09x14 - Peekskill Law

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Hi.

Hi.

Natalie, how were things at
the hall of learning today?

Today? Fine.

Next tuesday it's
different folks!

"See natalie green
flunk communications 102

Right before your very eyes."

Sounds like a big test

You haven't studied for.

Worse. I have to
give a 10-minute talk.

I can understand your
nervousness and anxiety,

But to tell you the truth,

I really don't think

It should be any kind
of problem whatsoever

To talk for 10 minutes.

Hi.

Hi. Hey.

Jo, what are you
doing home so early?

Oh, tootie had to get her
car fixed near the center,

So I gave her a ride home.

Tootie rode on your motorcycle?

Am I home? Can I
stop praying now?

Don't talk to me about fear.

I have to give a speech

In front of my
entire lecture class...

85 Of my fellow students.

What's the problem?

Are they armed?

Don't worry, nat.

I'll teach you a few
tricks of public speaking.

What's your subject?

Beats me. It has to
be something exciting

That happened to me this week.

What is the most exciting
thing that's happened to you?

I went through the 10-item
express lane with 11 items,

And nobody noticed.

What a day.

Take the credit card out.
Put the credit card back.

Take the credit card out again!

Blair, andy took
a message for you.

It's on the table.

It's probably somebody
wanting a date.

That's the one bad thing
about getting engaged:

Everybody stops asking you out.

Is andy here? His messages
always need translating.

He went skiing with
jeremy for the week.

But I can read a few
words of basic andy.

Oh, it's simple.

"Har sar nod jesvy called."

Blair, when did you
start dating an arab?

"Har ser..."

Harrison & joseph called!

It must be for an interview!

They're one of the law firms
I applied to for an internship!

But I didn't dream
someplace so prestigious

Would call little old me!

Why not? They haven't
met little old you yet.

Harrison & joseph.

Hey, aren't those the ones
defending that husband

In the m*rder trial?

m*rder in peekskill?

What's worth k*lling for?

Well, actually, it's
quite sensational.

Corina darrin, the
big fashion designer

Of belagio designs,
was allegedly m*rder*d

By her husband clark darrin.

I was so shocked
when corina was k*lled.

I wonder where her body is.

Oh, they'll find it
sooner or later,

But they have enough
evidence against darrin.

They found his jack
handle in his car

With her blood
smeared all over it.

Not only that... Nat, you know
that fear of speaking you have?

Use it.

Well, I have to get a new dress

For this interview.

Take the credit card out.
Put the credit card back!

Come on, tootie. I
really need your help.

Every time I try
to speak in public,

I feel like I'm
rambling on aimlessly,

And no one's really
interested in what I'm saying.

I'm sorry. What?

Just have a seat, miss warner.

Thank you. Who will
be interviewing me,

Mr. Harrison or mr. Joseph?

Mr. Harrison and
mr. Joseph are dead.

You'll be interviewing

With one of our junior partners.

Junior partners.

You have a problem
with that, miss warner?

Professor katt!

Since I joined the firm,

Only the office jokers
call me professor,

And then only behind my back.

Well... It is a small
world, isn't it?

I haven't seen you since, uh...

We were accused of
having that torrid affair,

Which we didn't have.

I can see you're still
a little uncomfortable

About that torrid affair
which we didn't have.

Is that going to get in the
way of your working here?

Uh... For me, no. No. Ha ha.

But... Isn't your
wife going to mind?

No, these days the
only thing she minds

Is her alimony check being late.

We are mercifully divorced.

Oh. Well, then...

Your application
crossed my desk,

And I remembered what an astute,

Incisive legal mind you had.

Just what we needed
for making coffee

And running the copier.

I'm sorry, mr. Katt.

Clark darrin's in reception

And would like to see you.

Have him wait. I'll get my files

From logan's office.

You got darrin out on bail?

On his own recognizance
until the trial.

I'll be back. Meanwhile...

This ought to keep you busy.

Uh... How long do
you expect to be gone?

Don't read it. Just put it away.

Mr. Darrin. Mr. Darrin,

They're not ready for you ye...

Where's katt?

Uh... He'll be right back.

He went to get the files

On that darrin m*rder case.

Good.

