Serie Noire (2014) s01e03 Episode Script
Episode 3
1 I'm offering you a groundbreaking screenwriting experiment! Who is Anne-Sophie Laverdière? A BOTCHED AND LACKLUSTER TV SHOW - She's a journalist.
- You should hire a legal expert.
It would help you guys.
If we can't go to the Law, we need to let the Law come to us.
Give me your wallet.
I have an idea! It's your turn to trust me.
You don't bring your weapons inside the police station? Welcome to Justice's Law.
These two are a major waste of time.
All right.
Empty your pockets.
Take off your belts, shoelaces, jewelry, watches.
No proof of ID? No, and they refuse to identify themselves.
I beg your pardon, for our information, what do you call what we're doing right now? A bad joke.
No, I mean, emptying our pockets, putting all our stuff in brown bags, the whole arrest process there must be a name for it.
Guys, what are you doing exactly? - Nothing.
- Nothing.
Would you like to make a phone call? Why? You mentioned a lawyer earlier.
Oh yeah, the lawyer! Well Maybe later.
We're not in a hurry.
What's the next step? Where is the place? After 4 pm? Hello, I'm detective Perez.
And you are Hello.
Do you still have no name? Is this the interrogation room? Does every person get questioned once under arrest? That is part of the process.
And how long does the questioning last on average? Well, it depends.
If you tell me your name, it won't be long at all.
And if I don't tell you my name? Then we have no choice.
We have to keep you here.
Have a seat.
It won't be long.
We've already solved one problem! Your friend just gave us his identity.
But I don't know why he refused to give your name.
Really Martin told you his name? Yes, Martin has been very cooperative.
The prospect of spending a night here made him think twice.
It's strange because I don't know any Martin.
I have a cousin named Martin, but the last time I saw him was 10 years ago.
I'm going to ask you to help me a little.
Right now, you're just making things worse.
So you're going to cut the bullshit while you still can and you're going to tell me what's going on.
OK, I'm sorry I'll cooperate.
So, we undressed and got naked.
We refused to identify ourselves.
That's when the officers That's when they arrested you? Yes, they arrested us.
And so we arrived here, in the parking lot of - The operations center? - The operations center, yes.
And afterwards, they took us to to the place where You get booked? - Booked? - Yes, booked into detention.
- So we got - Booked? That's right, booked We emptied our pockets, gave up our jewelry, our coats.
That's what you call booking? - Is that what you say? - Yes.
The booking process.
Great! - OK.
And then? - That's it.
You don't want to say your name? I don't think so.
But I would like to make a phone call on the other hand.
A phone call You have reached Denis Rondeau's voicemail.
Please leave a message.
OK.
First thing: after she ran away from Pierre's cabin, Valerie visits a legal colleague at her office.
But instead of helping Valerie, this colleague calls Pierre, who is Attorney General and therefore controls the justice system.
Valerie gets thrown into jail and she's going to prepare her revenge behind bars.
Also, incorporate "booking", and make sure that it is indeed the proper term.
And I can't take any pictures, but this is two minutes of ambient sound from the operations center.
Aren't you glad you trusted me We're like Rambo in Rambo 2.
Bring on the Russians and the electroshocks, we won't talk! We're not in the same cell? Excuse me! I am Denis Rondeau! I live at 7185, De la Passerelle! My friend's name is Patrick Bouchard.
He lives at 1265, Regina.
Second floor, I think.
I don't have the apartment number, but it's the corner one.
Can you please let Detective Perez know? Thank you.
Damn! With this sudden confession, Denis just ruined the comparison with Rambo 2.
Denis broke under pressure, and Patrick was furious.
He couldn't help seeing in Denis' confession a recurring and extremely disrespectful pattern: Denis was unable to entirely trust Patrick's ideas and always ended up sabotaging them one way or another.
Patrick ignored Denis all night long at the operations center, and he even refused to take part in the look-out system devised by Denis to make the toilet safe.
Denis, on the other hand, spent the whole night trying to find a way to redeem himself.
I know you're upset, but I still think that my reaction was normal, considering the horrible detention conditions.
It doesn't matter anyway: we were going to end in court regardless! It just made the process faster.
What's our lawyer's name? Merlin? Mr.
Marlin? Can you call Mr.
Marlin? My God, he's a kid! He reminds me of my nephew, I gave him a Transformer for his birthday.
I don't know I picked randomly.
I talked to a woman.
It must have been his Mom.
He looks like he's dressed up as Harry Potter for Halloween.
Are you ready to proceed, Mr.
Marlin? Yes, your Honor.
The charges are indecent exposure and obstruction of justice.
Are you ready to enter a plea? Guilty, your Honor.
OK, I'm going to redeem myself.
Excuse me! Could we speak to our lawyer, please, Your Honor? Thank you.
I'm warning you, Judge Dubé is not known for his patience.
We were just wondering: if we plead guilty, do we go to trial? No, the whole point is to avoid a trial.
- We'd like a trial.
- I don't understand.
We're screenwriters.
This is part of our writing process.
- Do you know Justice's Law? - No.
I don't have cable.
By the way, in the courtroom, I'd like you to address me more formally.
Mr.
Marlin, I have 36 cases this morning.
- Can we please proceed? - Yes, Your Honor.
