1 00:00:02,871 --> 00:00:04,438 I take back my apology for kissing you. 2 00:00:04,525 --> 00:00:06,223 I'm still in love with you. 3 00:00:06,310 --> 00:00:09,182 The prosecuting attorney is Kim Mendelsohn. 4 00:00:09,269 --> 00:00:10,705 She is putty to me. 5 00:00:10,792 --> 00:00:13,795 I am embarrassed that you and I were once a couple. 6 00:00:13,882 --> 00:00:15,449 It doesn't exactly help 7 00:00:15,536 --> 00:00:17,234 my career to be associated with you. 8 00:00:17,321 --> 00:00:19,453 Malcolm and I are going on a date. 9 00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:21,586 I was really hoping to get your support on this. 10 00:00:21,673 --> 00:00:23,109 You don't get it. 11 00:00:23,196 --> 00:00:25,024 So, this is, like a real thing, you and me? 12 00:00:25,111 --> 00:00:27,070 The law is a system of rules. 13 00:00:27,157 --> 00:00:28,723 Nowhere does it say you get to break them. 14 00:00:28,810 --> 00:00:30,769 Nowhere does it say you get to make your own rules. 15 00:00:30,856 --> 00:00:32,771 I've had it with the whole squalid 16 00:00:32,858 --> 00:00:34,903 putrid, maggoty, that's what it is. 17 00:00:34,990 --> 00:00:36,862 - How about we hold this whole-- - Mr. Peyton, that's enough. 18 00:00:36,949 --> 00:00:39,473 - So-called justice in contempt. - Take him away. 19 00:00:39,560 --> 00:00:41,040 I don't really dislike you, you know. 20 00:00:41,127 --> 00:00:42,563 Defense attorneys, I-I have to think of them 21 00:00:42,650 --> 00:00:45,958 as the enemy, that's all. I don't dislike you. 22 00:00:46,045 --> 00:00:47,612 Have a good night, Mr. Peyton. 23 00:00:59,754 --> 00:01:01,843 - We have to go, Harry. - No, we don't. 24 00:01:01,930 --> 00:01:03,497 I hate those stupid black-tie. 25 00:01:03,584 --> 00:01:06,283 For us, starting a new firm, it would be stupid 26 00:01:06,370 --> 00:01:07,806 from a business standpoint to skip the annual-- 27 00:01:07,893 --> 00:01:09,503 So, let's be stupid. 28 00:01:09,590 --> 00:01:12,027 Too many good possible contacts for us to ignore. 29 00:01:12,115 --> 00:01:14,900 - Is staff invited? - 'I think just trial lawyers.' 30 00:01:16,075 --> 00:01:17,163 I think you should go, Harry. 31 00:01:17,250 --> 00:01:19,948 Well, I'm not goin'. 32 00:01:20,035 --> 00:01:22,734 Who is it? What do you want? 33 00:01:22,821 --> 00:01:25,693 Again? You did what? 34 00:01:30,481 --> 00:01:31,786 What happened? 35 00:01:34,702 --> 00:01:38,880 Growing up, I had a dream house. Well, who doesn't? 36 00:01:38,967 --> 00:01:40,143 We all grow up thinking of our dream house. 37 00:01:40,230 --> 00:01:41,666 I had one, you had one, I had one. 38 00:01:41,753 --> 00:01:43,972 Actually, I dreamt of living in a pup tent. 39 00:01:44,059 --> 00:01:50,153 I was driving around tonight and, um...I saw it. 40 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:52,677 Exactly as I imagined it, every little detail. 41 00:01:52,764 --> 00:01:55,288 Like a vision, which, I-I don't know, since I forgot 42 00:01:55,375 --> 00:01:57,508 to take my meds, who knows, maybe that's what it was. 43 00:01:57,595 --> 00:01:58,944 What happened, Josh? 44 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:06,908 I thought, if just for a minute, I could pretend 45 00:02:06,995 --> 00:02:09,694 that it was mine, you know? Just to know the feeling. 46 00:02:11,565 --> 00:02:14,220 I walked up the path, like it was my path. 47 00:02:15,917 --> 00:02:19,530 The front door was unlocked. I turned the knob. 48 00:02:19,617 --> 00:02:21,706 - And I-I went inside. - Uh-oh. 49 00:02:21,793 --> 00:02:25,405 And-and-and there was a den. Of course, there would be. 50 00:02:25,492 --> 00:02:30,062 With a big, overstuffed chair, just like the chair.. 51 00:02:32,543 --> 00:02:34,153 I sat right in that chair, that's what I did. 52 00:02:34,240 --> 00:02:36,851 That's what I did. And then, I went upstairs. 53 00:02:36,938 --> 00:02:38,679 This gets better. 54 00:02:38,766 --> 00:02:41,769 And the master bedroom was where I knew it would be. 55 00:02:43,336 --> 00:02:46,557 The bed, it had these crisp white sheets 56 00:02:46,644 --> 00:02:47,906 and I sat on the bed. 57 00:02:47,993 --> 00:02:50,735 And then, in the bed 58 00:02:50,822 --> 00:02:53,607 I saw there was a woman sleeping. 59 00:02:53,694 --> 00:02:55,218 How I didn't see her when I went into the room 60 00:02:55,305 --> 00:02:57,394 not a clue, not a clue, but there she was. 61 00:02:57,481 --> 00:02:59,439 This beautiful woman, just like the woman 62 00:02:59,526 --> 00:03:01,876 I always dreamed I'd marry. 63 00:03:01,963 --> 00:03:03,487 Alabaster skin, not a blemish. 64 00:03:06,664 --> 00:03:10,233 Then she woke up. That didn't go well. 65 00:03:12,365 --> 00:03:13,932 That didn't go well at all. 66 00:03:14,019 --> 00:03:16,282 He's been charged with breaking and entering, assault. 67 00:03:16,369 --> 00:03:18,719 - Assault? - He scared the crap out of her. 68 00:03:18,806 --> 00:03:21,113 His arraignment is at 2:00. I told him I'd handle it. 69 00:03:21,200 --> 00:03:22,984 Meantime, I'm going to try to get him released. 70 00:03:23,071 --> 00:03:24,725 - What's wrong with that guy? - What's wrong with him? 71 00:03:24,812 --> 00:03:26,553 He's lost his mind, that's what's wrong. 72 00:03:27,989 --> 00:03:28,903 Hey. 73 00:03:31,732 --> 00:03:33,256 God, not again. 74 00:03:36,128 --> 00:03:39,044 Hello. I'm looking for a lawyer. 75 00:03:39,131 --> 00:03:41,220 Uh, my name's Adam Branch. I'm an attorney. 76 00:03:41,307 --> 00:03:42,917 - And you are? - Nancy Jones. 77 00:03:43,004 --> 00:03:44,702 Um, my son is in some trouble 78 00:03:44,789 --> 00:03:46,486 and needs a lawyer rather quickly, I'm afraid. 79 00:03:46,573 --> 00:03:49,402 Okay. What kind of trouble is he in, exactly? 80 00:03:49,489 --> 00:03:51,099 He's been sentenced to death. 81 00:04:00,283 --> 00:04:02,763 Okay, let's have it. 82 00:04:02,850 --> 00:04:04,635 When I tried to reach for your hand last night 83 00:04:04,722 --> 00:04:06,680 you just pulled it away. 84 00:04:06,767 --> 00:04:10,031 - I was reaching for my drink. - Don't lie to me, Malcolm. 85 00:04:10,118 --> 00:04:11,903 You were embarrassed, you were embarrassed 86 00:04:11,990 --> 00:04:14,471 with a public display of affection with me. 87 00:04:14,558 --> 00:04:16,908 Is it because I'm super-white? 88 00:04:16,995 --> 00:04:19,432 No, Jenna. It's not because you're super-white. 89 00:04:19,519 --> 00:04:21,565 - Then what? - Well.. 90 00:04:21,652 --> 00:04:23,436 I know how Harry feels about the whole thing 91 00:04:23,523 --> 00:04:26,700 and I'm just kind of self-conscious about.. 92 00:04:26,787 --> 00:04:29,094 - You know, in front of her? - This is a problem. 93 00:04:29,181 --> 00:04:31,096 You need to kiss me in front of Harry. 94 00:04:31,183 --> 00:04:32,880 - Excuse me? - You heard me. 95 00:04:32,967 --> 00:04:35,143 We can't go anywhere if you're embarrassed to be with me. 96 00:04:35,230 --> 00:04:36,667 And if you can't kiss me in front of Harry 97 00:04:36,754 --> 00:04:39,104 who is like family, then I don't know what. 98 00:04:39,191 --> 00:04:40,714 Look, Jenna, I-- 99 00:04:40,801 --> 00:04:44,370 You will kiss me in front of Harry, end of discussion. 100 00:04:44,457 --> 00:04:47,068 Well, can I kiss you now? 'Cause I'm really in the mood. 101 00:04:48,809 --> 00:04:50,202 And now we're fighting. 