06x16 - From Here to Paternity

[bunniefuu]

Can you speed it up in there, please? I'm late!

You can join me if you want to!

No, thank you.

Oh, come on, Rox.

I'm moving a little slow here.

There's a drought... be a good citizen.

So how are they feeling today?

Oh, much better, thank you.

Here let me scrub your back.

Alright.

You know, I get the feeling, Rox,

there still may be some

residual tensions between us.

Thank you very much.

Rox, I know I haven't given you reasons

to trust me in the past,

but this time I swear nothing happened.

I really need you to believe me.

Arnie, I want to believe you.

I really do want to believe you.

Whoa! Careful, Rox! I've still got stitches there.

Don't worry.

I need to trust you.


- You need to trust me.
- What are you doing?


- Hold still!
- Don't worry!

I just need the answer to one simple question.

What did you do with Julie Rayburn?!

Nothing! I swear on my tender, recuperating parts...nothing!


- I believe you.
- Good.

Could you let go now, please?

Do I have to?

Maybe not.

Mm.

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[instrumental music]

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Is your name Robert Henry Richards?

Yes.

Were you born in Santa Monica, California?

Yes.

Did Tara McDermott consent to have sexual intercourse

with you on September th, ?

Yes.

Did you have the highest batting average

in the National League last year?


- Uh, no.
- No?

Well, they called my single in the last game an error,

so Pendleton won the title.

You were robbed.

Have a State of California driver's license?

Uh, yes.

Did you r*pe Tara McDermott

on September th, ?

No!

Okay, that's it. You can move.

So, how'd I do?

He can hear.

Your client's tellin' the truth.

So, how come we can't use this thing in court?

So, how come you can't steal nd base on a foul ball?


- Rules of the game.
- That's right.

But don't worry, the jury will get to hear, you.

[indistinct chatter in TV]

Ms. Van Owen, do you feel Robby was the victim

of a backlash against sports?

When's jury selection?

Was gender an issue in jury selection?

Is Robby gonna take the stand?

We haven't made that determination but since

the polygraph test Robby passed is not admissible,

chances are he will testify.

Oh... Well done, Grace.


- Well done.
- That was pretty sleazy.

Come on, Ann. You'd do the same.

I'm sorry, I wouldn't.

That's cheap thrills, throwing in a polygraph test.


- Are you upset that he passed?
- It proves nothing.

Exactly.

What, you think a guy's gotta be

guilty just because a woman yells r*pe?

Well, what would she have to gain from making it up?

It lays the groundwork for a big fat civil suit.


- That's right.
- Stuart!

Excuse me if it's not politically correct,

but I am representing this man

as
-as Alex is defending a drug lord.

He is not a drug lord.

He's just a guy who was dumb enough to take a fall.

And I happen to believe my client.

Would you be so bothered if this were a m*rder charge?

No, I'm bothered because the incidence

of false r*pe report is miniscule.

Well, then let's forget trials and just castrate the bastards!

Ladies, ladies... Please, a little sensitivity.

It's Arnie's first day back.

Yeah, and he still may be feeling a little testy.

But we know you'll be back on the ball in no time.


- Right, Arnie?
- Thanks, guys.

Next, People versus Ruiz.

I thought we agreed to plead this out.

For some reason the D.A. won't budge,

and Judge Kelton's playin' hardball.

Kelton's favourite game.

Well, your first piece of bad luck

was ending up in his courtroom.

Tell me about it.

The evidence against my guy

comes from a ledger of cocaine customers

that somebody planted in his house,

and the cops took it without a warrant.

And Kelton's gonna let it in?

He ruled it was found incident to arrest

and denied my motion to suppress.

You plead this one now, Alex.

Make the D.A. listen to you.

And on that sound advice, we're adjourned.

No, C.J. I'm just saying

I followed his career for two years.

He doesn't seem to be the type.

Oh, come on!

No, the D.A. only brought charges

because Richards is a superstar.

You probably have his rookie card.

Right. I'm angling for an autograph.

You gotta give me some of the retainer back.


- How much, Ruiz?
- Fifty.

You think we can buy Judge Kelton for fifty?

Are you nuts?!

You're talkin' about a crime.

Besides, no way that Judge Kelton is crooked.


- Who was this guy?
- An ex
-cop.

He's a friend of Kelton's. He can make it go away.