We plead not guilty.
Your Honor, my clients would like to plead not guilty, after all.
So we'll set a date pro forma, let's say 9:00 am, January 13.
January 13, 9:00 am Yes! That's perfect.
Thank you very much, Your Honor.
Is it over? Normally, when you get out of jail, your girl is waiting for you and you fuck right away but I have the feeling it's going to be different for us.
I don't know about you, but I have 11 messages from Louise.
Hello, gentlemen.
Mr.
Marlin, nice meeting you.
- Hi.
- Hello.
I was surprised at first, but I like it.
I like your attitude.
We'll fight.
I just wanted to tell you that you don't need to be here on the 13th.
- What about our trial? - This is just a meeting to set the trial date.
So when is the actual trial? It's hard to say, but it could be in six months.
Six months? That gives us plenty of time to get ready! I looked in your file, really quick, and I already see several avenues we can explore.
I already know I need to use your medical records.
Hello? Finally! What are you doing? We were supposed to meet in the lobby! - Who is it? - What? Don't tell me you didn't get my email No, I received it.
All right then, come and meet me in the lobby! We have a meeting with the broadcaster in 30 minutes.
I wanted to discuss your approach beforehand.
- Do you have your document? - No, we don't.
What do you mean? Are you kidding me? But we have something else.
Something else? OK, let's go, Henri is already here! We're here.
What's going on, guys? You look tired.
- Non, we're not tired.
- Louise, this is Mr.
Marlin, - our legal expert.
- Hello! Hello.
I'll be happy to share my expertise.
Even better than a document, right? We've got a human being.
Of course, without his gown Did you bring your gown? He's their legal expert.
- Doesn't it smell a little off? - Well, yes.
This man is at the helm of the biggest TV network in French Canada.
He's not ordering the second season of Justice's Law for any artistic reason.
- Hello! - Hey! Stay seated.
Please, Louise.
How are you? It's my pleasure to introduce you to Denis Rondeau and Patrick Bouchard.
Although you met them before Oh, so you kept the same ones? Yes, absolutely! We love them so much.
- Hi! - Hello.
- Hello.
- Hi! OK, look, we're really happy that the series is coming back.
And we'd love to hear your new ideas for season 2.
Is it me or does it smell off in here? Go ahead, I'm listening! Yes.
Go ahead.
Actually, we thought it would be fun to focus on Valerie's revenge in season 2.
Who is Valerie? She's the show's main character.
Yes, of course! I'm sorry! So Valerie is taking her revenge on Pierre, but since he is Attorney General and he controls the justice system, Valerie is going to have to circumvent the justice system and take the law into her own hands.
Valerie, who has always fought against crime in the name of justice, is going to have to fight against justice by becoming a criminal.
This is a complete turnaround.
OK, that's interesting.
And how do you How do you plan to bring this reversal about? Patrick, go ahead No, you go ahead, keep going, you're doing great.
No, no It's your turn now.
Well To infiltrate the criminal world, Valerie is going to get arrested so she can meet criminals in prison.
Pierre will be the one ordering her arrest.
- Pierre? - Yes.
It's going to be Pierre.
Sorry! So, Pierre's scheming He has her arrested.
And then Then, she She has to go through all the steps involved in the arrest process, from the moment when the officers leave their weapons in the lockers before entering the police station.
The operations center.
And the booking process.
Yes, the She's going to get booked into jail.
With the bags, and the objects you put in the bags Yes, and the cell, with the metal toilet in the middle It'll be difficult for her.
Absolutely.
And there's Judge Boivin's character.
Yes, absolutely.
He's going to befriend a prostitute in order to infiltrate a prostitution ring.
And then He might get arrested as well.
Yes, clearly, for sure! And then Once again, we'll go through the different stages You know, the lockers The booking - The metal toilet - The bags with the belongings - And the lockers - We already said that.
Sorry.
Can I make a couple remarks? I was actually wondering why you were wearing a gown.
Mr.
Marlin, attorney and legal expert for screenwriters.
We must not forget one the main principles of our democracy: the independence of the judicial branch.
The idea that the Attorney General can control the justice system seems completely outrageous to me.
So I'm questioning the criminal aspect of your presentation.
Seriously, I don't feel that you have gone beyond the wall of a certain folklore in regards to the serious problem of criminality in Québec and Canada.
In my opinion, this is the weakest part of your presentation.
OK, look, Louise, I'll call you to share my thoughts.
- Yes, of course.
- Thank you, gentlemen.
I don't know what your problem is, but I fought tooth and nail to keep this series going.
I'm not going to let you ruin it all.
First, take a shower.
You smell like a dead animal! Then get to work.
I want detailed synopses for the first four episodes after the Holidays.
This presentation was a total bust! Stupid Why did you have to say that? - What? - The whole crime thing.
"Valerie, who has always fought against crime in the name of justice, is going to have to fight against justice by becoming a criminal"? - Yes.
- It's a little over the top.
Mathieu, we don't have our wallets.
Can you put this on our bill? -Ok.
-Thank you.
Also If it smells bad, it's our fault.
OK? Sorry.
Mr.
Marlin is right.
We don't know what we're talking about.
Perhaps but at least, we are officially criminals! We're going to be on trial.
Yes, in six months.
No, you're right.
We have to dive deeper.