Are you on that case, too?

I guess you could
say that, yeah.

You guys sure have your
work cut out for you.

There's no doubt
that darrin did it.

Well, don't you think
the evidence is a little...

Circumstantial?

Oh, uh, well, of course.

You attorneys have
to take that position.

But look at the facts.

The vice president
of corina's company

Overheard darrin thr*aten

To k*ll her the night
she disappeared.

And you believe
that barkley guy?

[Laughs] well, it fits.

Corina and her husband
were always fighting.

Once he slapped her

In front of a whole
ballroom of people,

And it was black tie!

Well, then, let's
just string him up.

You know what I'm saying.

The man doesn't have an alibi.

Clark darrin is
guilty, guilty, guilty.

Oh, mr. Katt.

Mr. Darrin.

Miss big mouth.

This young lady here

Has some pretty strong
opinions about my case.

Opinions... That, from now on,

Miss warner will
keep to herself.

We're setting up for you
in the conference room.

Why don't you grab some coffee,

And I'll be there in a minute?

It's been a pleasure,
miss warner.

Do you think it's wise

To give someone
like that a stimulant?

Someone like what?

You know... A k*ller.

Oh! So you've
convicted him already.

Oh, come on!

Corina wanted to divorce him.

The only way to get
her money was to...

Inherit it.

He had the means, the motive,

And the opportunity.

Well, miss warner, you've
stated the prosecution's case

Very well. Unfortunately,

We are the defense.

Oh... Ha ha ha!

I'm sorry.

I suppose if I'm
gonna work here,

I have to pretend

The people we
defend are innocent.

Ah, you're gonna have
to do better than that.

You're gonna have to believe it.

Do you think everyone you've
ever defended is innocent?

Now, no. But at the time

I was representing
them, you bet!

Even a clark darrin?

Do you remember what it was like

We were accused of
having a torrid affair...

Which we didn't have?

Well... Here we are.

Working together.

Now, what if people
were to start saying...

We're having an affair now?

Which we won't.

Of course not.

The point is, our
judicial system works

Because everyone is innocent

Until proven guilty.

God, I miss saying
things like that.

Good afternoon,
ladies and gentlemen.

This isn't gonna work.

[Sighs]

Natalie, you've gotta practice

Talking to big groups.

Now just pretend
this is the real thing.

I started to clutch

Talking to this
huge crowd of three!

Ok.

I was saving this one,

But it's time to pull
out all the stops.

[Sighs] imagine everyone
in your audience...

Is sitting there naked.

Could tom cruise
be in the first row?

Pippa, this is for natalie!

Right. Could tom cruise
be sitting in the first row?

Natalie, please.

Now just picture them
sitting there naked.

I'll try anything.

Ladies and gentlemen...
Ha ha ha ha ha!

What's so funny?

You should see how you're
sitting no, no clothes on

That's enough.

I'm getting dressed.

[Ring]

I'll get it.

It could be another human being,

[Indistinct] on the end and
natalie could freeze.

Funny.

Hello? I was wrong.
It's only blair.

Yeah, what's up?

Oh, it should be no problem.

We'll just set an extra place.

Anyone we know?

I see.

Ok.

Well, uh,

I'll... I'll... I'll
tell the others.

Bye.

Guess who's coming to dinner?

Clark darrin.

I can't believe she invited
a m*rder*r to dinner.

She doesn't even
like eating with us.

Natalie, what are you doing?

Setting the table.

All spoons?

What I want to know is

What are we all
still doing here?

Well, we didn't
want to leave blair

Unprotected,
alone with the k*ller!

Let's think about that.

Girls... So that
this kind of thing

Doesn't happen again,

I'd like to establish
a new rule:

You may think it a little harsh,

But I propose that from now on

No one invite a m*rder*r home.

[Doorbell rings]

Pippa, door.

Natalie, no.

Oh, I'll get it.

I'm sorry. I forgot my keys.

Everybody, this is clark darrin.

Mr. Darrin,

This is natalie,
pippa, tootie, jo,

And beverly ann.

I know this must be...

Somewhat awkward for you people.

N-n-no!

Ha. No. Uh... My
parents are lawyers,

So I'm used to
meeting criminals.