He's runnin' a scam on you. He knows you're scared
-
-

You bet I'm scared!

I'm looking at a year minimum
-
-

So, you wanna add a bribery charge?!

Simon, I wanna go for it.

Look, I'm not just your attorney,

I'm an officer of the court.

Well, you got a problem, I'll get me another lawyer.

Good. This firm would love to see me get rid of you.

Or... you can let me talk to this ex
-cop.

I'll force his hand, prove he's no friend of Judge Kelton's,

but then we go back to doing things my way.

How are you gonna call his bluff?


- Stuart, I
-
-
- Oh, sorry.

No, uh, Ann, c'mere, c'mere!

I'd like you to meet Karen Alder, it's Sarah's mother.

This is my wife, Ann Kelsey.

Hi. It's a pleasure meeting you.

Well, I'd better get going.

Um, I'll tell Sarah your idea.

Maybe it's a good solution.

I think it's worth a try.


- Yeah. Okay.
- Okay.

I'll let you know what she decides.

It's nice meeting you.


- Nice to meet you.
- Okay!


- Bye
-bye! Mm!
- Thanks, Karen.

What's worth a try?

Oh, I was sending some money

to Sarah, you know, for books and clothes, things like that.

Karen thought it was a terrible idea.

She doesn't want her to come running to me

every time she needs money.

She thinks she should earn some of it herself.


- Sounds sensible.
- So, suddenly it hit me.

I'm drowning in paperwork here. Why don't I hire Sarah?

Hiring family members can get pretty messy.

Well, we're family, we work together.

That's not the same thing at all.

You don't even know Sarah yet.

Yeah, so this way I'll get to know her.

I'm not saying that you shouldn't

get to know your daughter
-
-

Why are you having a problem with this?

Because I'm jealous of her,

and I'm scared that she's

gonna keep you from us.


- Oh, honey...
- I know!

But that's how I feel. I can't help it.

I love you...

I love our son, okay?

It's just that I can't pretend Sarah doesn't exist.

I've got to get past the hurdle of this

person being a stranger to me.

And I think offering her a job is a great way to start.

Okay?

Ms. McDermott, where did you meet Robbie Richards?

At a bar in Malibu.

The Key Largo.

He kept looking at me,

and then he came over and asked if he could buy me a drink.


- And you agreed?
- Sure.

It's not every day that I get to meet somebody like him.

How long did you stay at the bar?

We talked for about an hour.

We really seemed to hit it off,

and then he asked if I wanted to go to a party.

Up to this point, was there anything

in Mr. Richards' behaviour that suggested you were in danger?

No. I mean, I knew that he was flirting with me.

I thought he was real sweet.

But that changed at the party?

Yes. Robbie and I took a
-a walk out on the bluff.

What happened when you were alone?

He started to kiss me hard.

I tried to push him away. I told him to slow down.

Then what happened?

He pushed me down on ground.

And the next thing I knew...

[sniffing]

he was on top of me pulling my skirt up.

And I kept saying no.

How did Mr. Richards respond?

He r*ped me.

Did you resist?

I tried, but he was so strong.

I couldn't move.

I screamed, but he had his arm across my throat.

And what happened when it was over?

I got up and ran.

And he came after me,

he grabbed me, asked me

what was wrong, why I was running away.

I started thinking that maybe I was crazy,

because he kept talking,

saying how nice it was

and how good I had been.

Almost as if he were consoling the losing team?

Objection, that is not what she said.

Sustained.

After he walked you back inside,

you left the party a short time later?

Yes.

Thank you, Tara.

You didn't leave the party right away,

did you, Ms. McDermott?

I got out of there as fast as I could.

Didn't you first go upstairs

to one of the bedrooms to touch up your make
-up?

I was mess!

Did you tell anyone upstairs

or when you went back down to the party

that you had been assaulted?


- No.
- But you did speak to people.

In fact, weren't you trying to find Robbie Richards,

this man you had to get away from?

Didn't you ask several guests where he was?

Yes!

And isn't that when you got upset?

When you heard that he'd left the party without you?

I
-I don't remember.

Do you remember that the next morning you left

two messages for Mr. Richards at the stadium?

Yes.

What exactly did you want to discuss

with this man you say brutally att*cked you?

I wanted him to apologize.

