The Deep End s01e06 Episode Script
White Lies, Black Ties
let me just say that after the night we had, I really think I deserve the bigger half of the bagel.
After the night we had, I think you deserve a standing ovation.
Mmm.
Although you are both smiling and your hair is slightly moist, I will refrain from deducing that you have showered together.
Isn't it a little early for getting pasted? I am not "getting pasted.
" I am evaluating small-batch bourbons In my official capacity As senior festivities coordinator For the firm's annual charity gala.
The firm's annual charity what, now? It is a diamond-encrusted party At cliff and susan's palatial home For all sterling staff, clients, L.
A.
Bigwigs, and sundry luminaries.
And we're invited? Not invited -- subpoenaed.
Beverly hills branford is correct.
Attendance is mandatory.
And as representatives of this firm, You're expected to be on your best behavior.
It says "plus one.
" which means we get to bring a date.
The guest of your choice, As long as that guest in no way reflects negatively On the firm's sterling status and sober reputation.
Hallelujah.
The vodka boy's here.
Great.
Now even our social lives have become work.
I don't know.
A beautiful evening with a beautiful woman -- It sounds positively recreational to me.
The Deep End 1x06 White Lies, Black Ties Had you ever taken a nude photograph before? No.
Sarah and I had been to see the kings of leon.
We got home.
We wereFeeling the love.
We just wanted a souvenir of our evening.
Unfortunately, because sarah's 16, The district attorney considers that souvenir child pornography.
Is this a copy of the picture you took on your phone? Yes.
That's my girlfriend.
Those are her breasts.
Charlie.
Mom, this is not a big deal, okay? Everybody does it.
Yes, charlie, and you got caught.
The instructors at latham high school Said that you were flashing this around.
No way.
Look, the picture was hidden in the camera application.
He only found it when he took my phone Like two seconds after the bell rang.
I can't believe the state is actually gonna prosecute him.
The state takes the sexual exploitation of minors Very seriously.
whoa, whoa, whoa.
This is not sexual exploitation.
This is a couple of stupid kids playing doctor -- With the help of a microchip.
Still, because the phone and the picture Were turned over to the police, Charlie could face up to 20 years in prison And lifelong designation as a sex offender.
Listen, I know charlie has-- hasn't used the best judgment, But, uh, he is a good kid.
You have to help him.
How do I feel? Tricked, deceived, hoodwinked.
And the worst part is I don't believe a word cliff says anymore.
Sexual infidelity is the most intimate kind of betrayal.
I have freely confessed.
I have asked forgiveness, And I think, rather than piling on, That we can all perhaps recognize That bad things happen to good marriages.
What? So, sex with katie just sort of happened, like a meteor strike I'm just saying -- Or a midair collision.
Look, look, I'm just saying it wasn't premeditated.
Dr.
Coufal: Perhaps at first, But then you sustained and concealed the affair.
You know You're right.
Okay, no excuses.
You are right.
So, now that I am bristling with arrows, Do you think we can possibly discuss What I can do to make it better? I need to learn how to trust you, cliff, And you need to learn how to help me.
I was on 6th and alvarado, on mile 33, When the bus hit me.
I'm sorry -- mile 33? Mia is a competitive cyclist.
She trains all over l.
A.
Trained.
Guess I'll be taking this year off.
Now, witnesses confirm That the driver of the bus didn't even signal.
He just pulled out into traffic, ran you down, and kept going.
Yeah.
She had to crawl out of the street With her pelvis shattered and her back broken.
Mm.
Wow, that is amazing.
I don't even know how you would do that.
Well, I guess I just wanted to see this one again.
Well, any settlement Will have to compensate you for loss of income, As well as pain and suffering.
Well, whatever it is that they're compensating us for, We need this money.
Connor's still working, but we just can't make it on one income.
And while the insurance company did cover mia's initial surgeries, There's still the matter of follow-up, ongoing therapy.
Well, these things usually involve a bit of back-and-forth.
Atherton bus will try to lowball us, And we will go in, guns blazing.
We need you to be At as many of these conferences as you can be.
They need to see what they took from you.
I'll do whatever it takes.
Our family really needs this money.
So, where'd he do it? In her office.
Nice.
One knee or no knees? No knees.
Aw, that's a shame.
You're gonna get proposed to, you really want the knee.
You want the knee.
Yeah, you want the knee.
Yeah.
Hey, this is my engagement story.
Can I tell it, please? I was just giving the bullet points.
I assume you'll give the full story at the firm party.
Mm, I don't know if I'm gonna go to the firm party.
What?! Ohh! Addy, you have to go.
We all have to go.
What? It's just I'm more Of a "hockey games and hot wings" kind of girl.
Besides, jason doesn't like all the fancy hoo-ha.
Well, jason better get used to it Because the future mrs.
Adelaide carpenter Is a promising young lawyer.
And you have a lot of fancy hoo-ha in your future.
I'm late for a conference call.
Speaking of the party, I was wondering if you -- Hey, dylan, want to go to the party with me? Sure.
Great.
You just asked dylan to be your date.
It was a smart move for both of us.
Since we're currently seeing each other, How is you dating dylan a smart move for both of us? Liam, I'm not dating him.
I'm going to a work function with him.
Excuse me while I find the world's tiniest ax So you can split that hair.
I grew up in a law firm.
For as long as I can remember, Office romances have been considered poison.
We have to keep this quiet.
Otherwise, the partners will assume we're not focused on our job.
So, why ask dylan? Because we're doing the child-pornography case together.
People will rightly assume that we're going together Because we're up to our nose in casework.
It's not romance.
It's multitasking.
You just never stop maneuvering, do you? No, because someday I want my name on the door of this firm.
And if you ever want your name on the door, neither should you.
Looks like I'm a free agent for tonight, then.
Good.
Attention, ;adies -- there is a prime hunk Of australian beefcake on the market.
tell a friend.
Good.
This is right where I want to be.
Good.
Hey.
You guys look more bummed out Than most of the people in this room.
What's going on? The s company offered $75,000.
After what they did to me? It's insulting, And we'd like to reject the offer.
You mean take this to court? We have the weight of evidence on our side.
You know, they're completely at fault, And if we don't blink, they may go higher.
Well, if they don't blink, I mean How long could a trial take? Till the matter is finally settled, Which could take several years.
And, well, if we do go to trial, I mean, there's no guarantee that I'll get more, is there? Your cause is just, and w-we hope a jury will see that.
But they might not, and I -- I could end up with nothing, couldn't I? I think maybe we should take this offer.
Mia, I know that you're scared right now, And that's understandable, But it's also what the bus company is depending on.
Please just give us 24 hours to try to push back.
I'm telling you, this client is amazing.
She's been dealt these horrible cards, And she just keeps going.
I wish I had that kind of strength.
Who says you don't? Hey, guys, look who I found at the bar.
Hey, you! Hey! Big man! How was your job interview? It was great.
I mean, they have a couple of other candidates, but -- None with your natural charisma.
Oh.
So, what did you guys decide on the party? What party? I have to go back to the office.
Now? Why? Why? Yeah, I forgot a file.
Come with me.
I just got a fresh beer.
I'll buy you two fresh beers later.
Okay, I'll get a cab.
