Vincent: This is where the wealthy and the powerful rule.
It is her world,
a world apart from mine.
Her name... is Catherine.
From the moment I saw her, she captured my heart.
With her beauty,
her warmth and her courage.
I knew then, as I know now,
she would change my life...
Forever.
Catherine: He comes from a secret place, far below the city streets,
hiding his face from strangers,
safe from hate and harm.
He brought me there to save my life.
And now, wherever I go, he is with me in spirit.
For we have a bond stronger than friendship or love.
And although we cannot be together,
we will never, ever be apart.
Doctor sanderle: Good.
Looks good.
Everything is healed beautifully.
I can't believe it's a year.
Any pain?
Mm-mm.
Loss of feeling?
Nope.
This one that gave US so much trouble,
we can remove that now.
Make an appointment for next week.
I don't know.
Well, when it's convenient.
No, it's not that, I...
You want to have it removed?
I don't think so.
Cathy, it's an uncomplicated procedure.
I can do it in the office.
I've gotten used to it.
I'd rather just leave it.
I'm surprised.
Don't you want to put it all behind you once and for all?
Wipe the slate clean?
No.
It's been a rough year for you.
Why cling to it?
Because it's been the most wonderful year of my life.
Good work.
When do we go in to the grand jury?
(Chuckles): Oh, not yet.
I'd like more.
Another solid witness, maybe those missing documents.
Something that decisively tips the scale in our favor.
Well, I'm working on one last possibility.
But it's all there, you can follow the trail.
Taylor's importing operation,
counterfeit fashions from Taiwan,
using his wholesale outlets to market the knock-offs.
The whole thing's a money laundry for the mob.
Joe, Taylor's being represented by Evan brannigan.
We all know it's going to be war.
We only get one shot.
I want this nailed down tight before we present it.
So...
We keep hammering.
(Phone ringing)
Moreno's expecting you both at the mayor's reception tonight.
I suppose you've got a date.
How about you?
Certainly.
(Sighs): I really thought we had this case wrapped up.
Hey, kiddo, we didn't knock his socks off,
but I definitely think we've got both shoes untied.
(Subway train passing above)
Vincent.
Come and take a look at these.
Mouse's diagrams for his new project.
A ventilation system for the deepest chambers.
Conceptually brilliant.
But quite impossible to execute.
Still, I suppose evenda vinci divinci had his off days.
You look as if you're ready for a journey.
Narcissa's told me of a wondrous place
she calls the crystal cavern.
I don't expect to return until tomorrow afternoon.
Ah, Narcissa and her wild tales.
But why this interest in mythical caverns?
Actually, I'm in search of a gift.
For Catherine?
Mm-hmm.
It's been a year since she first came into my life.
I just shudder to think what the next year may bring.
You know, Vincent, I used to rue the day
that you two met.
I know.
I never dreamed I'd one day look upon Catherine
with the fondness that I do.
It's been a time filled with things we never dreamed of.
It's been... the most miraculous year of my life.
You know, you two share something quite extraordinary,
something that touches the best in all of US.
To hear those words coming from you...
It must.
You mean, there's still hope, even for an old man like me.
Always.
Vincent.
You might enjoy this along the way.
Thank you, father.
Safe journey, Vincent.
(Playing soft jazz)
Your date parking the car, Radcliffe?
Yours must be in the powder room?
Yeah, they don't know what they're missing, huh?
You look great in a tuxedo.
I feel like a head waiter.
I hate parties like this.
Everybody dressed up to impress people they don't know,
and don't want to know.
There's moreno over there with the mayor.
Better pay your respects.
Oh, uh, did I tell you how gorgeous you look?
No.
Well, consider it done.
(Bats chittering)
(Playing soft jazz)
You're blushing.
No kidding.
I'm Erika salven.
Joe Maxwell.
Erika.
Joe.
Well, it's really nice to meet you.
The music's nice.
Yeah, yeah, it is nice, isn't it?
Do you dance, Joe?
You're a gambler.
(Quiet conversations)
So, are you with the mayor's office?
No, I'm an attorney.
You?
I'm a deputy da.
Joe Maxwell, crime fighter.
I left my cape with my other suit.
Are you ever serious?
They don't pay me enough.
You know, your uh...
Your date is very beautiful.
Is dancing with me going to make her jealous?
Joe: Date?
Oh, you mean Cathy.
No, we just work together.
