572 00:21:33,185 --> 00:21:35,731 We better go see the Wizard about that. 573 00:21:35,755 --> 00:21:38,838 In the meantime, let's all break for lunch. 574 00:21:38,862 --> 00:21:40,435 Court is in recess. 575 00:21:40,459 --> 00:21:46,875 ♪♪ 576 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:48,583 Ms. Palmer, we worked together 577 00:21:48,607 --> 00:21:51,085 in the D.A.'s office for 10 years. Did we not? 578 00:21:51,109 --> 00:21:52,603 - Yes. - And during that time, 579 00:21:52,628 --> 00:21:55,857 did you ever question my commitment to our mission? 580 00:21:55,881 --> 00:21:57,792 No, which is why I was so surprised. 581 00:21:57,816 --> 00:21:59,768 You accuse me of bias, 582 00:21:59,792 --> 00:22:02,063 of abusing my position as a judge. 583 00:22:02,087 --> 00:22:03,865 Is that a question, Your Honor? I can't tell. 584 00:22:03,889 --> 00:22:05,606 Based on a handful of rulings which... 585 00:22:05,630 --> 00:22:07,735 Taking my jury on a field trip, 586 00:22:07,759 --> 00:22:09,637 then dismissing jurors midway through trial 587 00:22:09,661 --> 00:22:11,172 to all but guarantee a defense verdict, 588 00:22:11,196 --> 00:22:13,099 raking my expert over the coals, 589 00:22:13,123 --> 00:22:14,709 ridiculing her expertise... 590 00:22:14,733 --> 00:22:16,544 these are abuses of power, 591 00:22:16,568 --> 00:22:18,379 showing a clear bias in favor of the defense. 592 00:22:18,403 --> 00:22:20,148 Ms. Palmer, in the first case... 593 00:22:20,172 --> 00:22:22,225 I think what Ms. Palmer means, Judge Carmichael, 594 00:22:22,249 --> 00:22:23,932 is don't the People have a Constitutional right 595 00:22:23,956 --> 00:22:25,042 to a fair trial, too? 596 00:22:25,066 --> 00:22:26,821 - Of course, Your Honor. - A right that is demolished 597 00:22:26,845 --> 00:22:28,523 when the judge, acting in her role 598 00:22:28,547 --> 00:22:31,326 as the trier of law, guts the evidence put forward 599 00:22:31,350 --> 00:22:33,361 instead of letting the jury decide the facts. 600 00:22:33,385 --> 00:22:34,773 Look at the record. 601 00:22:34,797 --> 00:22:37,068 The People are not challenging the legality of what I did. 602 00:22:37,092 --> 00:22:39,458 All's well that ends well is not a defense. 603 00:22:39,482 --> 00:22:41,669 An anti-law enforcement agenda like hers 604 00:22:41,693 --> 00:22:43,571 can have awful consequences. 605 00:22:43,595 --> 00:22:45,406 - Ms. Palmer. - I'd like to introduce, 606 00:22:45,430 --> 00:22:47,175 as a supplementary exhibit, 607 00:22:47,199 --> 00:22:50,878 a transcript of the sentencing of one Travis Bolson, 608 00:22:50,902 --> 00:22:54,565 along with a coroner's report of Mr. Bolson's death. 609 00:22:55,983 --> 00:22:59,341 Th-This is outside the ambit of the complaint. 610 00:22:59,365 --> 00:23:00,722 It wasn't in the brief. 611 00:23:00,746 --> 00:23:02,357 Judge Laski, this tragic turn of events 612 00:23:02,381 --> 00:23:03,858 happened after I filed my complaint, 613 00:23:03,882 --> 00:23:05,560 - or it would have been included. - Your Honor... 614 00:23:05,584 --> 00:23:07,829 - I'll allow it. - She set loose a man 615 00:23:07,853 --> 00:23:10,898 who represented a clear danger to himself and others. 616 00:23:10,922 --> 00:23:13,810 I acted well within the scope of my authority. 617 00:23:13,834 --> 00:23:16,671 That's your defense? You did it because you could? 618 00:23:16,695 --> 00:23:20,541 Explain that to Travis Bolson's family... 619 00:23:20,565 --> 00:23:22,410 the mother of his child. 620 00:23:22,434 --> 00:23:24,933 Tell her how the scope of your authority 621 00:23:24,957 --> 00:23:26,848 led to his death. 622 00:23:26,872 --> 00:23:33,543 ♪♪ 623 00:23:35,843 --> 00:23:37,654 Palmer, Driscoll, the others... 624 00:23:37,678 --> 00:23:38,822 they know they don't have a case, 625 00:23:38,846 --> 00:23:39,990 and they're just trying to derail you. 626 00:23:40,014 --> 00:23:41,458 Mission accomplished. 627 00:23:41,482 --> 00:23:43,960 They're just desperate 628 00:23:43,984 --> 00:23:45,296 because they know you're winning. 