Previously on "All Rise"...
I knowingly falsified a report as a deputy, so now every case, every plea gets scrutinized.
They don't take you, come work for me.
Are you asking me to move to Miami with you?
I'm asking you to start thinking about yourself first.
Mark, I'm sorry.
It's over.
It ain't over, Amy Quinn.
I just got off the phone with the Bureau.
They want me to go undercover for a case.
- Where?
- Ohio.
Six months to a year.
MAN: I checked our security camera.
It captured Russell's m*rder.
♪♪♪ ♪ I wake up every morning and I run ♪
♪ I run ♪
Aah!
♪ I wake up every morning and I run ♪
♪ I run ♪
- ♪ Run for my life ♪
- Watkins!
Watkins, slow down!
♪ Everything is burning, look around you ♪
Sorry.
I just...
I feel better when I'm running when I'm amped up.
What are you amped up about ?
I really thought Emily and I were making some real good progress, and now she's up and moving, with Joaquin, I think.
Wow, the rumors are true.
Lopez is leaving the H.O.J.
Sorry, man, I know how you feel about her.
And I don't know for how long, but yeah.
What's the latest on your performance review?
It's tomorrow, and I can't lie.
I'm stressed.
Never should have let you testify against McCarthy.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
He needed to be stopped.
My testimony costs me my job, so be it.
The interview will be fine.
If we keep up this pace, I won't be.
I gotta head back.
- Hydrate.
- Shut up.
[CHUCKLES]
♪ Money turn man to monster ♪
- ♪ I run, run for my life ♪
- [CELLPHONE RINGING]
♪ Still running, I won't stop ♪
♪ Everything is burning, look around ♪
♪ Money turn man to monster, better run, run for your life ♪
♪ Still running, I won't stop, ooh! ♪
Oh!
Look at that view!
I like this view right here.
- [COOING]
- Both of my ladies right beside me.
What more could a man ask for?
I wish every day could be like this.
I know you got a lot on your plate.
This assignment in Ohio...
It's the last thing you need to worry about.
It's hard not to.
And now with these two college kids on trial for m*rder, plus navigating the politics, plus the media livestreaming from my courtroom and you not being here, it's just...
baby, it's a lot.
- Okay, besides me leaving...
- Mm-hmm.
What's really bothering you about the media?
You know I don't have the best track record when it comes to journalists or social media, for that matter.
And cameras in could just help the press twist the story to fit their own narrative.
Or ensure % transparency.
Think about it.
People are scared of what they can't see, Lo.
But now they get to see exactly what they're getting before the news outlets interfere.
- Hmm.
- Mm-hmm.
Wise woman once told me take things one day at a time.
[LAUGHS]
I was that wise woman, wasn't I?
You still are.
♪♪♪ That night at the protest, could you have ever imagined
- it would lead to this moment?
- Not a chance.
I was in serious pain from the tear gas.
[LAUGHS]
Stop.
You know what I mean.
Not that leaving was an easy decision, and it's just, you know, it's a big commitment.
My tightly planned, meticulously controlled life just needed some...
Some breathing room.
You can't plan everything.
No, which is why I'm going with the flow, relinquishing control, taking each day as it comes.
- I have a few ideas.
- Hmm.
[CELLPHONE CHIMES]
- [WHISPERS]
Every time.
- [CHUCKLES]
How did my last case become one of the biggest trials of the year?
Luck?
[CHUCKLES]
No.
I am lucky, aren't I?
I have to get ready.
I know.
[SIGHS]
Okay.
[GRUNTING AND SCREAMING]
So, what'll happen if Martin Moore gets wind that I tried to...
Extort him?
[SIGHS]
I should've just gone straight to the cops when I found that video.
I'm debating turning you in myself.
- No, please, don't!
- You should've done the right thing.
Wait, won't you be in hot water for not saying anything?
Prosecutors are required to turn over evidence they find.
I'm not.
My responsibility is to my clients.
I'll take it straight to LAPD.
We can forget this ever happened.
Martin Moore never needs to know.
You will tell no one about this until I tell you to.
Understood?
I'll be in touch.
♪♪♪ [LINE RINGS]
It's Rachel Audubon.
Leave a message.
[BEEP]
I've got something you're gonna want to see.
♪♪♪
Oh.
- Morning, Sherri.
- Good morning, Your Honor.
The reporter livestream is ready to go,
- which I have been dreading.
- Despite it all, you look lovely.