How about... We just
dive right into dinner?

I'll get the turkey.

Mr. Darrin, since you
are the guest of honor,

Why don't you have a seat

At the head of the table?

They're very close.

Well... Here we go.

Now we have a man
here this evening...

So why don't you carve?

Pippa?

I'll do it. I'll do it.

I'm good with a Kn*fe.

Contact lens.

Yeah, it happens all the time.

Oh, I got it! Ha ha!

I got it.

Why don't you go ahead
and carve, mr. Darrin?

So, uh... You girls
go to school, huh?

What are you studying?

Karate.

Natalie, why don't
you tell us about

Your communications class?

Well, uh, i... I'm taking a
public speaking class.

It's a real k*ller.

Uh... I... I mean...
It's m*rder.

I... B... Uh...

Can I have a drumstick, please?

What are some of your
hobbies, mr. Darrin?

Oh, I like, uh,
fishing, back-packing.

Oh! Have you ever
been up the river?

Why don't we talk about
something other than hobbies?

Ok. I got a question.

What is the sting
for croaking someone

In this country?

Is it a plop down
in the sizzle seat?

That's australian
for sending you

To the electric chair.

Which all of us would
feel very bad about.

All right!

I've had it!

Please, mr. Darrin...

I thought you were
bringing me someplace

Where I wouldn't be
convicted before my trial.

This is just another
kangaroo court.

No offense, kid. Good night.

I'm sorry, mr. Darrin.

They didn't mean anything.

The words just came out wrong.

You know, you talk
a good game, lady,

Get right down to it,

You're like everybody else.

Well, you finally succeeded

In driving that poor
man out of the house.

I hope you're happy.

I know I am. Can we
lock the front door?

Well, you can think
what you want.

I think he's innocent.

Ah, miss warner,
burning the midnight oil.

I like that.

Get out of my chair.

Sorry.

Now go home. We can't
afford the overtime.

You're not paying me.

Well, then work till you drop.

How'd the darrin trial go today?

Oh... My objections
were penetrating.

My cross-examinations
were brilliant.

And tomorrow barkley
is gonna take the stand

And blow our guy
out of the water.

I may have uncovered something

Very interesting tonight.

Did you know that
corina's company

Took out a $2 million dollar
insurance policy on her life?

Pay attention.

The company took out the policy.

No single person benefits;
certainly not darrin.

But what if... But
blair, it's late.

Why don't you knock
off so I can go home

And watch l.a. Law?

I love that arnie guy.

I can't help but think

This insurance policy
means something.

Great. Why don't you take
their company books home

And see what you
can come up with?

That's what we're not
paying you for, isn't it?

Right.

Blair, you gonna
stay up all night?

Maybe.

You know, ever
since this trial began,

You've been spending all
your free time on this case.

Consumer spending is down.

Stores are folding.

The economy needs you.

Jo, I don't think darrin did it.

And richard... Mr. Katt...

Says he's as good as convicted!

I love you, tootie,

But no more of your crazy ideas.

She had me giving my speech

To 4,000 empty seats
at langley stadium.

I'm glad you guys are here.

I want you to help me out
with a little experiment.

Joe, you be darrin.
Tootie, you be mr. Barkley,

And I'll see if I can make
some sense out of this case.

Ok. I'll be corina.

She's dead.

I know.

Mr. Barkley,

In researching
the company books,

I found out that belagio designs

Isn't doing very well.

What have you got to
say to that, mr. Barkley?

[Deep voice] I'd
say you were nuts.

When you were in college,
everybody had to have

At least 3 of
belagio's sweaters.

But you haven't had a
big success since then.

Mr. Darrin, why would
you m*rder your wife

For money she didn't have?

I don't know. Maybe
I didn't like her face.

Hey!

No, not you. Corina.

Besides, you're dead. Shut up.

This is ridiculous.

I don't want to be dead anymore.

Wait a minute. That's it!

What if corina weren't dead?

The company has taken out

A huge insurance
policy on her life.

So now they collect,

Someone liquidates the company

And gets the money to her.

Mr. Barkley, the vice president!

[Deep voice] wait
a minute. That's me.

That means we
were in it together.

Why would you two
set up the husband?