629 00:23:45,320 --> 00:23:48,665 Except Laski is doing the thing I stand accused of. 630 00:23:48,689 --> 00:23:50,968 He is not listening. He is not weighing the facts. 631 00:23:50,992 --> 00:23:54,905 He has locked arms with the prosecution, 632 00:23:54,929 --> 00:23:56,774 and he is tipping the scales in their favor. 633 00:23:56,798 --> 00:24:00,077 Breathe, Your Honor. 634 00:24:00,101 --> 00:24:01,378 What if they're right? 635 00:24:01,402 --> 00:24:02,780 They're not. 636 00:24:02,804 --> 00:24:06,650 I can get so convinced that I know best. 637 00:24:06,674 --> 00:24:08,819 I even know that about myself. 638 00:24:09,116 --> 00:24:11,750 And still, I can't... 639 00:24:13,014 --> 00:24:15,521 It feels like 640 00:24:16,017 --> 00:24:18,495 you can see everything from up there. 641 00:24:18,519 --> 00:24:19,963 Your Honor... 642 00:24:19,987 --> 00:24:22,232 As a prosecutor, I did the homework. 643 00:24:22,256 --> 00:24:24,334 If I was in court, I knew that person was guilty, 644 00:24:24,358 --> 00:24:27,004 and now I get up there, 645 00:24:27,028 --> 00:24:29,347 and I listen, 646 00:24:29,371 --> 00:24:32,843 and I check... other people's homework... 647 00:24:32,867 --> 00:24:35,479 [VOICE BREAKING] and I don't always know. 648 00:24:35,503 --> 00:24:39,650 Travis Bolson should be in prison. 649 00:24:39,674 --> 00:24:41,685 He should be alive. 650 00:24:41,709 --> 00:24:44,288 You did nothing wrong. 651 00:24:44,312 --> 00:24:46,957 [EXHALES DEEPLY] 652 00:24:46,981 --> 00:24:49,648 I don't know if I'm built for this. 653 00:24:53,287 --> 00:24:56,033 I have spent a lot of time 654 00:24:56,058 --> 00:25:00,471 in a lot of courtrooms, Your Honor. 655 00:25:00,661 --> 00:25:03,373 And yours is different. 656 00:25:03,397 --> 00:25:06,210 You are different. 657 00:25:06,234 --> 00:25:08,645 And I've come to understand 658 00:25:09,491 --> 00:25:13,250 that we need that so much 659 00:25:13,274 --> 00:25:16,920 because there are a lot of us in that building 660 00:25:16,944 --> 00:25:19,345 who feel pretty different, too. 661 00:25:25,186 --> 00:25:27,264 You are built for this, Your Honor. 662 00:25:27,288 --> 00:25:29,933 And you need to go back in there 663 00:25:29,957 --> 00:25:32,158 and tell them why. 664 00:25:44,038 --> 00:25:45,616 Any news? 665 00:25:45,640 --> 00:25:47,284 No. 666 00:25:47,308 --> 00:25:49,453 So assuming the worst is easier. 667 00:25:49,477 --> 00:25:51,121 [SCOFFS] 668 00:25:51,145 --> 00:25:52,524 How does it feel to be a prosecutor? 669 00:25:52,548 --> 00:25:54,591 Luke, you passed your exam. 670 00:25:54,615 --> 00:25:56,059 - You don't know that. - I do. 671 00:25:56,083 --> 00:25:58,428 I do because I know you... a little, 672 00:25:58,452 --> 00:25:59,930 and I know what you're going through. 673 00:25:59,954 --> 00:26:01,532 You mean feeling like I've made a terrible mistake, 674 00:26:01,556 --> 00:26:02,772 like I should have focused on this job, 675 00:26:02,796 --> 00:26:04,254 put my name in for detective? 676 00:26:05,506 --> 00:26:07,204 Here's what's going on. You think that you failed 677 00:26:07,228 --> 00:26:08,972 because you're afraid you passed. 678 00:26:08,996 --> 00:26:11,236 - Okay, and what does that mean? - It means that, if you fail, 679 00:26:11,260 --> 00:26:12,709 your life doesn't have to change. 680 00:26:12,733 --> 00:26:14,711 If you passed, big-time change. 681 00:26:14,735 --> 00:26:16,613 So really, the fact that you're so convinced 682 00:26:16,637 --> 00:26:19,507 that you blew it is a kind of escapist fantasy 683 00:26:19,537 --> 00:26:22,126 that allows you to avoid thinking 684 00:26:22,150 --> 00:26:23,820 about your new scary future. 685 00:26:24,608 --> 00:26:25,956 How did you know that? 686 00:26:25,980 --> 00:26:28,125 Therapy. And I've been there. 687 00:26:28,149 --> 00:26:30,561 You don't get to go back to Kansas, Luke. 688 00:26:30,585 --> 00:26:33,234 You are going to be a lawyer. 689 00:26:33,258 --> 00:26:36,300 So get on the yellow brick road with the rest of us. 690 00:26:36,324 --> 00:26:39,002 - Yeah. - Mm-hmm. 691 00:26:39,026 --> 00:26:40,571 Yeah, okay, but what if I fail? 692 00:26:40,595 --> 00:26:41,772 Ohh. 693 00:26:41,796 --> 00:26:43,273 No. 694 00:26:43,297 --> 00:26:44,241 Mm. 695 00:26:44,265 --> 00:26:46,944 1, 2, 3. 