1 00:00:01,469 --> 00:00:02,451 [lola] previously on all rise. 2 00:00:02,536 --> 00:00:03,485 You're gonna be one of those creative judges. 3 00:00:03,571 --> 00:00:04,536 You say it like it's a bad thing. 4 00:00:04,655 --> 00:00:06,205 [woman 1] we finally have a judge who's fair. 5 00:00:06,323 --> 00:00:09,908 This is davis sanders, strategist for my attorney general campaign. 6 00:00:09,994 --> 00:00:11,994 -Is, uh, your new law clerk? -Ness johnson. 7 00:00:12,079 --> 00:00:14,380 Meet our newest clerk, mr. Luke watkins. 8 00:00:14,498 --> 00:00:16,248 -It's over. -[mark] it ain't over, amy quinn. 9 00:00:16,333 --> 00:00:18,000 About time somebody did something nice for you. 10 00:00:18,085 --> 00:00:19,752 Hold down the fort for me while I'm gone, okay? 11 00:00:19,837 --> 00:00:21,253 [woman 1] we are in for a ride. 12 00:00:21,338 --> 00:00:23,505 I'm curious to see what kind of judge you're gonna be in a few years 13 00:00:23,591 --> 00:00:25,174 when you're not so wet behind the ears 14 00:00:25,259 --> 00:00:27,009 and have learned the rules of the game. 15 00:00:30,531 --> 00:00:39,238 ♪ 16 00:00:39,356 --> 00:00:43,909 ♪ now, I lay me down to sleep ♪ 17 00:00:44,028 --> 00:00:45,560 ♪ ooh ♪ 18 00:00:45,663 --> 00:00:48,396 ♪ I just can't find a beat ♪ 19 00:00:48,499 --> 00:00:50,398 ♪ flash light ♪ 20 00:00:50,501 --> 00:00:52,734 ♪ ohh, I will never dance ♪ 21 00:00:52,837 --> 00:00:54,036 ♪ flash light ♪ 22 00:00:54,121 --> 00:00:55,204 [mark] this is way too close. 23 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:56,705 The numbers are just coming in. 24 00:00:56,791 --> 00:00:59,208 We're only halfway through our reported districts. We're still okay. 25 00:00:59,293 --> 00:01:01,076 -This is not good. -[mark] hey, we don't know that yet. 26 00:01:01,178 --> 00:01:02,628 There's no way cuthbert could win, right? 27 00:01:02,713 --> 00:01:03,762 Not good at all. 28 00:01:03,881 --> 00:01:05,580 She had the endorsements and the money behind her. 29 00:01:05,683 --> 00:01:07,299 She can most definitely win. 30 00:01:08,886 --> 00:01:09,802 Where's lola? 31 00:01:10,638 --> 00:01:11,637 [lola chuckles] 32 00:01:13,357 --> 00:01:14,389 [indistinct conversation] 33 00:01:16,310 --> 00:01:17,726 [sherri] robin, just relax. 34 00:01:19,029 --> 00:01:20,813 You said cuthbert couldn't win. 35 00:01:20,898 --> 00:01:23,431 She had a lot of might behind her, but there's plenty of time left. 36 00:01:23,534 --> 00:01:25,484 Yeah, we should not panic just yet. 37 00:01:25,569 --> 00:01:26,819 We ran a great campaign. 38 00:01:26,904 --> 00:01:28,554 There'll be no panicking. 39 00:01:28,656 --> 00:01:29,905 [robin] who's telling her? 40 00:01:29,990 --> 00:01:30,989 You or me? 41 00:01:34,912 --> 00:01:35,994 [lola] whatever. Bye. 42 00:01:37,832 --> 00:01:40,432 -Who was that? -It was rachel. 43 00:01:40,534 --> 00:01:44,336 She was apologizing for not making it back to la 44 00:01:44,421 --> 00:01:46,922 and warning me not to trip on my way up to the podium 45 00:01:47,007 --> 00:01:48,507 -when I give my acceptance speech. -Mmm. 46 00:01:50,427 --> 00:01:54,263 -I am giving an acceptance speech, right? -Of course. 47 00:01:54,348 --> 00:01:55,647 How many districts have reported in? 48 00:01:55,766 --> 00:01:57,266 60%. 49 00:01:57,351 --> 00:01:59,601 But corrine cuthbert is edging ahead. 50 00:02:03,691 --> 00:02:05,657 It's okay. We've got options. 51 00:02:05,776 --> 00:02:07,659 -What? -No. Option a. 52 00:02:07,778 --> 00:02:10,028 You kick her ass in this judgeship race, 53 00:02:10,114 --> 00:02:12,197 we go back to our normal, wonderful life. 54 00:02:12,283 --> 00:02:15,033 -And option b? -We take a little time out for ourselves 55 00:02:15,119 --> 00:02:17,485 and our 18-month-old daughter. 56 00:02:17,588 --> 00:02:20,289 Maybe a change of scenery will do us all some good. 57 00:02:23,093 --> 00:02:26,295 I have always wanted to spend some time in martha's vineyard. 58 00:02:26,380 --> 00:02:27,412 Say the word. 59 00:02:28,432 --> 00:02:29,848 Thank you, husband. 60 00:02:29,967 --> 00:02:31,216 No. 61 00:02:31,302 --> 00:02:32,885 Thank you, wife. 62 00:02:37,608 --> 00:02:39,174 [clears throat] 63 00:02:39,276 --> 00:02:41,476 corrine cuthbert is now leading by 10 points. 64 00:02:46,066 --> 00:02:49,234 I know everyone is seeing the same numbers I'm seeing, 65 00:02:49,320 --> 00:02:52,654 but I am telling you that we are still in it to win it. 66 00:02:52,740 --> 00:02:53,906 -[audience cheers] -[audience applauds] 67 00:02:57,161 --> 00:03:00,212 I wanna thank you all for coming here tonight 68 00:03:00,331 --> 00:03:04,666 and showing your support for putting your all into this campaign. 69 00:03:04,752 --> 00:03:05,834 -[audience cheering] -[audience applauding] 70 00:03:08,339 --> 00:03:11,173 it looks like it's gonna be a long night [laughs]. 71 00:03:11,258 --> 00:03:14,560 But, we are not going anywhere. 72 00:03:14,678 --> 00:03:15,761 -[audience cheering] -[audience applauding] 73 00:03:33,280 --> 00:03:34,162 [sighs] 74 00:03:36,617 --> 00:03:38,917 -hey, you're awake. -Mmm. 75 00:03:39,036 --> 00:03:40,919 -You okay? -I think I'm still in shock. 76 00:03:41,038 --> 00:03:42,454 Yeah, that was a shocking thing. 77 00:03:42,539 --> 00:03:45,757 Never in a million years did I think I would lose my seat. 78 00:03:45,876 --> 00:03:46,875 I blame sanders. 79 00:03:49,513 --> 00:03:50,545 But... 80 00:03:51,382 --> 00:03:53,131 ...Might be a blessing in disguise. 81 00:03:53,217 --> 00:03:56,802 Maybe the universe is trying to tell us we need to take some time 82 00:03:56,887 --> 00:03:58,136 time for what? 83 00:04:00,140 --> 00:04:01,223 Go to costa rica? 84 00:04:01,308 --> 00:04:03,058 Or martha's vineyard. 85 00:04:03,143 --> 00:04:05,110 And before you say anything, 86 00:04:05,229 --> 00:04:07,595 roxy already agreed to watch bailey. 87 00:04:07,698 --> 00:04:09,815 And I've been looking at some rental properties in oakland. 88 00:04:09,900 --> 00:04:11,483 When did you have time to do that? 89 00:04:11,568 --> 00:04:13,935 -Your baby is a g man. -[laughs] 90 00:04:14,038 --> 00:04:15,904 I still have some connections. 91 00:04:16,824 --> 00:04:18,440 What do you say? 92 00:04:18,542 --> 00:04:20,909 Let's take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. 93 00:04:23,497 --> 00:04:24,496 Come on. 94 00:04:24,581 --> 00:04:26,715 -Let's do it. -Yes! 95 00:04:28,218 --> 00:04:29,217 [phone vibrating] 96 00:04:31,422 --> 00:04:33,255 -who could that be? -It don't matter. 97 00:04:33,340 --> 00:04:34,840 [lola laughs] 98 00:04:34,925 --> 00:04:35,841 [knocking on door] 99 00:04:47,104 --> 00:04:48,103 [robin whispering] go right over here. 100 00:04:48,939 --> 00:04:50,572 [man] yo, carmichael. It's me. Open up! 101 00:04:53,360 --> 00:04:55,093 [in normal voice] sanders, you are really overstepping. 102 00:04:55,195 --> 00:04:56,644 What the hell are you doing here? 103 00:04:56,747 --> 00:04:57,863 You need to call corrine cuthbert. 104 00:04:57,948 --> 00:04:59,197 Call corrine why? 105 00:04:59,283 --> 00:05:00,699 To take back your concession speech. 106 00:05:02,619 --> 00:05:03,618 You won. 107 00:05:07,207 --> 00:05:08,540 I... I won? 108 00:05:09,460 --> 00:05:11,927 I... [exclaims] I won! 109 00:05:15,299 --> 00:05:18,116 ♪ happiness it looks good on me ♪ 110 00:05:18,218 --> 00:05:20,552 ♪ six says it looks good on me ♪ 111 00:05:20,637 --> 00:05:23,522 ♪ everybody says you look good on me ♪ 112 00:05:23,640 --> 00:05:26,191 here you go. Breakfast of champions. 113 00:05:26,293 --> 00:05:28,126 And I got you your favorite muffin. 114 00:05:28,228 --> 00:05:29,728 -I even had to fight off a grandma for it. -No, 115 00:05:29,813 --> 00:05:32,447 callan, no bribery by muffin. 