1 00:00:01,088 --> 00:00:02,959 NARRATOR: Previously on All Rise. 2 00:00:03,003 --> 00:00:04,395 You're one of those creative judges. 3 00:00:04,439 --> 00:00:06,049 You say it like it's a bad thing. 4 00:00:06,093 --> 00:00:07,746 SPEAKER 1: We finally have a judge who's fair. 5 00:00:07,790 --> 00:00:09,357 LISA: This is David Sanders, strategist 6 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:11,054 for my attorney general campaign. 7 00:00:11,098 --> 00:00:12,664 Is this your new law clerk? 8 00:00:12,708 --> 00:00:14,362 - Ness Johnson. - Meet our newest clerk, 9 00:00:14,405 --> 00:00:16,059 - Mr. Luke Watkins. - It's over. 10 00:00:16,103 --> 00:00:17,974 - It ain't over Amy Quinn. - It's about time 11 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:19,671 someone did something nice for you. 12 00:00:19,715 --> 00:00:21,499 Hold down the fort for me while I'm gone, okay? 13 00:00:21,543 --> 00:00:23,675 - We are in for a ride. - I'm curious to see what kind 14 00:00:23,719 --> 00:00:26,200 of judge you'’re gonna be in a few years when you're not so wet 15 00:00:26,243 --> 00:00:28,593 behind the ears and have learned the rules of the game. 16 00:00:31,161 --> 00:00:36,688 [upbeat music] 17 00:00:40,127 --> 00:00:41,911 [camera clicking] 18 00:00:43,347 --> 00:00:45,654 ♪ Oh, baby, what you say? What you say now? ♪ 19 00:00:45,697 --> 00:00:47,656 ♪ Oh, baby, what you say? Oh 20 00:00:47,699 --> 00:00:49,614 ♪ All the way, I'm up in the sky ♪ 21 00:00:49,658 --> 00:00:51,790 ♪ Clouding up in my frame 22 00:00:51,834 --> 00:00:54,097 ♪ Oh, baby, what you say, what you say now? ♪ 23 00:00:55,142 --> 00:00:57,709 - MARK: This is way too close. - The numbers are just coming in. 24 00:00:57,753 --> 00:00:59,407 We're only halfway through reported districts, 25 00:00:59,450 --> 00:01:01,104 - we're still okay. - This is not good. 26 00:01:01,148 --> 00:01:02,410 MARK: Hey, we don't know that yet. 27 00:01:02,453 --> 00:01:03,759 There's no way Cuthbert can win, 28 00:01:03,802 --> 00:01:05,369 - right? - Not good at all. 29 00:01:05,413 --> 00:01:07,110 She had the endorsements and the money behind her. 30 00:01:07,154 --> 00:01:08,633 She can most definitely win. 31 00:01:09,852 --> 00:01:10,940 Where's 'Lo? 32 00:01:13,160 --> 00:01:15,031 ♪ Just watch me do it 33 00:01:15,075 --> 00:01:17,164 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, uh ♪ 34 00:01:17,207 --> 00:01:19,079 Robin, just relax. 35 00:01:19,992 --> 00:01:22,038 You said Cuthbert couldn't win. 36 00:01:22,082 --> 00:01:24,519 She had might behind her, but there's plenty of time left. 37 00:01:24,562 --> 00:01:26,564 We should not panic just yet. 38 00:01:26,608 --> 00:01:29,045 We ran a great campaign, there'll be no panicking. 39 00:01:29,654 --> 00:01:30,742 Who's telling her? 40 00:01:30,786 --> 00:01:31,961 You or me? 41 00:01:36,357 --> 00:01:37,619 Bye. 42 00:01:38,576 --> 00:01:39,664 Who was that? 43 00:01:39,708 --> 00:01:41,536 It was Rachel. 44 00:01:41,579 --> 00:01:45,105 She was apologizing for not making it back to L.A. 45 00:01:45,409 --> 00:01:47,716 and warning me not to trip on my way up 46 00:01:47,759 --> 00:01:49,370 to the podium when I give my acceptance speech. 47 00:01:51,459 --> 00:01:54,592 I am giving an acceptance speech, right? 48 00:01:54,636 --> 00:01:56,116 Of course. 49 00:01:56,159 --> 00:01:57,552 How many districts have reported in? 50 00:01:57,595 --> 00:02:00,729 60%. But Corinne Cuthbert is edging ahead. 51 00:02:04,602 --> 00:02:06,778 It's okay. We've got options. 52 00:02:06,822 --> 00:02:08,780 - [exhales] What? - Option A: 53 00:02:08,824 --> 00:02:10,913 You kick her ass in this judgeship race, 54 00:02:11,174 --> 00:02:13,263 we go back to our normal, wonderful life. 55 00:02:13,307 --> 00:02:14,612 And Option B? 56 00:02:14,656 --> 00:02:16,179 We take time out for ourselves 57 00:02:16,223 --> 00:02:17,963 and our 18-month-old daughter. 58 00:02:18,486 --> 00:02:21,489 Maybe a change of scenery will do us all some good. 59 00:02:24,013 --> 00:02:27,364 I have always wanted to spend some time in Martha's Vineyard. 60 00:02:27,408 --> 00:02:28,496 Just say the word. 61 00:02:29,410 --> 00:02:31,020 Thank you, husband. 62 00:02:31,063 --> 00:02:33,588 No. Thank you, wife. 63 00:02:38,767 --> 00:02:40,334 [clears throat] 64 00:02:40,377 --> 00:02:42,597 Corinne Cuthbert is now leading by ten points. 65 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:47,210 ♪ 66 00:02:47,254 --> 00:02:50,387 I know everyone is seeing the same numbers I'm seeing, 67 00:02:50,431 --> 00:02:53,825 but I am telling you that we are still in it to win it. 68 00:02:53,869 --> 00:02:57,177 [applause] 69 00:02:58,178 --> 00:03:01,181 I want to thank you all for coming here tonight 70 00:03:01,224 --> 00:03:03,835 and showing your support, for putting your all 71 00:03:03,879 --> 00:03:05,707 into this campaign. 72 00:03:05,750 --> 00:03:09,406 [applause] 73 00:03:09,450 --> 00:03:11,278 It looks like it's going to be a long night, 74 00:03:12,279 --> 00:03:15,673 But we are not going anywhere. 75 00:03:16,935 --> 00:03:20,069 [applause] 76 00:03:22,898 --> 00:03:26,945 [somber music] 77 00:03:34,170 --> 00:03:35,215 [sighs] 78 00:03:37,478 --> 00:03:38,783 Hey, you're awake. 79 00:03:40,089 --> 00:03:42,047 - You okay? - I think I'm still in shock. 80 00:03:42,091 --> 00:03:43,962 Yeah, that was a shocking thing. 81 00:03:44,006 --> 00:03:46,313 Not in a million years did I think I would lose my seat. 82 00:03:46,356 --> 00:03:47,923 I blame Sanders. 83 00:03:50,273 --> 00:03:53,711 But, might be a blessing in disguise. 84 00:03:54,277 --> 00:03:56,497 Maybe the universe is trying to tell us 85 00:03:56,540 --> 00:03:57,759 we need to take some time. 86 00:03:57,802 --> 00:03:59,369 Time for what? 87 00:04:00,979 --> 00:04:03,895 Go to Costa Rica or Martha's Vineyard. 88 00:04:04,156 --> 00:04:07,290 And before you say anything, Roxy already agreed 89 00:04:07,334 --> 00:04:09,423 to watch Bailey, and I've been looking 90 00:04:09,466 --> 00:04:11,163 at some rental properties in Oak Bluffs. 91 00:04:11,207 --> 00:04:13,035 When did you have time to do that? 92 00:04:13,078 --> 00:04:16,995 Your baby is a g-man, I still have some connections. 93 00:04:17,648 --> 00:04:18,910 What do you say? 94 00:04:20,564 --> 00:04:22,436 Let's take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 95 00:04:25,743 --> 00:04:28,006 - Let's do it. - Yes! 96 00:04:29,530 --> 00:04:32,010 [phone buzzing] 97 00:04:32,054 --> 00:04:34,012 - Who could that be? - Doesn't matter. 98 00:04:34,056 --> 00:04:35,579 [giggling] 99 00:04:35,623 --> 00:04:36,928 [knocking at door] 100 00:04:36,972 --> 00:04:41,281 [suspenseful music] 101 00:04:46,590 --> 00:04:49,506 [pounding at door] 102 00:04:49,985 --> 00:04:51,639 Judge Carmichael, it's me, open up! 103 00:04:54,206 --> 00:04:56,252 Sanders, you are really overstepping. 104 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:57,949 What the hell are you doing here? 105 00:04:57,993 --> 00:04:59,081 You need to call Corinne Cuthbert. 106 00:04:59,124 --> 00:05:00,691 Call Corinne why? 107 00:05:00,735 --> 00:05:02,302 To take back your concession speech. 108 00:05:03,477 --> 00:05:04,695 You won. 109 00:05:08,090 --> 00:05:10,353 I-- I won? I won! 110 00:05:10,397 --> 00:05:13,008 I-- Honey, I won! 111 00:05:16,359 --> 00:05:19,275 ♪ Happiness, it looks good on me ♪ 112 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,973 ♪ Success, it looks good on me 113 00:05:22,017 --> 00:05:24,541 ♪ Everybody says, "You look good, homie" ♪ 114 00:05:24,585 --> 00:05:27,283 Here you go, breakfast of champions, 115 00:05:27,327 --> 00:05:28,980 and I got you your favorite muffin. 