1, 2, 3. 696 00:26:46,968 --> 00:26:50,467 Ha ha! I got you! Okay, let's go. 697 00:26:53,841 --> 00:26:55,452 - Mm! - I have to say I'm impressed. 698 00:26:55,476 --> 00:26:57,221 I mean, I thought the whole thing 699 00:26:57,245 --> 00:26:58,622 was gonna go completely off the rails, 700 00:26:58,646 --> 00:27:00,691 but you saved the day. 701 00:27:00,715 --> 00:27:03,126 I was just trying to keep it fun, happy. 702 00:27:03,150 --> 00:27:04,261 Middle child? 703 00:27:04,285 --> 00:27:06,467 Out of seven. That obvious? 704 00:27:06,491 --> 00:27:07,965 Hmm. 705 00:27:07,989 --> 00:27:10,634 Big family, so I'm used to squabbling. 706 00:27:10,658 --> 00:27:13,237 And now you work in a world where people are paid to argue. 707 00:27:13,261 --> 00:27:15,604 You know, my therapist has brought that up, too. 708 00:27:15,628 --> 00:27:17,321 Your family... are they all here in L.A.? 709 00:27:17,345 --> 00:27:21,369 No. Life gets in the way, and death gets in the way, 710 00:27:21,393 --> 00:27:22,913 and marriage, moving. 711 00:27:22,937 --> 00:27:25,214 The ones that are left are scattered all over the place. 712 00:27:25,752 --> 00:27:27,618 I think that's why I like throwing parties. 713 00:27:27,642 --> 00:27:29,553 - I miss the noise. - Mm. 714 00:27:29,577 --> 00:27:31,088 Does that make me weird? 715 00:27:31,112 --> 00:27:33,590 No. That's not what makes you weird. 716 00:27:33,614 --> 00:27:36,927 We need to bring this horse back into the barn. 717 00:27:36,951 --> 00:27:39,062 Let's go find out if Dorothy Gale 718 00:27:39,086 --> 00:27:41,393 is going to spend the rest of her life in jail. 719 00:27:49,096 --> 00:27:52,576 Okay. We got an indictment on Trevor Mabbit, multiple counts. 720 00:27:52,600 --> 00:27:53,910 [CELLPHONE BEEPS] 721 00:27:53,934 --> 00:27:55,830 Warren? Mark Callan here. 722 00:27:55,854 --> 00:27:57,080 Yeah, we got the green light. 723 00:27:57,104 --> 00:27:59,850 - Okay, I'll send the paperwork over. - [BEEP] 724 00:28:00,746 --> 00:28:03,257 We gotta sign some stuff. Let's go back to my office. 725 00:28:03,281 --> 00:28:04,855 You got a clean slate, Liam. 726 00:28:04,879 --> 00:28:06,423 Use it wisely. 727 00:28:07,085 --> 00:28:10,130 And I truly am sorry about your sister. 728 00:28:13,220 --> 00:28:14,801 She's the only family I had. 729 00:28:15,983 --> 00:28:18,216 I thought she'd be around forever. 730 00:28:20,294 --> 00:28:21,642 Let's go. 731 00:28:21,683 --> 00:28:25,296 ♪♪ 732 00:28:26,901 --> 00:28:29,980 Can you cite one instance that would lead you to believe 733 00:28:30,004 --> 00:28:33,083 that justice is not my ultimate goal? 734 00:28:33,107 --> 00:28:35,085 Or do you simply object to the fact 735 00:28:35,109 --> 00:28:36,953 that I go about the pursuit of that justice 736 00:28:36,977 --> 00:28:38,755 in a different way? 737 00:28:38,779 --> 00:28:40,824 Members of the Commission, you have heard a lot 738 00:28:40,848 --> 00:28:44,127 about how I am as a judge. I do things differently, 739 00:28:44,151 --> 00:28:46,830 which is to say I do things differently than you. 740 00:28:46,854 --> 00:28:50,456 And you can ask me questions all day, 741 00:28:50,480 --> 00:28:53,470 but that is the core truth of it... difference. 742 00:28:53,494 --> 00:28:57,074 I look at the world differently because of who I am, 743 00:28:57,098 --> 00:29:00,677 because of how I look, and how the world looks at me. 744 00:29:00,701 --> 00:29:04,008 I am the daughter of a paralegal father 745 00:29:04,032 --> 00:29:05,949 who taught me to love the law 746 00:29:05,973 --> 00:29:07,284 and an activist mother 747 00:29:07,308 --> 00:29:09,886 who taught me to fight for what is right. 748 00:29:09,910 --> 00:29:12,456 In my 10 years as a prosecutor, 749 00:29:12,480 --> 00:29:17,627 I fiercely opposed crime, but I also saw firsthand 750 00:29:17,651 --> 00:29:21,598 why people commit crimes. 751 00:29:21,622 --> 00:29:24,234 I see people 752 00:29:24,258 --> 00:29:28,438 and yes, the law, through a different lens. 753 00:29:28,462 --> 00:29:32,809 It is not a choice. It is not activism. 