Don't tell me we just have - to follow the process.
- But that's it! What do you mean by "dive deeper"? I don't know.
Hello.
Judith? I just came in.
I owe you some explanations What are you doing? What do you think I'm doing? Come in.
OK, I just wanted to tell you that if you're upset, I can understand Patrick Mom You might feel like shit, but how can you lie about your suicide attempt! Kimberly You can hide some things from your Mom.
I can understand.
I've always respected your privacy! The first time you masturbated in your Knight Rider socks, your collection of boogers stuck on the dresser, the cousin that you made out with in the shack We were kids.
You were 22 years old! I'm just saying I've always respected your privacy! But suicide, Patrick! Suicide! You don't hide things like that from your Mom! We should probably sit down.
We need to talk to Patrick.
They weren't boogers.
It was paint residue, but it was hard to tell the difference.
Who is he? This is Serge, my neighbor.
He's here just in case you don't want to listen to reason.
I don't understand.
Patrick, we are here for you, because we love you.
We think You got out of the hospital too soon.
We talked to Dr.
Rivard.
They agreed to see you again.
You would just spend a few days there, just so you can get back on your feet.
OK? Are you serious? Take it easy Serge.
I'm just getting a glass of water.
I need to take my antidepressants.
Ah! Look Why do you think I'm doing all this? Put this down! I want to write something important, for once, you should be happy! You think I suck as a screenwriter - Don't put this on me! - And besides, I won't let you! I won't let you compare my artistic commitment to a 16-year-old girl teenage trip.
Give me this! Do you realize what you're doing? Your life with Dave might be going to shit, but don't take it out on my family! I'll wait for you in the car.
Don't call me for a few days.
I need to think.
Come on, Judith, OK? Christmas is coming.
Can't we just take it easy for a while, then give it another chance? - We're at the downtown Delta.
- What about Juliette? Take care of her a little! She needs to know she still has a father.
- Hello? - Mom? I need to talk to you.
Where are you? I was going to your place.
I am so upset! - Are you alone? - Yes.
Listen to me, it's very important.
- Don't say anything to Lea.
- OK.
Look, I told Lea not to tell you about my suicide because I didn't committed suicide! I know you didn't! But you tried! No, you don't understand.
I didn't try! It's a fake! It's part of the screenwriting process.
I'm doing some research for a character I'm working on.
You don't write, so you can't understand.
But I want you to know that despite this small accident, I had no intention to kill myself.
I have to go.
I'll call you later.
Patrick didn't try to kill himself! He did it to help his writing! You're a writer too.
What does he mean by "screenwriting process"? Can you wait for me right here? My wallet is inside.
I'll be back, it won't be long.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That's really cool of you.
Come on! That's the least I can do.
Thanks to you, I left before the cops came in.
Shit, our wallets are gone.
- You can't find them? - No! Bruno might have picked them up.
- Bruno? - He's my boss.
He often takes a little look when the pigs are gone.
- Can you get in touch with him? - By appointment only.
Too late now! It'll have to be tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Come on, I need my bank card! What's going on? I know you shouldn't ask for a gift back, but you know, the money I gave you Could I borrow $25 to pay for my cab? - No worries.
- Awesome.
I have one last favor to ask you.
Yes, Lea, it's me.
Look, I'm sorry about earlier.
I freaked out.
I don't think the hospital is a good solution for me right now.
It's going to sound strange, but I feel better, it seems like.
Instead of going to the hospital, I think I need to come back home.
I need to be at home, to get back on my feet, that's the most important, I think.
Maybe we could meet at my place.
You could give me my keys back.
Anyway, I'll be waiting for your call.
Kisses.
Get out of here right away! Close the door! I was just looking for a T-shirt.
My shirt stinks.
- You like football? - Close the door.
I like the Ravens, but I'm more of a Raiders fan.
You can take a shower and raid the fridge, but my bedroom is off-limits.
I'm sorry.
Come to the living room, I'm going to let you fuck my tits.
I promised you a titty fuck, and you're going to get it.
I don't feel that great.
You gave me $25.
I took a shower.
I think we're even.
No, we're not! Come over here! Excuse me, do you often let your clients fuck your tits? No, it's not very popular.
There isn't much demand for titty fucking.
And when you do that, what do you think about? - What do you mean? - I don't know.
I assume you're not attracted to me.
What's your motive? Do you have sexual thoughts? I'm not really thinking right now.
My mind is somewhere else.
I think about my girl friend who's about to turn 40.
Why do you want to know? No reason.
Does it bother you if I write something? - It won't be long.
- Go ahead, no worries.
OK! Juliette, come over here right now! Daddy! What are you doing with my daughter? What a small world! Is she your daughter? - Yes.
What a crazy coincidence.
- You bet! I'm here to pick up my son.
This little devil started throwing snowballs at me.
You started it! "You started it"? Come on, you're not a baby anymore.
- You have a son? - I do! How's the writer doing? How's my character? I'm going to get my son.
And when I ask someone to visit me at my job, it's not to be nice.
It's because I want that person to come and visit me.
Bye, writer.
Bye, Juliette.
Steven! Mr.
Marlin.
Yes, Mr.
Marlin.
This is Denis Rondeau.
Hi! I was actually preparing your trial.