116 00:05:33,150 --> 00:05:34,483 Amy, it has been six months. 117 00:05:34,568 --> 00:05:36,068 You're the one who proposed to a married woman. 118 00:05:36,153 --> 00:05:37,685 A separated married woman. 119 00:05:37,788 --> 00:05:40,205 -You said you'd be patient. -By any definition of that word, I have been. 120 00:05:40,324 --> 00:05:41,490 [cell phone ringing] 121 00:05:41,575 --> 00:05:43,492 answer your phone. We'll talk about this later. 122 00:05:43,994 --> 00:05:44,993 We're not done. 123 00:05:45,079 --> 00:05:46,128 Bye, callan. 124 00:05:47,664 --> 00:05:49,697 The lola coaster rides again. 125 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:52,384 [lola exclaims] I can barely believe it myself. 126 00:05:52,503 --> 00:05:55,203 Somewhere between the last reported districts and the vote by mail ballots, 127 00:05:55,305 --> 00:05:57,723 -it all turned from cuthbert... Thank you... -Enjoy. 128 00:05:57,841 --> 00:05:59,141 ...To me. 129 00:05:59,226 --> 00:06:00,875 I'm proud of you, lo, but it shouldn't have even been close. 130 00:06:00,978 --> 00:06:02,710 But it was and I'm not taking it for granted. 131 00:06:02,813 --> 00:06:03,929 Wanna celebrate? I can meet you at the beach 132 00:06:04,014 --> 00:06:05,347 -in 30? -Can't, I'm on my way in. 133 00:06:05,432 --> 00:06:07,065 -They're making you work already? -Benner insisted. 134 00:06:07,184 --> 00:06:08,550 In fact, she demanded it. 135 00:06:08,652 --> 00:06:10,736 I don't know. Guess I'll find out soon enough. 136 00:06:10,854 --> 00:06:12,904 -Meet up later? -Where? We've been banned from the rooftop. 137 00:06:13,023 --> 00:06:15,690 Staircase is like the underground railroad now. 138 00:06:15,776 --> 00:06:17,192 -Find somewhere new? -All right. Go good. 139 00:06:17,277 --> 00:06:18,410 Go good. 140 00:06:18,529 --> 00:06:19,745 ♪ it look good on me ♪ 141 00:06:19,863 --> 00:06:23,415 -♪ happiness it looks good on me ♪ -♪ hey ♪ 142 00:06:23,517 --> 00:06:25,534 -thanks. -You got it. 143 00:06:25,619 --> 00:06:28,370 ♪ everybody says it look good on me ♪ 144 00:06:28,455 --> 00:06:29,538 ann? 145 00:06:29,623 --> 00:06:30,956 -Oh, sorry. -[mark] excuse me. 146 00:06:31,041 --> 00:06:33,725 Whoa, slow down. You practically knocked my coffee out my hands. 147 00:06:33,844 --> 00:06:35,394 -I'm sorry, dude, I'm late. -Hey, do me a favor. 148 00:06:35,512 --> 00:06:37,412 -Call off your dda hounds. -And what's that supposed to mean? 149 00:06:37,514 --> 00:06:39,014 They're being relentless. 150 00:06:39,099 --> 00:06:41,216 They won't even consider negotiating plea deals with me, especially maggie. 151 00:06:41,301 --> 00:06:43,802 You're the one who left the da's office to go be with your girlfriend at pd. 152 00:06:43,887 --> 00:06:45,920 You know I did not make this worse because of emily. 153 00:06:46,023 --> 00:06:48,140 Well, whatever you tell yourself to get through your lonely days, my friend. 154 00:06:48,225 --> 00:06:49,775 The pd's office is just a better fit. 155 00:06:49,893 --> 00:06:51,143 When was the last time you heard from lopez? 156 00:06:53,814 --> 00:06:55,230 Whatever your reasoning, 157 00:06:55,315 --> 00:06:56,898 most of the dda see it as a betrayal. 158 00:06:56,984 --> 00:06:59,034 -Including you? -You think there wouldn't be any blow back? 159 00:07:00,370 --> 00:07:01,453 [luke] so that's how it's gonna be. 160 00:07:01,572 --> 00:07:03,071 -That's how it is. -Mmm. 161 00:07:04,158 --> 00:07:05,824 We still on for trivia night at big wings on Thursday? 162 00:07:05,909 --> 00:07:07,209 Absolutely. 163 00:07:09,830 --> 00:07:12,280 It's been a steady stream from the moment I hit the door. 164 00:07:12,382 --> 00:07:13,999 [on phone] people are very excited for your return. 165 00:07:14,084 --> 00:07:18,003 Wow, I never thought about how grateful I'd feel 166 00:07:18,088 --> 00:07:19,671 to be pulling up to this building again. 167 00:07:19,756 --> 00:07:23,091 Uh, your first case is a prelim on a smash and grab robbery. 168 00:07:23,177 --> 00:07:24,792 The defendant is an 18-year-old foster kid 169 00:07:24,895 --> 00:07:27,128 who put the owner in a coma after the two scuffled. 170 00:07:27,231 --> 00:07:29,314 Couldn't I come back to something lighter? 171 00:07:29,433 --> 00:07:31,149 When is wedding day back on the dock? 172 00:07:31,268 --> 00:07:33,268 [laughs] it's just first day back jitters. 173 00:07:33,353 --> 00:07:35,303 I mean, you took a month off for your campaign. 174 00:07:35,405 --> 00:07:36,354 You almost lost. 175 00:07:36,440 --> 00:07:37,572 -[lola on phone] sherri. -Yes. 176 00:07:39,109 --> 00:07:41,109 My key card isn't working. 177 00:07:41,195 --> 00:07:42,627 Wait, did they deactivate my card? 178 00:07:42,729 --> 00:07:44,095 Don't panic. I am on it. 179 00:07:44,198 --> 00:07:45,597 -[car honks] -sir! 180 00:07:46,450 --> 00:07:47,365 Sir? 181 00:07:48,085 --> 00:07:50,318 Can you please just let me in? 182 00:07:50,420 --> 00:07:51,920 -Please? -[honking continues] 183 00:07:52,005 --> 00:07:54,840 please do not tell me you deactivated judge lola carmichael's key card. 184 00:07:54,958 --> 00:07:55,957 Yes. 185 00:07:56,376 --> 00:07:57,592 Right now. 186 00:07:58,428 --> 00:07:59,294 Thank you. 187 00:08:01,598 --> 00:08:02,981 [sara] sherri. 188 00:08:03,083 --> 00:08:03,965 Sara. 189 00:08:04,051 --> 00:08:05,634 Oh, now I'm hearing things. 190 00:08:05,719 --> 00:08:07,352 [sara] it's me. Turn around. 191 00:08:07,471 --> 00:08:08,553 -[sherri exclaims] -hi! 192 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:10,622 You're back! Did you finally come to your senses? 193 00:08:10,724 --> 00:08:12,474 I have gossip about benner. 194 00:08:12,559 --> 00:08:13,675 -Okay. One sec. -You will not believe what... 195 00:08:13,777 --> 00:08:15,227 Yes, I know there was a grave mistake. 196 00:08:15,312 --> 00:08:16,511 Now fix the grave and let her in. 197 00:08:16,597 --> 00:08:17,929 Okay, thank you. 198 00:08:18,665 --> 00:08:19,631 [sighs] 199 00:08:19,733 --> 00:08:21,199 wait, is your key card working? 200 00:08:21,318 --> 00:08:22,400 Yeah. 201 00:08:23,170 --> 00:08:25,036 I might need this. Okay go. 202 00:08:25,155 --> 00:08:28,907 Rumor has it judge benner met with the commission on judicial performance 203 00:08:28,992 --> 00:08:30,158 -this morning. -No. 204 00:08:30,244 --> 00:08:31,493 -Yes. -But what does that have to do with judge benner? 205 00:08:33,664 --> 00:08:35,213 Unless it has to do with judge carmichael. 206 00:08:35,332 --> 00:08:38,250 I will leave that sleuthing up to you. 207 00:08:38,335 --> 00:08:40,986 Oh, it's like old times. Okay don't touch that. 208 00:08:41,088 --> 00:08:43,555 Ooh! I'm late for my first day in the da's office. 209 00:08:43,674 --> 00:08:44,923 Or you could just come back. 210 00:08:45,642 --> 00:08:46,675 I miss you, too. 211 00:08:54,818 --> 00:08:57,235 The da is not willing to make an offer. 212 00:08:57,354 --> 00:08:58,904 Am I going to jail, mr. Watkins? 213 00:08:59,022 --> 00:09:00,888 -I can't go to jail. -I'm trying to keep that from happening. 214 00:09:00,991 --> 00:09:02,407 Listen, I get pulled into the system, 215 00:09:02,526 --> 00:09:03,825 then my brothers will get separated. 216 00:09:03,911 --> 00:09:06,778 -Weren't they with your foster mom? -She can't handle them both. 217 00:09:06,863 --> 00:09:08,563 She'll have to send one away. 218 00:09:08,665 --> 00:09:10,031 I promised that I would be the one 219 00:09:10,117 --> 00:09:11,566 -to be there to take care of them. -Okay. Okay. 220 00:09:11,668 --> 00:09:13,868 The store owner is still in a coma. 221 00:09:13,954 --> 00:09:15,120 I didn't mean to push him. 222 00:09:15,956 --> 00:09:17,789 I panicked. 