Thanks.
wait.
You didn't tell him about the party? It slipped my mind.
Addy, what is up? Nothing.
Look, I have to go.
So, because we're not going to the party together, I guess this is the australian equivalent of the cold shoulder? Welcome to antarctica, miss branford.
Ohh! We found a broken window by the side door of the garage.
That's probably how he got in.
Yeah, the sensor on that door is broken.
I've just been bypassing it.
Well, it seems like the panic button spooked him.
You all right? Is she all right? You okay? Yeah.
Just a little scared, that's all.
Baby.
How did you even -- The alarm company had my cell.
It's the number they had on file.
We got a line on this guy? We think it's part of a larger pattern Of break-ins in the neighborhood.
Dispatch has doubled up on patrols.
We'll get him.
Thank you.
Listen, I want you to stay at the ritz.
Uh -- not with me.
You can have your own room.
And I'll stay here.
I'm gonna clean up this mess.
Tomorrow I'm having new locks installed.
I really think we should consider A live-in security consultant.
A body guard, cliff? All right.
No.
Then, will you consider me living in the guesthouse? I know.
I promise to respect your space.
You're not gonna see me.
You're not gonna hear me.
I just want to make sure that you are safe.
I'll think about it.
Good.
Now let's get your bag packed For tonight.
I respect the passion of your position, counselor, But I don't think your arguments hold water.
And I see your point, But if you'd just let me present my evidence.
No.
Just because we're gonna be all fancy Doesn't mean we can't have some fun.
As senior festivities coordinator, I am willing to fight you on this! If you'd have worn the h-- the friggin' hats With the little balls, it would've completed the look.
Dang! Look, our client clearly didn't focus On the consequences of his actions.
Yes, he's a shortsighted 16-year-old, One who still took a sexually explicit photo of a minor.
Not just any minor -- his girlfriend.
We have a sworn affidavit from her saying that she consented, Even posed for the picture.
Jan, we're not talking about Some twisted, hateful pervert at a playground.
This is a kid.
Charlie made a mistake, A stupid mistake, but not one with any malice behind it.
All right, we'll drop the child pornography charges for now, As long as he agrees to counseling And pleads to disorderly conduct.
Two years' probation, guys, and I'm telling you, If he slips up, I'm dropping the hammer on h.
Thank you.
Hey.
Yeah.
Nice.
We both know you're bluffing.
I mean, she hasn't worked since the accident.
Our generous offer is all that stands Between your client and financial ruin.
So, take it or leave it.
Do you enjoy saying that? I mean, do you kiss your mother with that mouth? We've secured a bridge loan with the settlement funding company That will see us through until we win in court.
So, rest assured, you can no longer leverage our client With the threat of financial ruin.
We have a witness that says your driver ran a red light.
Our client may never walk again.
Compensatory damages are a lock.
And after she takes the stand, You can bet punitive damages will be through the roof.
Gentlemen, unless you're prepared to move to ial right now, You damn well bettercome up wite That represents the real cost of what you've done to this woman.
Well, we'll confer, and we'll come up with -- you've stalled long enough.
We'll hear your offer now, or we'll see you in court.
This figure represents our final offer.
Acceptance thereof releases us From all pending and future liability Relating to miss smith's incident.
We'll discuss it with our client, and we'll call you.
Gentlemen.
$500,000? oh, my god! Oh! Thank you.
Thank you.
Way to bring the heat, you two.
Thank you, guys.
we're gonna be okay.
Oh, my god.
What is this? Cremini mushrooms stuffed with dungeness crab.
It's criminally delicious.
Speaking of which, Are you sure you want to proceed with this party Oh.
Given your recent unauthorized houseguest? Listen, I just want you to feel safe, is all.
Ooh, tiny chocolate flan -- the spoons are edible.
Really? Hmm.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Ooh.
Uh-huh.
That's incredible.
Look, it's too late to change the venue, And the charity's counting on the income.
You're as brave as you are beautiful.
And now, if you have a moment, there's another pressing matter In need of your immediate attention.
Not yet.
Mm.
That's a bee.
It's gone.
Mr.
And mrs.
Smith, can we help you with something? We called.
They said you were in a meeting.
We just got this legal notice From our health-insurance company.
How can they do this? Do what? What is it? They said they were informed of the settlement.
Now they're suing us? Look, that letter says that they have the right To take everything that we got for my injuries, The whole settlement, As reimbursement for the money that they paid out.
Can they really do that? They take that money, we'll be bankrupt.
Please, you've got to stop them.
It's called subrogation.
Well, it sounds like a big word for "stealing.
" It's a legal concept.
It allows the insurance company To take whatever money you get in the settlement To cover the money they've paid out for your medical care.
I've never heard of something like this happening.
It almost never does.
It makes them look like the heartless bastards they really are.
Okay, so, what do we do? We fight back.
We subpoena all their documents.
We make sure they're acting legally.
And, of course, we'll need copies Of everything they've sent to you.
Okay, but if they are acting legally, Do we really have to give them all the money that we won? Let's cross that bridge when we get to it.
Hello? Prepare to be incredibly psyched.
Okay.
I went ostubhub, found some awesome seats -- Tomorrow night, ice capades.
Ooh, I think I'm gonna be working.
Addy, come on.
You love the ice capades.
I did.
I did at one point.
It's just I-I-I-I got to work.
Can't you just blow it off for one night? I can't.
Listen, I'm -- I'm really slammed, so -- Okay, I'll see you for dinner.
Yeah, hopefully.
All right, we'll call when we finalize the deal.
Uh-huh.
I just sold my teenage shutterbug and his parents On probation, which is a huge load off my mind.
Good for you.
Am I a bad person? I think you're one of the kindest people I know.
Why? I don't want to talk about it.
Then let's talk about this.
Ooh.
Fancy, right? Yeah, very fancy.
That's 'cause I am fancy and sophisticated And suave and debonair and -- I have no idea what I'm doing.
Left over right.
Hey! You're kind of european.
Not even remotely.
Great.
Can you do something with this? So, you psyched about the party? Hmm? Um, I don't know.
I am.
I mean, beautiful evening, beautiful woman.
Seems positively recreational to me.
I guess.
So, who you going with? Your mother.
All done.
That was fun.
So, you're happy, and he's upset.
Do you know about -- Beth and liam? Absolutely.
What am I, blind? Does that make me a bad person? No, he's busted on you repeatedly.
Turnabout is fair play.
I know, right? Yeah.
This is very gratifying.
Hart, really, seriously? Well, you need to be able to protect yourself, And I know you don't like guns.
It's the thought.
I meanit is a bit davy crockett, you know? Yeah, you could ll it off.
Should I be worried? Is there plastic on the floor? Just a whimsical exession of concern For your lovely wife, that's all.
Nice.
What's this? Oh, you know.
But it comes with a zipper, though.
If the hem needs alteration, I got a tailor on call.
Wow, cliff, it's, uh -- It's just a dress.
You had a hard week.
Thank you.
And that makes it all worth it.
Wow.
Nice.
Ooh.
That is a much nicer gift than mine.
Well, you know, not if you want to kill a bear.
That could kill a bear.
We have a fiduciary responsibility To our shareholders To pursue all legal means to decrease our costs.