102 00:04:54,380 --> 00:04:55,773 Nut job. 103 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:57,688 He was convicted three years ago 104 00:04:57,775 --> 00:05:00,821 based on his confession and the testimony of his friend. 105 00:05:00,908 --> 00:05:04,129 Yes, no offence, but as evidence goes 106 00:05:04,216 --> 00:05:06,044 confessions are kind of nifty. 107 00:05:06,131 --> 00:05:08,438 He was coerced and so was his friend. 108 00:05:08,525 --> 00:05:09,874 They were each questioned 109 00:05:09,961 --> 00:05:11,789 for over 18 hours before they broke down 110 00:05:11,876 --> 00:05:13,312 and gave the police the statements they wanted. 111 00:05:13,399 --> 00:05:16,141 Okay. And the conviction was appealed? 112 00:05:16,228 --> 00:05:19,797 Yes, this young lawyer here, from Shipley Winningham 113 00:05:19,884 --> 00:05:22,887 last spring, we've been waiting and waiting for the ruling 114 00:05:22,974 --> 00:05:25,933 and finally, I called Shipley to find out what was going on 115 00:05:26,020 --> 00:05:27,587 only to learn the lawyer had left the firm 116 00:05:27,674 --> 00:05:29,459 and moved to Arizona. 117 00:05:29,546 --> 00:05:31,199 And the law firm had no record 118 00:05:31,286 --> 00:05:34,115 of the appellate ruling, so I called the court 119 00:05:34,202 --> 00:05:37,728 only to find out that they had denied the appeal. 120 00:05:37,815 --> 00:05:40,339 Evidently, they sent notice to the firm, and some idiot 121 00:05:40,426 --> 00:05:42,428 in the mailroom sent it back saying that no lawyer 122 00:05:42,515 --> 00:05:44,430 by that name worked there. 123 00:05:44,517 --> 00:05:45,910 Anyway, I was told 124 00:05:45,997 --> 00:05:48,216 that we could file a second appeal. 125 00:05:48,303 --> 00:05:51,394 That's why I'm here, in search of a new lawyer. 126 00:05:51,481 --> 00:05:53,700 My son did not commit this crime. 127 00:05:53,787 --> 00:05:56,137 He could never shoot another human being. 128 00:05:56,224 --> 00:05:57,965 A mother knows these things. 129 00:05:59,402 --> 00:06:01,360 I swear to you, he's innocent. 130 00:06:01,447 --> 00:06:04,494 Mrs. Jones, death penalty appeals 131 00:06:04,581 --> 00:06:06,670 are enormously complicated and they take 132 00:06:06,757 --> 00:06:08,802 the kind of resources this office simply doesn't have. 133 00:06:08,889 --> 00:06:11,065 We tried the big firm. 134 00:06:11,152 --> 00:06:13,764 That's where he fell through the cracks. 135 00:06:13,851 --> 00:06:17,898 Word is, you people care. That you fight. 136 00:06:19,334 --> 00:06:24,035 I need somebody to fight for my son. 137 00:06:27,255 --> 00:06:28,692 It's not a pretext, I swear. 138 00:06:28,779 --> 00:06:30,433 - I need you. - Come on, Adam. 139 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,391 A shoe store law firm cannot carry 140 00:06:32,478 --> 00:06:34,611 a death penalty appeal alone. 141 00:06:34,698 --> 00:06:36,656 We need help from a big firm to tag team. 142 00:06:36,743 --> 00:06:38,179 - My firm. - Okay. 143 00:06:38,266 --> 00:06:39,746 I suppose it doesn't have to be your firm 144 00:06:39,833 --> 00:06:42,532 but I'd like a big firm with an attorney 145 00:06:42,619 --> 00:06:45,230 I have a good shorthand with, and.. 146 00:06:45,317 --> 00:06:47,711 ...I suppose I'm desperate to get over this awkward bump 147 00:06:47,798 --> 00:06:49,539 so that you and I can resume being good friends. 148 00:06:49,626 --> 00:06:51,192 Despite the fact that you're still in love with me. 149 00:06:51,279 --> 00:06:54,457 Yes, despite that. 150 00:06:54,544 --> 00:06:57,024 Hey, remember in law school, we'd always talk about 151 00:06:57,111 --> 00:06:59,374 you and me doing a big death penalty case one day 152 00:06:59,462 --> 00:07:01,942 either with each other or against. 153 00:07:02,029 --> 00:07:03,814 Adam, we talked about a lot of things. 154 00:07:05,946 --> 00:07:08,471 Ouch. Okay. 155 00:07:08,558 --> 00:07:10,647 Look, I need help from a big firm. 156 00:07:10,734 --> 00:07:12,344 And I need it fast. 157 00:07:12,431 --> 00:07:15,303 The kid is due to be executed in a month. Please. 158 00:07:18,306 --> 00:07:21,440 I still don't get it, he just moved off to Arizona 159 00:07:21,527 --> 00:07:25,313 and didn't tell me. I didn't even know we lost, or.. 160 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:27,228 This was supposed to be a big firm, too. 161 00:07:27,315 --> 00:07:29,753 Like, they were supposed to be good. 162 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:32,451 It was a mix-up, we've filed your second appeal 163 00:07:32,538 --> 00:07:35,454 so that's done, but we need to talk about your case now. 164 00:07:35,541 --> 00:07:36,586 The night of this murder. 165 00:07:36,673 --> 00:07:38,849 I was in that area, but that's it. 166 00:07:38,936 --> 00:07:41,460 The only thing I was guilty of was being too drunk. 167 00:07:41,547 --> 00:07:42,940 Yeah, there's some question as to whether 168 00:07:43,027 --> 00:07:44,681 you even remember what happened that night. 169 00:07:44,768 --> 00:07:46,334 That's how the police finally convinced me 170 00:07:46,421 --> 00:07:48,598 that maybe I done it. They kept hammering. 171 00:07:48,685 --> 00:07:50,817 "You were drunk. You blacked out." 172 00:07:50,904 --> 00:07:53,385 They told me they had witnesses, witnesses that had seen me 173 00:07:53,472 --> 00:07:56,431 with a gun, witnesses that seen me shoot those two guys. 174 00:07:56,519 --> 00:07:59,043 After 18 hours of interrogation, I couldn't see 175 00:07:59,130 --> 00:08:02,437 or think straight. I started to believe maybe I'd done it. 176 00:08:02,525 --> 00:08:04,614 You know, if they had all these witnesses. 177 00:08:04,701 --> 00:08:07,486 Turns out, they lied. There was no witnesses at all. 178 00:08:07,573 --> 00:08:10,620 They made me believe I did something I didn't do. 179 00:08:10,707 --> 00:08:13,013 I swear. It's the same thing with Jason. 180 00:08:13,100 --> 00:08:14,885 They brainwashed him, too. 181 00:08:14,972 --> 00:08:17,061 Alright, look, we're going to come back 182 00:08:17,148 --> 00:08:19,585 and get a full written statement from you. 183 00:08:19,672 --> 00:08:21,718 We'll do the same with your friend Jason. 184 00:08:21,805 --> 00:08:23,937 We'll also file a petition to test your DNA. 185 00:08:24,024 --> 00:08:26,200 - In the meantime.. - Adam? 186 00:08:26,287 --> 00:08:28,333 - Uh, the appeal was rejected. - What do you mean, rejected? 187 00:08:28,420 --> 00:08:30,465 - We haven't even argued it yet. - We won't get to argue it. 188 00:08:30,553 --> 00:08:32,076 The time to file has lapsed. 189 00:08:33,643 --> 00:08:34,992 W-what's going on? 190 00:08:35,079 --> 00:08:36,080 Uh, the time to file 191 00:08:36,167 --> 00:08:38,256 your last appeal has run out. 192 00:08:48,527 --> 00:08:50,050 What is it you expect me to do? 193 00:08:50,137 --> 00:08:51,399 Waive the filing deadline. 194 00:08:51,486 --> 00:08:54,315 Why does that not surprise me? 195 00:08:54,402 --> 00:08:56,927 - You changed your hair. - Oh, I cut it a little. 196 00:08:57,014 --> 00:08:58,319 It looks great, it really does. 197 00:08:58,406 --> 00:08:59,930 'This was a mailroom screw-up.' 198 00:09:00,017 --> 00:09:02,062 Clearly, our client shouldn't be prejudiced by it 199 00:09:02,149 --> 00:09:04,325 especially when the penalty is death. 