223 00:09:17,874 --> 00:09:19,874 I was just... I was just trying to get out of the store. 224 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:21,376 With a pair of sneakers in your hand. 225 00:09:22,713 --> 00:09:24,912 But listen, I'll keep working on the da. 226 00:09:25,015 --> 00:09:26,881 Hopefully not having a record will help us. 227 00:09:31,521 --> 00:09:32,604 -[sherri] beautiful. -[betsy humming] 228 00:09:32,723 --> 00:09:34,639 beautiful. Beautiful. 229 00:09:34,725 --> 00:09:35,640 [kisses] 230 00:09:38,061 --> 00:09:39,311 hi. Betsy flick. 231 00:09:39,396 --> 00:09:41,896 I was sent over for the stenographer position. 232 00:09:41,982 --> 00:09:43,448 -Sherri kansky, right? -Yes. 233 00:09:43,567 --> 00:09:44,816 Heard a lot of great things about you. 234 00:09:44,918 --> 00:09:46,768 It would be a real honor to work with you. 235 00:09:46,870 --> 00:09:48,269 Really? An honor. 236 00:09:48,372 --> 00:09:49,904 ♪ better than the first time ♪ 237 00:09:51,541 --> 00:09:53,875 -♪ second time around ♪ -[man 1] good morning, your honor. 238 00:09:54,578 --> 00:09:55,460 Hey, girl. 239 00:09:55,579 --> 00:09:57,045 ♪ time ♪ 240 00:09:58,715 --> 00:09:59,798 ♪ say it again ♪ 241 00:09:59,916 --> 00:10:02,250 ♪ second time around ♪ 242 00:10:02,336 --> 00:10:03,835 ♪ all that I've been ♪ 243 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:04,803 carmichael. 244 00:10:04,921 --> 00:10:06,254 -[lola exclaims] -[thuds] 245 00:10:07,424 --> 00:10:08,923 carmichael, what are you doing on the floor? 246 00:10:09,009 --> 00:10:12,126 Well, when you're done with whatever, come see me, please. 247 00:10:12,229 --> 00:10:13,645 Ah, welcome back. 248 00:10:13,764 --> 00:10:15,480 ♪ everybody says ♪ 249 00:10:15,599 --> 00:10:16,848 ♪ it look good on me ♪ 250 00:10:16,933 --> 00:10:18,132 thank you. 251 00:10:18,235 --> 00:10:19,934 ♪ it look good on me ♪ 252 00:10:29,896 --> 00:10:30,979 come on. 253 00:10:36,236 --> 00:10:37,235 [sighs] 254 00:10:38,488 --> 00:10:40,572 this gift giving has got to stop. 255 00:10:42,459 --> 00:10:43,992 Dangerous beauty? 256 00:10:45,162 --> 00:10:46,244 Callan. 257 00:10:46,330 --> 00:10:47,695 Have you narrowed down your selection? 258 00:10:47,798 --> 00:10:50,715 Picking troy's replacement as head deputy da should not be my job. 259 00:10:50,834 --> 00:10:52,217 Ooh, airpods. 260 00:10:52,336 --> 00:10:53,551 -Not bad. -You're enjoying this, aren't you? 261 00:10:53,670 --> 00:10:56,171 Look, I asked if you'd take the job, you refused. 262 00:10:56,256 --> 00:10:57,839 -[mark sighs] -now it's your choice. 263 00:10:57,924 --> 00:11:00,558 My choice would be you never should've gotten rid of troy in the first place. 264 00:11:00,677 --> 00:11:01,926 -I didn't, he was promoted. -Yeah, 265 00:11:02,012 --> 00:11:04,179 -he was transferred to pomona. -I would suggest 266 00:11:04,264 --> 00:11:07,048 you pick troy's successor sooner rather than later 267 00:11:07,150 --> 00:11:09,768 or stop being difficult and just take the job yourself. 268 00:11:11,855 --> 00:11:12,687 Hmm. 269 00:11:14,191 --> 00:11:16,057 [ness] okay, higher. 270 00:11:16,159 --> 00:11:18,943 Down the way. Yeah, switch to the left. 271 00:11:19,029 --> 00:11:21,079 -A little more. -Would you like to ask what I think? 272 00:11:21,198 --> 00:11:22,364 No, I'm good. 273 00:11:22,449 --> 00:11:23,615 -You got a problem with it? -No. 274 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:25,400 It looks great, in fact. 275 00:11:25,502 --> 00:11:27,235 Mmm, turn her on. 276 00:11:27,337 --> 00:11:31,423 [laughs] perfect. Thank you, guys, so much. I appreciate you. 277 00:11:31,541 --> 00:11:33,908 In the future, I would love to be consulted first. 278 00:11:34,010 --> 00:11:35,043 Yeah, I did call you, but you didn't answer. 279 00:11:35,128 --> 00:11:36,744 -I don't think-- -and then I facetimed rachel 280 00:11:36,847 --> 00:11:38,096 and got her on the way to court. 281 00:11:38,215 --> 00:11:39,631 Although the dc traffic did sound a lot like caribbean waves, 282 00:11:39,716 --> 00:11:41,883 but I digress, I did my due diligence, 283 00:11:41,968 --> 00:11:43,751 and consulted the powers that be. 284 00:11:43,854 --> 00:11:46,921 -And voila. -Rachel happen to mention when she was returning? 285 00:11:47,023 --> 00:11:49,391 No, but she did say something about the case she was working on 286 00:11:49,476 --> 00:11:51,259 somehow raining down money on the firm. 287 00:11:51,361 --> 00:11:52,944 [sighs] she always says that. 288 00:11:53,063 --> 00:11:57,115 Well, I will just be happy when you are able to take on new clients. 289 00:11:57,234 --> 00:12:00,435 Though, I appreciate all of the organizing, filing, 290 00:12:00,537 --> 00:12:03,238 calling and everything you're doing to keep us afloat. 291 00:12:06,376 --> 00:12:07,375 [laughs] 292 00:12:08,745 --> 00:12:12,080 lisa, should I worry corrine cuthbert never conceded... 293 00:12:12,165 --> 00:12:15,450 Judge carmichael, I want you to meet judge thomas marshall. 294 00:12:15,552 --> 00:12:18,002 The infamous judge lola carmichael. 295 00:12:18,088 --> 00:12:20,422 [laughs] infamous, I wouldn't quite put it like that. 296 00:12:20,507 --> 00:12:21,890 [thomas] your reputation precedes you. 297 00:12:22,426 --> 00:12:23,641 Reputation? 298 00:12:23,760 --> 00:12:25,977 Congratulations on retaining this seat at the 11th hour. 299 00:12:26,096 --> 00:12:28,629 -Thank you, sir. -I look forward to getting to know you very well, 300 00:12:28,732 --> 00:12:30,181 so that I can judge for myself. 301 00:12:31,435 --> 00:12:32,934 A little judicial humor. 302 00:12:33,019 --> 00:12:33,935 [lola laughs wearily] 303 00:12:34,020 --> 00:12:35,437 talk to you later, lisa. 304 00:12:35,939 --> 00:12:36,855 You bet. 305 00:12:38,108 --> 00:12:40,975 I'm not sure if I'm on his good side or his bad side. 306 00:12:41,077 --> 00:12:42,160 I wouldn't think too much on it. 307 00:12:42,279 --> 00:12:44,446 Thomas is a hard one to read. 308 00:12:44,531 --> 00:12:46,197 He can be rough around the edges, 309 00:12:46,283 --> 00:12:47,365 but he grows on you. 310 00:12:47,451 --> 00:12:49,167 You'll have plenty of time to figure it out. 311 00:12:49,286 --> 00:12:51,369 -He's joining the fray. -Really? 312 00:12:51,455 --> 00:12:54,456 Does that have anything to do with you meeting with the judicial committee? 313 00:12:54,541 --> 00:12:58,659 News certainly travels fast, but no, it doesn't. 314 00:12:58,762 --> 00:13:03,715 Just be conservative in your rulings in the next few weeks. 315 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,216 What does that even mean? 316 00:13:05,302 --> 00:13:08,803 Corrine cuthbert challenging your seat put you on an elevated stage. 317 00:13:08,889 --> 00:13:11,839 -Even more eyes on you. -Including judge marshall? 318 00:13:11,942 --> 00:13:15,810 All I'm asking is for you to park the lola coaster temporarily. 319 00:13:15,896 --> 00:13:17,729 You faced the fire, rose to the occasion 320 00:13:17,814 --> 00:13:19,614 and came out of it smelling like a... 321 00:13:20,734 --> 00:13:21,566 ...Petunia. 322 00:13:21,651 --> 00:13:22,567 Hmm. 323 00:13:23,987 --> 00:13:25,069 Don't push it. 324 00:13:28,909 --> 00:13:32,827 In my courtroom, there will be no talking, no eating. 325 00:13:32,913 --> 00:13:36,631 -Phones must be turned off or on silent. -[luke] take a seat. 326 00:13:37,801 --> 00:13:38,800 Be right back. 327 00:13:41,087 --> 00:13:42,086 Maggie. 328 00:13:43,139 --> 00:13:45,039 You cannot keep denying my client-- 329 00:13:45,141 --> 00:13:47,175 you're the one denying your client, watkins. 