Did you know that the building where you were arrested doesn't match the cadastral delimitations? On the legal level, when you took off your clothes you were inside the building.
- OK.
That's great.
- But maybe you're calling me to talk about the TV show? No, actually, not this time.
I'm calling you about the trial.
I need some details regarding a potential witness.
- His name is Marc Arcand.
- OK.
No problem.
Marc Arcand.
All right, great.
It's always possible, I have friends everywhere.
Can you give me an address, to make the search easier? No, that's the problem.
I don't have anything apart from the name.
I know he is short, buff - He's a nunchaku master.
- Nunchaku? Yes.
Nunchaku.
Didn't you say we were picking up my wallet? That's what we're doing.
At your gynecologist? Julie, you can come.
- Come! - Your name is Julie? Who knew, right? Hi.
Hello.
Oh, yes! I recognize him.
Bruno, this is Patrick.
He's the guy on the driving license.
- Hi, Patrick.
- Hi, Bruno.
- Thank you so much! - No, thank you.
Charlene told me that you're a screenwriter? -Yes! -Wow! It's always nice to have people like you as patrons.
And I'm sorry for the police intrusion.
It rarely happens.
No problem.
Did it go OK with Charlene? Yes, it went great.
Right! We like her.
And I don't know if you went down there yet, but she's got one of the tightest vaginas.
Yes! And I know what I'm talking about! It's sort of her trademark.
But there's a new one on the block.
She's definitely in your league.
I love to divide and conquer.
It creates a nice competitive atmosphere, and in the end, it can only benefit the client.
By the way, I have some bad news: Jason left us.
You'll have to figure something out for this afternoon.
Come on! My client is in Repentigny! The round-trip will cost me $120 in cab fare! I'm almost working at a loss.
I haven't had time to find a new driver.
I have appointments until 6 o'clock.
Damn! If you want, I am free this afternoon.
INT.
VALERIE'S HOUSE - NIGH Hello? Here, you'll be able to feed your family.
What's left of it.
You were talking about "diving" yesterday? I'm taking a dive.
Her name is Charlene, she's a real prostitute.
Lea didn't call me back, so she's letting me sleep at her place, and I've become her personal driver! I'm about to drive her to Repentigny to see a client.
- Can I come with you? - What are you talking about? Prostitution is a tight-knit community.
It's not easy to get in.
It might be a little tight.
What are you doing here? - You just made my day! - Hi! - I'm happy to see you.
- I decided to drop by.
Well, yes! Hey, everybody! This is Denis! He's the guy who wrote a TV show about me.
Not about me.
With a character based on me! - I don't want to bother you.
- No, are you crazy? I'm going to get my coat.
Let's go.
We'll say happy birthday to my son.
- You like surprises, right? - OK.
Is Bruno really your gynecologist? Well, yes.
Among other things.
Why? And the girls in the waiting room, they are patients like like you? Yes.
Bruno specializes in a certain type of patient.
Girls like me And his bosses' girlfriends.
Who are Bruno's bosses? It's right here! What am I supposed to do? Wait for me.
I'll be with him for one hour.
Keep an eye on your cell in case I have a problem.
I don't even know where to start I have so many regrets when it comes to my son.
Right - That's what the show should be about.
- What? Marc Arcand's journey towards redemption.
I told you the title Justice's Law: Redemption.
It's such a great title.
You can wrap it up with moving scenes, Marc Arcand, and the tune Total Eclipse of the Heart.
- A swan.
- Thank you.
The bag.
Do you mind putting that on? My son is a big Buckaroo Banzai fan.
I missed his last two birthdays.
I want to fix this.
Buckaroo Banzai That's an 80s film.
Was it the same actor as in Robocop? I don't know, but it cost me an arm and a leg.
- Put the mask on.
- OK.
Be ready to throw the balloons.
Excuse me.
- Hello? - Mr.
Rondeau? This is Mr.
Marlin.
I found some details on Marc Arcand.
I don't see the link with the trial, but your man went to prison twice.
The first time was for extortion and grand larceny, and the second time was for aggravated assault.
- I'll call you back! - My God! A journalist! I love your columns! You are such a great writer! A fucking great writer ! A-ri-ga-to! Stay quiet, little lady! Really? The Jesus and Mary Chain? Yes, it's one of my favorite bands.
Psycho Candy is my favorite album.
- Really? - Here.
- Why do you give me that? - You're my driver.
It's your fee! OK, well What are we doing now? Do you need a shower? Let's go back to Montréal.
I have a client in two hours.
I don't want to waste your time.
Cabs are cheaper in town.
I'll figure something out.
Why would you use a cab when you have a driver? A driver who shares your musical tastes Don't look at me this way! You should thank me.
Offensive words can hurt.
But she just learned that some slapping around can hurt too.
You're totally nuts.
Easy! She's not really hurt.
Just a little shaken up.
A couple little slaps in the face.
One single punch.
I stole some jewelry, to simulate a robbery.
Do you want some of it? No.
You can't be afraid if you want to live in Marc Arcand's World.
Catch the essence, man.
Come on, let's wish happy birthday to my son.
I have the feeling we're not going to see your son.
You are right.
I don't have a son.
Seriously, we're going home.