For treating you like a one night stand?

Isn't that what this is really about?

No!

Well, if he had said he was sorry,

would you still have gone to the police?

I dont know!

But you waited hours!

Why?

I know, but I
-
-

Wasn't it because you wanted to make sure

he wasn't gonna return your call before you cried r*pe?

It wasn't like that!

I have nothing further.

[instrumental music]


- How ya doin'?
- Not bad.

Coffee.

You Ventresca?

Who are you?

DePalma.

I represent Al Ruiz.

Never heard of him.

Mr. Ruiz thinks a friend of yours

wants to do business with us.

Wrong!

I got no friend who needs a lawyer.

Not even a lawyer who's holding his client's cash?

There you go!

Maybe you got no friend at all.

Oh, I got a friend, alright.

If you do, he knows guys like Al Ruiz

come before the bench one time,

but I can do business day in and day out.

Of course, sometimes a case can get pretty discouraging.


- That so?
- Yeah.

You get a judge who's against you,

denies your motion to suppress evidence.

Denies it out
-of
-hand.


- Makes it tough.
- Yeah?

Yeah.

You always hope a judge will reconsider a motion.

I've seen it happen.

A judge sleeps on a ruling, decides to re think it.

And if that happens, what's it prove?

Well, it's just a sign, you know.

A sign that you're being heard.

That things might start going your way.

No!

No, you get the next one.

We'll see.

You need these copied and filed by when?


- Friday.
- That's only days.

Piece a cake. Blue or yellow?


- I dunno, blue?
- Brilliant! My favorite color.

No, I mean I don't know what I'm supposed to do with them.

Oh, Benny, this is my daughter, Sarah.

You know I mentioned to you

that she's gonna be workin' with you.

Sarah, this is Benny Stulwicz.


- Hi.
- Hello.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Where's the paper shredder?

We moved it over there, Benny.

We wanted to give Sarah a little work space.

Bu... wha
-what if it comes on by accident,

and
-and then I drop an important letter into it.

Unplug it while you do the mail.

Yeah. There's a good suggestion.

How come she gets to wear jeans?

Oh, I forgot to mention the dress code we have here.


- Jeans aren't okay?
- Uh
-uh.

We're supposed to wear nice clothes.

[stammering] Have you had anything to

eat since lunch? You wanna
-
-

I don't eat lunch.

I guess I better get started.

No, I
-I
-I don't want you working on an empty stomach.

Come on, I'll get you something downstairs.

Benny, excuse us.

So, how's...

[instrumental music]

Hey, Counselor.


- Hi.
- Great to have you back.

I've been feeling terrible about what happened.

It wasn't your fault.

But I can't stop thinking about... your injury.

Everything okay?

No permanent damage.


- Uh, thank you.
- You're welcome.

Good.

A girl could get a reputation...

Listen, if I had to share such an awkward

and painful experience with someone,

I can't imagine anyone who could have been

more understanding than you.

So, everything okay at home?

Because I'd be happy to talk to Roseanne if she's upset.

No, no.

She was, but she's coming around.

I'd just hate for her to get the wrong idea

about what happened between us.

Not that anything did happen.

No. Dammit!

But I bet it would've been nice if it had.

Safe bet.

[chuckles]

Well, if you're sure

everything's okay with Roseanne...

Roxanne. Yeah, I explained and she believed me.

Mm, hang on to her.

Women like that are few and far between.

I know.

[indistinct chatter]

[foghorn blarring]

The first thing I noticed were a series

of lacerations on her thighs and buttocks.

And the cause of these lacerations?

The injuries were consistent with

Ms. McDermott's claim that force had been used.

Were there any other signs of a struggle?

Tenderness around the throat and wrists.

Dr. Morris, was there anything in your examination

that was inconsistent with Ms. McDermott's

allegation that a r*pe had occurred?

No. All my findings supported that claim.


- Thank you, doctor!
- Your witness.

Doctor, you say Ms. McDermott sustained lacerations.

Exactly what do you mean by lacerations?

In this case, rather deep cuts.

Cuts that could have been made by jagged shells or rocks?

They looked more like fingernail scratches.

So, what you were calling lacerations

were fingernail scratches?

They were deep scratches.

Could these scratches have resulted

from nothing more than passionate sex?

It's possible, but I doubt it.