200 00:09:04,412 --> 00:09:07,067 A little disproportionate for a clerical error, don't you think? 201 00:09:07,154 --> 00:09:08,591 Do you think my hair would look better shorter? 202 00:09:08,678 --> 00:09:10,897 - Well, uh-- - Hey, come on. 203 00:09:10,984 --> 00:09:13,334 Look, if you would've done your homework, hon, you would know 204 00:09:13,421 --> 00:09:16,511 that before talking turkey, I like to dish a little. 205 00:09:16,599 --> 00:09:18,992 So, you and Thomas making babies yet? 206 00:09:19,079 --> 00:09:21,821 - Uh, no, not yet. - I heard you got engaged. 207 00:09:22,996 --> 00:09:24,302 What? 208 00:09:24,389 --> 00:09:25,738 Uh, can we talk about this later? 209 00:09:25,825 --> 00:09:28,567 Oh, come on. Throw me a bone, would ya? 210 00:09:28,654 --> 00:09:31,352 - You're engaged? - Um.. 211 00:09:32,571 --> 00:09:34,007 What am I missing here? 212 00:09:35,966 --> 00:09:39,230 Oh, don't tell me. Exes? 213 00:09:39,317 --> 00:09:43,538 Oh, my God. I am so.. 214 00:09:43,626 --> 00:09:44,975 I'll tell you, if it's in the room 215 00:09:45,062 --> 00:09:47,455 I will step in it every time. 216 00:09:47,542 --> 00:09:49,806 Excuse me while I go outside and I just scrape off 217 00:09:49,893 --> 00:09:54,201 the bottom of my shoe. Okay, back to the case, shall we? 218 00:09:54,288 --> 00:09:56,856 Awful, you bring me that mailroom clerk 219 00:09:56,943 --> 00:09:58,902 and I will figure out a way to fry his ass. 220 00:09:58,989 --> 00:10:01,992 As for your client, there's nothing I can really do. 221 00:10:02,079 --> 00:10:05,125 I-I don't have the power to waive filing deadlines. 222 00:10:06,910 --> 00:10:08,389 You're not really listening to me, are you? 223 00:10:08,476 --> 00:10:10,653 You're still thinking about her getting married. 224 00:10:10,740 --> 00:10:12,959 Yeah. That-that's my bad there, I'm sorry. 225 00:10:13,046 --> 00:10:15,048 But if you are listening 226 00:10:15,135 --> 00:10:17,007 as for the punishment being disproportionate 227 00:10:17,094 --> 00:10:19,662 he is not getting executed for a clerical error. 228 00:10:19,749 --> 00:10:22,142 - It's because he shot two guys. - No, he didn't. 229 00:10:22,229 --> 00:10:24,579 Yeah, well, he got convicted, so I have to assume-- 230 00:10:24,667 --> 00:10:26,103 And he's entitled to an appeal. 231 00:10:26,190 --> 00:10:28,932 Which he got and lost. I know. I was there. 232 00:10:29,019 --> 00:10:30,629 He's entitled to one more. 233 00:10:30,716 --> 00:10:34,372 Adam, even if I were to support you here and I can't 234 00:10:34,459 --> 00:10:36,156 there's a reason for the filing deadlines. 235 00:10:36,243 --> 00:10:37,984 I'll challenge this in federal court. 236 00:10:38,071 --> 00:10:41,509 Okay, fine. But you won't win in federal court. 237 00:10:41,596 --> 00:10:44,295 How can you let a kid die because of a clerical error? 238 00:10:44,382 --> 00:10:45,992 Well, I would tell you 239 00:10:46,079 --> 00:10:47,820 except we're going to federal court 240 00:10:47,907 --> 00:10:49,735 so, why ruin the surprise? 241 00:10:51,128 --> 00:10:53,434 Case number 32642. 242 00:10:53,521 --> 00:10:55,132 'State of Ohio vs Joshua Peyton.' 243 00:10:55,219 --> 00:10:56,699 Harry Korn for the defendant. 244 00:10:56,786 --> 00:10:59,136 How we doing, judge? Long time, no see. 245 00:10:59,223 --> 00:11:01,268 We'll waive reading, and if I may 246 00:11:01,355 --> 00:11:03,488 I'd like to ask that we table this matter for now 247 00:11:03,575 --> 00:11:05,272 and perhaps we could all conference. 248 00:11:05,359 --> 00:11:07,666 And how exactly will that look, counsel? 249 00:11:07,753 --> 00:11:09,407 Making a special exception for a DA? 250 00:11:09,494 --> 00:11:11,496 The thing is, this is the DA who has served 251 00:11:11,583 --> 00:11:14,194 this community valiantly for a long time. 252 00:11:14,281 --> 00:11:15,630 Understood. 253 00:11:15,718 --> 00:11:18,024 But he broke into a home and assaulted a woman. 254 00:11:18,111 --> 00:11:20,505 Uh, the-the door was unlocked, judge. 255 00:11:20,592 --> 00:11:22,202 And I never touched her. Never touched her. 256 00:11:26,119 --> 00:11:28,121 He had had an extremely tough week. 257 00:11:28,208 --> 00:11:30,254 Yes, we have all heard about his week 258 00:11:30,341 --> 00:11:32,996 but frankly, that just gives me more concern. 259 00:11:33,083 --> 00:11:35,650 Your Honor, Mr. Peyton needs some counselling. 260 00:11:35,738 --> 00:11:37,348 The likelihood is, he was having 261 00:11:37,435 --> 00:11:41,395 a small nervous breakdown, and that he became confused. 262 00:11:41,482 --> 00:11:46,444 Confused? What, he thought that it was his house? 263 00:11:47,662 --> 00:11:50,230 His bed? His wife? 264 00:11:50,317 --> 00:11:52,929 Well, in a very strange way, yes. 265 00:11:54,104 --> 00:11:57,281 He got slightly lost in the.. 266 00:11:57,368 --> 00:11:59,457 In the American dream, I suppose. 267 00:11:59,544 --> 00:12:02,286 - The American dream? - 'Yes.' 268 00:12:02,373 --> 00:12:04,114 The one where people grow up to live 269 00:12:04,201 --> 00:12:06,551 in the homes they want with the person they love. 270 00:12:08,031 --> 00:12:09,380 You know that dream, Your Honor. 271 00:12:09,467 --> 00:12:11,034 The one that never comes true. 272 00:12:14,951 --> 00:12:17,431 I'm very fond of Josh Peyton. 273 00:12:17,518 --> 00:12:18,781 He's been a mentor to me. 274 00:12:18,868 --> 00:12:20,304 But this is a criminal act 275 00:12:20,391 --> 00:12:21,784 we have to take seriously. 276 00:12:21,871 --> 00:12:23,350 Yes, but one we can nevertheless 277 00:12:23,437 --> 00:12:24,787 look at compassionately. 278 00:12:26,571 --> 00:12:28,094 Mr. Peyton, help me out here. 279 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:29,400 What happened last night? 280 00:12:37,234 --> 00:12:41,107 Your Honor, I, uh, drove by the house that.. 281 00:12:43,675 --> 00:12:46,243 Uh, one that-one that I could never afford 282 00:12:46,330 --> 00:12:47,984 on a DA's salary. I-I entered. 283 00:12:48,071 --> 00:12:49,986 I really don't know why. 284 00:12:50,073 --> 00:12:52,553 I found sleeping a beautiful woman 285 00:12:52,640 --> 00:12:57,036 one who would likely never be impressed with a DA's salary. 286 00:12:57,123 --> 00:12:59,822 'And for one second, I let myself..' 287 00:13:01,736 --> 00:13:03,956 I don't know...pretend. 288 00:13:07,003 --> 00:13:08,482 The unfairness of it all. 289 00:13:10,006 --> 00:13:11,572 We work so hard as public servants 290 00:13:11,659 --> 00:13:13,052 and not only is the public not grateful. 291 00:13:13,139 --> 00:13:15,620 They don't even respect us, not really. 292 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:21,452 "What a sap, uh, poor guy, he, uh, he lost all his hair 293 00:13:21,539 --> 00:13:22,975 "he busted his nuts, and for what? 294 00:13:25,195 --> 00:13:27,023 Fighting for justice?" You kidding me? You kidding me? 295 00:13:27,110 --> 00:13:29,373 You see this suit? I had to borrow it just for this hearing. 296 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:30,765 You think I could ever afford a suit like this? 297 00:13:30,853 --> 00:13:32,332 I could never afford a suit like this. 298 00:13:32,419 --> 00:13:34,857 I thought that by appearing here in an expensive 299 00:13:34,944 --> 00:13:37,947 that-that I might be taken more seriously because money. 