She's one of our top investigators.
And who am I stealing you away from?
Oh, someone very rich, very eligible,
and unfortunately, very boring.
I left him talking with his broker.
I doubt he knows I'm gone.
Well, he sure as hell should.
Well, thank you, Joe.
Bye-bye.
Hi, Ted.
Oh, Catherine, the gang's all here.
I heard you got a conviction on the Allen case today.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Would you like to dance?
Sure.
Joe's playing the fast track tonight.
That's Erika salven.
She's one of the young Turks at proctor & brannigan.
Hasn't he heard about fraternizing with the enemy?
(Wind whistling)
(Fire crackling)
"How should we be able to forget those ancient myths
"that are the beginnig of all people?
"The myths about dragons, that at the last moment
"turn into princesses.
"Perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses,
"who are only waiting to see US, once beautiful and brave.
"Perhaps everything terrible is, in its deepest being,
"something helpless that wants help from US.
"So you must not be frightened
"if a sadness rises up before you,
"larger than any you have ever seen;
"if a restiveness, like light and cloud-shadows,
"passes over your hands and over all you do.
"You must think that something is happening with you,
"that life has not forgotten you,
"that it holds you in its hand;
it will not let you fall."
Catherine.
It's been marvelous, Joe.
I don't want this evening to end.
Doesn't have to.
Joe!
Later, Radcliffe.
Levinson's looking for you.
Tell me about it.
I was due in his office a half an hour ago.
Do I look okay? No.
But you look like you had fun.
It's not what you're thinking.
(Laughs): No?
No.
I met the most incredible woman last night.
We left the party and we walked from the hotel
all the way down to battery park.
Just walked and talked...
About everything till the sun came up.
It was great.
She's terrific.
Erika salven.
You know her?
I know she's with proctor and brannigan.
Do you?
So?
So, they represent Philip Taylor.
Remember him?
The guy we're grooming for the grand jury indictment?
There's over a hundred attorneys at that firm.
She's probably never heard of Taylor.
Don't you think you better ask, Joe?
You might be looking at a conflict of interest.
Oh, now you're telling me the rules?
Don't worry, Radcliffe.
Too much?
Too much.
I don't even know Philip Taylor.
Well, he is one of your firm's major clients.
I know who he is, but I've never dealt with him.
I'm in the corporate division.
Look, I had to ask.
The case is very important to US, and I don't even want
a whisper of impropriety.
No, Joe, I understand.
Absolutely.
I hate to have things complicated for US so soon,
but if we're going to see one another,
everything's got to be out on the table.
Good policy.
And you thought this was going to be easy.
(Laughs)
I didn't know what to think.
I still don't.
It's that strange, you and me?
Well, I don't know.
I guess that's what makes it kind of wonderful.
Morning, Erika.
Mr. Brannigan. No, sit, sit.
What's this?
Oh... sweet.
Sounds like love.
So... tell me about him.
What's the story on Mr. Maxwell?
(Sighs)
He's very bright.
Charming.
He grew up in Brooklyn, poor parents.
His father was a cop.
He graduated westfield law school.
He's very committed, aggressive.
"Aggressive" I know about.
He's pursuing this Taylor investigation
like some kind of personal crusade.
Erika, I'm depending on you.
He's a straight shooter.
He believes in what he's doing.
I don't think he can be bought.
But can he be slowed down?
Maybe.
Well, we haven't a great deal of time.
I'm aware of that.
Maybe we could make him a job offer.
Would he be interested?
He might be.
When are you seeing him again?
Well, uh, I'm not sure.
The trick to landing a game fish is in setting the hook.
There's a lot riding on this.
♪ ♪
Erika: I'll be in touch as soon as we review the material.
I think we can settle this without litigation.
I guess I'm early.
I think I'm late.
See if you can move my 2:30 to 3:30.
Secretary: Certainly.
And make sure that the Harrison contracts
are ready for this afternoon. I will.
This is quite a layout.
Oh, one of the perks of being an obsessive-compulsive.
I know something about that.
Although lately, I've been trying
to get a little balance in my life.
(Laughs): With me?
(Laughing): That strikes you funny?
If I'm the balance, lady, we're in big trouble.
What's on your mind?
I don't want to go back to work.
Okay.
We'll stay here all afternoon.
What?
Yeah.
Let's... call the office.
Tell them you won't be back this afternoon.
I'll go first.