Thank you.
Well, with Sara shadowing the social worker and Ness gone, I-I-I didn't have anyone to ask if this was gonna be okay on camera, and...
Is someone missing Ness?
- You have a motion to read.
- [LAUGHS]
[KNOCK ON DOOR]
It's official.
Your judicial seat is being challenged.
[GROANS]
By whom?
Three candidates.
I'm looking into the details.
- Three?
- Having a media livestream is a godsend.
Great visibility to vie for reelection.
Trying the son of one of L.A.'s biggest political influencers is intense enough, but press cameras putting me under a microscope?
This whole thing could blow up in my face.
You can't let Martin Moore dictate this case or your political future.
You need to go out there and be the same judge you've been since you were assigned to this court...
Fair, knowledgeable, alert.
That's how you impress the voters.
BAILIFF: All rise.
Superior Court is now in session.
The Honorable Judge Lola Carmichael is presiding.
LOLA: You may be seated.
[WHIRRING]
[SIGHS]
On the record in People v. Allen and Moore, today we have the matter of deciding which defendant will be tried first.
I...
The People announce ready for trial in People v. Allen, Your Honor.
We ask to continue in People v. Moorepursuant [G].
I appreciate your enthu...
I am not announcing ready for trial, Your Honor.
I filed a confidential motion to continue.
- You did what?
- Yes, I have received your motion...
Your Honor, I'm also not announcing ready for trial, and I'm making a motion to continue.
My client, as the son of Martin Moore, his case is.. is riddled with privacy and security concerns that require more time
- to sort out.
- I have taken...
The wealth and privilege of Ms. Audubon's client has no bearing on her ability to prepare a defense.
My client didn't ask to have a high profile father.
The Court has no cause to hold Mr. Moore's social stature against him.
I understand that there are a lot of moving pieces.
If you all will just take a seat, I...
This is completely irrelevant to the case.
Mr. Moore isn't being tried on his privilege.
Enough!
You all will speak when spoken to from here on.
Ms. Lopez, I have received your motion, and I am granting you a short continuance.
That should be more than enough time.
- Thank you, Your Honor.
- Mr. Callan, are the people prepared to try Alexander Moore instead?
Yes, Your Honor.
- Good.
- Apologies, Your Honor.
But I did not announce ready for trial.
I have not heard good cause to delay Mr. Moore's trial so I am deeming you ready.
Trial begins this afternoon at : p.m.
What the hell just happened here?
Despite my protests, the judge has decided that we will go first.
But Jack was supposed to get convicted first so my boy wouldn't have to go to trial.
You understand what a televised trial could do to my mayoral campaign?
I understand that your son could go to prison for m*rder, Mr. Moore.
Alexander's trial will not become fodder for the news cycle when I run for mayor.
That is what I paid you for.
I assure you, our case is strong...
At this point, I think we should consider a plea deal.
- Mr. Moore...
- Make it go away, now.
♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ What is the rule against perpetuities?
Uh, any interest in property must vest within years of life of existence
- at the vesting?
- That is correct.
Okay, whoa, I got the Bar Exam in the bag.
I can see that.
So this could be an everyday thing.
What do you think about carpool?
Ooh, well, I mean, I haven't really nailed it down with the H.O.J. yet.
I want to keep my options open.
Got a few interviews lined up.
- Student loans won't pay themselves.
- Mm.
Well, I'm sure wherever you land, you'll be a rock star.
- Well, that you can bet on.
- [LAUGHS]
- See you at home.
- See you at home.
- All right.
- Bye.
♪♪♪ Hello, friends.
You're gonna like the new desk.
[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]
- [MESSAGING BLOOPS]
- Uh, Andy, what's all the stuff?
I called dibs on your desk.
I gotta plant my flag before word gets out.
I'm still here, okay?
And in the middle of a m*rder trial.
Ah, easy, Emily.
I gave Andy the okay.
Carol...
[SIGHS]
it is just a temporary leave of absence.
- Can you...
- Careful!
That's a limited edition signed resin collectible.
- [CELLPHONE CHIMES]
- Oh, okay.
Well, Jack is here.
Andy, I want all your toys gone before I get back.
- I mean it.
- Will you get a hold of Jack's parents?
I spoke with his mom last night.
Spain is still limiting travel because of COVID and on their retirement budget, his parents can't afford airfare anyway.
Oh, isn't Martin Moore helping out?