300 00:13:40,079 --> 00:13:43,169 That's respect in this world, isn't it? 301 00:13:46,825 --> 00:13:48,522 It's a lie, this suit. 302 00:13:48,609 --> 00:13:51,612 A fraud upon the court the suggestion that a bald sap 303 00:13:51,699 --> 00:13:53,658 with busted nuts could ever afford this. 304 00:13:53,745 --> 00:13:55,747 - Josh. - I can't wear it, judge. 305 00:13:55,834 --> 00:13:58,402 I cannot cloak myself in this lie. 306 00:13:58,489 --> 00:14:01,187 - This disgusting deception. - Josh. 307 00:14:01,274 --> 00:14:04,408 No, Harry, let me strip off this costume we dress up in 308 00:14:04,495 --> 00:14:08,891 as we act in this despicable charade we like to call justice. 309 00:14:08,978 --> 00:14:11,894 Let me bare my freckly, pimply ass 310 00:14:11,981 --> 00:14:14,809 so that you and all the world can finally kiss it goodbye. 311 00:14:14,897 --> 00:14:16,768 No, I think I'll just waive. Thanks. Security? 312 00:14:16,855 --> 00:14:19,510 What's the world gonna do after it no longer has my pimply ass? 313 00:14:19,597 --> 00:14:22,643 My bald head, and my busted nuts to kick around anymore? 314 00:14:22,730 --> 00:14:24,776 That's the question. That's the question! 315 00:14:24,863 --> 00:14:27,170 Look, I, I have not yet completed my statement. 316 00:14:42,750 --> 00:14:45,362 Obviously, we didn't accomplish a quick dismissal. 317 00:14:45,449 --> 00:14:47,581 'What just happened, it probably did contribute' 318 00:14:47,668 --> 00:14:49,670 to our diminished capacity defense. 319 00:14:49,757 --> 00:14:51,324 'So, as silver linings go..' 320 00:14:51,411 --> 00:14:53,587 Wasn't diminished capacity, Harry. 321 00:14:53,674 --> 00:14:56,939 And...I wasn't on meds. 322 00:14:57,026 --> 00:14:59,115 Simple truth is, I'd had it. 323 00:14:59,202 --> 00:15:00,464 This system.. 324 00:15:02,248 --> 00:15:04,294 We argue before juries made up of people 325 00:15:04,381 --> 00:15:06,078 too stupid to get out of jury duty. 326 00:15:06,165 --> 00:15:08,472 They return verdicts that bear no connection to the law. 327 00:15:08,559 --> 00:15:11,388 Look at our cases, I had three guilty defendants 328 00:15:11,475 --> 00:15:13,694 dead to right. Dead to right. 329 00:15:13,781 --> 00:15:15,696 Jurors let 'em go because you made 'em feel pity. 330 00:15:18,786 --> 00:15:23,617 You know...I never used to be like this. 331 00:15:23,704 --> 00:15:26,359 I-I was.. In college, I was never an a.. 332 00:15:28,013 --> 00:15:30,102 I was the life of the party, truth be told. 333 00:15:30,189 --> 00:15:31,582 'People used to be excited to see me.' 334 00:15:31,669 --> 00:15:33,845 "Hey! Here comes Puck," they'd say. 335 00:15:33,932 --> 00:15:37,196 - "Hey, Puck baby." - Puck baby? 336 00:15:37,283 --> 00:15:39,416 Now, I live alone, I'm divorced. 337 00:15:39,503 --> 00:15:41,984 I'm this tightly wound ball of.. 338 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:46,075 Never thought I'd end up like this. Never. 339 00:15:46,162 --> 00:15:51,428 This doesn't have to be an ending...Puck. 340 00:15:51,515 --> 00:15:55,171 You're what, pushing 50? I started over in my 60s. 341 00:15:55,258 --> 00:15:56,563 You know what? It's better now. 342 00:15:58,391 --> 00:15:59,827 You know what I always wanted to do? 343 00:16:01,655 --> 00:16:04,789 - Sing. - Oh! Gee. 344 00:16:04,876 --> 00:16:07,009 Just once, maybe before a small crowd. 345 00:16:07,096 --> 00:16:09,446 Hear them applaud, you know. That's all, that's all. 346 00:16:09,533 --> 00:16:11,448 Or you know, or tell a joke. Make somebody laugh. 347 00:16:11,535 --> 00:16:14,103 You know, I've never made anybody laugh, ever. 348 00:16:14,190 --> 00:16:15,278 Except at me. 349 00:16:17,236 --> 00:16:20,022 Look, the DA said if the woman whose house you entered 350 00:16:20,109 --> 00:16:22,502 doesn't care about pressing charges, there's still a chance 351 00:16:22,589 --> 00:16:26,811 we can back out of this. So, my next step is to talk to her. 352 00:16:26,898 --> 00:16:28,030 Sure. 353 00:16:31,859 --> 00:16:32,947 Thanks, Harry. 354 00:16:34,166 --> 00:16:35,472 You've been a good friend. 355 00:16:39,954 --> 00:16:42,827 Okay, I better take this to the printer 356 00:16:42,914 --> 00:16:44,394 before we miss another deadline. 357 00:16:47,962 --> 00:16:49,703 - Why are you rewriting me? - I'm not. 358 00:16:49,790 --> 00:16:51,749 I'm just saying it a little clearer. 359 00:16:51,836 --> 00:16:54,491 Sometimes your sentences get a little unwieldy. 360 00:16:54,578 --> 00:16:56,797 And the paragraph that relates to his guilt or innocence 361 00:16:56,884 --> 00:16:58,451 that issue isn't relevant to this proceeding 362 00:16:58,538 --> 00:17:01,411 so it's probably better to delete that section. 363 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:07,112 Good thing you asked me to help. 364 00:17:07,199 --> 00:17:08,679 Don't be like that, I'm just saying 365 00:17:08,766 --> 00:17:10,550 some things are better left unsaid. 366 00:17:12,291 --> 00:17:13,858 You know that more than anybody, right? 367 00:17:16,165 --> 00:17:18,036 And our baggage has finally arrived. 368 00:17:20,256 --> 00:17:23,737 Adam, I was going to tell you, okay? 369 00:17:23,824 --> 00:17:24,956 I just didn't think now was a good-- 370 00:17:25,043 --> 00:17:27,001 I agree, I completely agree. 371 00:17:27,089 --> 00:17:29,221 I always find when living a lie, better to stretch it out. 372 00:17:29,308 --> 00:17:30,962 - Savor. - Oh, for God's sake. 373 00:17:31,049 --> 00:17:32,006 How do you not tell me you're engaged, Rachel? 374 00:17:32,094 --> 00:17:33,312 Adam, it just happened! 375 00:17:33,399 --> 00:17:34,574 What, on the way to the courthouse? 376 00:17:34,661 --> 00:17:36,054 Three days ago. 377 00:17:36,141 --> 00:17:37,838 And you didn't think that warranted a call? 378 00:17:37,925 --> 00:17:39,492 You couldn't even be bothered to text me? 379 00:17:39,579 --> 00:17:41,407 Oh, oh, right, I'm going to text that. 380 00:17:41,494 --> 00:17:43,453 "Adam, got engaged. How about them buckeyes?" 381 00:17:43,540 --> 00:17:45,977 Not telling me is a lie! It's a lie by omission! 382 00:17:46,064 --> 00:17:47,457 Fine, so I guess when you said you just want to be friends 383 00:17:47,544 --> 00:17:48,893 that was a lie too, then. 384 00:17:48,980 --> 00:17:50,503 I never said I just wanted to be friends. 385 00:17:50,590 --> 00:17:52,853 I said I'd-I'd settle for that, if that's all.. 386 00:17:59,208 --> 00:18:04,387 Okay, look, I was going to tell you, okay? 387 00:18:04,474 --> 00:18:06,389 But then you came begging for help on this case 388 00:18:06,476 --> 00:18:08,913 and I certainly wasn't going to spring it in the middle of a.. 389 00:18:14,919 --> 00:18:16,094 I am sorry. 390 00:18:24,755 --> 00:18:26,322 Okay, you know what? The brief is written. 391 00:18:26,409 --> 00:18:27,845 I can cite-check it at my office 392 00:18:27,932 --> 00:18:29,629 and just take it to the printer, okay? 393 00:18:33,155 --> 00:18:34,721 Yeah, I should. I should just do that. 394 00:18:37,768 --> 00:18:38,725 I'm sorry. 395 00:18:40,553 --> 00:18:42,555 Your personal life is yours. 396 00:18:42,642 --> 00:18:45,210 I know this. It just hurts. 