No, I-I can't, I can't do that.
I got all kinds of work to do.
I've got to go back.
Okay.
I could just see Levinson's face.
(Laughs)
You've worked there a long time.
Mm.
Don't you ever get tired of it?
Right now, it's the only game in town.
Don't be so sure.
What do you mean?
(Sighs)
Well, maybe I shouldn't be telling you this,
but... the recruiters in the firm have been looking at you.
Wait a minute, wait a minute.
I don't know if we should be talking about this.
Fine.
I just wanted to let you know that you have other options.
You're not stuck at the da's office.
And I'm sure we're not the only firm
that's interested in you.
An attorney with your talents has lots of choices.
That deposition puts Taylor in a box and slams the lid.
I think we got him.
I haven't gotten to it yet.
You haven't?
I'm sorry, Cathy, I got a lot on my mind.
This has been top priority for months.
What else is going on?
I'll read the deposition tonight, okay?
Read it now.
All right, fine, I'll read it now.
It's just I got a lot going on, you know?
Personal stuff.
I'm happy that you're happy.
It's great to be in love.
(Scoffs)
It's not that simple.
Well, it never is,
but you can't just drop everything else.
What are you trying to say?
I'm... I'm trying to say that ever since you got involved
with Erika, something's happened to you.
Something's happened to your edge.
Are you accusing me of backing off the Taylor case?
I am accusing you of acting like a moonstruck teenager
who won't do his homework.
Now, you let me know when you come back to earth.
We have work to do.
♪ ♪
Vincent: Narcissa and her wild tales.
Yeah, yeah.
(Both yelling indistinctly)
(Laughing): You're getting too old, Joe.
Sometimes I feel that way, Franklin.
Guess I'll be, uh, getting back to work.
Yeah, I'll see you later.
(Breathing heavily)
Can we talk?
Sure.
(Sighs)
If I was out of line, I'm sorry.
Don't be.
You were right.
Things are getting pretty mixed up.
Looks like proctor and brannigan's
going to offer me a job.
What?
(Laughs)
(Gasps): I don't know what to say.
I've been grinding away here for five years
waiting for a shot like this.
And they're really going to make you an offer?
Erika says it's coming.
And is this what you want?
Oh, yeah.
Cathy...
I busted my butt putting myself
through westfield law school at night.
Only the big firms don't recruit from westfield.
So I came to the da's office to make a name for myself,
and I have.
And somebody's interested.
Well, then, I'm happy for you, Joe.
(Laughs quietly)
Thank you.
You want some coffee?
Uh-uh.
Ooh.
How does this affect the Taylor investigation?
Well, I'm pulling out of it.
No.
It's the only thing to do.
No, Joe.
You've worked too hard.
Cathy, don't you see? I have to.
There'd be a conflict of interest.
Joe, you pull out now and we lose all our momentum.
If they care about you,
if they're really interested in you,
they'll wait until after the case is resolved.
(Scoffs): That could take months or longer.
(Sighs)
I'm not sure if I want to wait.
(Sighs)
Well...
This gives brannigan everything he wants.
He's neutralized you...
And he gets more time.
(Chuckles): A delay.
(Chuckles)
They serve coffee to their clients in China cups.
You believe that?
They've got the top two floors of the trumaine building,
the top two floors, and it's quiet.
Is that what it's about, Joe?
A big office and China cups?
Hey, I don't want to be sucking stale dregs
out of a styrofoam cup when I'm 50.
Joe.
I hope you know that I care about you
and I only want what is best.
But this just doesn't feel like you.
(Chuckling): Why not?
Because you're worth more than this.
♪ ♪
(Phone ringing)
Yeah?
Yeah. Put her on.
Hi, Erika.
Okay, I guess.
9:00.
Yeah, me, too.
I have tickets for the ballet tomorrow night.
Abt. Do you want to go?
Ballet?
I don't know.
Give it a try.
(Sighs)
Erika, there's a problem,
and we have to talk about it.
What kind of problem?
US seeing each other with the Taylor case pending.
I've given it a hard look, and there are things about it
that just don't feel right to me.
Joe, I don't understand.
(Sighs)
Joe, tell me what's on your mind.
We promised to do that.
I don't think we should see each other
until after the investigation is resolved.
(Chuckles)
Joe, I admire your integrity.
That's part of what makes you so attractive,
but I really think
you're overreacting here.