By suing a woman who was hit by a bus And ended up in a wheelchair? Obviously we are deeply grieved by what happened to mrs.
Smith And take our obligations to her very seriously, Which is why healthcal insurance Paid for her hospitalization and follow-up treatments.
Good for you.
But your subrogation claim Is gonna drive her into bankruptcy.
Look, we came here in good faith to talk about this Because we know how difficult it must be for everyone.
You know what? We're gonna give you one last chance To stop gouging these people before we call the l.
A.
Times.
We're an insurance company.
Right now, we can't buy good press, And all the bad press just seems to run together.
So, that's your comeback -- that everyone expects you to be jackasses? We don't do our jobs, premiums go up.
And trust me -- that's all our customers really care about.
We're very sorry.
Yeah, I can really feel your pain.
We're here to finalize the terms with charlie holloway.
That deal is off the table.
What? Why? The girl in the photo -- Her parents are understandably concerned about her reputation, So they've been monitoring her social-networking pages.
One of the girls mentioned that she'd seen the photo online.
Parents started looking.
They found it everywhere.
But our client had nothing to do with that.
Your client took the photo with his cellphone, So, unless the magic internet fairies beamed it from his handset, He texted it to somebody, maybe many somebodies.
He wouldn't consciously do that.
He's a -- A good kid? He engaged in sexting.
So, now the charges are distribution of child pornography.
That's 30 years, minimum.
You better pray for a miracle, Or your boy will be 50 by the time he sees sunlight again.
You think I can use great-west life vs.
Knudson To get around the subrogation policy? Sorry, mate, supreme court ruled in '06 That if the money in question Is a reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, Great-west doesn't apply.
Yeah, of course not.
Who you bringing to the party? No one.
Couldn't get a date, huh? Man, it's tough out there.
Do you want me to help you out? Actually, you're the reason I'm coming solo -- Because I didn't think it'd be fair To subject anyone I like to an evening with you.
Because my overwhelming charisma would overwhelm them? Yeah.
S-- what? What? No comeback? Oh.
Game, set, burn.
Hi.
Hi.
Okay, breaking news -- we've been looking For a way to subvert the subrogation ause.
The clause isn't even in mia's policy.
What are you talking about? She has a huge file with every scrap of paper The insurance company has ever sent her, But she doesn't have this, which I just found In the insurance company's discovery documents.
It's a subrogation addendum.
It was sent out nine moths ago, And either mia never received it -- Or they never sent it.
No notice means no consent.
And if she never consented to the revised policy, They can't take her settlement.
Yay, us! Glad I could help.
Lukas jennings? I-I don't even know a lukas jennings.
The a.
D.
A.
Subpoenaed your phone records.
Apparently that's who the picture was forwarded to.
Look, I don't know how the photo got sent to anyone.
My phone's always in my pocket or my backpack.
Charlie, we're gonna call and talk to him, So there's no sense in lying to us.
Look, I swear.
I don't know him.
It's okay.
It's just the a.
D.
A.
Can prove That the first transmission came from your phone.
So, if you hear anything about this guy, let us know.
All right, I will.
Are they really gonna send me to jail? We need to talk to lukas jennings.
Better get to class.
I was gonna go get some lunch.
You want to come with? Sure, I've got a couple hours before our hearing.
Uh-oh.
You're giving me that look.
What look? The "you're gonna look like an idiot wearing that dress" look, Which is kind of upsetting Because that's the nicest dress that I have.
You are one of sterling's best and brightest.
We're skipping lunch.
Why are we skipping lunch? Because it's a shopportunity.
No, no shopping.
I'm not good at shopping.
I never find anything.
Really? 'cause I'm shoptimistic.
Okay, in ohio, clothes don't look like that.
My mom and I used to go shopping a lot.
It was one of the few things we had in common, So I got good at it.
What did you find? Mm! Oh, that's pretty.
Yeah.
Should be.
It's rent, student loan, and 80% of my food budget, All suspended by two spaghetti straps.
Mm-hmm.
You should get that, though.
That's incredible.
I think I'm going to, Which means I have one I could lend you.
Really? Yes, and it's fabulous.
What about jason? Does he have a tux? Probably scare up one of those, too.
He's not coming.
Addy, what is going on? Okay, the truth is, I don't think jason and I should be getting married.
Then why did you say yes? 'cause it was always part of the plan, and I panicked.
Plans change.
Maybe you two have grown apart.
But jason didn't do anything.
No.
So, I prefer to ignore it and just hope it goes away.
I'll tell you from personal experience that does not work.
That's pretty.
So, what are you gonna do? I don't know.
Saturate myself with work and chocolate? It's a start.
Your honor, they know as well as I do That this is an adhesion contract.
The insured cannot renegotiate the terms.
So, all changes are binding, And that makes receipt of these changes immaterial.
Except, had she been aware Of this punitive change to her policy, Our client might have shifted over to her husband's insurance.
Well, according to your own policy summary, counselor, The insurance company made six changes to its policy In the year before the subrogation clause was added.
Your client didn't object to any of those.
Those were very minor changes, your honor.
Subrogation is much more material.
It's effectively a denial of livelihood For someone unable to work.
Still.
Did you ever make an effort to move over To your husband's health insurance, mrs.
Smith? No, ma'am.
As much as it pains me, since the needs of this plaintiff Clearly outweigh those of a multinational corporation, The contract between these two parties is binding.
Mrs.
Smith, you have to give Your insurance company the settlement.
I find in favor of healthcal insurance For the amount of half a million dollars.
Hi.
Charlie? Can we talk? Yeah, sure.
Oh, this is my girlfriend, sarah.
I recognize you from your photo.
these are my lawyers.
So, did you fix everything for charlie? We found lukas jennings.
He goes to jefferson high school in the palisades.
Well, great.
Well, this jennings guy can tell you That I didn't send it to him, then, right? Do you want to tell him? Tell me what? I sent the picture.
You what? W-we were broken up that week And I met lukas at a party And I-I-I took your phone in chemistry class, And when you were in the bathroom, I sent him the picture.
I mentioned his name to you earlier, And you didn't say anything about -- I was ashamed! You were just gonna let me go to jail? No, of course not! I didn't want anybody to find out about it, And I-I thought maybe That this was just all gonna go away somehow.
How could you do this to me? Charlie, when we tell the a.
D.
A.
That you didn't text the picture -- sarah did -- We can get the charges dropped.
Okay.
Great.
this is over.
Charlie -- no.
My parents are so not gonna understand this.
They're gonna think that I'm a slut forever.
I'm afraid it's worse than that.
Sarah, we have an ethical obligation to our client.
To save charlie Means we have to tell the police you sent the picture.
And when we do that -- They could bring you up on the same charges charlie was facing.
Seriously? Distributing child pornography? For sending a picture of myself? It's been done before.
Oh, my god.
I just can't believe that they're taking All the money we need to survive.
Well, what your insurance company is doing Is manifestly unjust, but unfortunately not illegal.
Sterling will, of course, waive all its fees.
You're not stopping rehab.
It's okay.
I know.
You just deserve better than this, you know.
You know what? I-if my family can't get this money, Then I'd rather the bus company just keep it.
What? Look, the bus driver -- h-he made a mistake.