116 00:05:29,024 --> 00:05:30,852 I even had to fight off a grandma for it. 117 00:05:30,895 --> 00:05:32,897 No, Callan, no bribery by muffin. 118 00:05:33,811 --> 00:05:35,596 Amy, it has been six months. 119 00:05:35,639 --> 00:05:37,598 You're the one who proposed to a married woman. 120 00:05:37,641 --> 00:05:39,513 - Separated, married woman. - You said you'd be patient! 121 00:05:39,556 --> 00:05:41,341 By any definition of that word, I have been. 122 00:05:41,384 --> 00:05:42,820 [phone ringing] 123 00:05:42,864 --> 00:05:44,518 Answer your phone. We'’ll talk later. 124 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:46,128 We're not done. 125 00:05:46,171 --> 00:05:47,259 Bye Callan. 126 00:05:48,739 --> 00:05:51,002 The Lola-coaster rides again. 127 00:05:51,046 --> 00:05:53,265 Ah! I can barely believe it myself! 128 00:05:53,309 --> 00:05:55,572 Somewhere between the last reported district and the vote 129 00:05:55,616 --> 00:05:57,792 by mail ballots, it all turned from Cuthbert-- 130 00:05:57,835 --> 00:05:59,924 Thank you! To me! 131 00:05:59,968 --> 00:06:01,970 I'm proud of you 'Lo, but it shouldn't have been close. 132 00:06:02,013 --> 00:06:03,841 But it was, and I'm not taking it for granted. 133 00:06:03,885 --> 00:06:05,713 You want to celebrate? I can meet you in 30. 134 00:06:05,756 --> 00:06:06,975 Can't, on my way in. 135 00:06:07,018 --> 00:06:08,585 They're making you work already? 136 00:06:08,629 --> 00:06:10,587 - Benner insisted, demanded it. - Why? 137 00:06:10,631 --> 00:06:12,415 Guess I'll find out soon enough. Meet up later? 138 00:06:12,459 --> 00:06:14,417 Where? We've been banned from the rooftop. 139 00:06:14,461 --> 00:06:16,376 The staircase is like the Underground Railroad now. 140 00:06:16,724 --> 00:06:18,290 - Find somewhere new? - Alright, go good. 141 00:06:18,334 --> 00:06:19,683 Go good! 142 00:06:20,771 --> 00:06:24,122 ♪ Happiness, it looks good on me ♪ 143 00:06:24,166 --> 00:06:26,951 ♪ Success, it looks good on me 144 00:06:26,995 --> 00:06:29,345 ♪ "Everybody says, "You look good, homie" ♪ 145 00:06:29,389 --> 00:06:31,042 Em? Oh, sorry. 146 00:06:31,086 --> 00:06:32,740 - Excuse me! - Whoa, slow down! 147 00:06:32,783 --> 00:06:34,437 You practically knocked my coffee out of my hand. 148 00:06:34,481 --> 00:06:35,960 Oh, sorry dude, I'm late. 149 00:06:36,004 --> 00:06:37,788 Do me a favor, call off your DDA hounds. 150 00:06:37,832 --> 00:06:39,442 - What's that supposed to mean? - They are relentless, 151 00:06:39,486 --> 00:06:41,270 they won't even consider negotiating plea deals 152 00:06:41,313 --> 00:06:43,359 - with me, especially Maggie. - You left the DA's office 153 00:06:43,403 --> 00:06:45,143 to go be with your girlfriend in the PD. 154 00:06:45,187 --> 00:06:47,189 I did not make the switch because of Emily. 155 00:06:47,232 --> 00:06:49,234 Whatever you tell yourself to get through your lonely days. 156 00:06:49,278 --> 00:06:50,888 The PD's office is a better fit. 157 00:06:50,932 --> 00:06:52,716 When's the last time you heard from Lopez? 158 00:06:54,805 --> 00:06:58,026 Whatever your reasoning, most of the DDA see it as a betrayal. 159 00:06:58,069 --> 00:07:00,115 - Including you? - Didn't think about blowback? 160 00:07:01,203 --> 00:07:02,509 So that's how it's going to be. 161 00:07:02,552 --> 00:07:03,814 It's how it is. 162 00:07:05,294 --> 00:07:06,861 Still on for trivia night at Big Wings on Thursday? 163 00:07:06,904 --> 00:07:08,123 Absolutely. 164 00:07:10,995 --> 00:07:13,389 It's been a steady stream from the moment I hit the door. 165 00:07:13,433 --> 00:07:15,304 People are very excited for your return. 166 00:07:15,347 --> 00:07:17,132 Wow! 167 00:07:17,175 --> 00:07:19,439 I never thought about how grateful I'd feel to be 168 00:07:19,482 --> 00:07:21,484 pulling up to this building again. 169 00:07:21,528 --> 00:07:24,095 Uh, your first case is a prelim on a smash and grab robbery. 170 00:07:24,139 --> 00:07:25,880 The defendant is an 18 year old foster kid 171 00:07:25,923 --> 00:07:28,230 who put the owner in a coma after the two scuffled. 172 00:07:28,273 --> 00:07:30,145 Couldn't I come back to something lighter? 173 00:07:30,406 --> 00:07:32,364 When is wedding day back on the docket? 174 00:07:32,408 --> 00:07:33,975 It's just first day back jitters. 175 00:07:34,018 --> 00:07:36,064 I mean, you took a month off for your campaign, 176 00:07:36,107 --> 00:07:37,326 you almost lost. 177 00:07:37,369 --> 00:07:38,632 - LOLA: Sherry? - Yes? 178 00:07:40,155 --> 00:07:41,461 My keycard isn't working. 179 00:07:42,026 --> 00:07:43,724 Wait, did they deactivate my card? 180 00:07:43,767 --> 00:07:45,595 Don't panic, I am on it. 181 00:07:46,117 --> 00:07:52,384 Sir? Sir? can you please just let me in? Please? 182 00:07:52,428 --> 00:07:54,343 Please do not tell me you deactivated 183 00:07:54,386 --> 00:07:55,953 judge Lola Carmichael's key card. 184 00:07:55,997 --> 00:07:58,565 Yes, right now. 185 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:00,871 Thank you. 186 00:08:02,569 --> 00:08:04,135 SARA: Sherri. 187 00:08:04,179 --> 00:08:06,137 Sara? Oh, now I'’m hearing things. 188 00:08:06,616 --> 00:08:08,444 It's me, turn around. 189 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:10,490 Oh, you're back! 190 00:08:10,533 --> 00:08:11,752 Did you finally come to your senses? 191 00:08:11,795 --> 00:08:13,405 I have gossip about Benner! 192 00:08:13,449 --> 00:08:14,885 - You will not believe-- - Okay, one sec. 193 00:08:14,929 --> 00:08:16,670 Yes, I know there was a grave mistake, 194 00:08:16,713 --> 00:08:19,020 now fix the grave and let her in. Okay. Thank you. 195 00:08:20,674 --> 00:08:22,327 Wait. Is your keycard working? 196 00:08:22,371 --> 00:08:23,459 Well, yeah. 197 00:08:24,199 --> 00:08:26,201 I might need this. Okay, go. 198 00:08:26,244 --> 00:08:28,508 Rumor has it Judge Benner met with the commission 199 00:08:28,551 --> 00:08:30,074 on judicial performance this morning. 200 00:08:30,118 --> 00:08:31,728 - No! - Yes! 201 00:08:31,772 --> 00:08:33,556 What does that have to do with Judge Benner? 202 00:08:34,688 --> 00:08:36,385 Unless it has to do with Judge Carmichael. 203 00:08:36,428 --> 00:08:38,822 I will leave that sleuthing up to you. 204 00:08:38,866 --> 00:08:40,868 Oh, it's like old times! 205 00:08:40,911 --> 00:08:42,696 Don't touch that. 206 00:08:42,739 --> 00:08:44,698 Oh, I'm late for my first day in the DA's office. 207 00:08:44,741 --> 00:08:46,003 Or, or you could just come back! 208 00:08:46,482 --> 00:08:47,788 I miss you, too. 209 00:08:49,659 --> 00:08:55,970 [tense music] 210 00:08:56,013 --> 00:08:58,363 The DA is not willing to make an offer. 211 00:08:58,407 --> 00:09:00,540 Am I going to jail, Mr. Watkins? I can't go to jail. 212 00:09:00,583 --> 00:09:01,976 I'm trying to keep that from happening. 213 00:09:02,019 --> 00:09:03,543 I get pulled into the system, 214 00:09:03,586 --> 00:09:05,022 then my brothers will get separated. 215 00:09:05,066 --> 00:09:06,589 Aren't they with your foster mom? 216 00:09:06,633 --> 00:09:07,895 Yeah, but she can't handle them both, 217 00:09:07,938 --> 00:09:09,461 so she'll have to send one away. 218 00:09:09,505 --> 00:09:11,159 I promised that I would be the one 219 00:09:11,202 --> 00:09:12,639 to be there to take care of them. 220 00:09:12,682 --> 00:09:14,945 But the store owner is still in a coma. 221 00:09:14,989 --> 00:09:16,077 I didn't mean to push him. 222 00:09:16,904 --> 00:09:18,383 I panicked. 