754 00:29:32,833 --> 00:29:35,465 It is who I am. 755 00:29:36,170 --> 00:29:38,215 And so the question here today 756 00:29:38,239 --> 00:29:42,452 is not "Is Lola Carmichael biased?" 757 00:29:42,476 --> 00:29:45,722 It is not "Did she abuse her power?" 758 00:29:45,746 --> 00:29:47,324 We all know the law. 759 00:29:47,348 --> 00:29:52,329 The question is are you going to respect me enough 760 00:29:52,353 --> 00:29:54,720 to accept our differences? 761 00:29:56,323 --> 00:29:58,502 I look forward to your answer. 762 00:29:58,526 --> 00:30:01,071 ♪♪ 763 00:30:01,095 --> 00:30:04,508 I know, babe. [SIGHS] I know. I know. 764 00:30:04,532 --> 00:30:08,412 It's just, I really wish you were here. 765 00:30:08,436 --> 00:30:13,572 Okay. Yeah. [CHUCKLES] I love you, too. 766 00:30:16,177 --> 00:30:17,487 - [SIGHS] - [KNOCKING] 767 00:30:17,511 --> 00:30:19,856 Oh, worst day of my professional career, 768 00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:21,958 and my husband is on assignment 769 00:30:21,982 --> 00:30:23,293 three time zones away. 770 00:30:23,317 --> 00:30:25,762 Maybe I should just throw in the towel and join him. 771 00:30:25,786 --> 00:30:27,164 Don't get ahead of yourself. 772 00:30:27,188 --> 00:30:29,742 I just spoke with one of my colleagues at the C.J.P. 773 00:30:29,766 --> 00:30:31,730 Sounds like you made an impression 774 00:30:31,754 --> 00:30:33,050 with your closing. 775 00:30:33,074 --> 00:30:35,196 - For whatever that's worth. - I'm proud of you. 776 00:30:35,220 --> 00:30:36,373 That can't have been easy. 777 00:30:36,397 --> 00:30:38,497 [CELLPHONES CHIME AND BUZZ] 778 00:30:39,834 --> 00:30:41,247 [KNOCKING] 779 00:30:41,272 --> 00:30:42,458 C.J.P.'s ready. 780 00:30:44,338 --> 00:30:46,850 I'm coming over there with you. 781 00:30:46,874 --> 00:30:52,511 ♪♪ 782 00:30:53,259 --> 00:30:58,373 ♪♪ 783 00:30:59,296 --> 00:31:01,044 Watch your back, Mr. Callan. 784 00:31:01,068 --> 00:31:03,743 Keep talking, Mabbit. Let's stack some charges. 785 00:31:03,767 --> 00:31:05,211 ♪♪ 786 00:31:05,211 --> 00:31:06,655 Watch your head. 787 00:31:06,679 --> 00:31:07,956 Get in. 788 00:31:07,980 --> 00:31:09,791 ♪♪ 789 00:31:09,815 --> 00:31:11,993 We are back on the record in the inquiry 790 00:31:12,017 --> 00:31:13,891 concerning Judge Lola Carmichael. 791 00:31:13,915 --> 00:31:16,195 After due deliberation, 792 00:31:16,195 --> 00:31:18,006 we have arrived at a conclusion. 793 00:31:18,030 --> 00:31:19,707 Judge Carmichael, please approach. 794 00:31:19,731 --> 00:31:21,643 [EXHALES DEEPLY] 795 00:31:21,667 --> 00:31:26,247 ♪♪ 796 00:31:26,271 --> 00:31:27,987 But before we announce, 797 00:31:28,011 --> 00:31:30,130 I'd like to personally thank each member 798 00:31:30,154 --> 00:31:32,720 of this fine commission for serving alongside me. 799 00:31:32,744 --> 00:31:34,017 [CLEARS THROAT] 800 00:31:35,347 --> 00:31:36,758 Without further ado, 801 00:31:36,782 --> 00:31:39,227 the Commission, by a vote of seven to three, 802 00:31:39,251 --> 00:31:41,039 finds that Judge Carmichael 803 00:31:41,063 --> 00:31:44,566 has not violated any ethical canon. 804 00:31:44,590 --> 00:31:46,901 The complaint is hereby dismissed. 805 00:31:46,925 --> 00:31:48,870 Your Honor, if I may... You may not, Ms. Palmer. 806 00:31:48,894 --> 00:31:50,004 The decision is final. 807 00:31:50,028 --> 00:31:56,044 ♪♪ 808 00:31:56,068 --> 00:31:57,645 EMILY: Which witch was it which you saw? 809 00:31:57,669 --> 00:31:59,481 Which witch? The witch. 810 00:31:59,505 --> 00:32:01,182 - I'm sorry, Your Honor. Which witch? - [LAUGHTER] 811 00:32:01,206 --> 00:32:03,885 Ma'am, would you please clarify for the court 812 00:32:03,909 --> 00:32:05,694 which witch was which? 813 00:32:05,718 --> 00:32:06,821 [LAUGHTER CONTINUES] 814 00:32:06,845 --> 00:32:07,856 [DOORS OPEN] 815 00:32:07,880 --> 00:32:09,860 Hear ye, hear ye! 816 00:32:09,884 --> 00:32:11,793 All rejoice in the Land of Oz, 817 00:32:11,817 --> 00:32:15,163 for Judge Lola the Good has returned! 