H-he ran a red light.
But this health-insurance company -- They're supposed to protect me, and they're screwing me instead.
So, I would rather they not see any of this money.
Not let them get any of the money.
Yeah.
Mia, you trust connor, don't you? Of course.
How much? Am I close? No.
At least we got charlie out of being prosecuted.
I just feel so bad about sarah.
Yeah, that picture's gonna be on the internet forever.
She's paid the price in humiliation.
Aren't you glad they didn't have cameras on cellphones when we were 16? I had really bad hair at 16.
I would hate it if that hair lived on the internet forever.
So, which one? I should have been arrested.
It was a crime of fashion.
You know what? We can fix this.
That teacher who picked up the phone -- He didn't turn it into the school.
He went straight to the police.
Right.
Which means he wasn't acting as an agent of the school.
He was acting as an agent of the law, And he didn't have a warrant.
No warrant, which means We have time to stop by the courthouse On the way to the party if we leave right now.
Which means I have to change in the car, So you drive, and no peeking.
Malcolm? Malcolm? Wow.
Did you knock on the men's room door to say that? No.
Uh, the court called.
The judge has an opening.
They want us to be there in 20 minutes, And I already called the smiths.
So, we don't have time to change clothes, do we? No.
If I take this dress off, I'll never get my hair to do this again.
Party starts at 6:00.
We got to be in court in 20 minutes.
What do you want from us? A little less attitude, a little more gratitude.
What exactly am I grateful for? Opportunity, experience Paycheck.
Don't worry.
On't be too late.
You look awesome, by the way.
Thank you.
I meant you.
Yeah? No, it's phenomenal.
I mean, I-I have to agree with the musicians' union.
Would you excuse me? Sure.
You look -- I actually don't have words To describe how beautiful you look.
It's a nice dress.
Oh, yeah, you're wearing a dress.
You look pretty stunning yourself.
Why, thank you.
Champagne? Sure.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Your honor.
Where are the associates? Oh, they're here.
No, they're not.
Come on.
Your jedi mind tricks don't work on me, remember? Then have a highball.
This bourbon will drown your troubles In jasmine and moonlight.
I don't have any troubles -- not anymore, anyway.
Come to papa.
Mmm.
Shouldn't you guys be at the swanky private-practice party? Yes, but we thought we should settle Charlie holloway's case first.
Well, your guy's off the hook.
We're looking at the girlfriend now for distribution.
I wouldn't look too hard.
The teacher turned the cellphone into the police, not the school.
He was acting as an agent of law enforcement.
Where minors are concerned -- There were no exigent circumstances.
So it was an illegal search and seizure In violation of the fourth amendment.
Which means the cellphone And all evidence derived from the cellphone must be excluded.
Mm-hmm.
Well, lucky for the girlfriend, you guys work overtime.
Enjoy your party.
You guys are gonna be late! Late.
We know.
You two aren't gonna flash me or anything, are you? We're just very cold, your honor.
This is l.
A.
You can lose the coats.
Oh, well, if james bond and grace kelly are ready, We can go ahead and enter the settlement In smith v.
Healthcal insurance into the record.
Your honor, the defendant hereby remits to the plaintiff Monies received by her from the atherton bus company.
Is this some sort of party game? 'cause I'm not getting it.
As consideration for agreeing to hold atherton bus harmless, The company restructured the settlement with our client.
Miss smith received $1 for her physical injuries.
Her husband received $499,999 For his loss of consortium, emotional distress, et cetera.
They are subverting your ruling, your honor, Trying to get around it with a legal technicality.
Subrogation itself is a legal technicality.
Health insurance is supposed to Take care of people when they're sick, Not take the money they need to sustain their quality of life.
The settlement is hereby entered into the record and finalized.
It has been a pleasure being subverted.
Don't spend it all in one place Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Looks like you two have someplace to be.
Thank you.
Take care.
Do you think you could drop me off at home before the party? Sure.
But you know I don't mind waiting for you.
No, just cover for me if you can when you get there.
I don't want you to wait.
And I don't want jason to wait either.
Hey.
Hey! Addy.
Wow, I, um, just, um -- Wow, I -- I thought you were working tonht.
I was.
Uh, I am.
The firm, uh I lied to you about what I was doing tonight.
There's this big firm party, and I didn't invite you.
Why? I couldn't, um -- You couldn't what? You couldn't let me be seen In front of your bosses and clients? No, of course not.
Well, then tell me what's going on here.
You're breaking up with me.
you are the best thing That's ever happened to me.
But I moved.
I moved out here, and I took this job.
And I'm doing things I never knew I could do.
I'm growing into someone that I never thought I could be.
And it's scary.
I'm scared.
But I'm afraid That if I don't run towards it I'm gonna regret it for the rest of my life.
Why didn't you tell me this before I came out here? I didn't realize it until you surprised me.
Jason, I've loved you a really long time.
And I wanted to feel differently.
Jason, I'm so sorry.
whoa.
Nice house.
Nice everything.
That's francesca.
Who's francesca? First year at my father's firm.
And probably his current girlfriend.
Excuse me, francesca.
Could cut in? Thank you so much.
Hi.
It's complicated.
I'm dylan.
Francesca.
Can I get you a drink? Please.
I didn't bring her here to make you -- Hey, buddy, I love that tie -- angry.
No, I'm sure the 3,000 other girls you could have asked were all -- Mrs.
Philips, that is a lovely dress -- were all busy.
You asked dylan.
We went over this.
We have to keep this relationship a secret.
You thinking that we can have a clandestine relationship is j-- Hey, nothing for me, thank you -- stupid.
It's not stupid! It is stupid Because anyone with eyes can see that we're in love! we're in love.
Hear, hear.
Whoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo! I so want to kick you in the kiwis right now.
Excuse me.
Hey.
Hey.
You okay? Not really.
Shall we try on your brave face? There she is.
Well, you know what shakespeare said -- The first thing we do is kill all the lawyers.
It's "henry viPart 2.
" Would you excuse me? This won't be a minute.
You are an idiot.
You know that? You were hired to stage a burglary, Not lose your cellphone.
My number was in there.
What if the cops found it? You're lucky it slid under the washer.
You owe me money.
Less, I think, because of your mistake.
I mean, I could go to the copself, Tell them you had me break into your own house.
Yeah, that'll end well for you.
Why'd you do it, anyway? That is my business.
Now, if you'll excuse me, This is a private party, invitation-only.
Oh! Yes.
I got to tell you -- Even with all it took to get to this party, it was worth it.
Well, I do have a phd in party-throwing.
All right, I'd like to make a toast -- To the finest group of first-years That it has ever been my good fortune to mentor, My tireless fighters, my noble minds -- May you continue to prove yourselves equal To the challenges that this life presents you.
Hear, hear.
Starting rightNow.
What do you mean, "now"? The c.
E.
O.
Of teradyne industries just called.
There's been an allegation of securities fraud, Something about the bahamas and a box of documents.
We need you all back at the office Right now to start work on it.
You're kidding, right? No, I'm not.
Now, get your asses out of here.
Go on.
Go on.
The bat signal has been illuminated.
Beat it.
Well, hello, there, angel.
Have you been abandoned? Well, rest easy.
Chivalry is not dead.