No, I don't think so.
I'm in a completely different division.
I have nothing to do with Philip Taylor
or any of the lawyers who represent him.
I don't see any conflict.
Your firm is recruiting me.
The offer wasn't officially made.
But even if I think the firm is recruiting me,
there is a conflict.
(Chuckles)
Joe, you're splitting hairs.
I really think you're making a big deal out of nothing.
It is a big deal.
This is a case we've worked hard on.
(Sighs)
I'm sorry, Erika.
Believe me, this took a lot of soul searching.
Truthfully...
I think you'd better ask yourself
if this isn't an excuse for something else.
Like what?
Like your fear of being involved with me.
Erika, believe me, I want to have a relationship with you.
Intimacy is scary.
Just make sure you're not using
these ethical considerations
as an excuse to chicken out of a relationship.
Erika, wait.
Here, keep the change.
Erika.
(Siren wailing)
Keep your hands in plain sight
and step out of the vehicle.
Whoa, whoa, take it easy.
I'm with the da's office.
Let's go.
Turn around, put your hands against the car.
Joe: This is ridiculous.
Oh, sorry, Mr. Maxwell,
but your car matches the description we just got
on a two-eleven suspect vehicle.
It's all right, no problem.
Honest mistake. Okay.
Found it on the floorboard.
Oh, come on.
You got to be kidding me.
Mr. Maxwell, you're under arrest
for the possession of narcotics.
You have the right to remain silent.
If you give up the right, anything you say
can and will be held against you in a court of law.
You have the right to speak with an attorney
and to have an attorney present during questioning.
This whole thing is a setup!
You know that! Of course I do!
You think I want to do this?
Joe's a friend, but he has to stay on the sidelines
until we can get it cleared up.
Procedure dictates...
Joe deserves better than procedure.
I want to talk to moreno.
I've been talking to him all morning.
He wants you on this.
Everything else goes on the back burner till Joe is cleared.
Joe: I don't want any.
Joe, it's Cathy.
Well, this is a real red-letter day, huh?
I finally got my picture in the paper.
(Sighs)
I got a copy of the police report
and talked to the arresting officers.
There's no way this is ever going to stick.
The phone tip was bogus.
There was no robbery, no getaway car,
so the search was illegal from the get-go.
The evidence will be suppressed
and we'll have the charges dropped
by the end of the day.
The damage is done, kiddo.
The headline-- that's what people remember.
I'll just be another damn rat
who beat the system on a technicality.
Damn her!
You're going to come through this, Joe.
Moreno will never abandon you.
You're way too valuable.
Yeah, but I'll be shuffling papers,
not trying cases.
Lawyers in mud-splattered suits
don't fare too well with juries, Cathy.
Stop it-- you're jumping to conclusions.
We're going to fight this thing.
Hey, will you save the pep talk?!
I am out to sea in a cardboard boat, and we both know it.
She played me like a bass fiddle.
Are you sure it was Erika?
Maybe brannigan paid someone...
No. It was Erika.
Okay.
Cathy.
Thanks.
But forget about it.
You'll never be able to prove anything.
Trust me on this one, Joe.
(Buzzer sounding)
Yes?
Yes, of course.
Show her in.
Would you hold my calls, please.
Woman: Yes, ma'am.
(Door closes)
Miss Chandler.
I want you to know that I don't believe
a word of these charges against Joe.
And if there's anything I can do...
Let's not waste each other's time.
You had one purpose for getting involved
with Joe, and that was to kill the Taylor investigation.
You seduced him,
you bribed him with the offer of a job here,
and when that failed,
you set him up for a drug bust to discredit him.
That's outrageous.
You will never get out of this intact, Erika.
You're the one loose end in this,
and Philip Taylor and his people hate loose ends.
I will not stand here and listen to this.
There must be some decency in you,
or Joe could never have fallen in love with you.
Is it that easy to just throw him away?
I'd like you to leave now.
I don't know what you're getting from this,
but it will never be enough.
Search your heart, Erika.
And if you care about Joe, call me.
Vincent.
Where have you been?
Gone yesterday, gone the day before.
I've been to a magical place, mouse,
a crystal cavern.
Was it neat?
It was neat.
For you.
This one is for Catherine,
to be worn around her neck.
Sparks and fire inside.
Beautiful.
Perhaps you can help.
Me?
Help make?
Okay, good, okay, fine!