818 00:32:15,187 --> 00:32:17,699 ♪♪ 819 00:32:19,296 --> 00:32:21,836 Whew! I am sorry to be late. 820 00:32:21,860 --> 00:32:24,472 I've had the strangest couple of days, 821 00:32:24,496 --> 00:32:27,408 and you were there, and you were there, 822 00:32:27,432 --> 00:32:29,258 and you were there. 823 00:32:29,282 --> 00:32:31,408 And a special thank you to Judge Watkins 824 00:32:31,432 --> 00:32:33,335 for keeping my seat warm while I was gone. 825 00:32:33,365 --> 00:32:34,864 It was an honor, Your Honor. 826 00:32:35,674 --> 00:32:39,687 I'm afraid there has been a big mistake. 827 00:32:39,711 --> 00:32:41,389 This trial should not be happening 828 00:32:41,413 --> 00:32:43,691 because there was no crime. 829 00:32:43,715 --> 00:32:47,095 You see, it was all a dream. 830 00:32:47,119 --> 00:32:48,163 [CHILDREN GASP] 831 00:32:48,187 --> 00:32:49,397 We're free! 832 00:32:49,421 --> 00:32:50,331 [GIGGLING] 833 00:32:50,355 --> 00:32:52,200 That's right, and that means 834 00:32:52,224 --> 00:32:56,771 you get to leave and all of you get to go home. 835 00:32:56,795 --> 00:32:58,940 - [CHILDREN GROAN] - After all... 836 00:32:58,964 --> 00:33:01,376 there's no place like home. 837 00:33:01,400 --> 00:33:02,944 [GIGGLING] 838 00:33:02,968 --> 00:33:07,337 ♪♪ 839 00:33:11,543 --> 00:33:13,188 Hey, you. 840 00:33:13,212 --> 00:33:14,989 Trevor Mabbit... good get. 841 00:33:15,685 --> 00:33:17,358 - Is this for me? - Uh-huh. 842 00:33:17,382 --> 00:33:18,560 Chocolate milk. 843 00:33:18,584 --> 00:33:20,128 They were fresh out of bourbon. 844 00:33:20,152 --> 00:33:23,798 Ah. All right. Let's hear it. 845 00:33:23,822 --> 00:33:26,234 Your dad is wild. 846 00:33:26,258 --> 00:33:27,635 - [CHUCKLES] - How'd he end up 847 00:33:27,659 --> 00:33:29,237 with a boy scout like you for a son? 848 00:33:29,261 --> 00:33:31,873 Years of bad parenting and emotional neglect. 849 00:33:31,897 --> 00:33:33,341 Well, for what it's worth, 850 00:33:33,365 --> 00:33:36,044 he spent most of our time asking questions about you. 851 00:33:36,068 --> 00:33:37,245 Like what? 852 00:33:37,269 --> 00:33:39,080 Mm, sorry. Attorney-client privilege. 853 00:33:39,104 --> 00:33:40,915 Hmm. 854 00:33:41,586 --> 00:33:43,251 I spent an hour with him yesterday, 855 00:33:43,275 --> 00:33:44,986 another 45 minutes today. 856 00:33:45,010 --> 00:33:47,239 - And? - And he thinks you're dumping him on me 857 00:33:47,263 --> 00:33:48,656 and he's never gonna see you again. 858 00:33:48,680 --> 00:33:50,091 That was kinda the plan. 859 00:33:50,115 --> 00:33:52,293 - Really? - But after today, 860 00:33:53,265 --> 00:33:55,496 Vic's the only family I've got, 861 00:33:55,520 --> 00:33:59,437 and he's not gonna be around forever, so... 862 00:34:00,397 --> 00:34:02,250 I guess I'm back in. 863 00:34:02,732 --> 00:34:05,440 Or at least not totally out. 864 00:34:06,152 --> 00:34:08,676 I call the shots, all of them. 865 00:34:08,700 --> 00:34:10,345 Fine by me. 866 00:34:11,344 --> 00:34:12,400 Did he do it? 867 00:34:12,676 --> 00:34:13,909 Don't know yet. 868 00:34:13,933 --> 00:34:15,116 Is Vic Callan the type of man 869 00:34:15,140 --> 00:34:17,537 who would put a bullet in the back of a woman's head? 870 00:34:17,561 --> 00:34:18,820 Pretty hard for me to believe. 871 00:34:18,844 --> 00:34:20,166 Me, too. 872 00:34:21,001 --> 00:34:22,824 You realize there's a very good chance 873 00:34:22,848 --> 00:34:24,626 - I could lose. - Of course, Amy. I'm not expecting... 874 00:34:24,650 --> 00:34:28,062 Mark, the thing is, I don't want to let you down. 875 00:34:29,259 --> 00:34:31,788 You won't. Whatever happens. 876 00:34:36,028 --> 00:34:38,806 Okay. I'm in. 877 00:34:38,830 --> 00:34:45,046 ♪♪ 878 00:34:45,859 --> 00:34:49,484 Sheri, can you come in here, please? 879 00:34:49,508 --> 00:34:51,452 Your Honor? 880 00:34:52,203 --> 00:34:53,936 Just a small token. 881 00:34:55,514 --> 00:34:56,813 [SIGHS] 882 00:35:00,419 --> 00:35:02,485 Your Honor... 883 00:35:04,022 --> 00:35:05,155 I... 884 00:35:07,923 --> 00:35:09,871 Season tickets to the Pantages? 