Whoo! Oh! Ha!
After the night we had, I think you deserve a standing ovation.
Mmm.
Although you are both smiling and your hair is slightly moist, I will refrain from deducing that you have showered together.
Isn't it a little early for getting pasted? I am not "getting pasted.
" I am evaluating small-batch bourbons In my official capacity As senior festivities coordinator For the firm's annual charity gala.
The firm's annual charity what, now? It is a diamond-encrusted party At cliff and susan's palatial home For all sterling staff, clients, L.
A.
Bigwigs, and sundry luminaries.
And we're invited? Not invited -- subpoenaed.
Beverly hills branford is correct.
Attendance is mandatory.
And as representatives of this firm, You're expected to be on your best behavior.
It says "plus one.
" which means we get to bring a date.
The guest of your choice, As long as that guest in no way reflects negatively On the firm's sterling status and sober reputation.
Hallelujah.
The vodka boy's here.
Great.
Now even our social lives have become work.
I don't know.
A beautiful evening with a beautiful woman -- It sounds positively recreational to me.
The Deep End 1x06 White Lies, Black Ties Had you ever taken a nude photograph before? No.
Sarah and I had been to see the kings of leon.
We got home.
We wereFeeling the love.
We just wanted a souvenir of our evening.
Unfortunately, because sarah's 16, The district attorney considers that souvenir child pornography.
Is this a copy of the picture you took on your phone? Yes.
That's my girlfriend.
Those are her breasts.
Charlie.
Mom, this is not a big deal, okay? Everybody does it.
Yes, charlie, and you got caught.
The instructors at latham high school Said that you were flashing this around.
No way.
Look, the picture was hidden in the camera application.
He only found it when he took my phone Like two seconds after the bell rang.
I can't believe the state is actually gonna prosecute him.
The state takes the sexual exploitation of minors Very seriously.
whoa, whoa, whoa.
This is not sexual exploitation.
This is a couple of stupid kids playing doctor -- With the help of a microchip.
Still, because the phone and the picture Were turned over to the police, Charlie could face up to 20 years in prison And lifelong designation as a sex offender.
Listen, I know charlie has-- hasn't used the best judgment, But, uh, he is a good kid.
You have to help him.
How do I feel? Tricked, deceived, hoodwinked.
And the worst part is I don't believe a word cliff says anymore.
Sexual infidelity is the most intimate kind of betrayal.
I have freely confessed.
I have asked forgiveness, And I think, rather than piling on, That we can all perhaps recognize That bad things happen to good marriages.
What? So, sex with katie just sort of happened, like a meteor strike I'm just saying -- Or a midair collision.
Look, look, I'm just saying it wasn't premeditated.
Dr.
Coufal: Perhaps at first, But then you sustained and concealed the affair.
You know You're right.
Okay, no excuses.
You are right.
So, now that I am bristling with arrows, Do you think we can possibly discuss What I can do to make it better? I need to learn how to trust you, cliff, And you need to learn how to help me.
I was on 6th and alvarado, on mile 33, When the bus hit me.
I'm sorry -- mile 33? Mia is a competitive cyclist.
She trains all over l.
A.
Trained.
Guess I'll be taking this year off.
Now, witnesses confirm That the driver of the bus didn't even signal.
He just pulled out into traffic, ran you down, and kept going.
Yeah.
She had to crawl out of the street With her pelvis shattered and her back broken.
Mm.
Wow, that is amazing.
I don't even know how you would do that.
Well, I guess I just wanted to see this one again.
Well, any settlement Will have to compensate you for loss of income, As well as pain and suffering.
Well, whatever it is that they're compensating us for, We need this money.
Connor's still working, but we just can't make it on one income.
And while the insurance company did cover mia's initial surgeries, There's still the matter of follow-up, ongoing therapy.
Well, these things usually involve a bit of back-and-forth.
Atherton bus will try to lowball us, And we will go in, guns blazing.
We need you to be At as many of these conferences as you can be.
They need to see what they took from you.
I'll do whatever it takes.
Our family really needs this money.
So, where'd he do it? In her office.
Nice.
One knee or no knees? No knees.
Aw, that's a shame.
You're gonna get proposed to, you really want the knee.
You want the knee.
Yeah, you want the knee.
Yeah.
Hey, this is my engagement story.
Can I tell it, please? I was just giving the bullet points.
I assume you'll give the full story at the firm party.
Mm, I don't know if I'm gonna go to the firm party.
What?! Ohh! Addy, you have to go.
We all have to go.
What? It's just I'm more Of a "hockey games and hot wings" kind of girl.
Besides, jason doesn't like all the fancy hoo-ha.
Well, jason better get used to it Because the future mrs.
Adelaide carpenter Is a promising young lawyer.
And you have a lot of fancy hoo-ha in your future.
I'm late for a conference call.
Speaking of the party, I was wondering if you -- Hey, dylan, want to go to the party with me? Sure.
Great.
You just asked dylan to be your date.
It was a smart move for both of us.
Since we're currently seeing each other, How is you dating dylan a smart move for both of us? Liam, I'm not dating him.
I'm going to a work function with him.
Excuse me while I find the world's tiniest ax So you can split that hair.
I grew up in a law firm.
For as long as I can remember, Office romances have been considered poison.
We have to keep this quiet.
Otherwise, the partners will assume we're not focused on our job.
So, why ask dylan? Because we're doing the child-pornography case together.
People will rightly assume that we're going together Because we're up to our nose in casework.
It's not romance.
It's multitasking.
You just never stop maneuvering, do you? No, because someday I want my name on the door of this firm.
And if you ever want your name on the door, neither should you.
Looks like I'm a free agent for tonight, then.
Good.
Attention, ;adies -- there is a prime hunk Of australian beefcake on the market.
tell a friend.
Good.
This is right where I want to be.
Good.
Hey.
You guys look more bummed out Than most of the people in this room.
What's going on? The s company offered $75,000.
After what they did to me? It's insulting, And we'd like to reject the offer.
You mean take this to court? We have the weight of evidence on our side.
You know, they're completely at fault, And if we don't blink, they may go higher.
Well, if they don't blink, I mean How long could a trial take? Till the matter is finally settled, Which could take several years.
And, well, if we do go to trial, I mean, there's no guarantee that I'll get more, is there? Your cause is just, and w-we hope a jury will see that.
But they might not, and I -- I could end up with nothing, couldn't I? I think maybe we should take this offer.
Mia, I know that you're scared right now, And that's understandable, But it's also what the bus company is depending on.
Please just give us 24 hours to try to push back.
I'm telling you, this client is amazing.
She's been dealt these horrible cards, And she just keeps going.
I wish I had that kind of strength.
Who says you don't? Hey, guys, look who I found at the bar.
Hey, you! Hey! Big man! How was your job interview? It was great.
I mean, they have a couple of other candidates, but -- None with your natural charisma.
Oh.
So, what did you guys decide on the party? What party? I have to go back to the office.
Now? Why? Why? Yeah, I forgot a file.
Come with me.
I just got a fresh beer.
I'll buy you two fresh beers later.
Okay, I'll get a cab.
Thanks.
wait.
You didn't tell him about the party? It slipped my mind.
Addy, what is up? Nothing.