397 00:18:59,224 --> 00:19:02,532 So, what, he just proposed, just like that? 398 00:19:09,539 --> 00:19:13,847 - No, um...I proposed. - Oh. 399 00:19:15,109 --> 00:19:16,198 Oh. 400 00:19:24,771 --> 00:19:26,730 I can't. 401 00:19:26,817 --> 00:19:28,906 I thought I could, I wanted to but, uh 402 00:19:28,993 --> 00:19:30,864 I'm just not ready to be friends with you yet. 403 00:19:30,951 --> 00:19:32,214 It's just too.. 404 00:19:34,477 --> 00:19:37,393 I mean, who's kidding who? I still love you too much. 405 00:19:37,480 --> 00:19:39,525 Am I happy that you're happy? Yes. 406 00:19:44,617 --> 00:19:46,967 Okay, no. I.. 407 00:19:47,054 --> 00:19:49,666 I wish you were as miserable as I am. 408 00:19:49,753 --> 00:19:52,103 I wish you went home and cried at night like I.. 409 00:19:52,190 --> 00:19:53,974 At least we could share that. 410 00:20:00,416 --> 00:20:05,421 After this case, we need to lose contact for a while. 411 00:20:05,508 --> 00:20:09,251 Let's get through this case and then just.. Okay? 412 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:33,623 - How we doin'? - Good. 413 00:20:33,710 --> 00:20:35,015 - Good. - Good. 414 00:20:36,582 --> 00:20:37,670 Good. 415 00:20:52,990 --> 00:20:54,252 What's this? 416 00:20:54,339 --> 00:20:56,123 This is my letter of resignation. 417 00:20:56,210 --> 00:20:59,083 This isn't working out for me. I'm sorry. 418 00:20:59,170 --> 00:21:00,911 Jenna, you're an at-will employee. 419 00:21:00,998 --> 00:21:03,392 You don't need to tender a letter of resignation. 420 00:21:03,479 --> 00:21:06,395 But now that you have, I reject it. Go back to work. 421 00:21:06,482 --> 00:21:09,398 My private and professional lives are in conflict. 422 00:21:09,485 --> 00:21:10,877 Jenna, there are worse things in life 423 00:21:10,964 --> 00:21:12,357 than having a personal problem. 424 00:21:12,444 --> 00:21:14,751 Like having to listen to somebody else's. 425 00:21:14,838 --> 00:21:16,143 Now get back to work. 426 00:21:22,280 --> 00:21:23,977 What the hell is wrong with you? 427 00:21:24,064 --> 00:21:26,763 I'm fine. Tough case, that's all. 428 00:21:26,850 --> 00:21:30,941 - I'm fine. - Oh, balls. 429 00:21:31,028 --> 00:21:32,856 Alright, look at me, all of you. 430 00:21:32,943 --> 00:21:36,163 This is what happens when you let love into the workplace. 431 00:21:36,250 --> 00:21:38,818 Now, snap out of it. All of you. 432 00:21:41,908 --> 00:21:44,171 - Oh, God. - Steal you a second, Harry? 433 00:21:44,258 --> 00:21:45,738 No, I'm busy. 434 00:21:45,825 --> 00:21:48,480 Listen, that black-tie trial lawyer's gig tonight. 435 00:21:48,567 --> 00:21:49,568 It's kind of a.. 436 00:21:51,048 --> 00:21:54,399 Well, they're a bit stuffy, these guys. 437 00:21:54,486 --> 00:21:55,879 They don't really like it when I show up with 438 00:21:55,966 --> 00:22:00,536 my nonsense, with my bravado, with...my hookers. 439 00:22:02,276 --> 00:22:04,496 I was wondering if you'd be my date. 440 00:22:05,976 --> 00:22:07,978 We'll have some laughs, Harry. We always do. 441 00:22:09,980 --> 00:22:11,198 Come on, there are worse things 442 00:22:11,285 --> 00:22:12,852 than going to a gala with Tommy Jay. 443 00:22:12,939 --> 00:22:14,245 Name three. 444 00:22:17,857 --> 00:22:21,513 I wasn't even planning on going to this stupid gala, Tommy. 445 00:22:21,600 --> 00:22:24,211 They kind of shun me. 446 00:22:24,298 --> 00:22:26,300 It's all envy, I know. It doesn't hurt. 447 00:22:27,171 --> 00:22:29,042 It's just.. 448 00:22:29,129 --> 00:22:31,305 I think the whole thing would be a little more fun 449 00:22:31,393 --> 00:22:33,569 with someone to talk to. 450 00:22:36,833 --> 00:22:38,008 Please? 451 00:22:45,145 --> 00:22:48,192 Knock-knock. How you doin'? 452 00:22:48,279 --> 00:22:50,324 Uh, I'm fine. 453 00:22:50,412 --> 00:22:51,717 What's the expression? "Every knock is a 454 00:22:51,804 --> 00:22:53,415 meat-hook up the ass." I'm fine. 455 00:22:54,590 --> 00:22:56,461 Is there anything I can do? 456 00:22:56,548 --> 00:22:58,332 Well, I'd tell you, Kim 457 00:22:58,420 --> 00:22:59,986 but that's not the reason you're here, is it? 458 00:23:00,073 --> 00:23:02,946 I mean, this makes, what, twice you've come into my office 459 00:23:03,033 --> 00:23:04,382 in the last four years to say "How you doin'?" 460 00:23:04,469 --> 00:23:05,862 What's that, huh? What's that? 461 00:23:07,603 --> 00:23:10,344 You're not alone. I'm a traffic accident. 462 00:23:10,432 --> 00:23:11,650 What's not to slow down for? 463 00:23:11,737 --> 00:23:13,260 Been a long line at my door today. 464 00:23:13,347 --> 00:23:14,784 The only thing different about you 465 00:23:14,871 --> 00:23:16,263 is that you're not one to take delight 466 00:23:16,350 --> 00:23:18,178 in somebody else's misery, so I'm figuring 467 00:23:18,265 --> 00:23:20,354 you must be here for something real. 468 00:23:20,442 --> 00:23:21,704 The Brian Jones case. 469 00:23:24,141 --> 00:23:25,751 - Is he guilty? - Of course he's guilty. 470 00:23:25,838 --> 00:23:27,274 You argued it you should know. 471 00:23:27,361 --> 00:23:30,539 Yeah, I argued the appeal, you did the trial. 472 00:23:30,626 --> 00:23:32,671 Puck, level with me, will you? 473 00:23:32,758 --> 00:23:36,675 All the evidence came from an interrogation room. 474 00:23:36,762 --> 00:23:39,765 Kim...you know that I would never ever 475 00:23:39,852 --> 00:23:41,245 try somebody for murder if I were not convinced 476 00:23:41,332 --> 00:23:42,942 that he or she did the crime. 477 00:23:43,029 --> 00:23:44,901 Yes, and I also know that in the heat of the moment 478 00:23:44,988 --> 00:23:47,904 we all convince ourselves as to the merits of our cases 479 00:23:47,991 --> 00:23:51,124 and then as time passes, upon reflection.. 480 00:23:51,211 --> 00:23:52,474 Upon reflection? 481 00:23:54,563 --> 00:23:57,130 Brian Jones shot those two guys. 482 00:23:57,217 --> 00:23:59,481 He was the one with motive, he was the one with opportunity. 483 00:23:59,568 --> 00:24:01,265 He had a prior history of violence. 484 00:24:02,527 --> 00:24:03,615 He did it. 485 00:24:06,575 --> 00:24:07,967 Okay. 486 00:24:12,363 --> 00:24:13,582 You okay, Puck? 487 00:24:15,453 --> 00:24:16,715 I'll be fine. Thank you. 488 00:24:16,802 --> 00:24:18,195 Well, for what it's worth 489 00:24:18,282 --> 00:24:20,632 I'm really sorry I wasn't around, you know. 490 00:24:22,852 --> 00:24:24,680 To see you get naked in court. 491 00:24:26,943 --> 00:24:28,379 Another time. 492 00:24:31,077 --> 00:24:33,384 - Take care. - I will. 493 00:24:39,608 --> 00:24:41,218 For the purpose of this hearing, the issue is 494 00:24:41,305 --> 00:24:42,785 all about filing deadlines. 495 00:24:42,872 --> 00:24:44,787 So don't expect us to devote much time 496 00:24:44,874 --> 00:24:47,137 arguing your innocence, though obviously 497 00:24:47,224 --> 00:24:50,532 we'll be suggesting that possibility as backdrop. 498 00:24:50,619 --> 00:24:52,011 It'd be good for you to join. 499 00:24:52,098 --> 00:24:53,752 Having mothers present is always a plus. 500 00:24:53,839 --> 00:24:56,842 Don't worry about me, I'll be there. 501 00:24:56,929 --> 00:24:58,278 Okay, look, this is not gonna be easy. 502 00:24:58,365 --> 00:24:59,932 One would think, a clerical error 503 00:25:00,019 --> 00:25:03,066 they'd be happy to fix it, one would be wrong. 