223 00:09:18,775 --> 00:09:20,995 I was just trying to get out of the store 224 00:09:21,038 --> 00:09:22,692 With a pair of sneakers in your hand. 225 00:09:23,693 --> 00:09:25,782 But listen, I'll keep working on the DA, 226 00:09:25,826 --> 00:09:27,610 hopefully not having a record will help us. 227 00:09:32,528 --> 00:09:35,662 Beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful. 228 00:09:35,705 --> 00:09:38,882 [Betsy humming] 229 00:09:38,926 --> 00:09:40,623 Hi, Betsy Flick. 230 00:09:40,667 --> 00:09:42,756 I was sent over for the stenographer position. 231 00:09:42,799 --> 00:09:44,888 - Sherri Kansky right? - Yes. 232 00:09:44,932 --> 00:09:46,586 I've heard a lot of great things about you. 233 00:09:46,629 --> 00:09:48,239 It would be an honor to work with you. 234 00:09:48,283 --> 00:09:49,589 Really, an honor? 235 00:09:50,372 --> 00:09:52,200 ♪ The first time 236 00:09:52,243 --> 00:09:53,723 ♪ Second time around 237 00:09:53,767 --> 00:09:55,029 Morning, Your Honor. 238 00:09:55,072 --> 00:09:56,334 Hey, girl. 239 00:09:56,378 --> 00:09:59,642 ♪ Time 240 00:09:59,686 --> 00:10:01,078 ♪ Say it again 241 00:10:04,952 --> 00:10:06,693 - Carmichael. - Ooh! 242 00:10:07,911 --> 00:10:10,218 Carmichael. What are you doing on the floor? 243 00:10:10,261 --> 00:10:13,047 Well, when you're done with whatever, come see me, please. 244 00:10:13,090 --> 00:10:14,744 Uh, welcome back. 245 00:10:17,834 --> 00:10:19,270 Thank you. 246 00:10:19,314 --> 00:10:21,011 ♪ It looks good on me 247 00:10:22,709 --> 00:10:26,451 [upbeat music] 248 00:10:31,587 --> 00:10:32,675 [sighs] 249 00:10:32,719 --> 00:10:33,763 Come on. 250 00:10:41,118 --> 00:10:43,251 This gift-giving has got to stop. 251 00:10:45,035 --> 00:10:46,646 Dangerous beauty? 252 00:10:47,821 --> 00:10:50,258 Callan, have you narrowed down your selection? 253 00:10:50,301 --> 00:10:52,521 Sir, picking Choi's replacement as head deputy D.A. 254 00:10:52,564 --> 00:10:53,653 should not be my job. 255 00:10:53,696 --> 00:10:55,437 Oh, Airpods, not bad. 256 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:56,917 You're enjoying this, aren't you? 257 00:10:56,960 --> 00:10:58,440 Look, I asked if you'd take the job. 258 00:10:58,483 --> 00:11:00,703 You refused. Now it's your choice. 259 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:03,401 You never should have gotten rid of Choi in the first place. 260 00:11:03,445 --> 00:11:06,143 - I didn't, he was promoted. - He was transferred to Pomona. 261 00:11:06,187 --> 00:11:08,537 I'd suggest you pick Choi's successor sooner 262 00:11:08,580 --> 00:11:10,713 rather than later, or you know, stop being 263 00:11:10,757 --> 00:11:12,976 difficult and just take the job yourself. 264 00:11:16,763 --> 00:11:17,981 NESS: Okay, higher. 265 00:11:19,461 --> 00:11:22,116 Now lower, yeah, smidge to the left, a little more. 266 00:11:22,159 --> 00:11:23,726 Would you like to ask what I think? 267 00:11:23,770 --> 00:11:25,728 No, I'm good. You got a problem with it? 268 00:11:25,772 --> 00:11:27,948 No, it looks great, in fact. 269 00:11:27,991 --> 00:11:31,603 Turn it on. Oh, perfect! 270 00:11:31,647 --> 00:11:33,518 Thank you guys so much, I appreciate you. 271 00:11:33,867 --> 00:11:36,130 In the future, I would love to be consulted first. 272 00:11:36,173 --> 00:11:37,740 Yeah, I did call you but you didn't answer. 273 00:11:37,784 --> 00:11:39,437 - I don't think I-- - And then I called Rachel 274 00:11:39,481 --> 00:11:41,483 on her way to court, although, the DC traffic 275 00:11:41,526 --> 00:11:43,354 did sound a lot like Caribbean waves. 276 00:11:43,398 --> 00:11:44,965 I did my due diligence 277 00:11:45,008 --> 00:11:47,315 and consulted the powers that be. And voila. 278 00:11:47,358 --> 00:11:49,273 Rachel happened to mention when she was returning? 279 00:11:49,317 --> 00:11:51,275 No, but she did say something about the case 280 00:11:51,319 --> 00:11:53,974 she was working on somehow raining down money on the firm. 281 00:11:54,017 --> 00:11:56,585 Ah, she always says that, well, I will just 282 00:11:56,628 --> 00:11:59,283 be happy when you are able to take on new clients, 283 00:11:59,327 --> 00:12:02,852 though, I appreciate all of the organizing, filing, 284 00:12:02,896 --> 00:12:05,899 calling and everything you're doing to keep us afloat. 285 00:12:08,945 --> 00:12:10,033 [laughs] 286 00:12:11,469 --> 00:12:13,950 Lisa, should I worry Corinne Cuthbert never conceded? 287 00:12:14,690 --> 00:12:17,954 Judge Carmichael, I want you to meet Judge Thomas Marshall. 288 00:12:17,998 --> 00:12:20,740 The infamous Judge Lola Carmichael. 289 00:12:20,783 --> 00:12:23,133 Infamous, I wouldn't quite put it like that. 290 00:12:23,177 --> 00:12:24,569 THOMAS: Your reputation precedes you. 291 00:12:25,005 --> 00:12:26,876 - Reputation? - Congratulations 292 00:12:26,920 --> 00:12:28,704 on retaining your seat at the 11th hour. 293 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:30,575 - Thank you, sir. - I look forward to getting 294 00:12:30,619 --> 00:12:32,839 to know you very well so that I can judge for myself. 295 00:12:34,057 --> 00:12:35,667 A little judicial humor. 296 00:12:36,581 --> 00:12:38,018 Talk to you later, Lisa. 297 00:12:38,279 --> 00:12:39,541 You bet. 298 00:12:41,021 --> 00:12:43,197 I'm not sure if I'm on his good side or his bad side. 299 00:12:43,240 --> 00:12:44,851 Oh, I wouldn't think too much on it. 300 00:12:44,894 --> 00:12:47,984 Thomas is a hard one to read, he can be rough 301 00:12:48,028 --> 00:12:49,943 around the edges, but he grows on you. 302 00:12:49,986 --> 00:12:51,727 You'll have plenty of time to figure it out. 303 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:53,076 He's joining the fray. 304 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,338 Really? 305 00:12:54,382 --> 00:12:55,949 Does that have anything to do 306 00:12:55,992 --> 00:12:57,820 with you meeting with the Judicial Committee? 307 00:12:57,864 --> 00:13:00,562 News certainly travels fast, but no, it doesn't. 308 00:13:01,345 --> 00:13:06,437 Just be conservative in your rulings in the next few weeks. 309 00:13:06,481 --> 00:13:08,831 - What does that even mean? - Corinne Cuthbert challenging 310 00:13:08,875 --> 00:13:11,399 your seat puts you on an elevated stage. 311 00:13:11,442 --> 00:13:13,270 Even more eyes are on you. 312 00:13:13,314 --> 00:13:14,924 Including Judge Marshall. 313 00:13:14,968 --> 00:13:16,534 All I'm asking is for you to park 314 00:13:16,578 --> 00:13:18,319 the Lola-coaster temporarily. 315 00:13:18,362 --> 00:13:20,538 You face the fire, rose to the occasion 316 00:13:20,582 --> 00:13:22,149 and came out of it smelling like a... 317 00:13:23,324 --> 00:13:24,412 petunia. 318 00:13:26,718 --> 00:13:27,807 Don't push it. 319 00:13:31,723 --> 00:13:35,162 In my courtroom, there will be no talking, no eating. 320 00:13:35,205 --> 00:13:38,556 Phones must be turned off or on silent. 321 00:13:38,600 --> 00:13:41,168 LUKE: Take a seat. Be right back. 322 00:13:43,431 --> 00:13:44,606 Maggie. 323 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:48,175 You cannot keep denying my client. 324 00:13:48,218 --> 00:13:49,611 You're the one denying your client Watkins. 325 00:13:49,654 --> 00:13:51,526 You still haven't made me an offer. 326 00:13:51,569 --> 00:13:53,136 - Assault by means of force. - Are you kidding me? 327 00:13:53,180 --> 00:13:55,312 The great bodily injury suffered by the victim? 328 00:13:55,356 --> 00:13:59,273 The kid can either get a PC211 robbery or a PC245 with GBI. 329 00:13:59,316 --> 00:14:00,840 Either way, it's a strike. 330 00:14:00,883 --> 00:14:02,015 Maggie, It was an isolated incident. 331 00:14:02,058 --> 00:14:03,843 What happened was an accident. 