I want to show you a couple pictures, OK? Hey, Marc! Should we buy some beer before we check some pictures? In Marc Arcand's world, human laws don't apply.
Here We can't leave that doll naked.
- You should hire a legal expert.
It would help you guys.
If we can't go to the Law, we need to let the Law come to us.
Give me your wallet.
I have an idea! It's your turn to trust me.
You don't bring your weapons inside the police station? Welcome to Justice's Law.
These two are a major waste of time.
All right.
Empty your pockets.
Take off your belts, shoelaces, jewelry, watches.
No proof of ID? No, and they refuse to identify themselves.
I beg your pardon, for our information, what do you call what we're doing right now? A bad joke.
No, I mean, emptying our pockets, putting all our stuff in brown bags, the whole arrest process there must be a name for it.
Guys, what are you doing exactly? - Nothing.
- Nothing.
Would you like to make a phone call? Why? You mentioned a lawyer earlier.
Oh yeah, the lawyer! Well Maybe later.
We're not in a hurry.
What's the next step? Where is the place? After 4 pm? Hello, I'm detective Perez.
And you are Hello.
Do you still have no name? Is this the interrogation room? Does every person get questioned once under arrest? That is part of the process.
And how long does the questioning last on average? Well, it depends.
If you tell me your name, it won't be long at all.
And if I don't tell you my name? Then we have no choice.
We have to keep you here.
Have a seat.
It won't be long.
We've already solved one problem! Your friend just gave us his identity.
But I don't know why he refused to give your name.
Really Martin told you his name? Yes, Martin has been very cooperative.
The prospect of spending a night here made him think twice.
It's strange because I don't know any Martin.
I have a cousin named Martin, but the last time I saw him was 10 years ago.
I'm going to ask you to help me a little.
Right now, you're just making things worse.
So you're going to cut the bullshit while you still can and you're going to tell me what's going on.
OK, I'm sorry I'll cooperate.
So, we undressed and got naked.
We refused to identify ourselves.
That's when the officers That's when they arrested you? Yes, they arrested us.
And so we arrived here, in the parking lot of - The operations center? - The operations center, yes.
And afterwards, they took us to to the place where You get booked? - Booked? - Yes, booked into detention.
- So we got - Booked? That's right, booked We emptied our pockets, gave up our jewelry, our coats.
That's what you call booking? - Is that what you say? - Yes.
The booking process.
Great! - OK.
And then? - That's it.
You don't want to say your name? I don't think so.
But I would like to make a phone call on the other hand.
A phone call You have reached Denis Rondeau's voicemail.
Please leave a message.
OK.
First thing: after she ran away from Pierre's cabin, Valerie visits a legal colleague at her office.
But instead of helping Valerie, this colleague calls Pierre, who is Attorney General and therefore controls the justice system.
Valerie gets thrown into jail and she's going to prepare her revenge behind bars.
Also, incorporate "booking", and make sure that it is indeed the proper term.
And I can't take any pictures, but this is two minutes of ambient sound from the operations center.
Aren't you glad you trusted me We're like Rambo in Rambo 2.
Bring on the Russians and the electroshocks, we won't talk! We're not in the same cell? Excuse me! I am Denis Rondeau! I live at 7185, De la Passerelle! My friend's name is Patrick Bouchard.
He lives at 1265, Regina.
Second floor, I think.
I don't have the apartment number, but it's the corner one.
Can you please let Detective Perez know? Thank you.
Damn! With this sudden confession, Denis just ruined the comparison with Rambo 2.
Denis broke under pressure, and Patrick was furious.
He couldn't help seeing in Denis' confession a recurring and extremely disrespectful pattern: Denis was unable to entirely trust Patrick's ideas and always ended up sabotaging them one way or another.
Patrick ignored Denis all night long at the operations center, and he even refused to take part in the look-out system devised by Denis to make the toilet safe.
Denis, on the other hand, spent the whole night trying to find a way to redeem himself.
I know you're upset, but I still think that my reaction was normal, considering the horrible detention conditions.
It doesn't matter anyway: we were going to end in court regardless! It just made the process faster.
What's our lawyer's name? Merlin? Mr.
Marlin? Can you call Mr.
Marlin? My God, he's a kid! He reminds me of my nephew, I gave him a Transformer for his birthday.
I don't know I picked randomly.
I talked to a woman.
It must have been his Mom.
He looks like he's dressed up as Harry Potter for Halloween.
Are you ready to proceed, Mr.
Marlin? Yes, your Honor.
The charges are indecent exposure and obstruction of justice.
Are you ready to enter a plea? Guilty, your Honor.
OK, I'm going to redeem myself.
Excuse me! Could we speak to our lawyer, please, Your Honor? Thank you.
I'm warning you, Judge Dubé is not known for his patience.
We were just wondering: if we plead guilty, do we go to trial? No, the whole point is to avoid a trial.
- We'd like a trial.
- I don't understand.
We're screenwriters.
This is part of our writing process.
- Do you know Justice's Law? - No.
I don't have cable.
By the way, in the courtroom, I'd like you to address me more formally.
Mr.
Marlin, I have 36 cases this morning.
- Can we please proceed? - Yes, Your Honor.
We plead not guilty.
Your Honor, my clients would like to plead not guilty, after all.
So we'll set a date pro forma, let's say 9:00 am, January 13.