885 00:35:09,895 --> 00:35:12,177 I remembered how much you like the theater, so... 886 00:35:14,099 --> 00:35:15,348 This is too much. 887 00:35:15,372 --> 00:35:16,744 Don't think twice about it, 888 00:35:16,768 --> 00:35:18,603 as long as you take me to "Hamilton" 889 00:35:18,627 --> 00:35:20,016 when it comes back this spring. 890 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:21,883 [EXHALES DEEPLY] 891 00:35:21,907 --> 00:35:23,451 [BOX CLATTERS] 892 00:35:24,461 --> 00:35:25,894 Thank you... 893 00:35:27,077 --> 00:35:28,276 Lola. 894 00:35:31,116 --> 00:35:32,816 [CELLPHONE CHIMES, BUZZES] 895 00:35:33,795 --> 00:35:35,795 _ 896 00:35:42,761 --> 00:35:48,164 ♪♪ 897 00:35:50,243 --> 00:35:52,080 I used to love coming up here. 898 00:35:53,134 --> 00:35:54,858 You're not the first young judge 899 00:35:54,882 --> 00:35:56,718 who needed someplace to hide. 900 00:35:57,449 --> 00:35:59,082 Still smells the same. 901 00:36:01,734 --> 00:36:03,312 What can I do for you? 902 00:36:03,336 --> 00:36:05,814 Sorry you had to go through all that. 903 00:36:05,838 --> 00:36:08,852 Politics. The whole thing was an embarrassment, really, 904 00:36:08,876 --> 00:36:10,163 frivolous, silly charges. 905 00:36:10,187 --> 00:36:12,254 That's... surprising, 906 00:36:12,278 --> 00:36:14,823 considering how enthusiastically you participated. 907 00:36:14,847 --> 00:36:17,159 Well, I thought, since we were all there, 908 00:36:17,183 --> 00:36:18,660 might as well put you through your paces. 909 00:36:18,684 --> 00:36:22,231 You did well. Honestly, I could tell you 910 00:36:22,255 --> 00:36:24,833 that you are a fine judge with a razor-sharp legal mind 911 00:36:24,857 --> 00:36:26,702 and a well-tuned sense of compassion, 912 00:36:26,726 --> 00:36:28,737 but coming from me, would you believe it? No. 913 00:36:28,761 --> 00:36:31,673 You needed to stand up there and be challenged 914 00:36:31,697 --> 00:36:33,250 over and over until you could say it 915 00:36:33,274 --> 00:36:35,633 for yourself out loud, for all of us to hear. 916 00:36:36,903 --> 00:36:37,946 Felt good, didn't it? 917 00:36:37,970 --> 00:36:39,414 Actually, it did. 918 00:36:39,438 --> 00:36:41,672 Yeah. You're welcome. 919 00:36:43,309 --> 00:36:45,520 For the record, I still loathe your politics, 920 00:36:45,544 --> 00:36:48,123 and there was one thing we weren't able to address, 921 00:36:48,147 --> 00:36:51,181 and that's why I'm here... the matter of Travis Bolson. 922 00:36:52,418 --> 00:36:53,495 What about him? 923 00:36:53,519 --> 00:36:54,730 He died. 924 00:36:54,754 --> 00:36:56,798 Yes, he did. 925 00:36:56,822 --> 00:36:59,201 Yes, he did. Want to know why? 926 00:36:59,225 --> 00:37:00,691 You're human. 927 00:37:02,762 --> 00:37:04,873 Our robes do not contain super powers. 928 00:37:04,897 --> 00:37:06,808 We cannot see into people's souls. 929 00:37:06,832 --> 00:37:08,844 We get fooled. 930 00:37:08,868 --> 00:37:10,879 All of us. 931 00:37:10,903 --> 00:37:12,915 Still keeps me up at night. 932 00:37:12,939 --> 00:37:16,240 That is just something you're going to have to get used to. 933 00:37:20,112 --> 00:37:23,767 Merry Christmas, Judge Carmichael. 934 00:37:24,250 --> 00:37:25,661 Good night. 935 00:37:25,685 --> 00:37:28,063 Oh, uh, one more thing. 936 00:37:28,087 --> 00:37:31,033 I know that you have a special relationship 937 00:37:31,057 --> 00:37:32,310 with Lisa Benner. 938 00:37:32,334 --> 00:37:34,169 It's good to have mentors, but, uh, 939 00:37:34,944 --> 00:37:38,373 Lisa... well, sometimes people's pasts 940 00:37:38,397 --> 00:37:40,876 can catch up to them and run them down. 941 00:37:40,900 --> 00:37:43,369 Hazard of public office. 942 00:37:44,188 --> 00:37:45,821 Keep a safe distance. 943 00:37:55,465 --> 00:37:57,492 Oh, my God. It's gorgeous. It... 944 00:37:57,516 --> 00:38:00,862 Judge Benner! You came? 945 00:38:00,886 --> 00:38:02,297 It's a beautiful home. 946 00:38:02,321 --> 00:38:04,566 So you're gonna stay for the party? 947 00:38:04,590 --> 00:38:06,001 Absolutely not. 948 00:38:06,025 --> 00:38:08,003 I don't drink in front of subordinates, 949 00:38:08,027 --> 00:38:10,739 and I don't endorse small talk sober, so... 950 00:38:10,763 --> 00:38:12,460 - Fair enough. - Happy holidays, though. 