Weren't Jack and Alexander close?
Martin Moore dropped Jack like a hot potato as soon as the charges were filed.
So, right now I'm all Jack's got.
Hey.
Come on in.
Why can't we just get this over with?
- Why do I have to wait?
- The D.A. has no concrete evidence
- to prove that you stabbed Russell.
- I didn't s*ab Russell!
- I know, Jack.
- You don't get it, Ms.
Lopez.
Sure, Mr. Moore treated me like a son, but Alex...
Alex is his heir.
Mr. Moore always made Alex's problems go away.
I don't want to become one of Alex's problems.
You won't.
But I need to know everything about your Kn*fe collection.
I mean, what else can I say?
I have Alex a Kn*fe for his birthday.
- Who else knew about it?
- I don't know!
Jack, that Kn*fe could be the m*rder w*apon.
But you just said the D.A. doesn't know anything.
Alex knows about it, Jack!
And you better believe that his dad and his attorneys are going to do everything they can to make Alex look innocent, even if it means making you look guilty.
Alex is like a brother to me.
He wouldn't.
Jack, you have to stop worrying about Alex and start thinking about what is best for you.
It's all you've got.
♪♪♪ What's up, Rach?
- You need help.
- Cut the crap.
- You and I both know that the rea...
- That your evidence is weak?
That you stand to lose not one,
- but two cases?
- Are you done?
If Alexander Moore knows who k*lled Russell Thomas, would the D.A. be willing to offer a deal?
I would need to hear what your client has to say first.
- You won't take my word?
- You want to cooperate, then cooperate, but I don't need your word, Rach.
We're old friends.
Old friends who know each other's tells.
Alexander can give you eyewitness testimony to the m*rder, but only if you charge him with the only crime he committed...
Covering up for Jack after the fact.
- So...
it was Jack?
- What'll it be?
A felony conviction?
Or you want to lose the same case twice?
If what you're saying checks out, then I'd be willing to offer PC , accessory after the fact, for three years prison.
PC , but you meant two years' probation and credit for time served, and no prison time, right?
The original charge is m*rder, Rachel.
- Three years is an excellent deal.
- Hmm.
Then I'll see you in court.
I'll run it up the chain, but no promises.
Did Amy tell you to hardball me?
Amy and I agreed to do what's best for our client.
Oh.
See, the thing about old friends, Rach, is, you know, they know back.
You didn't tell Amy, did you?
Is that the new Region One Director?
[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]
How's the new job?
I found out who's conducting
- your probationary period interview.
- [DOOR OPENS]
Hey, Choi.
Ready for you.
Yeah.
Bravo's doing the interview himself?
I was surprised, too.
He's not my biggest fan even before the McCarthy case and especially not now.
I know.
I wrote you a glowing summary review, but ultimately, the decision will be D.A. Bravo's.
Just continue to keep your head up.
♪♪♪ [CELLPHONE CHIMING]
Two kids are on trial, yet somehow I'm still the story?
Don't these reporters have bigger fish to fry?
Well, right now you are the big fish.
They just want to see if you'll kowtow to Martin Moore.
Why?
It's not like Martin Moore is financing my campaign.
But he could.
To the media, that makes him look a man you'd want to please.
I would never let anyone influence a ruling.
- They can't just say that.
- Reclaim your narrative.
Be the judge that voters want to see.
Be yourself.
You have always prided yourself on transparency no matter how big or small the case is.
This one's no different.
- Use this trial - [CELLPHONE RINGS]
to show how tenacious...
...you are on the bench.
I tried to help, but before I could jump in, Jack took out his Kn*fe.
Melissa took off, and, uh...
I saw Jack...
s*ab Russell.
I, uh...
I heard a scream...
and I ran.
- [DOOR OPENS]
- You're saying you had no idea that Russell Thomas was dead when you initially spoke with the police?
No, I-I didn't.
And after the police told you they were investigating Russell's m*rder, why didn't you come forward then?
I was trying to protect my dad.
People are always trying to get to him through me.
- Do we have a deal?
- [WHISPERS]
What?
PC , two years' probation, sentencing pending your client's full cooperation.
- Done.
- Wait, what?
Thank you for that, Mr. Moore.
- I know that wasn't easy.
- [BEEP]
♪♪♪ [SNIFFLES]
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
I need some fresh air.
[GROANS QUIETLY]
[LOWERED VOICE]
What the hell are you doing?
You should be thanking me.