332 00:14:03,886 --> 00:14:05,453 I already told you, Watkins, I'm not going along-- 333 00:14:05,496 --> 00:14:07,542 [talking over each other] 334 00:14:07,585 --> 00:14:09,674 - [growls] - Whoa, wait, Maggie, 335 00:14:09,718 --> 00:14:11,459 did you just growl at me? 336 00:14:11,502 --> 00:14:12,982 You're not gonna listen to reason? 337 00:14:13,026 --> 00:14:14,505 Mr. Watkins looks like you're the winner 338 00:14:14,549 --> 00:14:16,333 and the first person to break my rules. 339 00:14:16,377 --> 00:14:18,466 Let's hear it for Mr. Watkins, everybody. 340 00:14:18,509 --> 00:14:20,685 [everyone claps] 341 00:14:21,556 --> 00:14:24,602 All rise, court is now in session. 342 00:14:24,646 --> 00:14:27,605 Honorable Lola Carmichael, judge presiding. 343 00:14:29,912 --> 00:14:33,176 Miss Sara Castillo, if you would've bet me 344 00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:35,004 a year ago that we'd been working together 345 00:14:35,048 --> 00:14:36,963 in the DA's office, I would have lost my shirt. 346 00:14:37,006 --> 00:14:38,921 Know what you're getting yourself into? 347 00:14:38,965 --> 00:14:40,923 I finished my training, I've shadowed a few victims 348 00:14:40,967 --> 00:14:45,319 advocates, and I know the job's not easy, but I am looking 349 00:14:45,362 --> 00:14:47,669 forward to helping victims and witnesses become survivors. 350 00:14:47,712 --> 00:14:50,541 That's the right attitude, just like your best friend, Lopez. 351 00:14:51,107 --> 00:14:52,152 Welcome. 352 00:14:52,195 --> 00:14:53,675 So do I get an office? 353 00:14:53,718 --> 00:14:57,461 Desk. Take your pick. 354 00:14:57,505 --> 00:14:59,550 Ah ha, okay. 355 00:14:59,594 --> 00:15:01,422 Maybe I should find my first assignment. 356 00:15:01,465 --> 00:15:04,251 Tricia Ornelas her dad was left in a coma after 357 00:15:04,294 --> 00:15:05,861 a smash and grab in their family-owned 358 00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:08,559 sneaker store, and Maggie is the DDA. 359 00:15:08,603 --> 00:15:10,605 She's already in 802. Good luck. 360 00:15:11,649 --> 00:15:12,955 Thank you. 361 00:15:13,782 --> 00:15:15,305 - WOMAN: Get it! - MAN: Let's go! Let's go! 362 00:15:15,349 --> 00:15:17,264 [grunting & shouting] 363 00:15:17,307 --> 00:15:18,395 Dad! 364 00:15:18,439 --> 00:15:19,614 WOMAN: Come on, let's go! 365 00:15:19,962 --> 00:15:21,007 Dad! 366 00:15:21,703 --> 00:15:22,747 Go! Go! 367 00:15:24,053 --> 00:15:26,534 Now, Miss Ornelas, is the person who violently 368 00:15:26,577 --> 00:15:28,405 pushed down your father in this room? 369 00:15:28,449 --> 00:15:30,320 - MISS ORNELAS: Yes. - MAGGIE: Can you point him out? 370 00:15:30,364 --> 00:15:32,148 He's right there at the table, wearing the gray vest. 371 00:15:32,192 --> 00:15:33,715 Identifying the defendant. 372 00:15:33,758 --> 00:15:35,064 No further questions, Your Honor. 373 00:15:35,108 --> 00:15:36,283 LOLA: Mr. Watkins. 374 00:15:40,678 --> 00:15:42,202 You said my client was wearing a mask? 375 00:15:42,245 --> 00:15:43,943 - Yeah. - And a hoodie, 376 00:15:44,204 --> 00:15:46,162 - with the hood pulled up, right? - Yeah. 377 00:15:46,206 --> 00:15:48,121 So are you saying that you can identify my client 378 00:15:48,164 --> 00:15:51,298 even though his face was hidden by a mask and hoodie? 379 00:15:51,341 --> 00:15:53,300 - No, uh, what I'm trying to-- - Thank you miss Ornelas. 380 00:15:53,343 --> 00:15:55,911 Mr. Watkins, I don't believe the witness 381 00:15:55,955 --> 00:15:58,218 was finished answering your previous question. 382 00:15:58,261 --> 00:16:00,655 Miss Ornelas, please continue. 383 00:16:01,656 --> 00:16:05,007 What I was trying to say is that they scuffled. 384 00:16:05,051 --> 00:16:06,966 My father grabbed him and pulled down his mask. 385 00:16:07,009 --> 00:16:08,706 That's when I saw his face. 386 00:16:08,750 --> 00:16:13,233 [somber music] 387 00:16:13,276 --> 00:16:14,712 No further questions Your Honor. 388 00:16:16,584 --> 00:16:23,286 ♪ 389 00:16:28,552 --> 00:16:29,989 - What is this? - My hours. 390 00:16:30,032 --> 00:16:31,773 I'm not yet a salaried employee. 391 00:16:31,816 --> 00:16:32,904 You're also not an attorney. 392 00:16:33,209 --> 00:16:34,863 What, you're asking for overtime? 393 00:16:34,906 --> 00:16:36,343 I ordered and made sure all the furniture 394 00:16:36,386 --> 00:16:37,909 was delivered to every office, updated 395 00:16:37,953 --> 00:16:39,911 the website, and updated future events. 396 00:16:39,955 --> 00:16:41,957 - I've been busting my butt. - It's called, paying your dues. 397 00:16:42,218 --> 00:16:44,003 - Not overtime. - In my world, I like to call 398 00:16:44,046 --> 00:16:46,483 - them expandable hours. - And I appreciate every 399 00:16:46,527 --> 00:16:48,833 expandable hour you have committed to this firm. 400 00:16:48,877 --> 00:16:51,619 And since Rachel's been gone you have been an absolute asset. 401 00:16:51,662 --> 00:16:53,186 Now we're talking. 402 00:16:53,229 --> 00:16:55,014 But, practicing law, billable hours will come 403 00:16:55,057 --> 00:16:57,233 to you after you pass the bar and get 404 00:16:57,277 --> 00:16:59,061 hired to work here as an attorney. 405 00:16:59,105 --> 00:17:02,325 In the meantime, if you don't mind. 406 00:17:04,371 --> 00:17:05,459 All of this? 407 00:17:06,329 --> 00:17:07,417 Please and thank you. 408 00:17:07,461 --> 00:17:11,552 [quirky music] 409 00:17:15,164 --> 00:17:16,731 Your Honor, the people called-- 410 00:17:20,778 --> 00:17:22,432 [phone chiming] 411 00:17:24,869 --> 00:17:26,784 No, no, no! 412 00:17:26,828 --> 00:17:28,569 - Miss Palmer? - Your Honor, 413 00:17:28,612 --> 00:17:30,179 I'm sorry to say Mr. Ornelas 414 00:17:30,223 --> 00:17:32,051 has succumbed to his injuries and has died. 415 00:17:32,094 --> 00:17:34,096 Due to the change in circumstances. 416 00:17:34,140 --> 00:17:36,011 The people will be dismissing this complaint and refiling-- 417 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,666 - Objection Your Honor! - Adding murder and violation 418 00:17:38,709 --> 00:17:40,450 of penal code section 187a. 419 00:17:40,494 --> 00:17:43,062 - Mr. Watkins? - I ask that the case 420 00:17:43,105 --> 00:17:44,846 be dismissed, that the defendant be remanded 421 00:17:44,889 --> 00:17:47,066 And bail set at 2 million, and that he be ordered 422 00:17:47,109 --> 00:17:48,719 forthwith to the arraignment court. 423 00:17:48,763 --> 00:17:50,895 Your Honor may I confer with my client? 424 00:17:50,939 --> 00:17:53,768 Do that in arraignment court. Ms. Palmer, restrain yourself. 425 00:17:54,551 --> 00:17:56,771 Previously posted bond is exonerated. 426 00:17:56,814 --> 00:17:59,034 The defendant is remanded into the custody 427 00:17:59,078 --> 00:18:00,818 of the sheriff's department. 428 00:18:00,862 --> 00:18:03,038 Hold on, I was only 17, how can I go to jail? 429 00:18:03,082 --> 00:18:05,084 - What?! - What did you just say? 430 00:18:05,127 --> 00:18:07,216 Your Honor I need time to confirm that this is true. 431 00:18:07,260 --> 00:18:08,957 - Your Honor the people will-- - Ms. Palmer, 432 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,002 I will consider the people's motion to dismiss 433 00:18:11,046 --> 00:18:14,702 and refile murder charges if the defense is unable to prove 434 00:18:14,745 --> 00:18:18,140 by a preponderance of the evidence that Mr. Paolo 435 00:18:18,184 --> 00:18:20,360 was, in fact, a juvenile at the time of the offense. 436 00:18:20,403 --> 00:18:22,231 Your Honor, this is just a ploy! 437 00:18:22,275 --> 00:18:24,625 Mr. Watkins, I need to see proof of your client's age. 438 00:18:27,193 --> 00:18:29,543 Due to the change in circumstances, I will be 439 00:18:29,586 --> 00:18:34,069 remanding Mr. Paolo and increasing bail to $500,000. 