504 00:25:03,153 --> 00:25:05,111 We'll have a suit sent over for you to wear. 505 00:25:05,198 --> 00:25:07,070 Other than that we'll see you in court, okay? 506 00:25:07,157 --> 00:25:08,071 Okay. 507 00:25:10,856 --> 00:25:15,121 Malcolm, I'm really sorry. 508 00:25:15,208 --> 00:25:17,515 I do things at the beginning of 509 00:25:17,602 --> 00:25:21,606 every relationship that...I go crazy. 510 00:25:21,693 --> 00:25:27,046 I, I challenge, if not dare the person.. 511 00:25:27,133 --> 00:25:28,265 ...to leave me. 512 00:25:28,352 --> 00:25:29,658 - Why? - I don't know. 513 00:25:29,745 --> 00:25:31,660 To test it, maybe? 514 00:25:31,747 --> 00:25:34,097 I have serious abandonment issues. 515 00:25:34,184 --> 00:25:35,838 My parents got divorced 516 00:25:35,925 --> 00:25:39,145 and I just have a hard time trusting people. 517 00:25:39,232 --> 00:25:42,148 Did I completely drive you away? 518 00:25:42,235 --> 00:25:43,889 Are you convinced that I'm nuts? 519 00:25:43,976 --> 00:25:48,024 Well, I am convinced you're nuts. 520 00:25:48,111 --> 00:25:51,462 But...I'm not going anywhere. 521 00:25:52,985 --> 00:25:55,205 - Really? - I like nuts. 522 00:25:55,292 --> 00:25:58,208 I mean, you're nuts. 523 00:25:58,295 --> 00:26:01,951 You're adorable and unbelievably honest.. 524 00:26:02,038 --> 00:26:04,301 Okay, are you just being nice now? 525 00:26:04,388 --> 00:26:05,519 A little. 526 00:26:08,827 --> 00:26:12,004 Oh, for God's sake, get a room. 527 00:26:12,091 --> 00:26:14,224 So we're all kissy-kissy, happy-happy again? 528 00:26:14,311 --> 00:26:15,921 Life sometimes works out after all. 529 00:26:16,008 --> 00:26:17,444 Oh, that woman called. 530 00:26:17,531 --> 00:26:19,533 The one whose bed Josh Peyton climbed into. 531 00:26:19,621 --> 00:26:21,710 - She did? - She's coming in here. 532 00:26:21,797 --> 00:26:23,102 And those are the dresses, pick the one you like 533 00:26:23,189 --> 00:26:24,408 and I'll have it altered. 534 00:26:24,495 --> 00:26:26,149 What do I want with a dress? 535 00:26:26,236 --> 00:26:28,151 - The gala. - I'm not going to that. 536 00:26:28,238 --> 00:26:29,805 - Yes, you are. - No, I'm not. 537 00:26:29,892 --> 00:26:32,155 Harry, when a friend needs you, you answer the call. 538 00:26:32,242 --> 00:26:33,678 Now, be quiet and pick a dress. 539 00:26:33,765 --> 00:26:34,940 Look, Jenna, I don't really think 540 00:26:35,027 --> 00:26:37,073 that counted since Harry walked in on it. 541 00:26:37,160 --> 00:26:38,509 What are you talking about? 542 00:26:40,511 --> 00:26:42,034 Oh, make me puke. 543 00:26:48,388 --> 00:26:49,999 'Miss Korn, he was on my bed.' 544 00:26:50,086 --> 00:26:51,870 I realize this, but the thing is 545 00:26:51,957 --> 00:26:54,394 he was having a slight nervous breakdown of sorts. 546 00:26:54,481 --> 00:26:55,569 This is a man who-- 547 00:26:55,657 --> 00:26:56,701 Are you saying it's my call 548 00:26:56,788 --> 00:26:58,094 as to whether he gets prosecuted? 549 00:26:58,181 --> 00:27:00,270 No, it's not. I don't mean to put that on you. 550 00:27:00,357 --> 00:27:03,055 What I'm saying is, both sides are looking for the most 551 00:27:03,142 --> 00:27:05,449 compassionate resolution. 552 00:27:05,536 --> 00:27:07,233 But, we of course, have to be sympathetic 553 00:27:07,320 --> 00:27:09,322 to the fact that there's another victim in all this. 554 00:27:09,409 --> 00:27:11,455 I mean, the primary victim, which is you. 555 00:27:11,542 --> 00:27:14,066 If you felt that this was a predator in your bed 556 00:27:14,153 --> 00:27:15,677 that says one thing. 557 00:27:15,764 --> 00:27:17,417 But if you sensed that this man 558 00:27:17,504 --> 00:27:20,638 was more of a patient looking for help 559 00:27:20,725 --> 00:27:21,987 that says another. 560 00:27:27,471 --> 00:27:29,560 Look for this judge to be extremely active. 561 00:27:29,647 --> 00:27:30,735 - I know. - The book on her-- 562 00:27:30,822 --> 00:27:32,868 Adam, I know the book. 563 00:27:32,955 --> 00:27:38,221 'All rise. The Great State of Ohio vs Brian Jones.' 564 00:27:38,308 --> 00:27:40,571 Busy day, folks. Let's hear from the petitioner. 565 00:27:40,658 --> 00:27:41,746 'Good morning, Your Honor, Rachel Miller appearing' 566 00:27:41,833 --> 00:27:43,443 for the petitioner, Brian Jones. 567 00:27:43,530 --> 00:27:45,881 'Are you saying that your client wasn't notified' 568 00:27:45,968 --> 00:27:47,230 of the appellate court's decision? 569 00:27:47,317 --> 00:27:48,840 Not sufficiently notified, he-- 570 00:27:48,927 --> 00:27:50,059 It was mailed to his trial attorney. 571 00:27:50,146 --> 00:27:51,321 Who left the law firm. 572 00:27:51,408 --> 00:27:52,975 The letter was returned unopened. 573 00:27:53,062 --> 00:27:56,543 The court isn't required to insure actual notice, is it? 574 00:27:56,630 --> 00:27:57,806 'Our petition is that once' 575 00:27:57,893 --> 00:27:59,242 the letter was returned unopened 576 00:27:59,329 --> 00:28:00,286 the clerk's office should have then called 577 00:28:00,373 --> 00:28:02,071 the law firm to inquire-- 578 00:28:02,158 --> 00:28:05,204 So you're trying to change the rules and shift the burden 579 00:28:05,291 --> 00:28:07,250 to the clerk's office? 580 00:28:07,337 --> 00:28:08,381 How about just when the defendant 581 00:28:08,468 --> 00:28:09,731 is going to be killed? 582 00:28:11,558 --> 00:28:14,170 Maybe in those cases we can make it look like we care. 583 00:28:14,257 --> 00:28:17,434 I can do without the tone. I'll give you the point. 584 00:28:17,521 --> 00:28:19,305 What about it, Miss Mendelsohn? 585 00:28:19,392 --> 00:28:21,307 You gonna execute this kid? 586 00:28:21,394 --> 00:28:23,614 Is the clerk's office too burdened 587 00:28:23,701 --> 00:28:25,268 to provide actual notice? 588 00:28:25,355 --> 00:28:26,878 In an ideal world, maybe. 589 00:28:26,965 --> 00:28:28,619 But who lives in that one? Certainly not us. 590 00:28:28,706 --> 00:28:31,187 We have over a 100,000 cases 591 00:28:31,274 --> 00:28:32,971 currently on appeal in Ohio. 592 00:28:33,058 --> 00:28:34,756 They come with automatic appeals 593 00:28:34,843 --> 00:28:36,148 and then, if that doesn't work out 594 00:28:36,235 --> 00:28:37,541 they get another appeal. 595 00:28:37,628 --> 00:28:39,804 And it goes on and on and on and on. 596 00:28:39,891 --> 00:28:41,458 I-it's like the old joke. 597 00:28:41,545 --> 00:28:42,894 If you want to live forever in America's 598 00:28:42,981 --> 00:28:44,330 criminal justice system 599 00:28:44,417 --> 00:28:45,723 just get yourself sentenced to death. 600 00:28:45,810 --> 00:28:47,943 Yeah, clever. But it doesn't help me. 601 00:28:48,030 --> 00:28:50,075 We don't guarantee fairness, judge. 602 00:28:50,162 --> 00:28:53,035 All we promise is due process. 603 00:28:53,122 --> 00:28:54,863 Mr. Jones got that. 604 00:28:54,950 --> 00:28:56,952 And you can rest easy with that? 605 00:28:57,039 --> 00:28:59,563 We are not denying Mr. Jones a trial. 606 00:28:59,650 --> 00:29:01,130 He got one. 607 00:29:01,217 --> 00:29:03,610 We're not denying Mr. Jones an appeal. 608 00:29:03,697 --> 00:29:07,136 He got one. He lost both. 609 00:29:07,223 --> 00:29:10,269 'Now, because this is a capital case' 610 00:29:10,356 --> 00:29:11,618 he got a second bite. 611 00:29:11,705 --> 00:29:16,145 He missed the deadline. We follow rules. 