The felony's off the table.
Audubon & Associates is officially out of debt.
Alex stabbed Russell.
- What?
- I have proof.
[STAMMERS]
What are you...
[STAMMERS]
♪♪♪ [SIGHS]
[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]
He literally planted a flag.
- [CELLPHONE RINGS]
- [SCOFFS]
[RING]
Make it quick, Callan.
Alex Moore is ready to testify against Jack.
- You cut him a deal.
- It doesn't look good.
Your client is facing a life sentence.
- If convicted.
- Is that really a gamble you want to take?
Does Jack want to risk going to trial when he has the opportunity to save himself from a life sentence?
Jack is innocent.
- What do you want?
- The truth.
Look, I've been going over the details, but I think I can offer him voluntary manslaughter.
Did you, uh...
Did you offer Alexander more of the same?
I didn't think so.
There is no way Amy and Rachel would agree to that.
Alexander Moore didn't s*ab Russell, and he's prepared to testify that Jack did.
I'm trying to save your client a way from facing serious time.
You are pitting these two kids against each other and trying to lure my client into pleading to something that he did not do, not to mention offering him a worse deal than the one you offered Alexander Moore.
Did you seriously think
- that I was gonna fall for that?
- [LINE BEEPING]
No deal.
You came all the way here to tell me that?
- Yes.
- [SCOFFS]
Oh.
No deal.
I still can't believe you offered to have Alexander testify against Jack without consulting me!
Alex's dad all but threatened to fire us if I didn't.
Maybe Martin Moore knows Alexander isn't innocent.
Or maybe he's just a dad who didn't want to see his only son star in the newest televised m*rder trial.
- Oh, Rachel.
- This case could save me, my firm.
Our firm.
And open our firm up to charges of suborning perjury.
Have Alex lie under oath?
The thr*at of Alex taking the stand will push Jack into a plea deal.
Alex will never have to formally testify.
What if Jack doesn't take a deal?
He could go to prison for a m*rder we know he didn't commit.
Jack isn't our client.
We have a duty as human beings to defend the truth.
- That video...
- Is a thorn in my side.
I paid that scum Leonard Smith to bury it.
Door was open.
Now that we're all up to speed on this video, I trust you ladies will earn your dinner?
♪♪♪ [HORNS HONKING IN DISTANCE]
It just feels like every move I make from here on out might be perceived as campaigning.
I'm betting that once Martin Moore and his son are out of your hair, the political tango will end too.
[CHUCKLES]
People like Moore don't get where they got by letting things go.
And I'm afraid his son is going down the same path.
- You think the kid did it?
- I don't know.
But I do know that when you are as rich as Moore, there's always a way out.
Meanwhile, Jack is being dragged through the media circus and being used as a pawn by the prosecution.
I can relate.
Politics are part of the job, baby, but you decide the story.
Strong judge cutting through the sensationalist fog to help bring justice to a family whose son was cut down in the middle of the street.
That...
that's a story worth rooting for.
[GROANS]
Sometimes I wish I could ditch all this election business and join you in Ohio.
Don't thr*aten me with a good time.
- Oh, hmm.
- Hmm.
Robin.
I could get used to
- seeing you around here, man.
- Could say the same, brother.
So, I gave you all more time.
What did you come up with?
Mr. Moore has decided to accept the D.A.'s plea deal.
He's going to testify in Jack Allen's trial.
You made an unyielding commitment to justice as a peace officer and hope to do so as a lawyer, too.
Was that double entendre?
When I applied for the D.A.'s office, I was % honest with every question that they asked.
But not as a sheriff's deputy.
I didn't lie about being convicted of any crimes.
And yet, what does it say about your character that you, in fact, did commit a crime?
You just didn't say anything.
Is that because you got away with it?
With all due respect, sir, I didn't try to get away with anything.
I turned in my sheriff's badge.
I testified to the truth as soon as I became aware, without immunity.
I have no regrets.
I pledged to remake this office into one that answers to the people of this county.
And I honor that pledge.
I am left having to balance this, knowing that the public knows what you did.
It's not a simple decision for me.
♪♪♪ - Hey.
- Hey.
It feels like forever since we've had a moment to ourselves.
- I-I can't stay that long.
- No one saw me duck in here.
This isn't about us, is it?
No, just... the trial, and...
You're not having second thoughts, are you?
No.
It's just...
Oh, I can't say.
Amy, we promised.