440 00:18:34,461 --> 00:18:35,636 [gavel pounds] 441 00:18:35,679 --> 00:18:41,381 ♪ 442 00:18:52,783 --> 00:18:55,699 Judge Carmichael, kudos on your epic comeback from behind. 443 00:18:55,743 --> 00:18:57,832 - Hello Jonas. - And I thought you were a goner. 444 00:18:57,875 --> 00:18:59,834 - Glad to prove you wrong. - Me too. 445 00:18:59,877 --> 00:19:02,184 Your support throughout my campaign did surprise me. 446 00:19:02,228 --> 00:19:04,186 Oh well, someone comes for a judge's seat, 447 00:19:04,230 --> 00:19:05,666 it's as if they're coming for us all. 448 00:19:05,709 --> 00:19:07,233 And here I thought I was special. 449 00:19:07,276 --> 00:19:08,973 Well, you can go on thinking that, 450 00:19:09,017 --> 00:19:11,193 from now on, it's back to business as usual. 451 00:19:14,283 --> 00:19:16,024 What can you tell me about him? 452 00:19:16,067 --> 00:19:17,895 Judge Marshall? Not much. 453 00:19:18,548 --> 00:19:21,203 Rumor is that he's even more conservative than I, 454 00:19:21,247 --> 00:19:23,292 which makes sense that he would be interested in you. 455 00:19:23,336 --> 00:19:24,424 What makes you say that? 456 00:19:24,467 --> 00:19:25,555 He's heading this way. 457 00:19:26,600 --> 00:19:28,471 Hello, Judge Carmichael. 458 00:19:28,515 --> 00:19:30,299 - Judge Marshall. - I heard that the defendant 459 00:19:30,343 --> 00:19:32,954 in your courtroom is possibly a minor. 460 00:19:32,997 --> 00:19:36,697 I would have to see irrefutable proof before 461 00:19:36,740 --> 00:19:38,351 dismissing the adult court action. 462 00:19:38,394 --> 00:19:40,135 It seems we think alike. 463 00:19:40,179 --> 00:19:42,920 I will only certify the case to juvenile court 464 00:19:42,964 --> 00:19:45,532 if the defense proves he was a minor. 465 00:19:47,490 --> 00:19:48,578 Interesting. 466 00:19:48,622 --> 00:19:51,364 [quirky music] 467 00:19:54,715 --> 00:19:56,630 Oh, ho, ho, this is going to be fun. 468 00:19:59,502 --> 00:20:01,548 Who tells the cops they're 18 469 00:20:01,591 --> 00:20:03,463 when they're actually a juvenile? 470 00:20:03,506 --> 00:20:05,204 I just didn't want them calling my foster mom, 471 00:20:05,247 --> 00:20:06,857 because she's got enough to deal with. 472 00:20:06,901 --> 00:20:08,642 Me and my brothers, we bounced around. 473 00:20:08,685 --> 00:20:10,644 Her house was the first one that felt like a home. 474 00:20:10,687 --> 00:20:12,733 You knew, if they thought you were an adult, 475 00:20:12,776 --> 00:20:14,517 - they wouldn't call. - I just didn't think 476 00:20:14,561 --> 00:20:15,997 lying about my age was a big deal. 477 00:20:16,040 --> 00:20:17,564 You gotta get me out of here. 478 00:20:17,607 --> 00:20:19,261 Well, do you have someone that can pay bail? 479 00:20:19,305 --> 00:20:20,871 No. No. 480 00:20:20,915 --> 00:20:22,221 We need to prove your age. 481 00:20:25,180 --> 00:20:26,225 So I got to stay here? 482 00:20:27,748 --> 00:20:31,099 Until I get proof, you stay. 483 00:20:31,142 --> 00:20:37,105 [somber music] 484 00:20:47,942 --> 00:20:51,772 They're asking insurance, arrangements. 485 00:20:51,815 --> 00:20:53,252 I can help you talk to them. 486 00:20:53,295 --> 00:20:55,210 Help you with seeking restitution 487 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:56,733 and finding other resources. 488 00:20:56,777 --> 00:20:58,257 I thought he was going to wake up, 489 00:20:59,736 --> 00:21:01,564 and this whole nightmare would be over. 490 00:21:10,051 --> 00:21:12,227 It was hard enough losing my mother to COVID, 491 00:21:12,749 --> 00:21:15,317 now I lose my father to some senseless robbery. 492 00:21:15,361 --> 00:21:16,579 I know exactly how you feel. 493 00:21:16,623 --> 00:21:18,146 You lost a parent too? 494 00:21:19,147 --> 00:21:20,235 No. 495 00:21:21,497 --> 00:21:23,934 You know nothing of how I feel, Ms. Castillo. 496 00:21:27,155 --> 00:21:28,809 - You're right. - I want that asshole 497 00:21:28,852 --> 00:21:31,115 to pay for what he took from my family. 498 00:21:32,943 --> 00:21:35,990 Juvie is too easy, I want his life for my father's. 499 00:21:36,033 --> 00:21:41,474 ♪ 500 00:21:44,781 --> 00:21:46,696 - You're suing me? - Not you. The firm. 501 00:21:46,740 --> 00:21:48,829 Wow, that got here a lot faster than I expected. 502 00:21:48,872 --> 00:21:50,526 Have you lost your mind? 503 00:21:50,570 --> 00:21:52,485 This is not how you treat people who are 504 00:21:52,528 --> 00:21:55,052 in the position to hire you or recommend you elsewhere. 505 00:21:55,096 --> 00:21:57,403 And though I commend you for the strategic move, 506 00:21:57,446 --> 00:21:59,579 I would like for you to point your powers 507 00:21:59,622 --> 00:22:01,407 for bad away from this firm. 508 00:22:01,450 --> 00:22:03,713 It's just a small little lawsuit, the firm can handle it. 509 00:22:03,757 --> 00:22:06,977 [upbeat jazz music] 510 00:22:15,595 --> 00:22:17,248 - Lisa! - Carmichael. 511 00:22:17,292 --> 00:22:19,381 - How is it being back? - Enlightening. 512 00:22:19,425 --> 00:22:21,252 Talk to me about Judge Thomas Marshall. 513 00:22:21,296 --> 00:22:23,864 - Has he said or done anything? - No, not exactly. 514 00:22:23,907 --> 00:22:26,388 But my gut is telling me that I'm suddenly being 515 00:22:26,432 --> 00:22:28,129 - watched from within. - News Flash Carmichael: 516 00:22:28,172 --> 00:22:30,087 you've been watched since the moment you first took 517 00:22:30,131 --> 00:22:31,567 your seat on the bench. 518 00:22:31,611 --> 00:22:33,134 He quizzed me on my recent case. 519 00:22:33,177 --> 00:22:34,483 - He's testing you. - Why? 520 00:22:34,527 --> 00:22:37,704 What are you not telling me? Lisa? 521 00:22:44,014 --> 00:22:45,842 She's being so entitled. 522 00:22:45,886 --> 00:22:47,453 You've got to ask yourself two questions. 523 00:22:47,496 --> 00:22:49,324 Does she bring value to the company? 524 00:22:49,368 --> 00:22:51,587 And with Rachel gone, does she make your job easier? 525 00:22:51,631 --> 00:22:53,502 Yes and yes. 526 00:22:53,546 --> 00:22:55,852 But that does not give her the right to sue the company. 527 00:22:55,896 --> 00:22:58,246 Maybe I should sue you for a wedding date. 528 00:22:58,289 --> 00:23:00,814 Amy for real. What is the hold-up? 529 00:23:00,857 --> 00:23:03,077 I mean. Is it still Collier? 530 00:23:03,120 --> 00:23:05,166 Don't start with Collier. 531 00:23:05,209 --> 00:23:10,476 Maybe I should talk to him, just fiancé to husband. 532 00:23:10,519 --> 00:23:13,783 Stay away, Callan, he has enough to deal with medically. 533 00:23:14,131 --> 00:23:17,483 Let me just get the firm back on its feet and then I will 534 00:23:17,526 --> 00:23:20,268 turn my attention back to the wedding, okay? 535 00:23:20,311 --> 00:23:23,271 [mellow pop music] 536 00:23:23,314 --> 00:23:24,490 Let me get my stuff. 537 00:23:24,533 --> 00:23:27,536 ♪ True 538 00:23:28,102 --> 00:23:31,061 ♪ You've gotta keep that guy you've got ♪ 539 00:23:31,105 --> 00:23:34,064 I just think people are never going to stop coming for me. 540 00:23:34,108 --> 00:23:35,849 Now I got judges testing me. 541 00:23:36,458 --> 00:23:37,807 I think you're being paranoid, baby. 542 00:23:39,287 --> 00:23:40,680 After everything I've been through, 543 00:23:40,723 --> 00:23:41,811 you're calling me paranoid? 544 00:23:41,855 --> 00:23:43,247 Are you tired of fighting? 545 00:23:43,813 --> 00:23:46,686 That's the question that you have to ask yourself. 