Gold wire, make a thingy,
put a chain through,
Polish it up.
No problem.
For Catherine.
What's it like, Vincent...
To have a love?
People have been searching for the words for centuries.
I think for each person
it must be something very different.
For me...
It was the beginning of a new life...
...and the end of my aloneness.
♪ ♪
I understand you had a visitor
from the district attorney's office.
Yes, Catherine Chandler.
She's one of Joe Maxwell's
investigators. Yes.
And she suspects your involvement.
She has no proof. No.
What did you tell her?
Nothing. I denied any involvement.
You are going to have to hang tough now.
You realize that.
There was no need to plant drugs in his car.
Did you have to destroy him?
You seem to be forgetting what we set out to do.
I hope you haven't confused your loyalties.
That could be dangerous.
Mr. Brannigan, I swear to you...
There's no room in this for weakness.
(Telephone rings)
Hello?
Erika: Catherine Chandler? It's Erika salven.
I think we should talk.
Uh, well, all right, Erika. Can you meet me tonight?
I'm still at the office.
Maybe I'm being paranoid,
but I think there's someone waiting for me.
Oh, well, have you called the police?
No, I don't think that would be a good idea.
I'd like to talk to you first.
All right. Lock your door
and don't open it for anyone but me.
Thank you.
I'm on my way.
Security guard: The building's closed, miss.
I'm with the district attorney's office.
I'm meeting Erika salven.
She's expecting me.
Who's she with? Proctor & brannigan.
Just a minute, please.
Ms. Salven? This is lobby security.
There's a Ms. Chandler here
from the da's office to see you.
Fine. Thank you.
You can go on up.
(Knocking on door)
Who is it?
It's Catherine.
Thank you for coming.
I was so frightened.
I thought someone was
following me when I tried to leave.
I didn't see anyone out there.
I didn't know anything about the drugs...
Please believe that.
I never thought it would go this far.
Okay.
Why don't you tell me what happened.
Brannigan was afraid that Philip Taylor would be indicted.
He wanted some information on Joe, on the case.
He asked for my help.
Maybe I could slow things down.
Do you know who planted the drugs?
Brannigan has an investigator
who handles all of his confidential matters.
His name's cassut.
He's probably mixed up in this.
After you left, I confronted brannigan about the drugs.
And he made some veiled threats.
He must be afraid I'll talk.
I think we better get out of here.
(Elevator bell rings)
They're coming down.
Both of them. First car.
Got them.
Car's empty.
Damn. They're all locked.
(Gasping): My god,
we're trapped, we're never... Shh.
(Footsteps)
Take your shoes off. We have to outrun them.
(Screams)
Are you all right? My ankle.
We have to keep going.
Oh, thank god.
You've got to help US.
No problem.
(Moans)
Cassut: Girls.
(Growling)
(Screams)
♪ ♪
Well?
Well, we've got a date with the grand jury
two weeks from today.
And when we take Taylor to trial,
I'll carry the ball.
All right!
And how about everything else? Are you okay?
I am now.
I owe you, Cathy.
You stuck by me.
I, uh...
I don't know what to say.
Seeing you at a loss for words is enough.
You know,
I'm going frame this.
Hang it up next to my westfield law degree.
(Whispering) Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm. No problem.
Man: Uh, excuse me.
Yeah, I hope we see... Okay.
What can I say to you?
You being here says something.
I...
...got lost, Joe.
I don't know if you can understand that.
After all this is over, behind US, maybe...
Maybe.
(Rustling)
It was a year ago... tonight.
How remarkable you are,
remembering such a dark moment with dancing light.
It's a time for celebration.
I found hope again that night.
I found you.
I have something for you.
I wanted to give you something from my world,
something for you to carry with you,
a keepsake.
Vincent, it's beautiful.
It comes from our deepest chamber.
Reminds me of a piece of eternity.
I'll Cherish it.
I wanted you to have a part of me to hold close.
When I was little, I was terrified of the dark.
And I used to have an awful time falling asleep.
My mother gave me this Rose.
And she told me that whenever I got frightened
to hold the Rose and to think of her.
And to know that wherever she was,
she was thinking of me.
It helped me to go to sleep.
Until you came into my life, Vincent,
I'd forgotten how it felt to know
that there is someone thinking of me.
Someone who knows who I am.
Someone that I'm connected to.
Every moment since that night,
I'm reminded of what a gift life is.