No more secrets.
Ex parte.
It's just case stuff, that's all it is?
[CELLPHONES CHIME]
- This is Sam and Carter.
- Oh, I'm sorry.
I have to get back.
- [SIGHS]
- See you in court.
We resume trial on People v. Jack Allen.
Mr. Callan, you may call your first witness.
People call Alexander Moore.
- [MURMURING]
- [WHISPERS]
Alexander Moore?
Mr. Moore, on the night of January th, were you present during an argument and altercation that led to the death of Russell Thomas?
Yes.
Could you please tell the court what happened that night?
Your Honor, I must instruct my client to refuse to answer per his Fifth Amendment rights.
Permission to approach the bench, Your Honor?
- Granted.
- [SCOFFS]
We had a deal, Ms. Audubon.
My client's plea to a lesser charge is still valid despite not testifying in open court.
- You can't be serious.
- Excuse me, Your Honor, this trial is about my client, Mr. Jack Allen.
The status of Alexander Moore's plea deal
- is neither here nor there.
- Ms. Lopez is correct.
Your Honor, the People ask the Court for leeway in addressing the issue concerning Mr. Moore's case.
I'll allow it.
- You may step back.
- [SIGHS]
Mr. Callan.
The People move to vacate the Defendant's plea
- for non-compliance.
- LOLA: Ms. Audubon?
Your Honor, the Defense objects.
I grant the People's request to vacate the plea.
This essentially reinstates m*rder charges against Alexander Moore.
You may step down.
Back on the record in the Jack Allen matter, People, call your next witness.
Thank you, Your Honor.
The People call, uh...
One moment, Your Honor.
Uh...
Bailiff.
BAILIFF: Thank you.
I am clearing the court of media and everyone else.
All present need to vacate immediately.
Cameras will stop broadcasting in this courtroom until I have had a chance to speak with our trial lawyers.
♪♪♪ [GRUNTING]
Report from L.A.P.D.
S.I.D.
shows that it appears to be authentic.
They verified it after an anonymous drop.
Your Honor, in light of this evidence, the Defense asks this Court to dismiss this case in the interest of justice.
- People?
- I'll do you one better.
People's motion to dismiss the case, .
Based on this video, that motion is granted.
Mr. Allen, your case is dismissed, and you are free to go.
But let this be a lesson for the future in regards to your willingness to omit the truth.
The People announce ready for trial in The People v. Alexander Moore.
We ask that the case begin forthwith.
Your Honor, I know Mr. Callan says the video has been authenticated,
- but we need to review it ourselves.
- Denied.
Mr. Moore, your case will begin at am tomorrow.
But based on this change of circumstance, I have reason to believe that you are a flight risk and a danger to the public.
Therefore, you are to be remanded without bail into the custody of the sheriff.
- That will be the order.
- ALEX: What?
Wait, wait, wait.
Wait.
- [HANDCUFFS CLACKING]
- Dad.
Dad.
But, Dad...
- All right.
- All right.
[ALEX GASPING]
[CELLPHONE CHIMES]
[CHUCKLES]
Can't say I'm surprised.
_
Ha!
Well, I like to think we parted ways with Mr. Moore.
Handing the video over to the L.A.P.D. was the right move, but it could have serious complications for the firm.
Well, even if it's not the best move as defense attorneys, it was the right thing to do as human beings.
, %.
But can justice pay the rent?
We'll think of something.
In the short time that I've been at the H.O.J...
Mr. Watkins has pushed this department to view cases through a different lens.
He has made hard choices with ease.
Even if it meant putting his neck on the line.
Luke's a hero for what he did.
The D.A.'s office is only great because of deputy district attorneys like Luke Watkins.
♪♪♪ Your Honor!
Our sweet Sara...
has been compromised.
- Or brainwashed.
- Hi, Your Honor.
- You're leaving Courtroom ?
- Wait, you knew about this?
Sara said she felt called to social work.
Girl, the writing was on the wall.
No, no, no, but why?
We were family!
I know, but I want to play a more active role now.
There are thousands of kids going through what Nikki did, and they need help, and I want to be that person.
I think that's a great decision.
- I support it.
- Thanks, Judge Benner.
For years I've seen people change the system from the inside, and now it's my turn.
And just where might you be going, just like that?
The D.A.'s Victim Assistance Program.
Whoa, you... you are leaving me for Mark Callan?
Okay, Sara.
Love you.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
- No!