546 00:23:47,164 --> 00:23:50,429 Which side of the line are you going to stand on? 547 00:23:51,038 --> 00:23:52,953 [deep breath] 548 00:23:53,823 --> 00:23:55,608 Just last night, we were going to pick up 549 00:23:55,651 --> 00:23:58,001 Bailey and go start a whole new life 550 00:23:58,045 --> 00:23:59,438 somewhere else. 551 00:24:00,351 --> 00:24:02,789 If that's what you want to do I'm still down. 552 00:24:06,314 --> 00:24:11,275 Look at you, with the sage wisdom. 553 00:24:11,319 --> 00:24:14,409 Is my sage wisdom turning you on? 554 00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:16,019 Because that's what I need the answer to. 555 00:24:16,063 --> 00:24:17,673 Ooh, a little bit, ooh! 556 00:24:17,717 --> 00:24:22,548 ♪ 557 00:24:23,026 --> 00:24:25,246 Em... no. 558 00:24:27,509 --> 00:24:28,641 Hey, Watkins. 559 00:24:30,599 --> 00:24:32,122 Tomorrow's another day, you know? 560 00:24:32,166 --> 00:24:33,646 I'm not sure that'll make a difference. 561 00:24:33,689 --> 00:24:35,343 Are we talking about the case or-- 562 00:24:35,386 --> 00:24:37,214 It's okay, you can say her name. 563 00:24:37,258 --> 00:24:38,346 I miss Emily being around too. 564 00:24:38,738 --> 00:24:40,304 But there's a reason why I have 565 00:24:40,348 --> 00:24:41,567 bad bitch on my nameplate. 566 00:24:41,610 --> 00:24:43,438 Your nameplate does not say-- 567 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:46,136 Well, in my mind it does. And it should in yours too. 568 00:24:46,180 --> 00:24:47,747 So how's it going? 569 00:24:47,790 --> 00:24:49,183 I'm hoping that my client isn't staring 570 00:24:49,226 --> 00:24:51,054 down 25 years to life in prison. 571 00:24:52,099 --> 00:24:54,493 Yes. Miles' birth certificate. 572 00:24:54,536 --> 00:24:56,103 Is it the original? 573 00:24:56,146 --> 00:24:58,061 That will take too long, he's a foster kid. 574 00:24:58,105 --> 00:24:59,933 Fingers crossed they accept the copy and that your kid 575 00:24:59,976 --> 00:25:02,022 gets sent to juvenile court and not tried as an adult. 576 00:25:02,065 --> 00:25:05,199 [tense music] 577 00:25:09,595 --> 00:25:10,639 Mr. Watkins. 578 00:25:12,423 --> 00:25:13,555 Um. 579 00:25:15,209 --> 00:25:17,820 Your Honor, this is a photocopy of Miles' birth certificate. 580 00:25:17,864 --> 00:25:19,866 I object to anything that's not an original document. 581 00:25:19,909 --> 00:25:21,215 I've got the original right here. 582 00:25:21,258 --> 00:25:22,956 Mama Shelton, Why are you here? 583 00:25:23,957 --> 00:25:25,611 Miles, it's okay, everything's going to be okay. 584 00:25:25,654 --> 00:25:27,351 I asked you not to call her. 585 00:25:27,395 --> 00:25:29,049 I've got his ID, too. 586 00:25:29,092 --> 00:25:30,485 Thank you, you can have a seat. 587 00:25:36,883 --> 00:25:38,232 Thank you, Burke. 588 00:25:40,843 --> 00:25:43,106 This appears to be an original copy 589 00:25:43,150 --> 00:25:45,108 of the defendant's birth certificate showing 590 00:25:45,152 --> 00:25:48,938 Mr. Paolo indeed turned 18 after the alleged incident. 591 00:25:49,678 --> 00:25:51,375 Ms. Palmer, any objections? 592 00:25:51,419 --> 00:25:52,551 No objection, Your Honor. 593 00:25:54,117 --> 00:25:58,165 However, that does not end the jurisdictional analysis. 594 00:25:58,208 --> 00:26:00,210 This is a copy of the incident recall 595 00:26:00,254 --> 00:26:02,038 report from the LAPD that shows that 596 00:26:02,082 --> 00:26:04,258 the incident was ongoing past midnight 597 00:26:04,301 --> 00:26:07,000 when the defendant was legally an adult. 598 00:26:07,043 --> 00:26:12,527 The victim's daughter called 911 at 12:07 a.m. 599 00:26:12,571 --> 00:26:15,312 and stated that the suspects had just fled 600 00:26:15,356 --> 00:26:17,837 in a vehicle and provided the plate number. 601 00:26:17,880 --> 00:26:23,799 This means that Mr. Paolo was 17 when the incident began 602 00:26:23,843 --> 00:26:26,410 and turned 18 in the middle of it. 603 00:26:26,454 --> 00:26:27,934 Is that your understanding, Mr. Watkins? 604 00:26:29,631 --> 00:26:30,980 [humming] 605 00:26:36,377 --> 00:26:39,293 Your Honor, the complaint in this case 606 00:26:39,336 --> 00:26:40,903 alleges that the date of the incident 607 00:26:40,947 --> 00:26:42,862 was the day before my client turned 18. 608 00:26:42,905 --> 00:26:45,647 That means he was 17 on the date of the alleged incident. 609 00:26:45,691 --> 00:26:47,127 - Ms. Palmer? - The people will be amending 610 00:26:47,170 --> 00:26:48,694 the complaint to reflect the fact 611 00:26:48,737 --> 00:26:50,913 that the incident spanned two calendar days. 612 00:26:50,957 --> 00:26:53,481 Council you are both ordered to find authority 613 00:26:53,524 --> 00:26:56,702 for your respective positions and brief the issue. 614 00:26:57,180 --> 00:26:59,748 For now, I'm going to suspend proceedings in this matter 615 00:26:59,792 --> 00:27:02,621 until we resolve the jurisdictional issue. 616 00:27:02,664 --> 00:27:03,752 [gavel pounds] 617 00:27:09,715 --> 00:27:10,933 Hang in there. 618 00:27:14,371 --> 00:27:21,074 ♪ 619 00:27:21,117 --> 00:27:22,553 You've both made it clear that I'm not 620 00:27:22,597 --> 00:27:24,033 an attorney, but that does make me 621 00:27:24,077 --> 00:27:25,513 a non-salaried employee of this firm. 622 00:27:25,556 --> 00:27:27,950 Thus I am entitled to overtime pay. 623 00:27:27,994 --> 00:27:30,997 Under FLAS and California law, as a professional, 624 00:27:31,040 --> 00:27:33,173 you are not entitled to overtime pay. 625 00:27:33,216 --> 00:27:34,914 You have made it clear that I'm not 626 00:27:34,957 --> 00:27:37,525 a professional, so you can pay me accordingly. 627 00:27:37,568 --> 00:27:40,223 Well, uh, uh-- Amy, your turn. 628 00:27:40,267 --> 00:27:41,485 Uh-- 629 00:27:43,052 --> 00:27:45,011 We will discuss amongst the two of us and get back to you. 630 00:27:46,055 --> 00:27:47,274 Thanks for hearing me out. 631 00:27:50,364 --> 00:27:51,931 RACHEL: The audacity. 632 00:27:51,974 --> 00:27:54,020 She is good. 633 00:27:54,498 --> 00:27:56,500 Going to make a damn good attorney one day. 634 00:27:56,544 --> 00:27:58,981 Agreed. So what do we do? 635 00:27:59,025 --> 00:28:01,636 I'm going to leave it in your very capable hands. 636 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:03,246 Just deal with her, Amy Quinn style. 637 00:28:03,290 --> 00:28:04,465 She'll get the message. 638 00:28:07,773 --> 00:28:09,470 I'm assuming you know something I don't, 639 00:28:09,513 --> 00:28:10,863 which is fine, you're the supervising judge. 640 00:28:10,906 --> 00:28:12,516 It is your right. 641 00:28:12,560 --> 00:28:14,388 But if it has anything to do with me, 642 00:28:14,431 --> 00:28:16,390 give me a heads up, because I don't like surprises. 643 00:28:16,433 --> 00:28:18,174 Most surprises at least. 644 00:28:18,218 --> 00:28:20,481 I've been designated to the Court of Appeal. 645 00:28:21,961 --> 00:28:23,049 That's it. 646 00:28:25,094 --> 00:28:28,402 Don't get me wrong, Lisa! This is huge! 647 00:28:28,445 --> 00:28:31,231 Congratulations. But why wouldn't you tell me? 648 00:28:31,274 --> 00:28:33,363 I hadn't decided to take it just yet. 649 00:28:33,407 --> 00:28:36,715 It means that I no longer will be 650 00:28:37,585 --> 00:28:40,588 with the HOJ and working with all of you. 651 00:28:40,631 --> 00:28:43,069 And frankly, it gives me pause. 652 00:28:43,112 --> 00:28:44,984 But it is a huge opportunity. 653 00:28:45,027 --> 00:28:46,899 Oh, it's what I worked for. 654 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:49,379 I mean, your decisions can become opinions. 655 00:28:49,423 --> 00:28:50,903 And if those opinions are published, 656 00:28:50,946 --> 00:28:52,295 you get to establish law. 657 00:28:52,339 --> 00:28:54,297 - I know. - So what's the problem? 658 00:28:54,341 --> 00:28:56,647 It just isn't the best time to be leaving. 