612 00:29:16,232 --> 00:29:18,756 If we can't count on the rules to be followed 613 00:29:18,843 --> 00:29:21,106 our system perilously close 614 00:29:21,193 --> 00:29:23,369 to paralysis already, simply won't work 615 00:29:23,456 --> 00:29:25,371 and nobody gets justice. 616 00:29:25,458 --> 00:29:26,677 Okay, you know what, Kim? 617 00:29:26,764 --> 00:29:28,331 What, are we getting personal now? 618 00:29:28,418 --> 00:29:31,029 Uh, yes, when a defendant is going to be executed 619 00:29:31,116 --> 00:29:33,640 in part because some clerk in some mailroom 620 00:29:33,727 --> 00:29:36,643 wrongly stamped a letter "Return to sender," it is offensive. 621 00:29:36,730 --> 00:29:39,777 There is a, a human being sitting in this chair 622 00:29:39,864 --> 00:29:42,954 and you're gonna exalt a filing screw-up over his life? 623 00:29:43,041 --> 00:29:44,782 I find that offensive. I take it personally. 624 00:29:44,869 --> 00:29:45,827 Yes, I do. 625 00:29:49,482 --> 00:29:50,832 That was good. 626 00:29:53,443 --> 00:29:58,013 In these two chairs sit two other lives that.. 627 00:30:00,189 --> 00:30:04,410 Wait. They're not here. 628 00:30:04,497 --> 00:30:07,326 I guess they couldn't make it. I guess they're dead. 629 00:30:11,853 --> 00:30:15,073 I see Mark Engle's widow sitting over there. 630 00:30:15,160 --> 00:30:19,382 I see Joel Smoller's widow and his two children. 631 00:30:19,469 --> 00:30:22,907 They're here. But the husbands? The father? 632 00:30:22,994 --> 00:30:27,477 Not here. Shot dead by your human being. 633 00:30:27,564 --> 00:30:29,435 And the fact that these family members 634 00:30:29,522 --> 00:30:34,266 can never get closure.. I find that offensive. 635 00:30:34,353 --> 00:30:36,442 I take that personally. 636 00:30:38,009 --> 00:30:39,663 And you want to know the worst thing? 637 00:30:39,750 --> 00:30:43,145 There are so many more empty chairs. 638 00:30:43,232 --> 00:30:46,235 There are so many more widows and children 639 00:30:46,322 --> 00:30:48,759 who want to put an end to their personal agonies. 640 00:30:48,846 --> 00:30:51,196 And if we change the rules here 641 00:30:51,283 --> 00:30:53,503 if we give this convicted murderer 642 00:30:53,590 --> 00:30:56,375 who had his trial, had his appeal 643 00:30:56,462 --> 00:30:59,813 if we arbitrarily give him a do-over, then what? 644 00:30:59,901 --> 00:31:01,554 The floodgates will open. 645 00:31:01,641 --> 00:31:03,513 My office will be filled with defense attorneys 646 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:05,080 before I can even get back there. 647 00:31:05,167 --> 00:31:07,865 Suppose you're wrong. Suppose he didn't do it. 648 00:31:07,952 --> 00:31:09,301 The evidence is sketchy, at best. 649 00:31:09,388 --> 00:31:11,086 Two possibly coerced statements.. 650 00:31:11,173 --> 00:31:12,478 This proceeding is not about whether-- 651 00:31:12,565 --> 00:31:14,350 Suppose you're wrong. 652 00:31:14,437 --> 00:31:17,570 Oh, well, a rule's a rule, kill him? Really? 653 00:31:17,657 --> 00:31:19,529 The reason we have all the checks and appeals 654 00:31:19,616 --> 00:31:21,531 double appeals, the reason we prolong 655 00:31:21,618 --> 00:31:24,490 the process at the expense of the victims 656 00:31:24,577 --> 00:31:26,623 is because of the possibility that we might execute 657 00:31:26,710 --> 00:31:27,972 the wrong person. 658 00:31:28,059 --> 00:31:30,018 We do it a lot. 659 00:31:30,105 --> 00:31:31,933 It's one thing to do it by mistake 660 00:31:32,020 --> 00:31:35,153 it's another to do it by an utterly preventable mistake 661 00:31:35,240 --> 00:31:36,546 and it's something else altogether 662 00:31:36,633 --> 00:31:38,635 that we would so blithely do it. 663 00:31:38,722 --> 00:31:41,899 Prioritizing administrative expedience over a person's life 664 00:31:41,986 --> 00:31:44,293 possibly an innocent life? 665 00:31:44,380 --> 00:31:46,164 Our system can't be about that. 666 00:31:46,251 --> 00:31:49,124 It just can't be. A-and if so.. 667 00:31:57,001 --> 00:31:59,395 For God's sake, Brian Jones had a pro bono lawyer 668 00:31:59,482 --> 00:32:01,658 at trial who didn't interview witnesses 669 00:32:01,745 --> 00:32:03,573 he didn't try to suppress the core statements 670 00:32:03,660 --> 00:32:07,185 he was a stumbling, bumbling hack. 671 00:32:07,272 --> 00:32:08,926 'His appellate attorney then abandoned him' 672 00:32:09,013 --> 00:32:10,841 then some stupid mailroom clerk.. 673 00:32:10,928 --> 00:32:14,671 A pile of incompetence upon incompetence.. 674 00:32:14,758 --> 00:32:16,281 None of which was his. 675 00:32:17,935 --> 00:32:19,502 And we're going to kill him? 676 00:32:21,721 --> 00:32:23,158 That can't be. 677 00:32:26,335 --> 00:32:27,684 It simply can't be. 678 00:32:36,475 --> 00:32:39,739 You were really good, Adam. Really good. 679 00:32:39,826 --> 00:32:42,220 So were you. 680 00:32:42,307 --> 00:32:44,744 So, how long before we hear, do you think? 681 00:32:44,831 --> 00:32:47,225 Well, assuming they give us notice. 682 00:32:49,271 --> 00:32:51,099 You two make quite the team, you know that? 683 00:32:55,799 --> 00:32:57,975 I do have to say, seeing your passion in there 684 00:32:58,062 --> 00:32:59,672 it made me just.. 685 00:33:06,070 --> 00:33:08,246 Can I ask you something? 686 00:33:08,333 --> 00:33:12,250 Did you propose as a kind of pre-emptive strike of sorts? 687 00:33:12,337 --> 00:33:14,600 - Excuse me? - To prevent a relapse with.. 688 00:33:14,687 --> 00:33:16,907 You? 689 00:33:16,994 --> 00:33:19,301 - Did you? - Adam, don't. 690 00:33:21,129 --> 00:33:23,044 - Is that what you think? - Did you? 691 00:33:24,045 --> 00:33:25,046 No. 692 00:33:27,483 --> 00:33:28,571 Um.. 693 00:33:31,008 --> 00:33:32,227 So, you'll, uh, you'll let me know 694 00:33:32,314 --> 00:33:33,489 when we, when we hear something? 695 00:33:33,576 --> 00:33:35,447 - I'll call. - Okay. 696 00:33:38,059 --> 00:33:40,148 - Okay, bye. - Bye. 697 00:33:45,849 --> 00:33:47,851 Felony trespassing. That's the best I can do. 698 00:33:47,938 --> 00:33:49,766 Misdemeanor trespassing. 699 00:33:49,853 --> 00:33:51,333 That would draw so much scrutiny, Josh. 700 00:33:51,420 --> 00:33:53,204 You don't want that. 701 00:33:53,291 --> 00:33:55,815 Look, suspended sentence, no time. 702 00:33:55,902 --> 00:33:57,817 - 'What more could you ask for?' - We'll take it. 703 00:33:57,904 --> 00:34:00,603 - Well, don't I get a say? - You do. He'll take it. 704 00:34:03,693 --> 00:34:05,434 Thank you, Kathryn. 705 00:34:05,521 --> 00:34:06,826 Just promise me you'll keep your clothes on 706 00:34:06,913 --> 00:34:10,091 and stay out of other people's houses. 707 00:34:10,178 --> 00:34:12,267 Listen, I was thinking I'd go to the gala tonight. 708 00:34:12,354 --> 00:34:13,659 You know, get back in the saddle 709 00:34:13,746 --> 00:34:15,531 let everybody know I'm on my way back. 710 00:34:15,618 --> 00:34:17,098 Yeah, and get all the glad-handing out of the way. 711 00:34:17,185 --> 00:34:19,926 And anyway, you want to join me, be my date? 712 00:34:20,013 --> 00:34:24,017 Oh, I.. Seems I already have a date. 713 00:34:24,105 --> 00:34:26,194 Oh, really? Uh, anybody I know? 714 00:34:26,281 --> 00:34:30,372 - Tommy Jefferson. - Funny. 715 00:34:30,459 --> 00:34:31,982 Serious? You're going with that banana? 716 00:34:32,069 --> 00:34:33,766 Well, he's a nice banana. 