[GROANS]
- What is wrong with you?
[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]
You going somewhere?
- That Moore trial isn't over yet.
- [CHUCKLES]
You know, Callan, over the last few months, I've come to the realization that you are an impeccable district attorney.
You ever consider working up here permanently?
[CHUCKLES]
I could get used to working with you, you know.
And it's nice to be wanted.
Well, Special Trials doesn't just want you.
We need you.
[TELEPHONE RINGING IN DISTANCE]
Count me in.
We got another package.
"Well done, Mr.
Special Trials"?
[CHUCKLES]
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
♪♪♪ Take a seat.
[EXHALES DEEPLY]
[SIGHS]
Come back only if you are certain that the D.A.'s office is where you want to be.
The D.A.'s office has been my home for the last year, and it has taught me some irreplaceable lessons, like the fact that L.A. needs good lawyers, and not just here.
[CLEARS THROAT]
With Emily Lopez gone on leave, the P.D.'s office is gonna be even more understaffed.
I think they could use an extra hand.
[SIGHS]
Well, Luke, I, uh...
I can't say I'm thrilled to see you go.
- [CHUCKLES]
- But, uh, I'm sure the P.D.'s office could use a talented attorney like yourself.
- Thank you, sir.
- Good luck.
["BETTING MY LIFE" BY THE VANDABELLES PLAYS]
♪♪♪ Hey.
- Let me help you with that.
- Oh, Luke.
Hey, how'd the, uh...
- How'd the interview go?
- Surprisingly, Bravo wants me.
I told you you were the best thing to happen to the D.A's office.
- So what'd you say?
- I told him that the D.A.'s office wasn't the right path for me.
♪ I remember that day ♪
- ♪ Like it was yesterday ♪
- Why don't you stay in L.A., Emily?
You'll make a huge impact on the lives of your clients, like, bigger than anyone else in the H.O.J.
I...
This...
[SIGHS]
year has been a lot.
And it's impossible for me to change, really change, when everything around me stays exactly the same.
[SIGHS]
It's hard to explain, but trust %that I'm doing what's right for me.
♪ No one's happy for... ♪
You sure I can't get you to reconsider?
[ELEVATOR BELL DINGS]
♪ Now I'm betting my life on you ♪
♪ I am strong enough ♪
- ♪ 'Cause of you ♪
- Thank you.
♪ I can breathe again ♪
♪ Breathe again ♪
♪ See things clear again ♪
♪ Clear again ♪
♪ Because of you ♪
[GIGGLES]
Well, I really think I could make a difference at Audubon & Associates.
They are boss lady all day every day.
That's how I feel working with Mark and Luke.
- Inspired?
- And badass.
Okay, so, as genius as the carpool idea was, it is officially a no-go.
That's too bad.
I didn't really hate the idea of seeing more of you.
♪ A time before you ♪ ♪♪♪
- ♪ One more step, and I'll...
♪ - [DOOR OPENS]
♪ Fall ♪
[HORNS HONKING IN DISTANCE]
♪ One more thought, and I'll be lost forever ♪
- I should go.
- Yes.
[CHUCKLES]
I'll see you at home.
- Good night.
- Good night.
♪ I remember that day like it was yesterday ♪
You have exquisite taste.
Oh, I know.
I mean, I did pick the best person to clerk for, after all.
I...
have an eye for individuals who win progress without wavering.
Hmm.
I don't know.
When we first met, I was in the middle of media drama, and now I am in the exact same position.
Poetic.
♪♪♪ I'm thinking about not campaigning for my judicial seat.
Uh, but you have to.
My record should speak for itself, without endorsements or election ads.
I am a judge.
I'm not a governor.
You are Judge "Lolacoaster" Carmichael.
The first attorney in your family.
The most wins for a D.A.
with the fewest secondary offenders.
You've overcome a judicial review, Internet memes, and you had a whole baby!
This campaign is gonna run itself.
You just have to give it %,
- like you always do.
- That is very kind.
But there is something about campaigns that brings out the worst in people.
Or the best.
You've done your job at the H.O.J.
Now it's time to do your job for the people of Los Angeles.
Show them what you stand for.
They need someone like you.
[SCOFFS]
I know I did.
Night.
Thanks for being you, Judge Lola Carmichael.
[SIGHS]
♪♪♪ On the record in People v.
Alexander Moore, the Court has reached a verdict.
The video speaks for itself.