January 13, 9:00 am Yes! That's perfect.
Thank you very much, Your Honor.
Is it over? Normally, when you get out of jail, your girl is waiting for you and you fuck right away but I have the feeling it's going to be different for us.
I don't know about you, but I have 11 messages from Louise.
Hello, gentlemen.
Mr.
Marlin, nice meeting you.
- Hi.
- Hello.
I was surprised at first, but I like it.
I like your attitude.
We'll fight.
I just wanted to tell you that you don't need to be here on the 13th.
- What about our trial? - This is just a meeting to set the trial date.
So when is the actual trial? It's hard to say, but it could be in six months.
Six months? That gives us plenty of time to get ready! I looked in your file, really quick, and I already see several avenues we can explore.
I already know I need to use your medical records.
Hello? Finally! What are you doing? We were supposed to meet in the lobby! - Who is it? - What? Don't tell me you didn't get my email No, I received it.
All right then, come and meet me in the lobby! We have a meeting with the broadcaster in 30 minutes.
I wanted to discuss your approach beforehand.
- Do you have your document? - No, we don't.
What do you mean? Are you kidding me? But we have something else.
Something else? OK, let's go, Henri is already here! We're here.
What's going on, guys? You look tired.
- Non, we're not tired.
- Louise, this is Mr.
Marlin, - our legal expert.
- Hello! Hello.
I'll be happy to share my expertise.
Even better than a document, right? We've got a human being.
Of course, without his gown Did you bring your gown? He's their legal expert.
- Doesn't it smell a little off? - Well, yes.
This man is at the helm of the biggest TV network in French Canada.
He's not ordering the second season of Justice's Law for any artistic reason.
- Hello! - Hey! Stay seated.
Please, Louise.
How are you? It's my pleasure to introduce you to Denis Rondeau and Patrick Bouchard.
Although you met them before Oh, so you kept the same ones? Yes, absolutely! We love them so much.
- Hi! - Hello.
- Hello.
- Hi! OK, look, we're really happy that the series is coming back.
And we'd love to hear your new ideas for season 2.
Is it me or does it smell off in here? Go ahead, I'm listening! Yes.
Go ahead.
Actually, we thought it would be fun to focus on Valerie's revenge in season 2.
Who is Valerie? She's the show's main character.
Yes, of course! I'm sorry! So Valerie is taking her revenge on Pierre, but since he is Attorney General and he controls the justice system, Valerie is going to have to circumvent the justice system and take the law into her own hands.
Valerie, who has always fought against crime in the name of justice, is going to have to fight against justice by becoming a criminal.
This is a complete turnaround.
OK, that's interesting.
And how do you How do you plan to bring this reversal about? Patrick, go ahead No, you go ahead, keep going, you're doing great.
No, no It's your turn now.
Well To infiltrate the criminal world, Valerie is going to get arrested so she can meet criminals in prison.
Pierre will be the one ordering her arrest.
- Pierre? - Yes.
It's going to be Pierre.
Sorry! So, Pierre's scheming He has her arrested.
And then Then, she She has to go through all the steps involved in the arrest process, from the moment when the officers leave their weapons in the lockers before entering the police station.
The operations center.
And the booking process.
Yes, the She's going to get booked into jail.
With the bags, and the objects you put in the bags Yes, and the cell, with the metal toilet in the middle It'll be difficult for her.
Absolutely.
And there's Judge Boivin's character.
Yes, absolutely.
He's going to befriend a prostitute in order to infiltrate a prostitution ring.
And then He might get arrested as well.
Yes, clearly, for sure! And then Once again, we'll go through the different stages You know, the lockers The booking - The metal toilet - The bags with the belongings - And the lockers - We already said that.
Sorry.
Can I make a couple remarks? I was actually wondering why you were wearing a gown.
Mr.
Marlin, attorney and legal expert for screenwriters.
We must not forget one the main principles of our democracy: the independence of the judicial branch.
The idea that the Attorney General can control the justice system seems completely outrageous to me.
So I'm questioning the criminal aspect of your presentation.
Seriously, I don't feel that you have gone beyond the wall of a certain folklore in regards to the serious problem of criminality in Québec and Canada.
In my opinion, this is the weakest part of your presentation.
OK, look, Louise, I'll call you to share my thoughts.
- Yes, of course.
- Thank you, gentlemen.
I don't know what your problem is, but I fought tooth and nail to keep this series going.
I'm not going to let you ruin it all.
First, take a shower.
You smell like a dead animal! Then get to work.
I want detailed synopses for the first four episodes after the Holidays.
This presentation was a total bust! Stupid Why did you have to say that? - What? - The whole crime thing.
"Valerie, who has always fought against crime in the name of justice, is going to have to fight against justice by becoming a criminal"? - Yes.
- It's a little over the top.
Mathieu, we don't have our wallets.
Can you put this on our bill? -Ok.
-Thank you.
Also If it smells bad, it's our fault.
OK? Sorry.
Mr.
Marlin is right.
We don't know what we're talking about.
Perhaps but at least, we are officially criminals! We're going to be on trial.
Yes, in six months.
No, you're right.
We have to dive deeper.
Don't tell me we just have - to follow the process.
- But that's it! What do you mean by "dive deeper"? I don't know.
Hello.