659 00:28:56,691 --> 00:29:00,260 And Judge Marshall is in the running to... 660 00:29:01,174 --> 00:29:04,743 take over the supervising judgeship, as is Lasky. 661 00:29:06,266 --> 00:29:07,484 Wow. 662 00:29:07,528 --> 00:29:09,748 Oh, you've come against worse. 663 00:29:09,791 --> 00:29:11,532 Yeah, I barely eked out this win. 664 00:29:11,575 --> 00:29:12,838 But you did. 665 00:29:12,881 --> 00:29:14,796 You won. 666 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:17,190 Yet you still feel the need to be a buffer for me here. 667 00:29:17,233 --> 00:29:21,411 You've come up to the challenge every time. 668 00:29:21,455 --> 00:29:23,892 Even pushing back as you're doing 669 00:29:23,936 --> 00:29:26,416 right now with me, to do better. 670 00:29:26,721 --> 00:29:29,419 And now it's time for you to show them 671 00:29:29,463 --> 00:29:32,248 what you showed me these past couple of years. 672 00:29:37,166 --> 00:29:39,125 Why you've won. 673 00:29:44,043 --> 00:29:45,653 'Lo, will you slow down? 674 00:29:46,697 --> 00:29:48,525 Where the hell are we? 675 00:29:48,569 --> 00:29:50,571 Old tunnels underneath the courthouse. Doesn't matter. 676 00:29:50,614 --> 00:29:52,268 Give me the goods on Marshall. 677 00:29:52,312 --> 00:29:54,357 For starters, he makes Lasky look like RBG. 678 00:29:54,401 --> 00:29:56,359 He is cut and dry when it comes to the law. 679 00:29:56,403 --> 00:30:00,189 He never wavers. Ever. Why so interested in Marshall? 680 00:30:00,233 --> 00:30:02,844 Because I am pretty sure he is going to become my boss. 681 00:30:02,888 --> 00:30:04,585 - Where's Benner going? - Court of Appeal. 682 00:30:05,238 --> 00:30:07,153 So, how's your thing going? 683 00:30:07,196 --> 00:30:10,286 It's not. I've got Maggie Palmer and Burger smiling at me 684 00:30:10,330 --> 00:30:13,855 with daggers for teeth, they want Choi's job in a bad way. 685 00:30:13,899 --> 00:30:15,074 Any ideas? 686 00:30:15,117 --> 00:30:16,510 - Yeah, you take it. - No! 687 00:30:18,077 --> 00:30:19,905 No, no, no, no, I am a lone wolf, not a manager of folk. 688 00:30:19,948 --> 00:30:21,820 Mark, come on, let's be honest, you are more 689 00:30:21,863 --> 00:30:24,866 of a domesticated cat than lone wolf. 690 00:30:24,910 --> 00:30:26,912 Now how the hell do we get out of here? 691 00:30:26,955 --> 00:30:28,174 [hisses] 692 00:30:28,217 --> 00:30:31,786 [funky, upbeat music] 693 00:30:40,839 --> 00:30:47,454 ♪ 694 00:30:57,029 --> 00:30:58,726 Oh, my God! 695 00:30:58,769 --> 00:31:01,337 [laughing] 696 00:31:04,036 --> 00:31:05,907 I can't-- I just can't believe you're here. 697 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:09,258 I hope that Puerto Rico was all that you dreamed and more. 698 00:31:09,868 --> 00:31:11,608 Honestly, I really don't care. 699 00:31:11,652 --> 00:31:13,915 Don't get me wrong, Luke, Andy, the others, 700 00:31:13,959 --> 00:31:15,786 they have really been pulling their weight. 701 00:31:16,352 --> 00:31:18,485 Especially Luke, he really surprised me. 702 00:31:18,528 --> 00:31:20,269 - Carol? - Yes. Luke missed you. 703 00:31:20,313 --> 00:31:22,054 Of course, he'd never admit it, 704 00:31:22,097 --> 00:31:23,925 basically threw himself into work. 705 00:31:23,969 --> 00:31:25,927 That's what I love about you, Lopez, your doggedness. 706 00:31:25,971 --> 00:31:27,668 In and out of the courtroom. 707 00:31:27,711 --> 00:31:29,931 You're barely back and here you are ready to-- 708 00:31:29,975 --> 00:31:31,237 - Leave. - What? 709 00:31:31,759 --> 00:31:32,847 I'm leaving. 710 00:31:33,152 --> 00:31:34,327 To go where? 711 00:31:35,023 --> 00:31:37,112 To-- Look, don't. 712 00:31:39,419 --> 00:31:42,074 To practice holistic law. 713 00:31:42,117 --> 00:31:46,513 Really helping clients beyond just their immediate 714 00:31:46,556 --> 00:31:49,429 legal needs, helping them find creative, constructive 715 00:31:49,472 --> 00:31:51,605 solutions to whatever isn't working in their lives. 716 00:31:51,648 --> 00:31:54,695 And then, and then helping them navigate through all of that. 717 00:31:54,738 --> 00:31:56,436 - You can do that here. - I can't. 718 00:31:56,479 --> 00:32:00,005 Not with 50 to 100 clients at any given moment. 719 00:32:00,048 --> 00:32:02,442 I-- I can't. 720 00:32:02,485 --> 00:32:04,139 Where will you go? 721 00:32:04,183 --> 00:32:06,881 I have no idea. Which makes me really excited, 722 00:32:08,013 --> 00:32:10,319 and scared at the same time. 723 00:32:10,363 --> 00:32:11,755 Both. 724 00:32:12,191 --> 00:32:13,975 But if the last six months have taught me anything 725 00:32:14,019 --> 00:32:17,370 it's that whatever happens, I will be okay. 726 00:32:21,374 --> 00:32:22,462 [sighs] 727 00:32:24,812 --> 00:32:26,422 You always have a job here. 728 00:32:27,510 --> 00:32:29,034 You're a tremendous, boss. 729 00:32:34,953 --> 00:32:35,997 Really? 730 00:32:36,041 --> 00:32:37,129 Yeah. 731 00:32:37,738 --> 00:32:39,131 How soon do you have to leave? 732 00:32:39,174 --> 00:32:40,349 Effective immediately. 733 00:32:43,700 --> 00:32:48,879 But there's someone I have to see first. So, yeah. 734 00:32:48,923 --> 00:32:55,669 [upbeat music] 735 00:32:59,151 --> 00:33:01,240 - Where's Ms. Palmer? - I needed to talk to you first. 736 00:33:01,283 --> 00:33:04,156 Mr. Watkins! Come back when you have Ms. Palmer. 737 00:33:04,199 --> 00:33:05,722 This kid is not a hardened criminal. 738 00:33:05,766 --> 00:33:07,289 He made a mistake. 739 00:33:07,333 --> 00:33:08,987 One plus one equals three is a mistake. 740 00:33:09,030 --> 00:33:10,510 Intentionally robbing a store 741 00:33:10,553 --> 00:33:12,860 resulting in a man's death is a felony. 742 00:33:12,903 --> 00:33:15,036 - Goodbye, Mr. Watkins. - Can you-- 743 00:33:15,080 --> 00:33:16,820 Do not start a sentence with "can I." 744 00:33:16,864 --> 00:33:19,475 - I do what the law tells me. - Sometimes you try-- 745 00:33:19,519 --> 00:33:21,129 I try to sometimes do what others don't. 746 00:33:21,173 --> 00:33:24,002 I try to give everyone a fair crack at the law. 747 00:33:24,045 --> 00:33:26,439 And I try to judge without prejudice or bias 748 00:33:26,482 --> 00:33:29,703 which is why I can't have ex-parte communications 749 00:33:29,746 --> 00:33:33,924 with lawyers. Now go, Mr. Watkins. 750 00:33:33,968 --> 00:33:35,013 Yes, Your Honor. 751 00:33:39,234 --> 00:33:42,977 The law draws a bright line and states 752 00:33:43,021 --> 00:33:44,674 that a person's birth date is deemed 753 00:33:44,718 --> 00:33:47,503 to be midnight on the date of their birth. 754 00:33:47,982 --> 00:33:50,811 However, the facts of this case blur that line. 755 00:33:51,290 --> 00:33:55,120 Upon review of the surveillance video introduced by the people, 756 00:33:55,163 --> 00:33:58,514 the shove that resulted in the death 757 00:33:58,558 --> 00:34:02,170 of the decedent occurred at 11:58 p.m., 758 00:34:02,431 --> 00:34:08,176 which is before Mr. Paolo was legally an adult. 759 00:34:08,220 --> 00:34:10,396 Under these circumstances, I believe 760 00:34:10,439 --> 00:34:13,747 that the gravamen of the alleged offense 761 00:34:13,790 --> 00:34:16,228 occurred while Mr. Paolo was still a minor. 762 00:34:16,706 --> 00:34:19,187 Therefore, I believe fundamental fairness requires 763 00:34:19,231 --> 00:34:23,713 that this case be certified to juvenile court. 764 00:34:23,757 --> 00:34:25,889 Ms. Palmer, if the people wish to try 765 00:34:25,933 --> 00:34:28,936 Mr. Paolo as an adult, they are free to file 766 00:34:28,979 --> 00:34:31,069 a transfer motion in juvenile court. 