I am convinced Alexander Moore stabbed the victim to death, but the People failed to prove that he did so maliciously.
Therefore I have no choice but to find Mr. Moore not guilty of m*rder as charged in count one.
The People did, however, prove that the stabbing was in no way self-defense.
Thus on the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter, I find Alexander Moore guilty.
As for sentencing, I have considered the defendant's age and lack of criminal history.
But.
Mr. Moore, you were willing to get up here and lie under oath, to blame your best friend for your own actions.
That is criminal in and of itself.
The damage to Mr. Allen's reputation should be overcome with the Court's findings that you were the k*ller, and Mr. Allen was innocent not just of guilt but factually innocent of k*lling Russell Thomas.
Mr. Moore, your request for probation is denied.
The Court selects the high term of years in state prison, plus an additional year for using a Kn*fe as a deadly w*apon.
Bailiff, please take Alexander Moore into custody.
- Court is adjourned.
- [GAVEL BANGS]
♪♪♪ [HANDCUFFS CLICK]
♪♪♪ ["BETTER SAFE THAN SOCIAL" BY THE LAST ARTFUL, DODGR PLAYING]
♪♪♪ You ready?
Emily.
- Yeah?
- You sure you want to do this?
Yeah.
Let's do this.
- Okay.
- Okay.
♪ Coming to lift me up ♪
♪ When the sun drops the world ♪
♪ Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
♪ Is it the smile on her face? ♪
♪ Is it the scent of her hair? ♪
♪ Is it the way she make me feel? ♪
♪ Is it the way she make me feel? ♪
♪ Is it the smile on her face? ♪
Listen, Lo, about this whole election thing...
You know, it seems easy for everyone else to tell me to fight, but I don't want Robin and Bailey to become collateral damage if this election gets messy.
I know it's exhausting, but you're not gonna fight alone.
Thanks.
And you, too.
You know, I know, now that you and Amy
- are not together anymore...
- Yeah, about Amy...
she and I are kind of talking.
What?
Mark.
You two got back together in the middle of my trial?
We couldn't discuss it before.
You know, ex parte.
Besides, Amy's still adjusting and...
after all the ups and downs, I guess...
I'm not sure yet myself.
Amy's just probably wondering what makes this reconciliation any different and what you are willing to do to make it different.
♪ Make me feel something ♪
[SIGHS]
Where are you going?
♪♪♪ Skating.
♪♪♪ The fact that you came forward and were willing to risk it all...
The very reason why I wanted to work with you.
Even if it costs us a little blowback?
It's the Audubon and Quinn secret sauce!
Audubon and Quinn.
Bring it on.
[LAUGHS]
And Johnson.
Cheers to the future.
Cheers.
♪♪♪ MAN OVER P.A.: ...with valid m*llitary identification.
[SIGHS]
Thank you for your service to our nation.
- Hi.
- Hi, ma'am.
- How are you?
- Emily!
WOMAN OVER P.A.: The white zone is for immediate...
I would've ridden in on a white horse if I could've,
- but this will have to do.
- I...
I turned August down.
And as of an hour ago, I no longer work for the D.A.'s office anymore.
MAN OVER P.A.: La zona blanca is únicamente...
I'd rather be a public defender and work alongside the best lawyer that I know.
Luke...
I want to be a fierce advocate of good like her, resilient like her, because I love her.
I love you, Emily.
[VOICE BREAKING]
I love you, too.
But I can't stay.
Luke, Joaquin...
He helped me remember what it feels like to be free, but you helped me remember what it feels like to be home.
But I know this is a journey that I have to finish alone...
...which is why I'm not going to Miami with Joaquin.
- What...
then...
[STAMMERS]
- I am going to find out who the hell Emily Lopez is outside of her work and maybe for what might be the first time in my life, I am gonna do it without anyone's help.
Where you going?
First, I'm gonna go to Puerto Rico
- to see my family in San Juan.
- Oh.
And then I don't know.
And then I don't...
I don't...
I don't have a plan.
I just need to feel what it's like.
I need to experience the world without its...
Without its shortcomings in my ear for just a moment.
I want that for you.
You do?
EVE OWEN: ♪ She said I'm coming for ♪
♪ You ♪ ♪♪♪
Go see the world.
And just know that I will be here waiting for you in our little corner of it.
- [SOBS]
- [CHUCKLES]
- Okay.
- Go.
