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, Fred.

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

Whoo!

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

"Dear friends,

"it's been three weeks since I left L.A.,

"and I hope you can forgive my disappearing act.

"My journey has been impulsive, irrational,

"and utterly fantastic.

"With distance, I've gained clarity.

"I've learned new things about myself

"and those closest to me.

"I've come to realize

"that all the professional success in the world

"just won't keep me warm at night

"and that forces beyond our control

"can change our priorities

"and that it's okay to rewrite our dreams.

"To be honest, I've never been happier.

"I wish you all the same.

"Until we meet again, arrivederci, Jane."

I sent it.Good.

Then let's talk about the day.

Okay.

We could go to the Palazzo Borromeo,

Palazzo Reale...Mmm-hmm.

Palazzo Mario.

I'm kind of Palazzo'd out.

You know, Owen...

This has been the best three weeks of my entire life.

Hmm.

It's just possible that maybe I'm a teeny, tiny bit homesick.

Thank God.

What?Oh, no, I'm...

Please, don't get me wrong.

I'm having a wonderful time.

It's been incredible. But it's because I'm with you.

If you want to go home, just say the word.

Jane!

Oh, my God!

Teri, what are you doing here?

I installed a tracer app on your cell phone

after that time that you told me you were in court,

but actually you were at the Barneys Warehouse Sale.

Oh, that was fun.

I'm gonna let you two catch up. Excuse me.

What's going on?You need to come home.

Grayson.

With Parker gone, you know I'm acting managing partner, right?

You remind me every day.

And as acting managing partner,

it's my responsibility to tell you you're sliding.

What?

You missed a pretrial settlement conference,

failed to file a motion in limine,

forgot your client's name in a closing argument.

That pretrial conference was rescheduled,

the motion was moot, and I won that case.

Are you drinking? Are you getting enough sleep?

I have a question.

As acting managing partner,

can you tell me why my paycheck bounced?

It was a computer glitch.

Hmm. I guess even computers screw up once in a while.

I should get back to work.

So...

You flew halfway across the world to bring me back?

Well, I tried calling you, but you weren't picking up.

Teri...

All right. Kim sent me.

Parker is off looking for his ex-girlfriend and their son.

Right.

Now Kim is in charge of the firm.

And apparently, we are broke.

What?You heard me.

Okay. And Kim wants my help?

Yes. Do you remember Emily Horn?

No. Can't say that I do.

She was about a year behind you in law school.

She married that super-rich dude.

She was, like, your first really big client at the firm.

Not ringing a bell.

Well, ding-ding. Emily has been charged with murder.

She's agreed to hire the firm on one condition...

That you are first chair.

Well, you can tell Kim

that Owen and I are having the time of our lives

and we have no intention of coming back for her.

Right?

What she said.Yep.

Kim is offering first-class airfare back to Los Angeles

and her parking space

and keys to the executive washroom.

Wait. We have an executive washroom?

Have you seen my Doc Martens underneath a stall?

And you have a key?

This is not about me. Also on the table...

Free gym membership, car allowance,

priority vacation days.

Mmm. Anything else?

I've held nothing back.

Who is it?Grayson.

I've been calling you for days.

Yeah. Super busy.

Actually, I'm late for an audition, so...

I thought you gave up acting.

Right. I have a doctor's appointment.

It's a female thing, so I really have to go.

You can't keep avoiding me.

Me avoiding you?

Don't be ridiculous.

What did you mean when you said "Jane is Deb"?

Did I say that? I don't... I don't think so.

In my office, after I kissed you.

And I'm sorry about that.

You said, "Jane is Deb."

I did.

But, Grayson, you can't be somebody else.

I just meant that...

Deb was my best friend, and now Jane is my best friend.

And if I close my eyes,

they could practically be the same person.

I know that sounds crazy, but...

No, it doesn't. Wait!

I need to tell you something.

Are you sure you do?

Because once you say something,

it's really hard to take it back.

I haven't stopped thinking about Jane since she left for Italy.

Hey, Kim.

Oh, that's good news.

See you.

Guess who's back from Milan.

Thank you.

We are all set. Your chariot awaits.

Welcome back.Thank you.

You okay?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I thought I saw, um...

Never mind.

Let's go.

Jane! Welcome back.

Well, grazie.

An Italian pastry?

The struffoli is to die for.

Let's get started.

Pardon me.

Our client... Emily Horn.

Arrested three months ago, on the night of the murder.

And this is Troy Minder,

34, an out-of-work auto mechanic with a rap sheet...

The victim.Oh.

Congratulations. I heard you made partner.

I hope it won't create an uncomfortable dynamic between the two of us.

I also heard that the firm is having financial problems

and that it's up to you to save us all.

You must feel like the captain of the Titanic, right?

I need you to focus.

You have my full attention.

Emily and Troy were having an affair.

It lasted a few weeks but ended six months ago.

However, one hour before Troy was killed,

he placed a phone call from his downtown loft

to her home phone in Santa Monica.

The call lasted three minutes.

Phone records.

Based on that call, the police got a warrant.

They found a bloody wrench in the backseat of Emily's car.

Cause of death, blunt-force trauma.

Well, things aren't looking good for Emily.

Yeah. It gets worse.

Emily's earring was found at Troy's home,

with her DNA, 6 feet from his body.

Okay. When's the trial?

Two days.

Well, would have been nice to know that part.

Well, you'd still be in Milan.

Got to save the Titanic, right?

Oh.

So, she was in Italy with Owen.

I saw them kissing at the airport.Oh.

What are you gonna do?

Nothing.

And you have to promise me

you won't tell Jane about what I told you.

But if you have feelings for her...

No, promise me.Fine.

Stacy, uh, can I ask you something?

Sure.

Does, uh...

Did Jane ever talk about me?

You know, like, in that way?