Look, I have to go.
So, because we're not going to the party together, I guess this is the australian equivalent of the cold shoulder? Welcome to antarctica, miss branford.
Ohh! We found a broken window by the side door of the garage.
That's probably how he got in.
Yeah, the sensor on that door is broken.
I've just been bypassing it.
Well, it seems like the panic button spooked him.
You all right? Is she all right? You okay? Yeah.
Just a little scared, that's all.
Baby.
How did you even -- The alarm company had my cell.
It's the number they had on file.
We got a line on this guy? We think it's part of a larger pattern Of break-ins in the neighborhood.
Dispatch has doubled up on patrols.
We'll get him.
Thank you.
Listen, I want you to stay at the ritz.
Uh -- not with me.
You can have your own room.
And I'll stay here.
I'm gonna clean up this mess.
Tomorrow I'm having new locks installed.
I really think we should consider A live-in security consultant.
A body guard, cliff? All right.
No.
Then, will you consider me living in the guesthouse? I know.
I promise to respect your space.
You're not gonna see me.
You're not gonna hear me.
I just want to make sure that you are safe.
I'll think about it.
Good.
Now let's get your bag packed For tonight.
I respect the passion of your position, counselor, But I don't think your arguments hold water.
And I see your point, But if you'd just let me present my evidence.
No.
Just because we're gonna be all fancy Doesn't mean we can't have some fun.
As senior festivities coordinator, I am willing to fight you on this! If you'd have worn the h-- the friggin' hats With the little balls, it would've completed the look.
Dang! Look, our client clearly didn't focus On the consequences of his actions.
Yes, he's a shortsighted 16-year-old, One who still took a sexually explicit photo of a minor.
Not just any minor -- his girlfriend.
We have a sworn affidavit from her saying that she consented, Even posed for the picture.
Jan, we're not talking about Some twisted, hateful pervert at a playground.
This is a kid.
Charlie made a mistake, A stupid mistake, but not one with any malice behind it.
All right, we'll drop the child pornography charges for now, As long as he agrees to counseling And pleads to disorderly conduct.
Two years' probation, guys, and I'm telling you, If he slips up, I'm dropping the hammer on h.
Thank you.
Hey.
Yeah.
Nice.
We both know you're bluffing.
I mean, she hasn't worked since the accident.
Our generous offer is all that stands Between your client and financial ruin.
So, take it or leave it.
Do you enjoy saying that? I mean, do you kiss your mother with that mouth? We've secured a bridge loan with the settlement funding company That will see us through until we win in court.
So, rest assured, you can no longer leverage our client With the threat of financial ruin.
We have a witness that says your driver ran a red light.
Our client may never walk again.
Compensatory damages are a lock.
And after she takes the stand, You can bet punitive damages will be through the roof.
Gentlemen, unless you're prepared to move to ial right now, You damn well bettercome up wite That represents the real cost of what you've done to this woman.
Well, we'll confer, and we'll come up with -- you've stalled long enough.
We'll hear your offer now, or we'll see you in court.
This figure represents our final offer.
Acceptance thereof releases us From all pending and future liability Relating to miss smith's incident.
We'll discuss it with our client, and we'll call you.
Gentlemen.
$500,000? oh, my god! Oh! Thank you.
Thank you.
Way to bring the heat, you two.
Thank you, guys.
we're gonna be okay.
Oh, my god.
What is this? Cremini mushrooms stuffed with dungeness crab.
It's criminally delicious.
Speaking of which, Are you sure you want to proceed with this party Oh.
Given your recent unauthorized houseguest? Listen, I just want you to feel safe, is all.
Ooh, tiny chocolate flan -- the spoons are edible.
Really? Hmm.
Oh, yeah, yeah.
Ooh.
Uh-huh.
That's incredible.
Look, it's too late to change the venue, And the charity's counting on the income.
You're as brave as you are beautiful.
And now, if you have a moment, there's another pressing matter In need of your immediate attention.
Not yet.
Mm.
That's a bee.
It's gone.
Mr.
And mrs.
Smith, can we help you with something? We called.
They said you were in a meeting.
We just got this legal notice From our health-insurance company.
How can they do this? Do what? What is it? They said they were informed of the settlement.
Now they're suing us? Look, that letter says that they have the right To take everything that we got for my injuries, The whole settlement, As reimbursement for the money that they paid out.
Can they really do that? They take that money, we'll be bankrupt.
Please, you've got to stop them.
It's called subrogation.
Well, it sounds like a big word for "stealing.
" It's a legal concept.
It allows the insurance company To take whatever money you get in the settlement To cover the money they've paid out for your medical care.
I've never heard of something like this happening.
It almost never does.
It makes them look like the heartless bastards they really are.
Okay, so, what do we do? We fight back.
We subpoena all their documents.
We make sure they're acting legally.
And, of course, we'll need copies Of everything they've sent to you.
Okay, but if they are acting legally, Do we really have to give them all the money that we won? Let's cross that bridge when we get to it.
Hello? Prepare to be incredibly psyched.
Okay.
I went ostubhub, found some awesome seats -- Tomorrow night, ice capades.
Ooh, I think I'm gonna be working.
Addy, come on.
You love the ice capades.
I did.
I did at one point.
It's just I-I-I-I got to work.
Can't you just blow it off for one night? I can't.
Listen, I'm -- I'm really slammed, so -- Okay, I'll see you for dinner.
Yeah, hopefully.
All right, we'll call when we finalize the deal.
Uh-huh.
I just sold my teenage shutterbug and his parents On probation, which is a huge load off my mind.
Good for you.
Am I a bad person? I think you're one of the kindest people I know.
Why? I don't want to talk about it.
Then let's talk about this.
Ooh.
Fancy, right? Yeah, very fancy.
That's 'cause I am fancy and sophisticated And suave and debonair and -- I have no idea what I'm doing.
Left over right.
Hey! You're kind of european.
Not even remotely.
Great.
Can you do something with this? So, you psyched about the party? Hmm? Um, I don't know.
I am.
I mean, beautiful evening, beautiful woman.
Seems positively recreational to me.
I guess.
So, who you going with? Your mother.
All done.
That was fun.
So, you're happy, and he's upset.
Do you know about -- Beth and liam? Absolutely.
What am I, blind? Does that make me a bad person? No, he's busted on you repeatedly.
Turnabout is fair play.
I know, right? Yeah.
This is very gratifying.
Hart, really, seriously? Well, you need to be able to protect yourself, And I know you don't like guns.
It's the thought.
I meanit is a bit davy crockett, you know? Yeah, you could ll it off.
Should I be worried? Is there plastic on the floor? Just a whimsical exession of concern For your lovely wife, that's all.
Nice.
What's this? Oh, you know.
But it comes with a zipper, though.
If the hem needs alteration, I got a tailor on call.
Wow, cliff, it's, uh -- It's just a dress.
You had a hard week.
Thank you.
And that makes it all worth it.
Wow.
Nice.
Ooh.
That is a much nicer gift than mine.
Well, you know, not if you want to kill a bear.
That could kill a bear.
We have a fiduciary responsibility To our shareholders To pursue all legal means to decrease our costs.
By suing a woman who was hit by a bus And ended up in a wheelchair? Obviously we are deeply grieved by what happened to mrs.