951 00:38:12,484 --> 00:38:14,242 - Happy holidays. - Happy holidays. 952 00:38:14,266 --> 00:38:15,677 Have fun. 953 00:38:15,701 --> 00:38:18,102 - Thank you so much. - My pleasure. 954 00:38:20,706 --> 00:38:22,484 Okay, did that just happen, 955 00:38:22,508 --> 00:38:24,886 or am I straight-up hallucinating? 956 00:38:24,910 --> 00:38:26,555 [BELLS JINGLING] 957 00:38:26,579 --> 00:38:28,256 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 958 00:38:28,280 --> 00:38:30,258 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 959 00:38:30,282 --> 00:38:32,160 ♪ O'er the fields we go ♪ 960 00:38:32,184 --> 00:38:34,563 ♪ Laughing all the way ♪ 961 00:38:34,587 --> 00:38:36,832 ♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪ 962 00:38:36,856 --> 00:38:38,867 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 963 00:38:38,891 --> 00:38:40,535 ♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪ 964 00:38:40,559 --> 00:38:42,404 ♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪ 965 00:38:42,428 --> 00:38:45,107 ♪ Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 966 00:38:45,131 --> 00:38:46,441 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 967 00:38:46,465 --> 00:38:47,609 ♪ Oh, what fun... ♪ 968 00:38:47,633 --> 00:38:50,274 - To Dorothy. - I'll drink to that. 969 00:38:50,298 --> 00:38:52,080 ♪♪ 970 00:38:52,104 --> 00:38:53,597 What an insane day. 971 00:38:54,344 --> 00:38:57,486 I was really hard on you about Judge Carmichael. 972 00:38:57,510 --> 00:38:59,021 No harm, no foul. All worked out. 973 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:01,356 Oh, I took another look at your case. 974 00:39:01,380 --> 00:39:03,191 We should talk plea deals 975 00:39:03,215 --> 00:39:04,793 that involve treatment programs. 976 00:39:04,817 --> 00:39:08,194 Really? That's so... Thank you. 977 00:39:08,218 --> 00:39:09,297 Should've done it from the start. 978 00:39:09,321 --> 00:39:11,439 SARA: Look who's here. 979 00:39:11,463 --> 00:39:13,568 Your friend just arrived. 980 00:39:13,592 --> 00:39:15,504 SARA: Luke! 981 00:39:15,528 --> 00:39:16,972 - I...[CHUCKLES] - Hi. 982 00:39:16,996 --> 00:39:18,173 - Hey. - How do you... 983 00:39:18,197 --> 00:39:21,176 Does everyone know Luke and I are whatever? 984 00:39:21,200 --> 00:39:23,678 Not everyone. Just anyone with eyes and ears 985 00:39:23,702 --> 00:39:25,814 and a decent understanding of social cues. 986 00:39:25,838 --> 00:39:26,882 Uh-huh. 987 00:39:26,906 --> 00:39:28,717 ♪♪ 988 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:30,552 [CHUCKLES] 989 00:39:30,576 --> 00:39:31,720 [SHERRI CONTINUES SINGING] 990 00:39:31,744 --> 00:39:33,255 - [WHISPERS] Wow. - Oh! 991 00:39:33,279 --> 00:39:34,656 You look great. 992 00:39:34,680 --> 00:39:37,189 Thank you. I was worried you wouldn't show. 993 00:39:37,213 --> 00:39:39,327 Does this mean you passed? 994 00:39:39,351 --> 00:39:42,663 I didn't just pass. I aced all my exams. 995 00:39:42,687 --> 00:39:44,043 Law school is done. 996 00:39:44,067 --> 00:39:45,924 - Amazing! - Mm-hmm. 997 00:39:45,948 --> 00:39:47,669 This calls for a toast. 998 00:39:47,693 --> 00:39:49,454 Uh, I probably shouldn't. I gotta drive. 999 00:39:51,197 --> 00:39:53,583 You don't have to. 1000 00:39:54,133 --> 00:39:58,013 Drive, I mean, if you don't want. 1001 00:39:58,037 --> 00:40:00,048 You could spend the night. 1002 00:40:01,763 --> 00:40:02,877 Are you... 1003 00:40:02,902 --> 00:40:04,252 Mm-hmm. 1004 00:40:04,276 --> 00:40:06,455 Yeah. 1005 00:40:06,479 --> 00:40:07,889 But if I'm still here 1006 00:40:07,913 --> 00:40:09,809 when things are wrapping up, won't people... 1007 00:40:09,833 --> 00:40:12,427 Yeah. [ICE RATTLES] But who cares? 1008 00:40:13,519 --> 00:40:15,363 Well, in that case... 1009 00:40:15,387 --> 00:40:21,703 ♪♪ 1010 00:40:21,727 --> 00:40:23,438 We should hit the dance floor. 1011 00:40:23,462 --> 00:40:25,107 Bold choice. 1012 00:40:25,131 --> 00:40:27,075 I like it. 1013 00:40:27,099 --> 00:40:28,777 [GIGGLES] 1014 00:40:28,801 --> 00:40:31,713 [JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL VERSION OF "DECK THE HALLS" PLAYING] 1015 00:40:31,737 --> 00:40:33,281 All rise! 1016 00:40:33,305 --> 00:40:35,417 - Hey! - Hey, hey! 1017 00:40:35,441 --> 00:40:38,420 - I'm so glad you made it. - Cheers, counselor. 