Matlock

A bit early for you to be up, isn't it?

I've got a hair appointment,

and I'm having my nails done,

then lunch with Suzanne.

Never a moment to yourself, is there, dear?

No smoking at the table, Mitchell.

You just getting in?

Four parties.

Don't you find your lifestyle a trifle expensive?

Do stop picking on him, Albert.

In the unlikely event I want your advice,

you'll be the first to know.

You think I don't know how tight the two of you are?

Well, I do.

Father.

What?

Good morning.

Whether you like it or not.

Albert, I've called Hong Kong

five times already this morning.

I told you to stonewall them, Philip.

They have several other buyers waiting in the wings.

I've investigated, they're not bluffing.

If we don't close this in 30 minutes, we'll lose it.

Let them wait.

Come on, Albert.

I've put in six months on this deal.

I run this company, Philip.

In case you've forgotten.

I could never forget that, Albert.

Oh, good morning, Philip.

Morning, Michelle. Oh.

His fangs are showing this morning.

Mr. Gordon, why did you cancel

the installation order I put in for a PR3 cable?

The one that would have given you access

to my personal computer?

Mr. Gordon, I have nothing but the utmost respect

for your privacy. It's at the top of my list.

But if I'm supposed to be your in-house counsel,

I have to stay up-to-date,

and you rarely have time to brief me.

It seems all I do is sit around and wait for someone to sue you.

Excuse me, Miss Thomas.

Here's your tea.

Also a Mr. Douglas is in the foyer.

He seems to think you'll want to see him,

even though he hasn't got an appointment.

Show him in.

I'm totally satisfied with your performance, Michelle.

Anything else?

Mr. Douglas.

Morning, Mr. Gordon, sir.

What have you got?

I should have known it.

Good day, Mr. Gordon, sir.

Father.

You're late.

Was checking out the jet.

Philip flies to Antwerp tomorrow.

Philip? Why is Philip going?

Because in my opinion,

I think Philip should represent us.

And if I'm gonna be second in command,

I think you should... Oh, shut up, Eric.

Don't talk to me like that.

Get out of here.

Go on, get out!

Good evening, sir.

May I take your coat, sir?

Hello, darling.

You look in need of champagne.

Lawrence, bring the glasses straight away, please.

Never mind the champagne. Just leave us alone.

I don't know what you two are up to,

but you're not going to make a fool out of me, Fiona.

What are you saying?

These were taken last weekend.

Look at them.

I don't understand.

Look.

There.

Hello?

Yes, this is his brother, Eric.

Well, how much did he drink?

All right, I'll be there.

Mr. Gordon?

As long as we're both here early,

why don't we...?

You have heard how the murder weapon

was found in Eric Gordon's car

the morning after the murder.

You have also heard evidence to the effect

that he was seen both entering and leaving

the scene of the crime the night of the murder.

Most importantly, you've heard on the previous day,

Eric Gordon had an ugly

and public quarrel with his father.

I believe that it has been proved

beyond all reasonable doubt

the unlawful killer of Albert Gordon

was his son, Eric Gordon.

No! My brother is innocent. He was framed.

He is innocent.

Did you take those files down to the courthouse?

I'm a model of efficiency.

Great.

Mail call.

Mm-hm.

Occupant.

Occupant.

Bill. Bill. Bill.

Bill. Occupant.

No love letters?

No hate mail either.

Oh, and this came from Trader Ed's.

Mmm.

Mmm. Now.

Oh, wow.

Look at those.

They look just like your old shoes.

They are just like my old shoes.

Hmph.

How do they feel?

A little tight.

I guess they need breaking in.

Ben Matlock.

Oh, one moment please.

Long distance operator.

Mm.

This is Ben Matlock.

Yes, I'll hold.

Overseas.

London?

Wonder what anybody from London wants with me.

Yes?

Ben Matlock to see Laura Gordon.

Is Miss Gordon expecting you?

Yes.

Come in, please.

Wait here, sir, please.

Good morning.

Insomniac.

Some know.

Joseph, who is this person?

Mr. Matlock, madam. To see Miss Gordon.

Must be a new groom for her horse or some such.

I'll see to it.

Miss Gordon's gone out,

and I've no idea when she's returning.

Could you come back another time?

Oh, well, um...

Oh, Miss Gordon's taken you on.

Well, she offered me the job.

I-I didn't take it yet.

Would you like to have a look at her horse?

Her horse?

In the stable yard.

I have to be honest with you,

I'm afraid of horses.

Well, you're not only independent

but courageous as well.

Oh, well, not really.

Uh, do you mind if I sit down?

I've got on new shoes, and they're just killin' me.

Oh, please be careful.

It's George III.

Sybil, has a Mr. Matlock called for me?

Mr. Matlock.

Yes.

I went to the airport to pick you up

and I must have missed you, I'm sorry.

That's okay. We were getting acquainted.

This is Sybil Gordon, my stepmother,

and this is Mr. Matlock,

the lawyer I've hired to retry Eric's case.

Well... What's this all about, Laura?

I have arranged a trial, a mock trial,

to draw attention to Eric's case.

You see, with Mr. Matlock here to give Eric a better defense,

we can get public support for a rehearing of this case.

Sounds like a tasteless publicity stunt.

You don't understand, Sybil.

You see, everything about this trial

will be exactly like a real one.

All the rules of an English court

will be strictly enforced.

I have arranged to have retired Judge Woolsey preside,

and I have even got that egomaniac.

Sir Alec Moore to repeat his prosecution.

It's out of the question.

Sybil, please.

This is Eric's last chance,

and everyone has been very cooperative.

Of course, the fact that you're contesting

our dear father's will

so nobody gets a dime till this whole thing is settled