330 00:13:47,260 --> 00:13:48,709 You still haven't made me an offer. 331 00:13:48,812 --> 00:13:50,345 -Assault by means of force. -Are you kidding me? 332 00:13:50,430 --> 00:13:52,180 The great bodily injury suffered by the victim? 333 00:13:52,265 --> 00:13:57,101 The kid can either get a pc 211 robbery or a pc 245 with gbi. 334 00:13:57,187 --> 00:13:59,103 -Either way it's a strike. -Maggie, it was an isolated incident. 335 00:13:59,189 --> 00:14:00,555 What happened to the store owner 336 00:14:00,657 --> 00:14:02,023 -was an accident, my client does not have... -I already told you, 337 00:14:02,108 --> 00:14:03,441 -we're not parading... -...A police record despite 338 00:14:03,527 --> 00:14:04,859 -growing up in foster care. -...With a no-strike. 339 00:14:04,945 --> 00:14:06,911 -[growls] -whoa, wait. Maggie. 340 00:14:07,030 --> 00:14:08,729 Did you just growl at me? 341 00:14:08,832 --> 00:14:10,415 -So you're not gonna listen to reason. -[bailiff] mr. Watkins. 342 00:14:10,534 --> 00:14:13,585 Looks like you're the winner and the first person to break my rules. 343 00:14:13,703 --> 00:14:15,787 Let's hear it for mr. Watkins, everybody. 344 00:14:15,872 --> 00:14:17,205 [all clapping] 345 00:14:18,875 --> 00:14:21,793 all rise. Court is now in session. 346 00:14:21,878 --> 00:14:24,963 Honorable lola carmichael judge presiding. 347 00:14:27,884 --> 00:14:30,268 -[mark] miss sara castillo. -[laughs] 348 00:14:30,387 --> 00:14:32,937 if you had bet me a year ago we'd be working together in the da's office, 349 00:14:33,056 --> 00:14:34,422 -I would've lost my shirt. -[laughs] 350 00:14:34,524 --> 00:14:36,057 -you know what you're getting yourself into? -Yeah, you know, 351 00:14:36,142 --> 00:14:38,476 I finished my training, I shadowed a few victim's advocates 352 00:14:38,562 --> 00:14:40,395 and I know the job's not easy, 353 00:14:40,480 --> 00:14:43,764 but I am looking forward to helping victims 354 00:14:43,867 --> 00:14:46,401 -and witnesses become survivors. -That's the right attitude. 355 00:14:46,486 --> 00:14:47,819 Just like your best friend lopez. 356 00:14:47,904 --> 00:14:49,270 -Hmm. -Welcome. 357 00:14:49,372 --> 00:14:51,823 -So do I get an office or? -Desk. 358 00:14:53,660 --> 00:14:54,775 -Take your pick. -Oh. 359 00:14:54,878 --> 00:14:56,794 Oh. Okay. 360 00:14:56,913 --> 00:14:58,746 Maybe I should find my first assignment. 361 00:14:58,832 --> 00:14:59,947 Tricia ornelas. 362 00:15:00,050 --> 00:15:02,333 Her dad was left in a coma after a smash and grab 363 00:15:02,419 --> 00:15:03,951 in their family-owned sneaker store 364 00:15:04,054 --> 00:15:06,638 -and maggie's the dda. -She's already in 802. 365 00:15:06,756 --> 00:15:07,755 -What? -Good luck. 366 00:15:07,841 --> 00:15:10,258 Uh... [sighs] thank you. 367 00:15:10,343 --> 00:15:11,509 [indistinct loud conversation] 368 00:15:14,397 --> 00:15:17,599 [tricia] dad! Dad! 369 00:15:18,735 --> 00:15:20,852 [man 1] go, go, go! Bro! 370 00:15:20,937 --> 00:15:25,273 Now, miss ornelas, is the person who violently pushed down your father 371 00:15:25,358 --> 00:15:26,824 -in this room? -Yes. 372 00:15:26,943 --> 00:15:28,476 -[maggie] can you point him out for me? -He's right there at the table 373 00:15:28,578 --> 00:15:29,477 wearing the gray vest. 374 00:15:29,579 --> 00:15:31,095 Identifying the defendant. 375 00:15:31,197 --> 00:15:33,081 -No further questions, your honor. -[lola] mr. Watkins. 376 00:15:38,254 --> 00:15:39,504 You said my client was wearing a mask. 377 00:15:39,623 --> 00:15:41,623 -Yeah. -And that he was wearing a hoodie 378 00:15:41,708 --> 00:15:43,041 with the hood pulled up, right? 379 00:15:43,126 --> 00:15:45,493 -Yeah. -So are you saying you can identify my client, 380 00:15:45,595 --> 00:15:48,630 even though his face was hidden by a mask and a hoodie? 381 00:15:48,715 --> 00:15:50,632 -No, um, what I'm trying to say-- -thank you, miss ornelas. 382 00:15:50,717 --> 00:15:53,851 [lola] mr. Watkins, I don't believe the witness was finished 383 00:15:53,970 --> 00:15:55,720 answering your previous question. 384 00:15:55,805 --> 00:15:57,805 Miss ornelas, please continue. 385 00:15:59,109 --> 00:16:02,510 What I was trying to say is that they scuffled. 386 00:16:02,612 --> 00:16:04,395 My father grabbed him and pulled down his mask. 387 00:16:04,481 --> 00:16:05,980 That's when I saw his face. 388 00:16:10,787 --> 00:16:11,986 No further questions, your honor. 389 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:16,324 [luke sighs] 390 00:16:25,952 --> 00:16:27,385 -what is this? -My hours. 391 00:16:27,504 --> 00:16:30,421 -I'm not yet a salaried employee. -You're also not an attorney. 392 00:16:30,507 --> 00:16:32,090 -What? You're asking for overtime? -I ordered 393 00:16:32,175 --> 00:16:34,092 and made sure all the furniture was delivered to every office, 394 00:16:34,177 --> 00:16:36,761 updated the firm's website, updated future firm events. 395 00:16:36,846 --> 00:16:39,564 -I've been busting my butt. -It's called paying your dues, 396 00:16:39,683 --> 00:16:42,066 -not overtime. -In my world, I like to call them expandable hours. 397 00:16:42,185 --> 00:16:44,719 And I appreciate every expandable hour 398 00:16:44,821 --> 00:16:46,354 you have committed to this firm. 399 00:16:46,439 --> 00:16:47,689 Since rachel's been gone, 400 00:16:47,774 --> 00:16:49,774 -you have been an absolute asset. -Now we're talking. 401 00:16:49,859 --> 00:16:51,743 Practicing law, billable hours 402 00:16:51,861 --> 00:16:54,112 will come to you after you pass the bar 403 00:16:54,197 --> 00:16:56,280 and get hired to work here as an attorney. 404 00:16:56,366 --> 00:16:58,032 In the meantime, 405 00:16:58,118 --> 00:16:59,667 if you don't mind. 406 00:17:01,788 --> 00:17:02,704 All of this? 407 00:17:03,790 --> 00:17:05,039 Please and thank you. 408 00:17:11,347 --> 00:17:12,463 [scoffs] 409 00:17:12,549 --> 00:17:14,048 your honor, the people call... 410 00:17:18,188 --> 00:17:19,187 [phone notification pings] 411 00:17:20,223 --> 00:17:21,389 [tricia sniffles] 412 00:17:22,192 --> 00:17:23,307 no, no, no. 413 00:17:24,394 --> 00:17:25,943 -Miss palmer. -[maggie] your honor. 414 00:17:26,062 --> 00:17:29,430 I'm sorry to say that mr. Ornelas has succumbed to his injuries and has died. 415 00:17:29,532 --> 00:17:31,098 Due to the change in circumstances, 416 00:17:31,201 --> 00:17:33,901 -the people will be dismissing this complaint and refiling. -[luke] objection! 417 00:17:33,987 --> 00:17:35,936 -Your honor-- -adding the charge of murder in violation 418 00:17:36,039 --> 00:17:38,156 -of penal code section 187a. -Objection, your honor. 419 00:17:38,241 --> 00:17:40,775 -Mr. Watkins! -I ask that the case be dismissed. 420 00:17:40,877 --> 00:17:42,960 That the defendant be remanded and bail set at 2 million 421 00:17:43,079 --> 00:17:45,663 and that he be ordered forthwith to the arraignment court. 422 00:17:45,749 --> 00:17:47,081 Your honor, may I confirm with my client? 423 00:17:47,167 --> 00:17:48,499 -Do that in arraignment court. -There is nothing to talk about. 424 00:17:48,585 --> 00:17:50,918 Miss palmer! Please try to restrain yourself. 425 00:17:52,088 --> 00:17:54,422 Previously posted bond is exonerated. 426 00:17:54,507 --> 00:17:55,923 The defendant is remanded 427 00:17:56,009 --> 00:17:57,792 -into the custody of the sheriff's department. -Oh, wait, wait hold up. 428 00:17:57,894 --> 00:17:59,460 Hold up, I was only 17. 