767 00:34:31,112 --> 00:34:33,897 Your Honor, I'd like to state for the record 768 00:34:34,333 --> 00:34:36,422 that I will definitely be pushing my office 769 00:34:36,465 --> 00:34:38,032 to file a transfer motion in this case. 770 00:34:38,467 --> 00:34:40,078 What does that mean? 771 00:34:40,121 --> 00:34:42,515 It means, Mr. Paolo, that if it were solely up 772 00:34:42,558 --> 00:34:46,519 to me to decide whether to transfer you to adult court 773 00:34:46,562 --> 00:34:51,480 to face 25 years to life or be released at 25, 774 00:34:51,524 --> 00:34:54,962 frankly, I don't know what I would do, 775 00:34:55,005 --> 00:34:58,444 contrary to what some people in this room may believe. 776 00:35:00,968 --> 00:35:04,972 Powerful consequences for such a dire decision. 777 00:35:05,015 --> 00:35:06,408 Learn from it. 778 00:35:06,452 --> 00:35:10,586 [somber music] 779 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:12,675 I'm so sorry. 780 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:19,769 ♪ 781 00:35:43,489 --> 00:35:47,057 ♪ 782 00:35:48,407 --> 00:35:50,322 - What's this? - An order of summary 783 00:35:50,365 --> 00:35:52,150 judgment dismissing your lawsuit. 784 00:35:52,541 --> 00:35:54,674 Well, you failed to exhaust admin 785 00:35:54,717 --> 00:35:56,719 remedies before the California Labor Commission. 786 00:35:56,763 --> 00:35:58,634 Okay, well then I'll just-- 787 00:35:58,678 --> 00:36:01,246 Claims typically go first through the labor commission. 788 00:36:01,289 --> 00:36:02,899 - How long does that take? - Over six months. 789 00:36:02,943 --> 00:36:04,597 The alternative would be for you 790 00:36:04,640 --> 00:36:07,817 to just be a salaried professional at the firm. 791 00:36:07,861 --> 00:36:09,906 We can hire you as a paralegal while 792 00:36:09,950 --> 00:36:11,343 you await your bar results. 793 00:36:13,040 --> 00:36:15,085 Well, let me know what you decide. 794 00:36:15,129 --> 00:36:19,742 [funky, upbeat music] 795 00:36:23,703 --> 00:36:26,401 Come on, come on! 796 00:36:26,923 --> 00:36:28,969 Oh! 797 00:36:29,012 --> 00:36:33,539 You did not have to do all of this. 798 00:36:33,582 --> 00:36:34,975 Oh, yes, I did. 799 00:36:35,018 --> 00:36:37,064 Speech, speech speech speech! 800 00:36:37,107 --> 00:36:38,892 Oh, no, no, I'm not going to give a speech 801 00:36:38,935 --> 00:36:40,807 because this is far from goodbye. 802 00:36:40,850 --> 00:36:42,678 In fact, I'm going to be right across the street. 803 00:36:42,722 --> 00:36:47,074 Then, I would like to say a few words. 804 00:36:49,294 --> 00:36:52,558 Judge Lisa Benner is a trailblazer. 805 00:36:53,428 --> 00:36:58,172 When I first started this job, she mentored and supported me, 806 00:36:58,216 --> 00:37:04,134 but she also kept my feet to the fire, never letting up, 807 00:37:04,178 --> 00:37:06,136 allowing me to be the kind of judge 808 00:37:06,180 --> 00:37:09,270 I wanted to be, even if she disagreed 809 00:37:09,314 --> 00:37:12,012 with some of my more creative methods. 810 00:37:12,882 --> 00:37:16,930 And for that, she has my utmost respect. 811 00:37:17,800 --> 00:37:20,542 She constantly reminds me 812 00:37:20,586 --> 00:37:23,893 why I became a judge and why I belong here. 813 00:37:24,329 --> 00:37:28,550 And this election has proven that I still 814 00:37:28,594 --> 00:37:30,465 have some work to do, even today, 815 00:37:30,813 --> 00:37:34,687 I was reminded of my resolve going forward, 816 00:37:34,730 --> 00:37:39,039 being staunch in my pursuit of justice and fairness. 817 00:37:39,474 --> 00:37:43,086 And that will never waver because 818 00:37:43,130 --> 00:37:45,828 you have shown me that it doesn't have to. 819 00:37:46,438 --> 00:37:51,225 So, thank you, Lisa Benner. 820 00:37:53,880 --> 00:37:59,189 Besides being a mentor and a supporter, 821 00:38:00,974 --> 00:38:05,239 I am grateful to also call you my friend. 822 00:38:08,329 --> 00:38:09,417 PARTYGOER: Here, here. 823 00:38:09,461 --> 00:38:11,463 [clapping] 824 00:38:15,510 --> 00:38:17,077 I want to take pictures of my cake. 825 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:19,862 [laughing] 826 00:38:20,994 --> 00:38:23,213 Nice speech, that campaign training 827 00:38:23,257 --> 00:38:25,868 has come in handy, but watch your back. 828 00:38:26,608 --> 00:38:28,306 Lots of eyes on you now. 829 00:38:32,919 --> 00:38:34,399 - SHERRI: Edible Balls? - No thank you. 830 00:38:34,442 --> 00:38:35,922 [laughing] 831 00:38:35,965 --> 00:38:41,319 ♪ 832 00:38:56,203 --> 00:38:58,336 So, I didn't reach out to you before now because-- 833 00:38:58,379 --> 00:39:00,338 There's no need to explain. 834 00:39:00,381 --> 00:39:02,340 Because there's something that I want to tell you in person. 835 00:39:05,125 --> 00:39:06,779 I'm leaving the PD's office 836 00:39:07,301 --> 00:39:10,565 and I am going into holistic law. 837 00:39:10,609 --> 00:39:12,524 I had the feeling you were up to something. 838 00:39:12,567 --> 00:39:14,090 I just didn't know what. 839 00:39:14,134 --> 00:39:16,528 I'll still be trying cases in the HOJ, 840 00:39:16,571 --> 00:39:18,747 so I'll probably be seeing a lot more of you now. 841 00:39:18,791 --> 00:39:19,879 Here? 842 00:39:19,922 --> 00:39:22,229 Or... or um-- 843 00:39:22,272 --> 00:39:24,057 I'm going to be staying with my brother. 844 00:39:24,100 --> 00:39:26,233 - So, yeah, there's that. - I'm just glad you're back. 845 00:39:27,190 --> 00:39:28,322 Puerto Rico was good? 846 00:39:29,062 --> 00:39:30,716 - Life-changing. - And Joaquin? 847 00:39:30,759 --> 00:39:33,762 He's good, but he's not here. 848 00:39:35,285 --> 00:39:36,461 Hey, Watkins. 849 00:39:38,680 --> 00:39:41,291 - I bet you're Emily. - Yes, I am, Emily. 850 00:39:41,335 --> 00:39:46,166 And you must be-- I'm sorry, I have no idea. 851 00:39:46,209 --> 00:39:48,560 Delia Burke, new bailiff in 802. 852 00:39:48,603 --> 00:39:51,563 Oh, That's-- That's amazing. It's nice to meet you. 853 00:39:51,606 --> 00:39:53,173 - Delia Burke. - Just Burke. 854 00:39:53,216 --> 00:39:54,348 EMILY: Burke. 855 00:39:54,870 --> 00:39:56,176 - Still want to grab dinner? - Absolutely. 856 00:39:57,482 --> 00:39:58,831 Talk later? 857 00:39:58,874 --> 00:40:00,833 Uh-huh. Yeah, of course. Yeah. 858 00:40:01,224 --> 00:40:02,530 - Bye. - Bye. 859 00:40:06,491 --> 00:40:07,840 Really happy you're back, Em. 860 00:40:08,971 --> 00:40:10,059 Yeah. 861 00:40:10,103 --> 00:40:12,105 [somber music] 862 00:40:12,148 --> 00:40:15,369 ♪ When I told you, when I told you ♪ 863 00:40:15,413 --> 00:40:17,110 ♪ To go 864 00:40:17,153 --> 00:40:19,504 ♪ Before I close my door 865 00:40:21,114 --> 00:40:24,334 Be right there, Sherri, I forgot the card. 866 00:40:26,380 --> 00:40:27,729 Finally come to concede? 867 00:40:27,773 --> 00:40:30,906 Hmm. I came to congratulate. 868 00:40:30,950 --> 00:40:32,168 Next time, use a phone. 869 00:40:32,212 --> 00:40:33,648 I prefer a personal touch. 870 00:40:35,302 --> 00:40:36,869 I want you to know this little war of ours is far from over. 871 00:40:36,912 --> 00:40:39,698 I didn't realize we were in a war. 872 00:40:39,741 --> 00:40:41,264 Ah, nice of me to warn you. 873 00:40:42,483 --> 00:40:45,225 I want you to see me coming because I love a good fight. 874 00:40:45,878 --> 00:40:47,706 This election exposed your vulnerabilities, 875 00:40:47,749 --> 00:40:49,229 I look forward to illuminating them. 876 00:40:49,272 --> 00:40:50,709 I welcome that Ms. Cuthbert. 877 00:40:50,752 --> 00:40:52,232 I do too, Ms. Carmichael. 878 00:40:52,275 --> 00:40:54,974 It's Judge Carmichael. 879 00:40:55,017 --> 00:40:56,236 Hmm, for now. 880 00:40:56,279 --> 00:41:01,328 [intense, upbeat music] 881 00:41:02,982 --> 00:41:08,901 [theme music] 882 00:41:08,944 --> 00:41:14,907 ♪