Maybe we're lovers.

Could we stop this now?

Hold on. This is
all making sense.

Corina wanted to
get rid of her husband.

He's the perfect
guy to pin it on.

I'm telling you, corina's alive.

I'll bet my swiss
bank account on it.

One small detail.

You have to be able to prove it.

All right.

What if corina shows
up in court tomorrow

To watch the proceedings?

And what if you showed
up at a swap meet?

That's about as likely.

No... I think corina
just might be there.

[Taps gavel] quiet, please.

[Taps gavel] quiet, please!

Mr. Crandall, the prosecution

May resume its
questioning of mr. Barkley.

Mr. Barkley, you
are still under oath.

Mr. Barkley... Before
the lunch recess,

You described at
length a heated argument

Between the
defendant and his wife

Shortly before she
was reported missing.

That's right.

So wouldn't you
say that clark darrin

Was a man with a violent nature?

Objection. Leading the witness.

Sustained.

I should hope so.

Could we be spared comments
from defense counsel?

I'm sorry, your honor.

You're doing a wonderful job.

Oh, happy day.

Continue, mr. Crandall.

Uh, no further
questions, your honor.

Cross-examine, mr. Katt?

Thank you, your honor.

I have to talk to
you. She's here.

Who? Your honor,

May I have just a
moment, please?

Ah.

Mr. Katt, seasons are changing.

Children are being born.

Could we just... Move it along?

This is the sneakiest,

Most unprofessional, insane idea

I have ever heard!

It better work.

I'm sorry, your
honor. I'm ready now.

Yippee!

Now, mr. Barkley, you
are aware, of course,

That the body of corina darrin

Has never been found.

Yes.

I'd like you to
imagine for a moment

That mrs. Darrin
is still alive...

Furthermore, that she is
in this courtroom today,

Disguised, of course... Say...

That woman in the
veil right there.

This is ridiculous!

I agree. Objection, your honor.

Overruled.

Young lady... I get to say that.

Continue, mr. Katt.

Mr. Barkley, as vice president

Of belagio designs,

You must be aware
of a $2 million dollar

Insurance policy
your company took out

On the life of corina darrin.

Um... Yes.

Well, then you must also realize

That an insurance
company won't pay

For a death unless
there's a body.

Your honor...
Would you sit down?

Why am I listening to you?

Come to the point, mr. Katt.

The point is, absent
an actual body,

The insurance company
will only pay off

If there is some
other proof of death...

Like a convicted k*ller.

And that's what you and
mrs. Darrin counted on,

Right, mr. Barkley?

Objection. Overruled!

Ha!

This is getting good.

Answer the
question, mr. Barkley.

Wasn't this whole thing a plot

Hatched by you and mrs. Darrin?

[Laughs]

All right. Then I'll
just ask the woman

In the veil there.
Isn't that right?

Didn't you and mr. Barkley
plan this little charade?

It's a bluff, corina!

Don't say anything stupid!

Uh... Like I just did.

[Courtroom murmurs]

[Taps gavel]

Settle down.

Bailiff, take
mr. Barkley into custody.

Will counsel please
approach the bench?

That lady in the veil
is my friend tootie.

Wasn't it a great idea

To have her
pretend to be corina?

Hi. [Panting]

I'm sorry I couldn't
make it on time.

Nat and I got stuck in
an elevator at school.

Everybody panicked,
but natalie was great.

She gave this big speech

And calmed everybody down.

And I think she's cured.

Except now she's afraid
to go into elevators.

If you're not the
woman in the veil...

Then who is the
woman in the veil?

I always wanted
to be an actress.

Thanks for covering
for me, beverly ann.

[Tapping gavel]
court is adjourned.

D.a.'S dropping the charges.

Congratulations.

I really oughta thank
you for getting me

Out of this thing, mr. Katt.

Well, miss warner's the one

You're gonna have to thank,

But you're gonna have
to stand in line behind me.

Excuse us for a moment.

Legal conference.

Miss warner...
You did a great job.

Thank you.

And as a result of
all your hard work,

You can count on two things.

(1) You still
won't get a salary.

But... I'll probably
get a raise.

Great. Then you can
buy me a cup of coffee.

Deal.

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