429 00:17:59,562 --> 00:18:00,762 -How can I go to jail? -What? 430 00:18:00,847 --> 00:18:02,296 I'm sorry, what did you just say? 431 00:18:02,398 --> 00:18:04,098 -I was only 17. -Your honor, I need time to confirm that this is true. 432 00:18:04,184 --> 00:18:06,434 -Your honor, the people will not-- -miss palmer, I will consider 433 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,986 the people's motion to dismiss and refile murder charges, 434 00:18:09,105 --> 00:18:13,357 in the event the defense is unable to prove by a preponderance 435 00:18:13,443 --> 00:18:17,645 of the evidence that mr. Paolo was, in fact, a juvenile at the time of the offence. 436 00:18:17,747 --> 00:18:20,331 -Your honor, this is just a ploy-- -mr. Watkins, I need to see 437 00:18:20,450 --> 00:18:22,700 -proof of your client's age. -Yeah. Sure. 438 00:18:24,537 --> 00:18:26,170 Due to the change in circumstances, 439 00:18:26,289 --> 00:18:31,209 I will be remanding mr. Paolo and increasing bail to $500,000. 440 00:18:31,961 --> 00:18:33,044 [gavel bangs] 441 00:18:35,932 --> 00:18:36,931 [sighs] 442 00:18:43,690 --> 00:18:44,689 [indistinct conversation] 443 00:18:46,860 --> 00:18:49,911 judge carmichael, kudos on your epic comeback from behind. 444 00:18:50,029 --> 00:18:51,779 -Hello, jonas. -And I thought you were a goner. 445 00:18:51,865 --> 00:18:53,030 Glad to prove you wrong. 446 00:18:53,116 --> 00:18:55,449 -Me, too. -Though your support throughout my campaign 447 00:18:55,535 --> 00:18:56,751 -did surprise me. -Oh, well. 448 00:18:56,870 --> 00:18:58,235 Someone comes for a judge's seat, 449 00:18:58,338 --> 00:18:59,704 it's as if they're coming for us all. 450 00:18:59,789 --> 00:19:01,238 And here I thought I was special. 451 00:19:01,341 --> 00:19:02,507 Well, you can go on thinking that. 452 00:19:02,592 --> 00:19:05,242 Just know from now on, it's back to business as usual. 453 00:19:05,345 --> 00:19:07,295 -So good to see you. Welcome. -Oh, nice to see you. 454 00:19:08,464 --> 00:19:09,964 What can you tell me about him? 455 00:19:10,049 --> 00:19:11,098 -Judge marshall? -Mmm. 456 00:19:11,217 --> 00:19:12,583 Not much. 457 00:19:12,685 --> 00:19:15,269 Rumor is that he's even more conservative than I, 458 00:19:15,388 --> 00:19:17,305 which make sense that he would be interested in you. 459 00:19:17,390 --> 00:19:18,306 What makes you say that? 460 00:19:18,391 --> 00:19:19,440 He's headed this way. 461 00:19:19,559 --> 00:19:20,892 [thomas clears throat] 462 00:19:20,977 --> 00:19:22,593 hello, judge carmichael. 463 00:19:22,695 --> 00:19:24,028 Judge marshall. 464 00:19:24,113 --> 00:19:26,781 I heard that the defendant in the courtroom was possibly a minor. 465 00:19:26,900 --> 00:19:30,151 -Hmm. -Now I would have to see irrefutable proof 466 00:19:30,236 --> 00:19:32,453 before dismissing adult court action. 467 00:19:32,572 --> 00:19:33,821 It seems we think alike. 468 00:19:33,907 --> 00:19:36,908 I will only certify the case to juvenile court 469 00:19:36,993 --> 00:19:39,544 if the defense proves he was a minor. 470 00:19:41,564 --> 00:19:42,563 Interesting. 471 00:19:48,838 --> 00:19:50,888 [chuckles] this is gonna be fun. 472 00:19:53,760 --> 00:19:57,178 Who tells the cops they're 18 when they're actually a juvenile? 473 00:19:57,263 --> 00:19:59,513 I just didn't want them calling my foster mom 474 00:19:59,599 --> 00:20:00,848 'cause she's got enough to deal with. 475 00:20:00,934 --> 00:20:02,800 Me and my brothers would be bounced around. 476 00:20:02,902 --> 00:20:05,269 -Her house was the first one that felt like a home. -You knew 477 00:20:05,355 --> 00:20:07,521 if they thought you were an adult, they wouldn't call. 478 00:20:07,607 --> 00:20:10,307 I just didn't think lying about my age was gonna be a big deal. 479 00:20:10,410 --> 00:20:11,525 You gotta get me out of here, mr. Watkins. 480 00:20:11,611 --> 00:20:14,278 -Well, do you have someone that can pay bail? -No. 481 00:20:14,364 --> 00:20:16,280 -No. -Well, we need to prove your age. 482 00:20:19,285 --> 00:20:20,201 So I gotta stay here? 483 00:20:22,038 --> 00:20:23,120 Until I get proof, 484 00:20:24,257 --> 00:20:25,122 you stay. 485 00:20:42,141 --> 00:20:45,726 They're asking insurance, arrangements. 486 00:20:45,812 --> 00:20:47,361 I can help you talk to them. 487 00:20:47,480 --> 00:20:50,481 Help you with seeking restitution and finding other resources. 488 00:20:50,566 --> 00:20:51,399 I thought he was gonna wake up, 489 00:20:53,453 --> 00:20:56,487 [sniffs] and this whole nightmare would be over. [sniffs] 490 00:21:04,163 --> 00:21:06,747 it was hard enough losing my mother to covid. 491 00:21:06,833 --> 00:21:09,500 Now I lose my father to some senseless robbery. 492 00:21:09,585 --> 00:21:11,168 I know exactly how you feel. 493 00:21:11,254 --> 00:21:12,136 Have you lost a parent too? 494 00:21:13,172 --> 00:21:14,755 No. 495 00:21:14,841 --> 00:21:17,425 You know nothing of how I feel, ms. Castillo. 496 00:21:20,930 --> 00:21:22,179 You're right. 497 00:21:22,265 --> 00:21:24,982 I want that asshole to pay for what he took from my family. 498 00:21:27,103 --> 00:21:29,937 Juvie is too easy, I want his life for my father's. 499 00:21:38,865 --> 00:21:39,864 You're suing me? 500 00:21:39,949 --> 00:21:40,998 Not you, the firm. 501 00:21:41,084 --> 00:21:42,867 Wow, that got here a lot faster than I expected. 502 00:21:42,952 --> 00:21:44,535 Have you lost your mind? 503 00:21:44,620 --> 00:21:47,705 This is not how you treat people who are ultimately in the position to hire you. 504 00:21:47,790 --> 00:21:49,239 Or recommend you elsewhere. 505 00:21:49,342 --> 00:21:51,959 And though I commend you for this strategic move, 506 00:21:52,045 --> 00:21:55,429 I would like for you to point your powers for bad away from this firm. 507 00:21:55,548 --> 00:21:57,715 It's just a small, little lawsuit, I'm sure the firm can handle it. 508 00:22:01,054 --> 00:22:01,886 [sighs in exasperation] 509 00:22:09,979 --> 00:22:10,811 -lisa. -[lisa] carmichael. 510 00:22:11,531 --> 00:22:12,613 How is it being back? 511 00:22:12,732 --> 00:22:14,782 Enlightening, talk to me about judge thomas marshall. 512 00:22:14,901 --> 00:22:17,318 -Has he said or done anything? -No. 513 00:22:17,403 --> 00:22:19,453 Not exactly, but my gut is telling me 514 00:22:19,572 --> 00:22:21,238 that I'm suddenly being watched from within. 515 00:22:21,324 --> 00:22:22,773 Newsflash, carmichael, you've been watched 516 00:22:22,875 --> 00:22:25,076 since the moment you first took your seat on the bench. 517 00:22:25,161 --> 00:22:27,128 Hi quizzed me on how I ruled on my recent case. 518 00:22:27,246 --> 00:22:28,496 -He's testing you. -Why? 519 00:22:28,581 --> 00:22:29,914 What are you not telling me? 520 00:22:30,883 --> 00:22:31,749 Lisa! 521 00:22:34,420 --> 00:22:35,336 [door closes] 522 00:22:38,091 --> 00:22:39,807 [amy] she's being so entitled. 523 00:22:39,926 --> 00:22:41,175 Well, you gotta ask yourself two questions. 524 00:22:41,260 --> 00:22:42,843 One, does she bring value to the company? 525 00:22:42,929 --> 00:22:45,596 And, two, with rachel gone, does she make your job easier? 526 00:22:46,065 --> 00:22:47,348 Yes, and... 527 00:22:47,433 --> 00:22:49,466 Yes, but that does not give her the right to sue the company. 528 00:22:49,569 --> 00:22:52,486 -Hey, you know, maybe I should sue you for a wedding date. -[scoffs] 529 00:22:52,605 --> 00:22:54,855 amy, for real, what is the holdup? 530 00:22:54,941 --> 00:22:57,108 I mean, is it still collier? 531 00:22:57,193 --> 00:22:58,692 Don't start with collier. 532 00:22:58,778 --> 00:23:01,362 All I'm saying is maybe I should talk to him, 533 00:23:01,447 --> 00:23:04,615 you know, just fiance to husband. 534 00:23:04,700 --> 00:23:06,200 Stay away, callan. 535 00:23:06,285 --> 00:23:08,169 -He has enough to deal with medically. -[whispers] right. 