Smith And take our obligations to her very seriously, Which is why healthcal insurance Paid for her hospitalization and follow-up treatments.
Good for you.
But your subrogation claim Is gonna drive her into bankruptcy.
Look, we came here in good faith to talk about this Because we know how difficult it must be for everyone.
You know what? We're gonna give you one last chance To stop gouging these people before we call the l.
A.
Times.
We're an insurance company.
Right now, we can't buy good press, And all the bad press just seems to run together.
So, that's your comeback -- that everyone expects you to be jackasses? We don't do our jobs, premiums go up.
And trust me -- that's all our customers really care about.
We're very sorry.
Yeah, I can really feel your pain.
We're here to finalize the terms with charlie holloway.
That deal is off the table.
What? Why? The girl in the photo -- Her parents are understandably concerned about her reputation, So they've been monitoring her social-networking pages.
One of the girls mentioned that she'd seen the photo online.
Parents started looking.
They found it everywhere.
But our client had nothing to do with that.
Your client took the photo with his cellphone, So, unless the magic internet fairies beamed it from his handset, He texted it to somebody, maybe many somebodies.
He wouldn't consciously do that.
He's a -- A good kid? He engaged in sexting.
So, now the charges are distribution of child pornography.
That's 30 years, minimum.
You better pray for a miracle, Or your boy will be 50 by the time he sees sunlight again.
You think I can use great-west life vs.
Knudson To get around the subrogation policy? Sorry, mate, supreme court ruled in '06 That if the money in question Is a reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, Great-west doesn't apply.
Yeah, of course not.
Who you bringing to the party? No one.
Couldn't get a date, huh? Man, it's tough out there.
Do you want me to help you out? Actually, you're the reason I'm coming solo -- Because I didn't think it'd be fair To subject anyone I like to an evening with you.
Because my overwhelming charisma would overwhelm them? Yeah.
S-- what? What? No comeback? Oh.
Game, set, burn.
Hi.
Hi.
Okay, breaking news -- we've been looking For a way to subvert the subrogation ause.
The clause isn't even in mia's policy.
What are you talking about? She has a huge file with every scrap of paper The insurance company has ever sent her, But she doesn't have this, which I just found In the insurance company's discovery documents.
It's a subrogation addendum.
It was sent out nine moths ago, And either mia never received it -- Or they never sent it.
No notice means no consent.
And if she never consented to the revised policy, They can't take her settlement.
Yay, us! Glad I could help.
Lukas jennings? I-I don't even know a lukas jennings.
The a.
D.
A.
Subpoenaed your phone records.
Apparently that's who the picture was forwarded to.
Look, I don't know how the photo got sent to anyone.
My phone's always in my pocket or my backpack.
Charlie, we're gonna call and talk to him, So there's no sense in lying to us.
Look, I swear.
I don't know him.
It's okay.
It's just the a.
D.
A.
Can prove That the first transmission came from your phone.
So, if you hear anything about this guy, let us know.
All right, I will.
Are they really gonna send me to jail? We need to talk to lukas jennings.
Better get to class.
I was gonna go get some lunch.
You want to come with? Sure, I've got a couple hours before our hearing.
Uh-oh.
You're giving me that look.
What look? The "you're gonna look like an idiot wearing that dress" look, Which is kind of upsetting Because that's the nicest dress that I have.
You are one of sterling's best and brightest.
We're skipping lunch.
Why are we skipping lunch? Because it's a shopportunity.
No, no shopping.
I'm not good at shopping.
I never find anything.
Really? 'cause I'm shoptimistic.
Okay, in ohio, clothes don't look like that.
My mom and I used to go shopping a lot.
It was one of the few things we had in common, So I got good at it.
What did you find? Mm! Oh, that's pretty.
Yeah.
Should be.
It's rent, student loan, and 80% of my food budget, All suspended by two spaghetti straps.
Mm-hmm.
You should get that, though.
That's incredible.
I think I'm going to, Which means I have one I could lend you.
Really? Yes, and it's fabulous.
What about jason? Does he have a tux? Probably scare up one of those, too.
He's not coming.
Addy, what is going on? Okay, the truth is, I don't think jason and I should be getting married.
Then why did you say yes? 'cause it was always part of the plan, and I panicked.
Plans change.
Maybe you two have grown apart.
But jason didn't do anything.
No.
So, I prefer to ignore it and just hope it goes away.
I'll tell you from personal experience that does not work.
That's pretty.
So, what are you gonna do? I don't know.
Saturate myself with work and chocolate? It's a start.
Your honor, they know as well as I do That this is an adhesion contract.
The insured cannot renegotiate the terms.
So, all changes are binding, And that makes receipt of these changes immaterial.
Except, had she been aware Of this punitive change to her policy, Our client might have shifted over to her husband's insurance.
Well, according to your own policy summary, counselor, The insurance company made six changes to its policy In the year before the subrogation clause was added.
Your client didn't object to any of those.
Those were very minor changes, your honor.
Subrogation is much more material.
It's effectively a denial of livelihood For someone unable to work.
Still.
Did you ever make an effort to move over To your husband's health insurance, mrs.
Smith? No, ma'am.
As much as it pains me, since the needs of this plaintiff Clearly outweigh those of a multinational corporation, The contract between these two parties is binding.
Mrs.
Smith, you have to give Your insurance company the settlement.
I find in favor of healthcal insurance For the amount of half a million dollars.
Hi.
Charlie? Can we talk? Yeah, sure.
Oh, this is my girlfriend, sarah.
I recognize you from your photo.
these are my lawyers.
So, did you fix everything for charlie? We found lukas jennings.
He goes to jefferson high school in the palisades.
Well, great.
Well, this jennings guy can tell you That I didn't send it to him, then, right? Do you want to tell him? Tell me what? I sent the picture.
You what? W-we were broken up that week And I met lukas at a party And I-I-I took your phone in chemistry class, And when you were in the bathroom, I sent him the picture.
I mentioned his name to you earlier, And you didn't say anything about -- I was ashamed! You were just gonna let me go to jail? No, of course not! I didn't want anybody to find out about it, And I-I thought maybe That this was just all gonna go away somehow.
How could you do this to me? Charlie, when we tell the a.
D.
A.
That you didn't text the picture -- sarah did -- We can get the charges dropped.
Okay.
Great.
this is over.
Charlie -- no.
My parents are so not gonna understand this.
They're gonna think that I'm a slut forever.
I'm afraid it's worse than that.
Sarah, we have an ethical obligation to our client.
To save charlie Means we have to tell the police you sent the picture.
And when we do that -- They could bring you up on the same charges charlie was facing.
Seriously? Distributing child pornography? For sending a picture of myself? It's been done before.
Oh, my god.
I just can't believe that they're taking All the money we need to survive.
Well, what your insurance company is doing Is manifestly unjust, but unfortunately not illegal.
Sterling will, of course, waive all its fees.
You're not stopping rehab.
It's okay.
I know.
You just deserve better than this, you know.
You know what? I-if my family can't get this money, Then I'd rather the bus company just keep it.
What? Look, the bus driver -- h-he made a mistake.
H-he ran a red light.
But this health-insurance company -- They're supposed to protect me, and they're screwing me instead.