717 00:34:41,905 --> 00:34:43,211 - Harry. - Hi. 718 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:46,083 I knew you'd be good 719 00:34:46,170 --> 00:34:48,477 but Adam was better than I thought. 720 00:34:48,564 --> 00:34:51,349 - Is he here? - I don't know. 721 00:34:51,436 --> 00:34:54,047 Come on, you didn't ask if he was coming? 722 00:34:54,135 --> 00:34:56,789 Uh, no, I-I didn't, actually, which is, um.. 723 00:34:56,876 --> 00:34:58,356 Which might have been a good idea. 724 00:34:58,443 --> 00:34:59,966 - Hey, Thomas. - Hi, Kim. 725 00:35:01,229 --> 00:35:04,145 - Kim. - Tommy. 726 00:35:07,670 --> 00:35:09,585 Harry. 727 00:35:09,672 --> 00:35:14,111 Okay, I just got to say this. You look sensational. 728 00:35:14,198 --> 00:35:17,723 Well, you really know how to make a date feel special. 729 00:35:42,139 --> 00:35:43,227 Hello. 730 00:35:46,796 --> 00:35:48,058 Excuse me? 731 00:35:51,844 --> 00:35:53,890 Okay. Thank you. 732 00:36:00,070 --> 00:36:01,332 When did she rule? 733 00:36:01,419 --> 00:36:03,116 I just got the call. 734 00:36:03,204 --> 00:36:05,162 I'm sorry, Rachel, I mean, part of me 735 00:36:05,249 --> 00:36:06,990 obviously isn't. I believe he's guilty. 736 00:36:07,077 --> 00:36:09,340 I know these are tough ones to lose. 737 00:36:10,863 --> 00:36:13,214 - You okay? - Yeah. 738 00:36:15,346 --> 00:36:18,436 Uh, uh, could I have your attention? 739 00:36:18,523 --> 00:36:21,570 Hi, uh, my name is Josh Peyton. 740 00:36:21,657 --> 00:36:23,528 Some of you know me as Puck 741 00:36:23,615 --> 00:36:26,139 others as an overly-zealous DA. 742 00:36:26,227 --> 00:36:28,316 - What the hell is he doing? - Take it off, Puck! 743 00:36:30,013 --> 00:36:30,927 What? 744 00:36:32,711 --> 00:36:34,757 I've come up here not to interrupt your evening 745 00:36:34,844 --> 00:36:36,062 but, uh.. 746 00:36:39,152 --> 00:36:41,067 - 'Oh.' - Oh, no. 747 00:36:42,634 --> 00:36:44,332 - 'Go, Puck.' - 'This guy is crazy.' 748 00:36:47,073 --> 00:36:49,293 I, uh, I-I wanted to sing a song. 749 00:36:51,034 --> 00:36:52,862 'It's a-it's a song that I love.' 750 00:36:53,645 --> 00:36:56,431 And, um.. 751 00:36:56,518 --> 00:36:59,129 Well, I've actually been singing it in the privacy 752 00:36:59,216 --> 00:37:01,784 of my own home, where I live alone, but.. 753 00:37:03,742 --> 00:37:07,050 ...I'd like to sing it in public, if I may. For you. 754 00:38:26,477 --> 00:38:29,437 - You okay? - Yeah. 755 00:38:31,787 --> 00:38:35,617 Listen, um, we'll file for cert with the Supreme Court 756 00:38:35,704 --> 00:38:37,053 and I will draft it myself. 757 00:38:37,140 --> 00:38:38,794 The Supreme Court.. 758 00:38:38,881 --> 00:38:40,796 Scalia said even proof of actual innocence 759 00:38:40,883 --> 00:38:42,580 isn't grounds for a new trial. 760 00:38:42,667 --> 00:38:44,800 - The Supreme Court is.. - That was a minority opinion. 761 00:38:44,887 --> 00:38:46,628 We will file for cert tomorrow. 762 00:38:49,152 --> 00:38:51,284 What, you're just gonna give up? That isn't you. 763 00:38:51,372 --> 00:38:55,027 - I just can't take.. - Hey. 764 00:38:56,681 --> 00:38:57,813 Hey. 765 00:38:59,510 --> 00:39:01,904 This isn't over, okay? We just keep fighting. 766 00:39:01,991 --> 00:39:04,472 - It's what we do. - Okay. 767 00:39:07,126 --> 00:39:08,214 I'll be okay. 768 00:39:08,301 --> 00:39:09,651 It's, uh.. 769 00:39:10,956 --> 00:39:13,568 ...been a day. 770 00:39:13,655 --> 00:39:16,353 You're not the only one who's had a day, alright? 771 00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:18,486 I'm sorry, I know I've put you through 772 00:39:18,573 --> 00:39:21,706 a lot more than you need to be put through. 773 00:39:21,793 --> 00:39:26,711 Listen, um, I-I did propose 774 00:39:26,798 --> 00:39:30,672 maybe in part, um, you know, I thought before I do 775 00:39:30,759 --> 00:39:34,893 something really stupid, I better just.. 776 00:39:34,980 --> 00:39:36,939 I mean, I love him, Adam. I really do. 777 00:39:37,026 --> 00:39:38,331 Rachel, you don't need to put a ribbon on it. 778 00:39:38,419 --> 00:39:40,072 We'll still be friends. 779 00:39:40,159 --> 00:39:42,684 I'm trying to tell you that I love you more, you dope. 780 00:39:45,556 --> 00:39:46,949 - What? - I'm sorry. 781 00:39:47,036 --> 00:39:49,299 I didn't come in here to say that. 782 00:39:49,386 --> 00:39:50,692 It's just that you're just such a.. 783 00:39:50,779 --> 00:39:51,954 A dope. 784 00:39:52,911 --> 00:39:54,130 Yeah. 785 00:40:03,792 --> 00:40:05,837 - Oh, that was, uh.. - Stupid. 786 00:40:06,882 --> 00:40:07,796 Yeah. 787 00:40:10,494 --> 00:40:13,192 - Oh, holy cow. - Uh, Harry. 788 00:40:13,279 --> 00:40:15,412 What the.. Is everybody kissing everybody? 789 00:40:15,499 --> 00:40:18,633 I was, uh, just, uh, leaving. 790 00:40:18,720 --> 00:40:21,418 I have to go take care of something. 791 00:40:21,505 --> 00:40:23,551 - Okay. Bye. - Uh, bye. 792 00:40:24,377 --> 00:40:25,509 Harry. 793 00:40:29,382 --> 00:40:32,690 - Are you two back together? - I have no idea. 794 00:40:32,777 --> 00:40:35,388 Why didn't you come to the gala after shaming me into it? 795 00:40:35,476 --> 00:40:37,565 I just wasn't up to it. Sorry. 796 00:40:37,652 --> 00:40:39,218 'I heard about your case.' 797 00:40:39,305 --> 00:40:41,917 'I had this image of you back here brooding.' 798 00:40:42,004 --> 00:40:43,527 Not with a brood mare, but.. 799 00:40:43,614 --> 00:40:45,529 How did they let that kid go to his death when-- 800 00:40:45,616 --> 00:40:50,186 Look, Adam, cases are decided on technicalities all the time. 801 00:40:50,273 --> 00:40:53,058 Murderers are released on technicalities. 802 00:40:54,320 --> 00:40:56,366 We take our rules. 803 00:40:56,453 --> 00:40:58,760 I heard you were good in court. 804 00:40:58,847 --> 00:41:00,283 Not good enough. 805 00:41:01,458 --> 00:41:03,329 Look at me. 806 00:41:03,416 --> 00:41:05,070 The thing you need to remember 807 00:41:05,157 --> 00:41:07,682 as much as this job sometimes sucks 808 00:41:07,769 --> 00:41:09,335 even on your worst days 809 00:41:09,422 --> 00:41:11,294 it beats the hell out of patent law. 810 00:41:15,690 --> 00:41:18,562 Remember the day we started? 811 00:41:18,649 --> 00:41:20,303 Who would ever have thought we'd actually be 812 00:41:20,390 --> 00:41:22,000 a real law firm? 813 00:41:25,743 --> 00:41:29,181 I'm proud of you, Adam. I know I don't say that enough. 814 00:41:29,268 --> 00:41:32,402 You're a good man and a good lawyer. 815 00:41:33,577 --> 00:41:34,883 You make me proud. 816 00:41:37,450 --> 00:41:40,018 - Still a pain in the ass. - Couldn't leave it at proud. 817 00:41:41,846 --> 00:41:43,805 - I'm just saying. - Yeah, yeah. 818 00:41:43,892 --> 00:41:46,372 - How was the gala, anyway? - It was okay. 819 00:41:46,459 --> 00:41:50,420 - My new friend Puck sang. - Peyton sang? 820 00:41:50,507 --> 00:41:52,117 - He was good. - Naked? 821 00:41:52,204 --> 00:41:53,728 Clothes on. 822 00:41:53,815 --> 00:41:55,294 Did you get lucky with Tommy? 823 00:41:55,381 --> 00:41:57,906 Extremely. He left with somebody else. 824 00:41:57,993 --> 00:41:59,647 - Where's Jenna? - On a date with Malcolm. 825 00:41:59,734 --> 00:42:01,605 Ah, yes, the love bugs. 826 00:42:01,692 --> 00:42:04,652 Hey, everybody finds love. Matter of time.