536 00:23:08,287 --> 00:23:10,821 Can we just get the firm back on its feet? 537 00:23:10,923 --> 00:23:14,291 And then I will turn my attention back to the wedding, okay? 538 00:23:17,630 --> 00:23:18,929 Let me get my stuff. 539 00:23:21,968 --> 00:23:22,800 ♪ you've gotta keep that guy, guy ♪ 540 00:23:25,221 --> 00:23:28,172 [lola] I just think people are gonna never stop coming for me. 541 00:23:28,274 --> 00:23:30,507 Now I got judges testing me. 542 00:23:30,610 --> 00:23:32,143 Think you're being paranoid, baby. 543 00:23:33,446 --> 00:23:35,846 After everything I've been through, you're calling me paranoid? 544 00:23:35,948 --> 00:23:37,014 Are you tired of fighting? 545 00:23:38,117 --> 00:23:41,035 That's the question that you have to ask yourself. 546 00:23:41,154 --> 00:23:44,488 Which side of the line are you going to stand on? 547 00:23:48,461 --> 00:23:50,544 Just last night, we were going to pick up bailey 548 00:23:50,663 --> 00:23:52,797 and go start a whole new life somewhere else. 549 00:23:54,667 --> 00:23:56,834 If that's what you wanna do, I'm still down. 550 00:24:00,506 --> 00:24:05,426 Look at you, with the sage wisdom. 551 00:24:05,511 --> 00:24:08,512 Is my sage wisdom turning you on? 552 00:24:08,598 --> 00:24:10,214 'cause that's what I need to ascertain. 553 00:24:10,316 --> 00:24:12,433 Mmm, a little bit, ooh. [laughs] 554 00:24:14,854 --> 00:24:17,771 ♪ don't you know you gotta sure thing ♪ 555 00:24:17,857 --> 00:24:18,689 [luke] mmm. 556 00:24:21,527 --> 00:24:22,359 Hey, watkins. 557 00:24:24,780 --> 00:24:26,080 Tomorrow's another day, you know? 558 00:24:26,199 --> 00:24:27,231 I'm not sure that'll make much of a difference. 559 00:24:27,333 --> 00:24:29,250 Are we talking about the case or... 560 00:24:29,368 --> 00:24:31,202 It's okay, you can say her name. 561 00:24:31,287 --> 00:24:32,903 I'm leaving around 2:00. 562 00:24:33,005 --> 00:24:35,572 But there's a reason why I had "bad bitch" on my nameplate, over there. 563 00:24:35,675 --> 00:24:37,541 -Your nameplate does not say that. -In my mind, it does. 564 00:24:38,344 --> 00:24:39,510 And it should in yours too. 565 00:24:40,796 --> 00:24:42,263 So, how's it going? 566 00:24:42,381 --> 00:24:44,882 I'm hoping that my client isn't staring down 25 years to life in prison. 567 00:24:46,135 --> 00:24:46,967 Yes! 568 00:24:47,720 --> 00:24:48,719 Miles's the birth certificate. 569 00:24:48,804 --> 00:24:49,970 Is it the original? 570 00:24:50,056 --> 00:24:51,138 I'm thinking that'll take too long, he's a foster kid. 571 00:24:51,224 --> 00:24:52,756 Fingers crossed they accept a copy. 572 00:24:52,859 --> 00:24:55,559 And that your kid gets sent to juvenile court and not tried as an adult. 573 00:25:02,568 --> 00:25:03,551 Mr. Watkins. 574 00:25:05,805 --> 00:25:07,438 Um. 575 00:25:07,557 --> 00:25:10,774 Your honor, this is a photocopy of miles's birth certificate. 576 00:25:10,893 --> 00:25:12,810 Your honor, I object to anything that's not an original document. 577 00:25:12,895 --> 00:25:14,261 I've got the original right here. 578 00:25:14,363 --> 00:25:15,896 Mama shelton, you shouldn't be here. Why are you here? 579 00:25:15,982 --> 00:25:17,565 [luke whispers] thank you for coming, mrs. Shelton. 580 00:25:17,650 --> 00:25:19,700 -Miles, it's okay, everything's gonna be fine. -I asked you not to call her. 581 00:25:20,403 --> 00:25:21,952 I've got his id too. 582 00:25:22,071 --> 00:25:23,070 [luke murmurs] thank you, you can have a seat. 583 00:25:29,912 --> 00:25:30,995 Thank you, burke. 584 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:37,668 This appears to be an original copy of the defendant's birth certificate, 585 00:25:37,753 --> 00:25:42,590 showing mr. Paolo indeed turned 18 after the alleged incident. 586 00:25:42,675 --> 00:25:45,226 -Miss palmer. Any objections? -No objection, your honor. 587 00:25:47,230 --> 00:25:50,964 However, that does not end the jurisdictional analysis. 588 00:25:51,067 --> 00:25:53,350 This is a copy of the incident recall report 589 00:25:53,436 --> 00:25:57,321 from the lapd that shows that the incident was ongoing past midnight, 590 00:25:57,440 --> 00:26:00,524 when the defendant was legally an adult. 591 00:26:00,610 --> 00:26:05,479 The victim's daughter called 911 at 12:07 a.M. 592 00:26:05,581 --> 00:26:11,335 And stated that the suspects had just fled in a vehicle and provided the plate number. 593 00:26:11,454 --> 00:26:16,173 This means that mr. Paolo was 17 when the incident began 594 00:26:16,292 --> 00:26:19,326 and turned 18 in the middle of it. 595 00:26:19,428 --> 00:26:20,928 Is that what you're understanding, mr. Watkins? 596 00:26:22,632 --> 00:26:23,881 [stenographer humming] 597 00:26:23,966 --> 00:26:24,798 [monica] ahem. 598 00:26:27,637 --> 00:26:29,169 -[clears throat] -okay. 599 00:26:29,272 --> 00:26:32,222 Your honor, the complainant in this case 600 00:26:32,308 --> 00:26:33,840 alleges that the date of the incident was 601 00:26:33,943 --> 00:26:35,726 the day before my client turned 18. 602 00:26:35,811 --> 00:26:38,562 That means he was 17 on the date of the alleged incident. 603 00:26:38,648 --> 00:26:40,481 -Ms. Palmer. -The people will be amending the complaint, 604 00:26:40,566 --> 00:26:43,901 to reflect the fact that the incident spanned two calendar days. 605 00:26:43,986 --> 00:26:46,353 Counsel, you are both ordered to find authority 606 00:26:46,455 --> 00:26:49,907 for your respective positions and brief the issue. 607 00:26:49,992 --> 00:26:51,992 For now I'm going to suspend proceedings 608 00:26:52,078 --> 00:26:55,329 in this matter until we resolve the jurisdictional issue. 609 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:03,654 Hang in there. 610 00:27:14,350 --> 00:27:15,933 You have both made it clear that I'm not an attorney, 611 00:27:16,018 --> 00:27:18,552 but that does make me a non-salaried employee at this firm, 612 00:27:18,654 --> 00:27:20,938 thus I am entitled to overtime pay. 613 00:27:21,023 --> 00:27:23,691 Under the fair labor standards act and california law, 614 00:27:23,776 --> 00:27:26,777 as a professional you are not entitled to overtime pay. 615 00:27:26,862 --> 00:27:31,448 You have made it clear that I'm not a professional, so you can pay me accordingly. 616 00:27:31,534 --> 00:27:35,235 Well, yeah, um... Amy, your turn. 617 00:27:35,338 --> 00:27:38,122 We will discuss, amongst the two of us and get back to you. 618 00:27:38,207 --> 00:27:40,541 Hmm. Thanks for hearing me out. 619 00:27:43,879 --> 00:27:45,429 The audacity. 620 00:27:45,548 --> 00:27:47,264 She is good. 621 00:27:47,383 --> 00:27:50,300 -She is gonna make a hell of an attorney on day. -Agreed. 622 00:27:50,886 --> 00:27:52,085 So, what do we do? 623 00:27:52,188 --> 00:27:55,723 I am going to leave it into your very capable hands. 624 00:27:55,808 --> 00:27:58,091 Just deal with her amy quinn style, she'll get the message. 625 00:27:58,194 --> 00:27:59,059 Bye, quinn. 626 00:28:00,062 --> 00:28:01,278 [door opens] 627 00:28:01,397 --> 00:28:02,780 I'm assuming you know something I don't, which is fine, 628 00:28:02,898 --> 00:28:04,565 you're the supervising judge, it is your right. 629 00:28:04,650 --> 00:28:06,266 But if it has anything to do with me, 630 00:28:06,369 --> 00:28:08,702 please just give me a heads up, because I don't like surprises. 631 00:28:09,405 --> 00:28:11,271 Most, ugh, surprises at least. 632 00:28:11,374 --> 00:28:13,490 I've been designated to the court of appeal. 633 00:28:14,994 --> 00:28:16,293 That's it? 634 00:28:16,412 --> 00:28:20,330 I... Don't get me wrong. Lisa! 635 00:28:20,416 --> 00:28:22,916 This is huge! Congratulations! 636 00:28:23,002 --> 00:28:24,168 Well, why wouldn't you tell anybody? 