Doctor, if Ms. McDermott had never mentioned r*pe,

would you have determined that one had occurred,

based solely on your examination?

r*pe was a strong possibility.

A possibility?

A "strong" possibility.

And you're comfortable supporting an accusation

of r*pe, based on "a possibility"?


- Objection.
- Withdrawn.

Thank you... doctor.

Yeah, I thought it could be a little strained,

but it's actually working out quite well.

As long as the documents are ready on time
-
-

Give those back to me!

Oh!

Look what you did!


- What I did?!
- Yeah, what you did.


- He won't let me do the job
-
-
- I
-
- I was trying to help
-
-


- She won't even let me!
- Excuse me.

Wonderful.

We'll see you a week from Tuesday.

Next case, please.

People versus Ruiz.

Gentlemen, before we continue with the calendar,

I have decided to reconsider Mr. DePalma's

earlier motion to suppress.

Judge Kelton, I don't see how you can do
-
-

After some additional research,

I have decided to take a second look.

On what grounds?

My review of the law, Mr. Randleman, suggests

that it's a closer call than I thought.

Your Honor
-
-

I will make my ruling on Friday.

Is that clear?

Hm?

[door opens]

You were right. [door closes]


- Kelton's for sale.
- How do you know?

I asked Ventresca for a sign of good faith,

and the Judge just gave it to me.

So, what now?

What now? Now, we go to the D.A.

Hey, don't double
-cross me.

Ruiz, they'll eat this up.

You mean they'll cut me a deal?


- I can't guarantee that.
- Then forget it!

Forget I ever mentioned Ventresca.

It's way too late for that!

Look, I'll cut you in, huh?

I'll find another for you.

Ruiz, there's no other way. We gotta report this!

No, Alex, you don't.

What are you talkin' about?

The D.A. already knows.

What the hell is goin' on?!

Congratulations, Mr. DePalma.

You just did the right thing.

[instrumental music]

You were out to entrap me!

We had to confirm your reliability.

Oh, skip the bull!

With all due respect, I was in the crosshairs!

Okay.

We weren't sure which way you would go.

So, you concocted a bogus crime.

You send me a phoney client and you set me up!

You were never our primary target.

Oh, that makes me feel much better!

Listen, I completely understand your outrage.

But surely you understand the position you're in now.

This office is enormously grateful to you

and enormously dependent on your continued assistance.

Well, don't get too attached to that scheme.

I do not have to play along!

True. But if our suspicions are valid,

we're talking about corruption that stinks to high heaven.

Now this man makes a travesty of everything you and I do.

Now we've flushed him out, Ventresca trusts you.

We can nail the bastard if you help.

You want me to deliver the bribe.

I hoped we could count on you.

That's why I took the liberty of having this prepared.

I think , was the sum Ventresca is expecting.

Yeah.

And if Judge Kelton wriggles out of this somehow

and stays on the bench, I take the heat

for the rest of my career.


- There's that risk.
- You got some nerve.

The question is do you have the nerve to join me?

If you do, you've got to keep this completely quiet.

Judge Kelton has too many friends in too many arenas.

Thanks, DePalma.

[door opens]

[door closes]

My wife and I had invited

the rest of the team over for a barbeque.

Sometime after midnight,

I saw Robbie and Miss McDermott slip out back.

When did you next see them?

About minutes later, I was upstairs checking

on the kids when I heard a scream from outside.

I went out onto the balcony and saw them down on the bluff.

What were they doing?

At first, I thought they were having sex,

but then she jumped to her feet

and started running back to the house.

And what did Mr. Richards do?

He chased her and grabbed her.

She screamed and kept on trying

to break free, but he wouldn't let her go.

I hustled down there to see what was going on,

but by the time I got outside

they were already coming up the walkway.

Did you say anything to either one of them?

No, I asked her if she was okay,

but she just walked on by

with this blank look on her face.

Thank you. Nothing further.

[indistinct chatter]

Mr. Landis, what is the distance from your balcony

to the spot on the cliff where you saw

Mr. Richards and Ms. McDermott?

I'd say yards.

It's a night with a half moon,

you're standing yards away

and you see this couple running

and grabbing at each other,

and you immediately conclude this is something sinister?

This wasn't play. It was violent.

Then why didn't you yell something to make them stop?

I went down there.

"To see what was going on."

