L.A. Law

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Tommy, please come out here.

I'm so sorry, Tommy.

It's, um, my fault.

Excuse me, guys.

I know we're finished, our lives are separate, and I'm happy for you.

I want you so much to be happy, but it's like seeing you with somebody else.

My heart's in a million pieces here, and I can't help it.

I've been asked to serve out Art Middleman's term on the city council.

Wow.

What an honor.

It's a five-month appointment.

I'm not considering running for a seat.

Are you saying I should hide the fact that I'm seeing a white woman?

Of course not.

But you might want to consider the timing of this kind of personal revelation.

I understand.

I want us to be together emotionally, but I never said anything about getting married.

But that's where we're headed.

I don't want to string you along, so...

You're breaking up with me, aren't you?

Mind if I take this off?

I'm hot.

You always were my biggest fan.

Carpe diem.

Which is why I've decided to get married.

To who?

The former Mrs. Brackman.

Sheila?

Because my life is a mess right now, I let you convince me to lie.

I'm going to the judge.

He's got a gun!

Looks like another perfect day.

I love L.A.

Arnie.

Rox, I'm a new man.

A little Randy, maybe.

Arnie, there is a problem.

Getting rid of the deadwood, huh?

Just make sure I get proper billing.

Arnie, you can't go in your office.

Oh, not more water damage.

I've called security.

Rox, I don't want to tell you how to do your job, but when the toilet upstairs gets plugged, call maintenance.

Arnie, what I'm trying to say is the circus is back in town.

Rodolfo, the cape, the goatee, divorce becomes you.

Prepare to die.

Listen, I'd love to talk, but I'm really jammed this morning.

I'll fit you in.

I have lost everything.

But you agreed to the settlement.

My life has no value.

My family name is dishonored.

La Serpe de la Lune is in ruins.

Rodolfo.

Rudy.

This is a common response to a painful situation.

What you're feeling is a diminished sense of self.

Call it a lack of security.

Let's be reasonable.

Marsha, open the trunk.

Oh, wait a second.

I think you're making a mistake.

In fact, I know you're making a mistake.

My only mistake was trusting you.

Hey, pal, I did my job.

You're the one who found your wife high-wiring it with the trapeze act.

Ciao.

Thank you.

Well, I'm glad we all got that out of our system.

I know I feel better.

No, no!

This has gone far enough.

One knife remains.

Rox, do something.

Like what?

You have destroyed my manhood.

Now it is my turn to destroy yours.

For the love of God.

Rox, close the trunk.

Close the trunk!

Always good to start with a clean slate, Leland.

Ah, if you say so.

Leaner and meaner law machine.

A clear reflection of the times.

Well, all well and good, but perhaps we've been short-sighted.

I can't help feeling we must be doing something wrong with all the comings and goings this past year.

We should install a revolving door.

You were the one who showed Grace Van Owen the great white way out and agreed to pay for her move to New York.

Well, consider it Grace's going away prison.

Then I never should have sent her the picture, friend.

Who ate my bran muffin?

Unusual neck wear, Benny.

My Swiss cheese tie.

Oh?

Where'd you get that?

Wisconsin?

At the novelty shop.

It's not real.

I was making a joke.

Oh.

We've made mistakes, Douglas.

Misjudged character.

Although I admit I'm glad the firm no longer functions in Susan Bloom's shadow.

Frankly, I'm going to miss her.

She was a real cash cow for us.

C.J.

Lamb, on the other hand.

C.J.?

Everyone loved her.

But C.J.

wasn't committed to the law.

If her heart's set on joining the professional golf tour, so be it.

Now she'll get it both ways and hit from the red tees.

With so many changes around here, I'm concerned about morale.

Nonsense.

This isn't about feelings.

It's about finance.

These are some of the highest paid professionals in town.

Stop babying them.

Good morning.

Let's get underway.

As you're well aware, the arduous task of restructuring is almost complete.

What are you doing here?

It's my idea.

It's a bad one.

Gwen begins her internship under my supervision today.

There's no reason she shouldn't be observing.

I'll just go.

Sit.

Normally, staff meetings are limited to partners and associates.

There are sensitive firm issues to discuss.

Really, I'll just go.

Stay.

Sit.

Stay.

What's next?

Fetch?

Douglas, I think Gwen should attend these meetings.

Fine.

Having wasted enough time.

Sorry I'm late.

What happened?

She'll get a new dry clean.

I am through with domestic litigation.

Divorce used to be fun, but everybody's lost their sense of fair play.

Nowadays, it's life and death.

And who's going to pay for this suit?

We will.

We will?

You're damn right.

Nobody in this room generates greater income for Mckenzie Brackman than yours truly.

What is it you want?

More.

Better.

Now.

Could you be specific?

Entertainment.

Well, you're already handling Mr. Champion's wrongful termination suit.

A labor dispute.

You threw me a bone.

Where are we on that one?

Jury's been impaneled.

Opening statements have been waived.

I have to change.

May we get down to business?

Hold on, Douglas.

Oh, the candidate has the floor.

Thank you.

As most of you know, I have decided to run for city council, only I didn't take into account the time that's needed.

I'd like to extend my leave of absence.

You're putting us in a difficult position.

We'll be fine, Jonathan.

All the best.

Great.

Thanks.

I'll save my goodbyes for the end of the day.

As I was saying, Douglas, I have some personal stuff of my own.

Zoey comes home from the hospital this afternoon.

Great.

Terrific.

Yeah, so I'm taking off a few days to help her out just till she gets back on her feet.

I'd really appreciate your understanding on this one, folks, and if you need me,

I'm just a fax away.

Yeah, I, uh, I have to finish the Sulzberger audit.

Oh, I've got the Litwin deposition, Douglas.

Sorry.

Well, now we're used to discussing our new partner.

Where is Morales, anyway?

Is this a bad time to discuss Rez Ipsilokwiter?

I believe I hear Ann Kelsey calling your name.

So.

So.

Leaner and meaner.

Tom?

Hey.

There's good news about Zoe.

She's a lucky girl.

Luck's got nothing to do with it.