Judith? I just came in.
I owe you some explanations What are you doing? What do you think I'm doing? Come in.
OK, I just wanted to tell you that if you're upset, I can understand Patrick Mom You might feel like shit, but how can you lie about your suicide attempt! Kimberly You can hide some things from your Mom.
I can understand.
I've always respected your privacy! The first time you masturbated in your Knight Rider socks, your collection of boogers stuck on the dresser, the cousin that you made out with in the shack We were kids.
You were 22 years old! I'm just saying I've always respected your privacy! But suicide, Patrick! Suicide! You don't hide things like that from your Mom! We should probably sit down.
We need to talk to Patrick.
They weren't boogers.
It was paint residue, but it was hard to tell the difference.
Who is he? This is Serge, my neighbor.
He's here just in case you don't want to listen to reason.
I don't understand.
Patrick, we are here for you, because we love you.
We think You got out of the hospital too soon.
We talked to Dr.
Rivard.
They agreed to see you again.
You would just spend a few days there, just so you can get back on your feet.
OK? Are you serious? Take it easy Serge.
I'm just getting a glass of water.
I need to take my antidepressants.
Ah! Look Why do you think I'm doing all this? Put this down! I want to write something important, for once, you should be happy! You think I suck as a screenwriter - Don't put this on me! - And besides, I won't let you! I won't let you compare my artistic commitment to a 16-year-old girl teenage trip.
Give me this! Do you realize what you're doing? Your life with Dave might be going to shit, but don't take it out on my family! I'll wait for you in the car.
Don't call me for a few days.
I need to think.
Come on, Judith, OK? Christmas is coming.
Can't we just take it easy for a while, then give it another chance? - We're at the downtown Delta.
- What about Juliette? Take care of her a little! She needs to know she still has a father.
- Hello? - Mom? I need to talk to you.
Where are you? I was going to your place.
I am so upset! - Are you alone? - Yes.
Listen to me, it's very important.
- Don't say anything to Lea.
- OK.
Look, I told Lea not to tell you about my suicide because I didn't committed suicide! I know you didn't! But you tried! No, you don't understand.
I didn't try! It's a fake! It's part of the screenwriting process.
I'm doing some research for a character I'm working on.
You don't write, so you can't understand.
But I want you to know that despite this small accident, I had no intention to kill myself.
I have to go.
I'll call you later.
Patrick didn't try to kill himself! He did it to help his writing! You're a writer too.
What does he mean by "screenwriting process"? Can you wait for me right here? My wallet is inside.
I'll be back, it won't be long.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That's really cool of you.
Come on! That's the least I can do.
Thanks to you, I left before the cops came in.
Shit, our wallets are gone.
- You can't find them? - No! Bruno might have picked them up.
- Bruno? - He's my boss.
He often takes a little look when the pigs are gone.
- Can you get in touch with him? - By appointment only.
Too late now! It'll have to be tomorrow.
Tomorrow? Come on, I need my bank card! What's going on? I know you shouldn't ask for a gift back, but you know, the money I gave you Could I borrow $25 to pay for my cab? - No worries.
- Awesome.
I have one last favor to ask you.
Yes, Lea, it's me.
Look, I'm sorry about earlier.
I freaked out.
I don't think the hospital is a good solution for me right now.
It's going to sound strange, but I feel better, it seems like.
Instead of going to the hospital, I think I need to come back home.
I need to be at home, to get back on my feet, that's the most important, I think.
Maybe we could meet at my place.
You could give me my keys back.
Anyway, I'll be waiting for your call.
Kisses.
Get out of here right away! Close the door! I was just looking for a T-shirt.
My shirt stinks.
- You like football? - Close the door.
I like the Ravens, but I'm more of a Raiders fan.
You can take a shower and raid the fridge, but my bedroom is off-limits.
I'm sorry.
Come to the living room, I'm going to let you fuck my tits.
I promised you a titty fuck, and you're going to get it.
I don't feel that great.
You gave me $25.
I took a shower.
I think we're even.
No, we're not! Come over here! Excuse me, do you often let your clients fuck your tits? No, it's not very popular.
There isn't much demand for titty fucking.
And when you do that, what do you think about? - What do you mean? - I don't know.
I assume you're not attracted to me.
What's your motive? Do you have sexual thoughts? I'm not really thinking right now.
My mind is somewhere else.
I think about my girl friend who's about to turn 40.
Why do you want to know? No reason.
Does it bother you if I write something? - It won't be long.
- Go ahead, no worries.
OK! Juliette, come over here right now! Daddy! What are you doing with my daughter? What a small world! Is she your daughter? - Yes.
What a crazy coincidence.
- You bet! I'm here to pick up my son.
This little devil started throwing snowballs at me.
You started it! "You started it"? Come on, you're not a baby anymore.
- You have a son? - I do! How's the writer doing? How's my character? I'm going to get my son.
And when I ask someone to visit me at my job, it's not to be nice.
It's because I want that person to come and visit me.
Bye, writer.
Bye, Juliette.
Steven! Mr.
Marlin.
Yes, Mr.
Marlin.
This is Denis Rondeau.
Hi! I was actually preparing your trial.
Did you know that the building where you were arrested doesn't match the cadastral delimitations? On the legal level, when you took off your clothes you were inside the building.