Those are your exact words, Mr. Landis.

You went down there because you didn't know

what you had seen, isn't that right?

I know what I saw.

Is it true that your teammates have nicknamed you


- "Mr. Clean"?
- Objection! Irrelevant.

It goes to bias, Your Honor, I can get there.

See that you do.

The witness will answer.

I know the reputation I have.

Yes, I'm a Christian

and I believe in family values.

And you don't approve of premarital sex?

I don't think a big league uniform

is a license to use women like Kleenex.

Now, is that your opinion of how

Robbie Richards treated women?

Yes.

So, when you saw him "slip out back" with his date,

you assumed something unseemly was gonna take place.

Hey, I saw what I saw.

You saw what you expected to see,

because you didn't like Robbie Richards
-
-

And no matter what I thought of Robbie's lifestyle,

I wouldn't want to hurt him.

Because when mud gets slung at ballplayers

the whole game gets dirty.

Unresponsive, move to strike.

But I can't change what I saw

and I won't say I didn't see it.


- Your Honor...
- Overruled.

I have nothing further.

[indistinct chatter]


- How bad was that for us?
- Bad enough.

He's your own colleague and he didn't come off

nearly as biased as I'd hoped.

So, what now?

If you have any plans tonight, cancel them.

We have to get you ready to testify tomorrow.

Hey, Sarah.


- How was school?
- Okay.

I almost have the client packets ready.

Terrific! Then you deserve a break.

I got you somethin' at lunch.

Now you said your favorite subject

was ancient history, right?

Um
-hm.

Do you have this one yet?

No.

Thanks. It's nice.

It's alright. History put me into a coma,

until I started traveling.

Then the whole world opened up for
-
-

I gotta get these out for the messenger.

Yeah. I'll help you.

So, have you done any traveling?

Not unless Ensenada counts.

Ensenada, that's not exactly what I had in mind.

No, I was thinking maybe you could

go abroad in your junior year.

That's what my father did for me.

Look, you're not my father!

I mean, you are...

but gimme a break! Stop trying so hard!

[instrumental music]

Alex, you wanna get a bite to eat?

Naw, too much homework.

I'm still struggling with this Ruiz thing.

That's now what I heard.

I heard the judge did you a big favor.

Well, he's just reconsidering.

That is plenty, coming from Kelton.

Maybe he's gettin' soft in his old age.

I don't think that's it, Alex. What's goin' on?

I heard somethin' comin' out of this office the other day.

I'm really on the run here, Tommy
-
-


- Don't jerk me around!
- Let's do this later.

If you think you can pull off some two
-bit stunt
-
-

Don't jump to conclusions!

Ya want me to to trust you? Help me out a little.

Just get the hell outta my office!

I vouched for you here. The partners had reservations, pal.

But I said I know this kid,

he ain't Ivy League, he ain't upper % of his class,

but he is a fighter. He will give you his best!

You screw up Alex, you're screwin' me.

Didn't Tara McDermott pull away

when you first tried to kiss her?

No sir. She kissed me back.

Didn't she say, "No. I don't want to."

She did, but you had to hear her.

She was laughing.

She, uh, laid on the ground.


- You didn't push her down?
- No, that's a bunch of bull!

Don't lose your cool. That's what the D.A. wants.

She reclined on the ground while you weren't touching her?

No, I was holding her.

We went down together.


- It was sort of frantic.
- Okay.

Now, once you were down on the ground what happened?

Oh, we started to roll around.

She seemed to be liking it.

Rolling around meaning sometimes you were on top

and sometimes she was on top.

Uh, I think I was on top.

So, you didn't roll. So you stayed on top.

What made you think she liked it?

The way she was
-she wasn't just laying there...

She was pressing against me.

But you were on top, so weren't you pressing into her?

Well, yeah, we were having sex.

Was that when you put your arm across her throat?

I wasn't trying to choke her,

but I was holding her hands.

Her hands?

Or one of them.

So, you had both her hands in one of yours,

held what, up over her head?

Yeah, maybe, for part of it.

Which part, the part where you entered her?

I guess, yeah. But she wasn't fighting.

Not a little? Not even you know, a struggle?

Oh, sure. Only, you know, like
-like she was hot for it.


- Robbie, did she guide you in?
- No.

That's right, her hands were trapped over her head.

