Drop Dead Diva

See that aspiring model there?

That was me... Deb... until the day I died.

I thought I'd go straight to heaven,

but there was a bit of a mix-up

and I woke up in someone else's body.

So now I'm Jane,

a super-busy lawyer with my very own assistant.

I got a new life, a new wardrobe,

and the only people who really know what's going on with me

are my girlfriend Stacy and my guardian angel, Luke.

I used to think everything happened for a reason...

Whoo!

...and, well, I sure hope I was right.

Drop Dead Diva 4x08 - Road Trip Original air date July 22, 2012

Jane! Aah!

Sweetie, you scared me.

What is this?

It's my plane ticket.

I know. I found it next to your purse.

Okay, in your purse. I was looking for... gum.

Uh, anyway, the point is...

the last time you had a personal problem,

you ran away to Italy.

And I know you're sad about Owen,

but moving to... Palo Alto is not the answer.

I mean, where is that, anyway? Brazil?

No, that's Sao Paulo.

Palo Alto is near San Jose.

Hmm.

California. Mm.

Anyway... Grayson and I are giving a lecture

at Stanford Law, where Jane got her degree.

One of her old professors has invited us to discuss...

Stop! Whatever you're gonna say, I'm not gonna understand it.

Just tell me you will be home by 4:00.

Uh, my flight gets in at 7:00.

- No, no. - What?

You said you would go dress shopping with me today

for the Hollywood small business association dinner.

It is the...

The Oscars of Hollywood small businesses. I know.

But it's two days away.

Never go dress shopping the day before.

You taught me that.

That's true.

Oh, I'll get it.

Mm. And I'm going to get dressed.

But, Jane, just... come home early.

Okay. I-I'll do my best.

Good morning.

Oh, it's you.

You were expecting...?

Grayson. We are headed to...

Stanford law school. I know. When's our plane leave?

You are not going with us.

You don't even work in the firm anymore.

- Hey, I'm still your guardian angel. - Mm-hmm.

I can't just sit home all day watching "Pawn Stars."

Or can I?

Actually, I do need your help with something.

While I'm gone, please take Stacy dress shopping

for her awards dinner.

Why would I do that?

"A," you actually have really great taste,

which we both know is because of your collection of GQ magazines

and your obsession with Ryan Gosling.

That's true, but...

and, "B," since you are no longer at the office,

you can only spy on me at home.

So here's the deal.

You don't help Stacy shop,

and I will tell her that you hate Taylor Swift.

She'll never let you in this house again.

Nicely played.

Oh. You know what?

I forgot my earrings, so be an angel and get the door.

Hey.

Luke. What are you doing here?

I came by to collect rent.

Right. The landlord. Is she ready?

Almost.

Oh, looking sharp. New suit?

I don't know. You know, maybe the tie.

GQ, march 2012,

"pastels turn a business trip into a pleasure fest."

So, what exactly do you have planned

for your little jaunt up north?

I don't know. I figured I'd just...

Spend time alone with Jane?

That's really none of your business.

Jane's terrific, but her fiancé just left her.

You don't want to be the rebound guy.

Right now, she just needs a friend.

My two cents.

Professor Kent.

Professor Bingum.

Cannot believe we're teaching a class with Ellen Daily.

The woman literally wrote the book on torts.

Wow. She must have been an amazing teacher.

Oh, yeah. Uh, she was... unforgettable.

We don't want to miss our flight, so...

Right.

Have fun.

Okay.

But not too much fun.

Hey. How's my favorite creditor?

So far, so good.

Fueling up for the day?

No, I have a client in my office... Marty Saddler.

He's a successful entrepreneur.

What's his business?

He's well-diversified, but today,

he's here about his gourmet-food trucks.

Hmm. Someone choke on a chimichanga?

Ha ha. No.

One of his trucks

hit a man in a wheelchair crossing a street.

Is he okay?

Yeah, a few cuts and scratches.

It's a glorified nuisance case,

but it needs to be handled properly.

Got it. Marty Saddler, Jay Parker.

- Hi. I'm the managing partner. Welcome. - Thank you.

Gina's got me up to speed, and, uh, you know, I have a thought.

Hey, Kim, will you join us for a second?

Kim Kaswell, meet Marty Saddler.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Kim is one of our top litigators.

- I'd like you to back up Gina in this case. - Oh.

Oh, no, I appreciate the help,

but we don't plan to go to trial.

I want to settle.

Well, all the better.

Kim will put the fear of God in the other side.

Fear of God sounds good to me.

Boom! Instant dream team.

The judge ruled that the defendant

had been acting as a business adviser, not a lawyer.

And the jury awarded us seven figures.

There it is.

Dispatches from the real world.

So, Ms. Bingum, your case turned on attorney-client privilege.

- Yes. - Would you please recite

the other common exceptions to the privilege?

You have 10 seconds.

Okay.

Okay.

Um, um, well, there's the crime-fraud exception,

overheard public conversations,

suing a lawyer for malpractice,

and production of privileged documents during disclosure.

- Aah! - And?

Oh.

And disclosure to a third party.

Yes.

Well done. Class, thank our guests.

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for coming.

It was our pleasure.

Janie, how does it feel to be back at campus?

Uh, um, like I am here for the first time, actually.

Professor Daily, excuse me. I'm very sorry to interrupt.

My adviser called in sick.

This is Veronika.

She volunteers at our legal clinic.

It's where our students try real cases

with oversight by licensed attorneys.

My client is owed hundreds of dollars in back wages.

Her baby's ill, and she needs the money.

Can you please stand in?

I'm teaching all afternoon.

But you happen to be in the presence

of a distinguished alumna of the clinical program.

Oh, me. Me?

Yes, me.

Yes.

It's a simple case.

You know, I-I would, but we have to catch a flight.

I can book us on a later one.

Oh. Well, great.

Then, uh, we would be happy to help.

Thank you.

I don't like Gina.

Oh, Teri, you don't like anyone.

Yeah, this is different.

At my old firm, my boss was on the partner track,

and then Gina showed up.

Six weeks later, she had poached all of her clients,

taken her promotion, and got her fired.

Well, that happens at big firms.

Kim, she gave Sandra a nervous breakdown.

She now lives at home with her mother,

and they watch "Law & Order" all day long.

Wow. Okay. This is bad.

- Here's what I need you to do. - Name it.

Shut the door on your way out.

Alison works for Eastbay Semiconductor.

Impressive.