♪♪♪ [EXHALES DEEPLY]
♪♪♪ Hold down the fort for me while I'm gone, okay?
♪♪♪ [LAUGHS]
Breaking into freezers after hours?
I thought I was done dating bad boys.
Yeah, well, what about a bad boy with a key?
Who clearly hasn't learned his lesson.
- I...
- Wait, wait.
The last time we went skating, you broke both your wrists trying to show off.
Right here in this very building.
Our first date wasn't quite as romantic as I imagined.
No.
Hopefully it's not too late to make up for it.
DANIEL ELLSWORTH: ♪ Did we leave believing on the line ♪
[BOTH LAUGH]
- Is this too much?
[LAUGHS]
- Uh, no.
[LAUGHTER]
Do you remember what you said to me when I was sprawled out on the ice?
Oh, "Walk it off, Callan"?
You asked me if I was in pain and...
where it hurt and how bad.
And then you came with me to the hospital and you stayed with me.
I'd never... wanted anyone to take care of me like that before.
Ever.
[SIGHS]
Every time I fall on my ass, you pick me back up again.
You take care of me.
You keep my smiling.
[SIGHS]
So I want to return the favor.
I want to keep you smiling...
♪ For the rest of your life ♪
[BOTH LAUGH]
♪ I don't want to wade in the water ♪
Amy Quinn...
♪ Sink like a stone, take my under ♪
...will you marry me?
♪ Unphased ♪
After your divorce?
[BOTH LAUGH]
♪ Unphased ♪
Yes, I will marry you after my divorce.
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
♪♪♪ [HORNS BLARE IN DISTANCE]
My son made a horrible mistake, and he will suffer the consequences of that, as will his mother and I.
But putting this aside, I am fully committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure that Judge Carmichael does not remain a judge.
She has brought radically left activism into the courtroom without shame or remorse.
Her judgments are steeped in her agenda.
I will personally ensure that Judge Lola Carmichael is voted off the bench.
She is a poison within our justice system...
Does Your Honor ever rest?
It becomes more unlikely by the day.
Moore is smearing me in the press.
He said I am a poison.
Well, if you're a poison, infect me, baby.
- [SIGHS]
- [CHUCKLES]
We really haven't been able to catch a break this year.
I have forgotten how life feels without the exhaustion.
I am...
[SIGHS]
In a constant state of worrying about Bailey
- when I'm gone...
- Hmm.
...and to have my family dragged through the mud with me in an election, it makes me wonder if any of it
- is even worth...
- Hey, hey, hey.
Do you believe that the work you do as a judge will make progress?
I know so.
Then let me take one thing off your plate.
You don't have to stress about us, baby.
- I'm here for you.
- Mm-hmm.
In spirit, from across the country.
No.
Not this time.
I resigned from the FBI.
At least I tried, and then he countered with an extended leave, so...
I'm gonna be a stay-at-home dad, at least for a little while.
Robin, are you sure?
Baby, I can always consult with the L.A. field office, but right now my priority is our family and standing by you as you reclaim your fire.
Baby.
- I love you.
- I love you.
[SIGHS]
- I can do this.
Can't I?
- Mm-hmm.
No question.
Whatever is thrown our way, I'm ready to face it.
- Are you?
- Hell, yeah.
Hell, yeah.
Now, if we're gonna go to w*r, we're gonna need a little hope on our side.
♪♪♪ ["EL TIEMPO SE ACABÓ" BY MARIA RAQUEL Y SUS MARAVILLAS]
♪♪♪ BRENNER: May this renewal of your vows remind you of the devotion you swore to one another on your wedding day, and may it be a reminder to your friends and family gathered here today that, in happiness and hardship, what we have is each other.
It is my honor to present to you, once again as husband and wife, Mr. Taylor and Ms. Carmichael!
You may now kiss one another!
[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE]
♪♪♪ Yay!
[CHEERING CONTINUES]
Let's celebrate!
[ALL CHEERING]
♪♪♪ [CHEERING]
Congratulations to the lovely couple.
Here's to many more years.
This is D.J.
Tailwind Turner.
Let's get this party started, y'all.
STEVIE WONDER: ♪ For you ♪
♪ There might be a brighter star ♪
♪ But through my eyes the light of you ♪
♪ Is all I see ♪
♪♪♪ ♪ For you ♪
♪ Love might be for you to find ♪
♪ But I will celebrate our love of yesterday ♪
♪ So long ago my heart without demanding ♪
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