What about her legs. Did her legs fall open?

What do you mean?

I mean did you use your free hand or

your knee to push her legs apart?

Well, yeah.

It was pretty passionate.

And the frantic pace escalated?

Yes.

And she was struggling under you?

Yes.

And she was still laughing and yelling "no"?

Uh, it was more like a whisper.

You know, like women do.

What do you mean?

Say "no" when they mean yes, you know.

[chuckles] Like it's a turn
-on or something.

[chuckles] So, she was struggling

like women do when they're turned on,

and she was saying "no"

the way women do when they mean yes.

Right.

My God.

What?

You did it, Robbie. You r*ped her.

No, I
-
-No I didn't. Tell her what I meant.

Hey, man, I
-I don't know what you meant,

but I know you just described r*pe.

Uh, I must have, uh, said it wrong.

Tell me what I said. I
-I
-I won't say it that way.

You mean you'll lie.

I can't put you on the stand.

But you said the jury needed to hear me!

You said if I didn't testify we could lose!

If I let you testify now we will lose.

Thank you.

Ms. Van Owen, you may call your next witness.

We have no further witnesses, your Honor.

The defense rests.

[indistinct chatter]

Order in the court room!

Then we'll proceed to closings.

[indistinct chatter]

Natural athletes like Robbie Richards are a breed apart.

From very early on, their world is defined

in terms of winning and losing.

We ask them to perform spectacular feats,

and to ignore their own pain.

But if they can't feel their own pain,

how can they possibly sense it

or respect it in others?

Robbie Richards is a natural athlete

and a
-a winning public figure.

That is the man that Tara McDermott

thought she was taking a walk with

and that's why she was so confused

when she found herself confronted

with another Robbie Richards.

A man who ignored her pleading

and so violently forced himself on her.

No wonder her confusion,

a confusion not uncommon among as*ault victims.

Delayed her contacting the police.

She didn't want to believe

that this "all
-American boy"

r*ped her.

But that's just what he did.

Robbie Richards didn't see

Tara McDermott as a sexual partner.

She was the opponent...

to be conquered.

And that's why he r*ped her.

It's your job, Ladies and Gentlemen,

to tell Robbie Richards that this time,

conquering the opponent

doesn't mean winning... the game.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are you willing

to say beyond a reasonable doubt

that Robbie Richards r*ped this young woman

because she said he did?

Even though after the alleged r*pe,

she went back to a party

and didn't mention the event to anyone,

even though she called

the alleged r*pist twice the next day

and waited for him to return her phone calls.

Even though she didn't go to the police

or seek medical aid until more than hours had passed.

Now, in light of this evidence

one could conclude that the only reason

prosecution has us here is because

Robbie Richards is a celebrity.

But if you stick to the facts,

then you must treat Robbie Richards

like anyone else.

You must find reasonable doubt.

You must find him not guilty.

[indistinct chatter]


- Right there.
- Thanks.

Hello.

Roxanne! Thanks for coming.

I wasn't sure you would.

I really don't know what we have to say to each other.

I know this is uncomfortable,

but I wanted to clear the air between us

and I thought this might be the best way.


- Coffee?
- Sure.

There's nothing to clear.

I think there is.

Look, I admit I find Arnie very attractive.

I'm aggressive and what I set my sights on, I usually get.

Thank you.

But... I don't always

consider the feelings of those who get in my way.

I know there's no reason for you to accept my apology,

but I want to give it anyway.

Well, that's very gracious of you.

I mean it. I'm sorry.

Apology accepted.

Good.

And I promise you what happened between

Arnie and me will never happen again.

What do you mean "what happened between you"?

I'm not denying I enjoyed the seduction,

but to tell you the truth,

I'm just too old fashioned to get involved with Arnie.

That's smart.

I could never accept an arrangement

like the two of you have.

He told you we have an arrangement?

Look, what are you gonna do with a guy like him?

You'd be a fool to try to keep him on a short leash.

A big fool.

Uh, excuse me, do you...

Do know where the ladies room is?

I'll be right back.

Take your time.

J
-
-
-
-, People versus Ruiz.

Counsel, step forward.

Gentlemen, after my review of the issues,

I have decided to grant defendant's motion

to suppress all evidence that was obtained at Mr. Ruiz'

residence on December the th.