- OK.
That's great.
- But maybe you're calling me to talk about the TV show? No, actually, not this time.
I'm calling you about the trial.
I need some details regarding a potential witness.
- His name is Marc Arcand.
- OK.
No problem.
Marc Arcand.
All right, great.
It's always possible, I have friends everywhere.
Can you give me an address, to make the search easier? No, that's the problem.
I don't have anything apart from the name.
I know he is short, buff - He's a nunchaku master.
- Nunchaku? Yes.
Nunchaku.
Didn't you say we were picking up my wallet? That's what we're doing.
At your gynecologist? Julie, you can come.
- Come! - Your name is Julie? Who knew, right? Hi.
Hello.
Oh, yes! I recognize him.
Bruno, this is Patrick.
He's the guy on the driving license.
- Hi, Patrick.
- Hi, Bruno.
- Thank you so much! - No, thank you.
Charlene told me that you're a screenwriter? -Yes! -Wow! It's always nice to have people like you as patrons.
And I'm sorry for the police intrusion.
It rarely happens.
No problem.
Did it go OK with Charlene? Yes, it went great.
Right! We like her.
And I don't know if you went down there yet, but she's got one of the tightest vaginas.
Yes! And I know what I'm talking about! It's sort of her trademark.
But there's a new one on the block.
She's definitely in your league.
I love to divide and conquer.
It creates a nice competitive atmosphere, and in the end, it can only benefit the client.
By the way, I have some bad news: Jason left us.
You'll have to figure something out for this afternoon.
Come on! My client is in Repentigny! The round-trip will cost me $120 in cab fare! I'm almost working at a loss.
I haven't had time to find a new driver.
I have appointments until 6 o'clock.
Damn! If you want, I am free this afternoon.
INT.
VALERIE'S HOUSE - NIGH Hello? Here, you'll be able to feed your family.
What's left of it.
You were talking about "diving" yesterday? I'm taking a dive.
Her name is Charlene, she's a real prostitute.
Lea didn't call me back, so she's letting me sleep at her place, and I've become her personal driver! I'm about to drive her to Repentigny to see a client.
- Can I come with you? - What are you talking about? Prostitution is a tight-knit community.
It's not easy to get in.
It might be a little tight.
What are you doing here? - You just made my day! - Hi! - I'm happy to see you.
- I decided to drop by.
Well, yes! Hey, everybody! This is Denis! He's the guy who wrote a TV show about me.
Not about me.
With a character based on me! - I don't want to bother you.
- No, are you crazy? I'm going to get my coat.
Let's go.
We'll say happy birthday to my son.
- You like surprises, right? - OK.
Is Bruno really your gynecologist? Well, yes.
Among other things.
Why? And the girls in the waiting room, they are patients like like you? Yes.
Bruno specializes in a certain type of patient.
Girls like me And his bosses' girlfriends.
Who are Bruno's bosses? It's right here! What am I supposed to do? Wait for me.
I'll be with him for one hour.
Keep an eye on your cell in case I have a problem.
I don't even know where to start I have so many regrets when it comes to my son.
Right - That's what the show should be about.
- What? Marc Arcand's journey towards redemption.
I told you the title Justice's Law: Redemption.
It's such a great title.
You can wrap it up with moving scenes, Marc Arcand, and the tune Total Eclipse of the Heart.
- A swan.
- Thank you.
The bag.
Do you mind putting that on? My son is a big Buckaroo Banzai fan.
I missed his last two birthdays.
I want to fix this.
Buckaroo Banzai That's an 80s film.
Was it the same actor as in Robocop? I don't know, but it cost me an arm and a leg.
- Put the mask on.
- OK.
Be ready to throw the balloons.
Excuse me.
- Hello? - Mr.
Rondeau? This is Mr.
Marlin.
I found some details on Marc Arcand.
I don't see the link with the trial, but your man went to prison twice.
The first time was for extortion and grand larceny, and the second time was for aggravated assault.
- I'll call you back! - My God! A journalist! I love your columns! You are such a great writer! A fucking great writer ! A-ri-ga-to! Stay quiet, little lady! Really? The Jesus and Mary Chain? Yes, it's one of my favorite bands.
Psycho Candy is my favorite album.
- Really? - Here.
- Why do you give me that? - You're my driver.
It's your fee! OK, well What are we doing now? Do you need a shower? Let's go back to Montréal.
I have a client in two hours.
I don't want to waste your time.
Cabs are cheaper in town.
I'll figure something out.
Why would you use a cab when you have a driver? A driver who shares your musical tastes Don't look at me this way! You should thank me.
Offensive words can hurt.
But she just learned that some slapping around can hurt too.
You're totally nuts.
Easy! She's not really hurt.
Just a little shaken up.
A couple little slaps in the face.
One single punch.
I stole some jewelry, to simulate a robbery.
Do you want some of it? No.
You can't be afraid if you want to live in Marc Arcand's World.
Catch the essence, man.
Come on, let's wish happy birthday to my son.
I have the feeling we're not going to see your son.
You are right.
I don't have a son.
Seriously, we're going home.
I want to show you a couple pictures, OK? Hey, Marc! Should we buy some beer before we check some pictures? In Marc Arcand's world, human laws don't apply.
Here We can't leave that doll naked.