1018 00:40:38,444 --> 00:40:40,079 Here. This is for you ladies. 1019 00:40:40,103 --> 00:40:42,057 - Thank you. - Thank you. 1020 00:40:42,081 --> 00:40:45,327 Sir. I want to hear about that test. 1021 00:40:45,351 --> 00:40:46,394 Mm-hmm. 1022 00:40:46,418 --> 00:40:47,629 You made it. 1023 00:40:47,653 --> 00:40:49,264 I did. I did. 1024 00:40:49,288 --> 00:40:51,729 Oh, God. Why do I forget 1025 00:40:51,753 --> 00:40:53,101 how much I hate crowded parties 1026 00:40:53,125 --> 00:40:54,503 until I'm at one? 1027 00:40:54,527 --> 00:40:55,704 Shall we take this to the VIP section? 1028 00:40:55,728 --> 00:40:56,738 Yes, please. 1029 00:40:56,762 --> 00:40:58,573 - Uh-huh. - Okay. 1030 00:40:58,597 --> 00:41:00,704 Judge Benner? Any idea what Laski meant? 1031 00:41:00,728 --> 00:41:03,277 Nope, and I don't want to think about it right now. 1032 00:41:03,301 --> 00:41:04,846 You won today. You don't have to think about it. 1033 00:41:04,870 --> 00:41:07,560 Sure, but this was a message loud and clear. 1034 00:41:07,584 --> 00:41:08,850 Politics matter. 1035 00:41:08,874 --> 00:41:11,214 So I can't hide in my chambers anymore. 1036 00:41:11,238 --> 00:41:12,808 I have to shake some hands, 1037 00:41:12,832 --> 00:41:14,256 spend time with the other judges, 1038 00:41:14,280 --> 00:41:16,558 play the game. Fun stuff. 1039 00:41:16,582 --> 00:41:18,059 - [WHISPERS] Yeah! - You can handle it. 1040 00:41:18,083 --> 00:41:21,516 I know. Enough about me. Where's Ria? 1041 00:41:21,540 --> 00:41:23,131 She should be here by now. 1042 00:41:23,155 --> 00:41:26,134 She, um... She dumped me 1043 00:41:26,158 --> 00:41:30,438 a few hours ago over the phone. 1044 00:41:30,462 --> 00:41:32,726 She has a shoot in London for six weeks, 1045 00:41:32,750 --> 00:41:34,228 wanted to make a clean break. 1046 00:41:34,252 --> 00:41:35,561 Really? 1047 00:41:35,585 --> 00:41:37,564 And you made me learn her name. 1048 00:41:37,916 --> 00:41:39,115 Too soon. 1049 00:41:41,499 --> 00:41:43,210 I'm sorry, Mark. 1050 00:41:43,234 --> 00:41:44,311 Okay, it's kinda funny. 1051 00:41:44,986 --> 00:41:47,081 Ria told me she actually left me 1052 00:41:47,105 --> 00:41:49,241 two days before she went to London, 1053 00:41:49,265 --> 00:41:51,085 cleaned out her closet, the bathroom. 1054 00:41:51,109 --> 00:41:53,587 [WHISPERS] I didn't even notice. 1055 00:41:54,245 --> 00:41:56,023 [NORMAL VOICE] You know what that says about me? 1056 00:41:56,047 --> 00:41:59,026 That your father's being charged with murder, Mark. 1057 00:42:00,043 --> 00:42:02,429 What is going on with Vic? 1058 00:42:02,453 --> 00:42:03,530 Hired Amy Quinn. 1059 00:42:03,554 --> 00:42:05,666 - Mm. - Amy's the right lawyer. 1060 00:42:05,690 --> 00:42:07,835 She's a good fit for him. I'll keep an eye on her. 1061 00:42:07,859 --> 00:42:09,269 I bet you will. 1062 00:42:09,293 --> 00:42:10,604 [SIGHS] 1063 00:42:10,628 --> 00:42:12,806 You can't be involved, Mark. 1064 00:42:12,830 --> 00:42:15,331 I know. I'll toe the line, but... 1065 00:42:17,001 --> 00:42:18,200 You're worried about him. 1066 00:42:19,330 --> 00:42:22,382 I am. It's... weird. 1067 00:42:22,407 --> 00:42:25,142 No, it's not. He's your father. 1068 00:42:25,166 --> 00:42:27,221 And he is going to be okay. 1069 00:42:27,245 --> 00:42:30,124 You can handle this. You always do. 1070 00:42:30,148 --> 00:42:32,126 Well, I learned from the best. 1071 00:42:32,150 --> 00:42:33,527 [CHUCKLES] 1072 00:42:34,327 --> 00:42:36,997 How about a toast to the new year? 1073 00:42:37,021 --> 00:42:39,133 To the new year. [SIGHS] 1074 00:42:39,157 --> 00:42:42,236 May we stay strong enough to stand and face 1075 00:42:42,260 --> 00:42:45,463 whatever challenges it may hold. 1076 00:42:46,564 --> 00:42:48,642 Cheers to that. 1077 00:42:48,666 --> 00:42:50,144 Bring it on. 1078 00:42:50,168 --> 00:42:51,979 SHERRI IN DISTANCE: Hey, you guys! 1079 00:42:52,003 --> 00:42:53,502 Merry Christmas!