The admissibility of this evidence

is crucial to the People's case!

I agree. He's got no probable cause.

I move for a dismissal, Your Honor.

I am forced to agree with Counsel, Mr. Randleman.

If any new evidence should come to light,

you are free to refile.

Motion is granted and the case is dismissed.

Your Honor?

Yes. What now, Mr. Randleman?

You're under arrest.

I'm
-
- What the hell?

Your Honor, you're charged with violating Penal Code ,

asking and receiving a bribe by a State appointee.

I have done nothing wrong.

And whoever is responsible

for this outrage, I promise you

I will remain on this bench,

if only to make sure you never practice law again.

You have the right to remain silent
-
-

Please!

We taped the exchange of money

and picked up Ventresca this morning.

They don't get much cleaner than this.

Looks like I owe you an apology.

You might as well go home.

I think the jury will be out for a while.

After last night, I went back to the beach.

I stood there and I replayed the whole scene in my head,

thinking what you would've thought if you'd a been there.

How it would've looked to you, or those people in the jury.

Or anyone else but me.

And I started thinking about

other girls that I've been with.

I guess I r*ped that girl, Ms. Van Owen.

I guess I r*ped a lot of them.

How did everything get so screwed up?

I don't know.

But I know you're responsible for what you've done.

I can get you names, Robbie.

People who can help you.

The jury's in.

So soon.

What's that mean?

Come on. Let's go.

Has the jury reached a verdict?


- We have, your Honor.
- What say you?

In the matter of the People versus Robert Richards,

on the charge of r*pe,

we find the defendant not guilty.

[indistinct chatter] Yeah!

Order! This court is still in session.

We thank the members of the jury for their service.


- Now, we are adjourned.
- Do you have any comments?

Mr. Richards you are free to go.

Yeah! [indistinct chatter]


- Excuse me!
- Mr. Richards!?

[indistinct chatter]

How do you feel right now?

Too bad we didn't get to hear what your boy

had to say for himself.

The jury seemed to be satisfied.

That jury would have been satisfied

with an autograph and a handshake.

Sarah, I didn't get copied on the Hudson report.

Oh, I'll get those out tomorrow.

I need mine tonight.

I can't do it now.

Stuart's still making copies.

Stuart's making copies and you're going home?

I have a test tomorrow.


- He told me
-
-
- You were hired to do a job.

Yeah, and I would have finished it an hour ago

if he'd have left me alone.

You know, Stuart went out of his way to give you this job.

Hey, I didn't ask for it.

Well, you accepted it and I think it's time

for you to decide whether you want to do
-
-


- I'm trying!
- Try harder!

You know, he's not paying me to work,

he's paying me to be his "instant daughter".

Wait a minute.

You came here looking for your father.

You found a generous, good man

who is willing to give more than anyone I know.

Don't you dare...

take this job or anything else from him

unless you're willing to give back!

Rox! You home?

What
-what are you doing?

I'm moving out.

Why?

You screwed Julie Rayburn.

Rox, for God's sake, I told you, we didn't have sex!

Julie seems to have a different recollection of that evening.

Well, then she's lying because


- we didn't do a thing
-
-
- Oh, please!

I fronted for you for years!

I told Chrissy you were out of town

when I knew you were out with Laurie.

Wait a second. Wait a second. You talked to Julie?

I told Laurie were in Palm Springs

when I knew you were out with Annette.

I even covered for you when you were cheating on your wife!

Don't play innocent with me. Your whole life is a lie!

I helped make it that way.

But I told myself

if we got involved

it would be different.

It is different.

It is!

I've got what I need.

I'll send for the rest.

Rox, don't go.

I love you.

[party music]

Hey, I'm glad you could make it.


- Can I get you something?
- No, no, thank you.

Robbie, I brought you a list of names,

counselors that I think can help you.

Oh, yes. Absolutely.

Thank you so much, Ms. Van Owen.

We're goin' out on the road tomorrow,

but as soon as I get back.

♪ Take me out to the ballgame ♪

♪ Take me out to the ballgame crowd ♪

♪ Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks ♪

♪ I don't care if I never come back ♪

Play ball! [chuckles]

♪ Root, root, root for the home team ♪

♪ If they don't win it's a shame ♪

♪ And it's one, two, three strikes ♪

♪ You're out at the old ball game! ♪

[theme music]