637 00:28:24,270 --> 00:28:26,303 I hadn't decided to take it just yet. 638 00:28:26,422 --> 00:28:30,457 It means that I no longer will be 639 00:28:30,559 --> 00:28:34,428 with the hoj and working with all of you and, frankly, 640 00:28:35,398 --> 00:28:36,597 it gives me pause. 641 00:28:36,682 --> 00:28:37,931 But it is a huge opportunity. 642 00:28:38,017 --> 00:28:39,516 Oh, it's what I've worked for. 643 00:28:39,602 --> 00:28:42,186 I mean, your decisions can become opinions 644 00:28:42,271 --> 00:28:44,772 and if those opinions are published, you get to establish law. 645 00:28:44,857 --> 00:28:45,856 I know. 646 00:28:45,941 --> 00:28:47,274 So what's the problem? 647 00:28:47,359 --> 00:28:49,660 I just feel it isn't the best time to be leaving 648 00:28:49,779 --> 00:28:52,279 and judge marshall is in the running 649 00:28:52,364 --> 00:28:57,584 to, [exhales], take over the supervising judgeship as is laski. 650 00:28:59,288 --> 00:29:00,153 Wow. 651 00:29:00,256 --> 00:29:02,656 Oh, you've come against worse. 652 00:29:02,758 --> 00:29:04,491 Yeah, I barely eked out this one. 653 00:29:04,593 --> 00:29:05,426 But you did. 654 00:29:05,795 --> 00:29:07,377 You won. 655 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:10,681 Yeah, you still feel the need to be a buffer for me here. 656 00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:14,351 You've come up to the challenge every time, 657 00:29:14,470 --> 00:29:19,640 even pushing back as you're doing right now with me to do better. 658 00:29:19,725 --> 00:29:22,192 And now it's time for you to show them 659 00:29:22,311 --> 00:29:25,145 what you showed me these past couple of years. 660 00:29:30,119 --> 00:29:32,119 [whispers] why you've won. 661 00:29:37,159 --> 00:29:38,776 [mark] will you slow down? 662 00:29:40,579 --> 00:29:42,746 -Where are we? -Old tunnels underneath the courthouse. 663 00:29:42,848 --> 00:29:45,082 Doesn't matter. Give me the goods on marshall. 664 00:29:45,184 --> 00:29:47,367 For starters, he makes laski look like rbg. 665 00:29:47,470 --> 00:29:49,353 He is cut and dry when it comes to law. 666 00:29:49,455 --> 00:29:51,755 He never wavers, ever. 667 00:29:51,841 --> 00:29:52,956 Why are you so interested in marshall? 668 00:29:53,058 --> 00:29:55,676 Because I am pretty sure he is going to become my boss. 669 00:29:55,761 --> 00:29:57,027 -Where's benner going? -Court of appeal. 670 00:29:58,681 --> 00:30:00,564 -So, how's your thing going? -It's not. 671 00:30:00,683 --> 00:30:04,685 Got maggie palmer and berger smiling at me with daggers for teeth. 672 00:30:04,770 --> 00:30:06,937 I want choi's job in a bad way. 673 00:30:07,022 --> 00:30:08,522 -Any ideas? -Yeah, you take it. 674 00:30:08,607 --> 00:30:09,773 No! 675 00:30:09,859 --> 00:30:12,893 No, no, no, I am a lone wolf. I'm not a manager of folk. 676 00:30:12,995 --> 00:30:14,111 Mark, come on, let's be honest, 677 00:30:14,196 --> 00:30:18,031 you are more of a domesticated cat than a lone wolf. 678 00:30:18,117 --> 00:30:19,900 Now how the hell do we get out of here? 679 00:30:20,002 --> 00:30:21,001 [mimics hissing] 680 00:30:48,147 --> 00:30:49,029 [gasps] 681 00:30:49,815 --> 00:30:51,415 oh, my god. 682 00:30:56,755 --> 00:30:58,021 [carol] I can't... I just can't believe you're here. 683 00:30:58,140 --> 00:31:01,024 I hope the puerto rico was all that you dreamed and more. 684 00:31:01,126 --> 00:31:02,960 Honestly, I really don't care. 685 00:31:03,062 --> 00:31:05,028 Don't get me wrong, luke, andy, the others, 686 00:31:05,147 --> 00:31:07,698 they have really been pulling their weight. 687 00:31:07,816 --> 00:31:09,650 Especially luke, he really surprised me. 688 00:31:09,735 --> 00:31:10,784 -Carol? -[carol] yeah. 689 00:31:10,870 --> 00:31:13,203 Luke missed you, of course, he'd never admit it. 690 00:31:13,322 --> 00:31:15,405 Basically threw himself into work. 691 00:31:15,507 --> 00:31:17,524 That's what I love about you, lopez, your doggedness, 692 00:31:17,626 --> 00:31:19,209 -in and out of the courtroom. -Carol, I-- 693 00:31:19,328 --> 00:31:21,578 -look, you're barely back and here you are, ready-- -to leave. 694 00:31:21,680 --> 00:31:22,512 What? 695 00:31:23,015 --> 00:31:23,830 I'm leaving. 696 00:31:24,300 --> 00:31:25,365 To go where? 697 00:31:25,467 --> 00:31:28,168 To... Look, don't... 698 00:31:30,789 --> 00:31:33,340 To practice holistic law. 699 00:31:33,425 --> 00:31:38,729 Really helping clients, beyond just their immediate legal needs, 700 00:31:38,847 --> 00:31:41,398 helping them find creative, constructive solutions 701 00:31:41,517 --> 00:31:42,900 to whatever isn't working in their lives 702 00:31:43,018 --> 00:31:45,602 and then helping them navigate through all of that. 703 00:31:45,688 --> 00:31:47,220 -And you can do that here. -I can't. 704 00:31:47,323 --> 00:31:53,327 Not with 50 to 100 clients to help at any given moment. I can't. 705 00:31:54,313 --> 00:31:56,380 -Where will you go? -[emily] I have no idea. 706 00:31:56,482 --> 00:31:58,148 Which makes me really excited. 707 00:31:59,535 --> 00:32:01,401 And scared, at the same time. 708 00:32:01,704 --> 00:32:03,236 Both. 709 00:32:03,339 --> 00:32:04,738 But if the last 6 months have taught me anything, 710 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:08,375 it's that whatever happens, I will be okay. 711 00:32:12,548 --> 00:32:13,513 [sighs] 712 00:32:16,185 --> 00:32:17,634 you always have a job here. 713 00:32:18,804 --> 00:32:20,137 You're a tremendous boss. 714 00:32:26,312 --> 00:32:27,894 -Really? -Yeah. 715 00:32:29,064 --> 00:32:29,896 How soon do you have to leave. 716 00:32:29,982 --> 00:32:31,648 Uh, effective immediately. 717 00:32:34,737 --> 00:32:38,088 But, um, there's someone I have to see first. 718 00:32:38,190 --> 00:32:40,073 -[whispers] someone. -[carol] yeah. 719 00:32:47,666 --> 00:32:48,498 [clears throat] 720 00:32:50,502 --> 00:32:52,002 -where's ms. Palmer? -I needed to talk to you first. 721 00:32:52,087 --> 00:32:55,339 Mr. Watkins, come back when you have ms. Palmer. 722 00:32:55,424 --> 00:32:57,641 This kid is not a hardened criminal, he made a mistake. 723 00:32:57,760 --> 00:32:59,593 One plus one equals three is a mistake, 724 00:32:59,678 --> 00:33:04,297 intentionally robbing a store, resulting in a man's death, is a felony. 725 00:33:04,400 --> 00:33:05,482 Goodbye, mr. Watkins. 726 00:33:05,601 --> 00:33:07,651 -I need you. -Do not start a sentence with "can I". 727 00:33:07,770 --> 00:33:09,135 I do what the law tells me to do. 728 00:33:09,238 --> 00:33:10,637 Sometimes you try-- 729 00:33:10,739 --> 00:33:11,772 I try to sometimes do what others don't. 730 00:33:11,857 --> 00:33:15,025 I try to give everyone a fair crack at the law 731 00:33:15,110 --> 00:33:17,828 and I try to judge without prejudice or bias, 732 00:33:17,946 --> 00:33:21,865 which is why I can't have ex parte communications with lawyers. 733 00:33:23,085 --> 00:33:25,619 -Now go, mr. Watkins. -Yes, your honor. 734 00:33:29,258 --> 00:33:30,540 [sighs in exasperation] 735 00:33:30,626 --> 00:33:33,677 the law draws a bright line. 736 00:33:33,796 --> 00:33:36,963 It states that a person's birth date is deemed to be midnight 737 00:33:37,049 --> 00:33:39,165 on the date of their birth. 738 00:33:39,268 --> 00:33:42,469 However, the facts of this case blur that line. 739 00:33:42,554 --> 00:33:46,840 Upon review of the surveillance video, introduced by the people, 740 00:33:46,942 --> 00:33:53,513 the shove that resulted in the death of the decedent occurred at 11:58 p.M., 741 00:33:53,615 --> 00:33:59,469 which is before mr. Paolo was legally an adult. 