So, I would rather they not see any of this money.
Not let them get any of the money.
Yeah.
Mia, you trust connor, don't you? Of course.
How much? Am I close? No.
At least we got charlie out of being prosecuted.
I just feel so bad about sarah.
Yeah, that picture's gonna be on the internet forever.
She's paid the price in humiliation.
Aren't you glad they didn't have cameras on cellphones when we were 16? I had really bad hair at 16.
I would hate it if that hair lived on the internet forever.
So, which one? I should have been arrested.
It was a crime of fashion.
You know what? We can fix this.
That teacher who picked up the phone -- He didn't turn it into the school.
He went straight to the police.
Right.
Which means he wasn't acting as an agent of the school.
He was acting as an agent of the law, And he didn't have a warrant.
No warrant, which means We have time to stop by the courthouse On the way to the party if we leave right now.
Which means I have to change in the car, So you drive, and no peeking.
Malcolm? Malcolm? Wow.
Did you knock on the men's room door to say that? No.
Uh, the court called.
The judge has an opening.
They want us to be there in 20 minutes, And I already called the smiths.
So, we don't have time to change clothes, do we? No.
If I take this dress off, I'll never get my hair to do this again.
Party starts at 6:00.
We got to be in court in 20 minutes.
What do you want from us? A little less attitude, a little more gratitude.
What exactly am I grateful for? Opportunity, experience Paycheck.
Don't worry.
On't be too late.
You look awesome, by the way.
Thank you.
I meant you.
Yeah? No, it's phenomenal.
I mean, I-I have to agree with the musicians' union.
Would you excuse me? Sure.
You look -- I actually don't have words To describe how beautiful you look.
It's a nice dress.
Oh, yeah, you're wearing a dress.
You look pretty stunning yourself.
Why, thank you.
Champagne? Sure.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Your honor.
Where are the associates? Oh, they're here.
No, they're not.
Come on.
Your jedi mind tricks don't work on me, remember? Then have a highball.
This bourbon will drown your troubles In jasmine and moonlight.
I don't have any troubles -- not anymore, anyway.
Come to papa.
Mmm.
Shouldn't you guys be at the swanky private-practice party? Yes, but we thought we should settle Charlie holloway's case first.
Well, your guy's off the hook.
We're looking at the girlfriend now for distribution.
I wouldn't look too hard.
The teacher turned the cellphone into the police, not the school.
He was acting as an agent of law enforcement.
Where minors are concerned -- There were no exigent circumstances.
So it was an illegal search and seizure In violation of the fourth amendment.
Which means the cellphone And all evidence derived from the cellphone must be excluded.
Mm-hmm.
Well, lucky for the girlfriend, you guys work overtime.
Enjoy your party.
You guys are gonna be late! Late.
We know.
You two aren't gonna flash me or anything, are you? We're just very cold, your honor.
This is l.
A.
You can lose the coats.
Oh, well, if james bond and grace kelly are ready, We can go ahead and enter the settlement In smith v.
Healthcal insurance into the record.
Your honor, the defendant hereby remits to the plaintiff Monies received by her from the atherton bus company.
Is this some sort of party game? 'cause I'm not getting it.
As consideration for agreeing to hold atherton bus harmless, The company restructured the settlement with our client.
Miss smith received $1 for her physical injuries.
Her husband received $499,999 For his loss of consortium, emotional distress, et cetera.
They are subverting your ruling, your honor, Trying to get around it with a legal technicality.
Subrogation itself is a legal technicality.
Health insurance is supposed to Take care of people when they're sick, Not take the money they need to sustain their quality of life.
The settlement is hereby entered into the record and finalized.
It has been a pleasure being subverted.
Don't spend it all in one place Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Looks like you two have someplace to be.
Thank you.
Take care.
Do you think you could drop me off at home before the party? Sure.
But you know I don't mind waiting for you.
No, just cover for me if you can when you get there.
I don't want you to wait.
And I don't want jason to wait either.
Hey.
Hey! Addy.
Wow, I, um, just, um -- Wow, I -- I thought you were working tonht.
I was.
Uh, I am.
The firm, uh I lied to you about what I was doing tonight.
There's this big firm party, and I didn't invite you.
Why? I couldn't, um -- You couldn't what? You couldn't let me be seen In front of your bosses and clients? No, of course not.
Well, then tell me what's going on here.
You're breaking up with me.
you are the best thing That's ever happened to me.
But I moved.
I moved out here, and I took this job.
And I'm doing things I never knew I could do.
I'm growing into someone that I never thought I could be.
And it's scary.
I'm scared.
But I'm afraid That if I don't run towards it I'm gonna regret it for the rest of my life.
Why didn't you tell me this before I came out here? I didn't realize it until you surprised me.
Jason, I've loved you a really long time.
And I wanted to feel differently.
Jason, I'm so sorry.
whoa.
Nice house.
Nice everything.
That's francesca.
Who's francesca? First year at my father's firm.
And probably his current girlfriend.
Excuse me, francesca.
Could cut in? Thank you so much.
Hi.
It's complicated.
I'm dylan.
Francesca.
Can I get you a drink? Please.
I didn't bring her here to make you -- Hey, buddy, I love that tie -- angry.
No, I'm sure the 3,000 other girls you could have asked were all -- Mrs.
Philips, that is a lovely dress -- were all busy.
You asked dylan.
We went over this.
We have to keep this relationship a secret.
You thinking that we can have a clandestine relationship is j-- Hey, nothing for me, thank you -- stupid.
It's not stupid! It is stupid Because anyone with eyes can see that we're in love! we're in love.
Hear, hear.
Whoo-hoo! Whoo-hoo! I so want to kick you in the kiwis right now.
Excuse me.
Hey.
Hey.
You okay? Not really.
Shall we try on your brave face? There she is.
Well, you know what shakespeare said -- The first thing we do is kill all the lawyers.
It's "henry viPart 2.
" Would you excuse me? This won't be a minute.
You are an idiot.
You know that? You were hired to stage a burglary, Not lose your cellphone.
My number was in there.
What if the cops found it? You're lucky it slid under the washer.
You owe me money.
Less, I think, because of your mistake.
I mean, I could go to the copself, Tell them you had me break into your own house.
Yeah, that'll end well for you.
Why'd you do it, anyway? That is my business.
Now, if you'll excuse me, This is a private party, invitation-only.
Oh! Yes.
I got to tell you -- Even with all it took to get to this party, it was worth it.
Well, I do have a phd in party-throwing.
All right, I'd like to make a toast -- To the finest group of first-years That it has ever been my good fortune to mentor, My tireless fighters, my noble minds -- May you continue to prove yourselves equal To the challenges that this life presents you.
Hear, hear.
Starting rightNow.
What do you mean, "now"? The c.
E.
O.
Of teradyne industries just called.
There's been an allegation of securities fraud, Something about the bahamas and a box of documents.
We need you all back at the office Right now to start work on it.
You're kidding, right? No, I'm not.
Now, get your asses out of here.
Go on.
Go on.
The bat signal has been illuminated.
Beat it.
Well, hello, there, angel.
Have you been abandoned? Well, rest easy.
Chivalry is not dead.
Whoo! Oh! Ha!