742 00:33:59,571 --> 00:34:02,989 Under these circumstances, I believe that the gravamen 743 00:34:03,075 --> 00:34:07,878 of the alleged offence occurred while mr. Paolo was still a minor. 744 00:34:07,996 --> 00:34:09,529 Therefore, I believe fundamental fairness 745 00:34:09,631 --> 00:34:14,918 requires that this case be certified to juvenile court. 746 00:34:15,003 --> 00:34:18,555 Ms. Palmer, if the people wish to try mr. Paolo as an adult, 747 00:34:18,674 --> 00:34:22,092 they are free to file a transfer motion in juvenile court. 748 00:34:22,177 --> 00:34:25,545 Your honor, I'd like to state, for the record, 749 00:34:25,647 --> 00:34:27,514 that I will definitely be pushing my office 750 00:34:27,599 --> 00:34:29,716 to file a transfer motion in this case. 751 00:34:29,818 --> 00:34:32,402 -What does that mean? -It means, mr. Paolo, 752 00:34:32,521 --> 00:34:36,773 that if it were solely up to me to decide whether to transfer you 753 00:34:36,859 --> 00:34:42,946 to adult court to face 25 years to life, or be released at 25, 754 00:34:44,032 --> 00:34:46,232 frankly, I don't know what I would do. 755 00:34:46,335 --> 00:34:49,169 Contrary to what some people in this room may believe, 756 00:34:52,324 --> 00:34:57,544 powerful consequences for such a dire decision, learn from it. 757 00:35:02,384 --> 00:35:04,050 [sobbing] I'm so sorry. 758 00:35:04,136 --> 00:35:05,719 -[mrs. Shelton whispers] it's okay. -[miles sobbing] I'm sorry. 759 00:35:40,055 --> 00:35:41,955 -What's this? -An order of summary judgment. 760 00:35:42,057 --> 00:35:44,424 -Dismissing your lawsuit. -[scoffs] what? 761 00:35:44,510 --> 00:35:46,309 You failed to exhaust admin remedies 762 00:35:46,428 --> 00:35:48,678 -before the california labor commission. -[jillian] okay. 763 00:35:48,764 --> 00:35:49,930 Well, then I'll just-- 764 00:35:50,015 --> 00:35:52,465 claims typically go first through the labor commission. 765 00:35:52,568 --> 00:35:54,151 -How long does that take? -[amy] over 6 months. 766 00:35:54,269 --> 00:35:56,820 The alternative would be for you to just be 767 00:35:56,939 --> 00:35:59,138 a salary professional at the firm. 768 00:35:59,241 --> 00:36:00,640 We would hire you as a paralegal, 769 00:36:00,742 --> 00:36:02,192 while you await your bar results. 770 00:36:04,196 --> 00:36:05,912 Well, let me know what you decide. 771 00:36:15,591 --> 00:36:17,624 -[lola] come on, come on. -[exclaims] 772 00:36:17,709 --> 00:36:19,142 -[man] oh, there she is. -[lisa] oh! 773 00:36:19,244 --> 00:36:20,159 [crowd applauding] 774 00:36:20,262 --> 00:36:24,998 you did not have to do all of this. 775 00:36:25,100 --> 00:36:26,132 Yes, I did. 776 00:36:26,218 --> 00:36:27,551 [chanting] speech. 777 00:36:27,636 --> 00:36:30,003 Oh, no, no, I'm not gonna give a speech, 778 00:36:30,105 --> 00:36:32,171 because this is far from goodbye. 779 00:36:32,274 --> 00:36:34,057 In fact, I'm gonna be right across the street. 780 00:36:34,142 --> 00:36:37,978 Then I would like to say a few words. 781 00:36:40,482 --> 00:36:44,534 Judge lisa benner is a trailblazer. 782 00:36:44,653 --> 00:36:49,372 When I first started this job, she mentored and supported me, 783 00:36:49,491 --> 00:36:53,043 but she also kept my feet to the fire, 784 00:36:53,161 --> 00:36:57,196 never letting up, allowing me to be the kind of judge 785 00:36:57,299 --> 00:37:00,083 I wanted to be, even if she disagreed 786 00:37:00,168 --> 00:37:03,136 with some of my more creative methods. 787 00:37:04,172 --> 00:37:09,042 And for that, she has my utmost respect. 788 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:15,565 She constantly reminds me why I became a judge and why I belong here. 789 00:37:15,684 --> 00:37:22,055 And this election has proven that I still have some work to do, even today. 790 00:37:22,157 --> 00:37:27,244 I was reminded of my resolve going forward, being staunch 791 00:37:27,362 --> 00:37:30,030 in my pursuit of justice and fairness. 792 00:37:30,832 --> 00:37:32,916 And that will never waiver, 793 00:37:33,035 --> 00:37:37,037 because you have shown me that it doesn't have to. 794 00:37:37,122 --> 00:37:42,342 So, thank you, lisa benner. 795 00:37:45,180 --> 00:37:50,183 Besides being a mentor and a supporter, 796 00:37:52,304 --> 00:37:56,523 I am grateful to also call you my friend. 797 00:37:59,695 --> 00:38:00,727 [crowd cheering and clapping] 798 00:38:06,902 --> 00:38:08,201 oh, take some pictures of my cake. 799 00:38:12,324 --> 00:38:13,623 -Oh. -Nice speech. 800 00:38:13,742 --> 00:38:17,077 The campaign training has come in handy, but watch your back. 801 00:38:17,829 --> 00:38:19,245 Lots of eyes on you now. 802 00:38:24,086 --> 00:38:25,585 -Edible balls? -No, thank you. 803 00:38:35,564 --> 00:38:36,596 [luke laughs] 804 00:38:47,776 --> 00:38:50,476 -so, I didn't reach out to you before now... -There's no need to explain. 805 00:38:50,579 --> 00:38:53,279 ...Because there's something that I wanted to tell you in person. 806 00:38:56,451 --> 00:38:58,535 I'm leaving the pd's office. 807 00:38:58,620 --> 00:39:01,788 And I am going into holistic law. 808 00:39:01,873 --> 00:39:04,490 I had the feeling you were up to something, I just didn't know what. 809 00:39:04,593 --> 00:39:08,628 I'll still be trying cases in the hoj, so I'll probably 810 00:39:08,714 --> 00:39:10,463 -be seeing a lot more of you now. -Here? 811 00:39:12,551 --> 00:39:14,500 -Or, um... -I'm gonna be staying with my brother, 812 00:39:14,603 --> 00:39:15,969 so there's that. 813 00:39:16,054 --> 00:39:16,936 We're just glad you're back. 814 00:39:18,557 --> 00:39:19,472 Puerto rico was good? 815 00:39:20,392 --> 00:39:21,307 Life changing. 816 00:39:21,393 --> 00:39:23,026 -And joaquin? -He's good. 817 00:39:23,145 --> 00:39:24,811 But he's not here. 818 00:39:26,732 --> 00:39:27,564 Hey, watkins. 819 00:39:29,985 --> 00:39:31,184 -I bet you're emily. -[emily] yes. 820 00:39:31,286 --> 00:39:34,654 I am emily and you must be... 821 00:39:36,124 --> 00:39:37,190 I'm sorry, I have no idea. 822 00:39:37,292 --> 00:39:39,025 Dahlia burke, new bailiff in 802. 823 00:39:39,127 --> 00:39:41,745 Oh, that's amazing. 824 00:39:41,830 --> 00:39:44,297 -Uh, it's nice to meet you, dahlia burke. -Just burke. 825 00:39:45,917 --> 00:39:47,417 -Still wanna grab dinner? -Absolutely. 826 00:39:48,804 --> 00:39:49,886 Talk later? 827 00:39:50,005 --> 00:39:51,671 Uh-huh, yeah, of course, yeah. 828 00:39:52,507 --> 00:39:53,506 -Bye. -[burke] bye. 829 00:39:57,813 --> 00:39:58,978 Really happy you're back, em. 830 00:40:00,015 --> 00:40:00,847 Yeah. 831 00:40:03,435 --> 00:40:06,770 ♪ when I told you when I told you♪ 832 00:40:06,855 --> 00:40:10,523 ♪ to go before I close my door♪ 833 00:40:11,359 --> 00:40:12,525 ♪ just cry♪ 834 00:40:12,611 --> 00:40:15,328 be right there, sherri, I forgot the card. 835 00:40:17,699 --> 00:40:18,698 Finally come to concede? 836 00:40:21,002 --> 00:40:22,619 I came to congratulate. 837 00:40:22,704 --> 00:40:25,221 -Next time, use the phone. -I prefer a personal touch. 838 00:40:25,340 --> 00:40:28,074 I want you to know this little war of ours is far from over. 839 00:40:28,176 --> 00:40:30,910 I didn't realize we were in a war. 840 00:40:31,012 --> 00:40:32,178 How nice of me to warn you. 841 00:40:33,732 --> 00:40:36,933 I want you to see me coming, 'cause I love a good fight. 842 00:40:37,052 --> 00:40:38,601 This election exposed your vulnerabilities, 843 00:40:38,720 --> 00:40:40,386 I look forward to illuminating them. 844 00:40:40,472 --> 00:40:43,556 -I welcome that, ms. Cuthbert. -I do too, ms. Carmichael. 845 00:40:43,642 --> 00:40:46,109 Judge carmichael. 846 00:40:46,228 --> 00:40:47,393 [scoffs] for now. 847 00:40:49,648 --> 00:40:50,480 [door slams]