Drop Dead Diva

**********That was me -- deb --

see 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.

Whoa, you got moves.

Apparently Jane knows how to samba. Ooh.

This body is full of surprises.

where have you been?

Ah, late night, early morning.

Why are you home so early from work?

Oh, my God.

Chicken Marbella, carrot soup, and sauteed cauliflower --

The sex-is-in-the-air dinner?

Well, it was a late night for me, too.

And it was amazing.

He was amazing.

I was amazing.

We were amazing.

Tony? But I thought you guys were over.

So did I.

But we went up against each other in court. Mm.

And I guess all of the arguing and pleading

Just spilled over into an action in personam.

Oh, translation --

Oh, sweetie, you don't need to translate.

This is just like Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher

In "What happens in Vegas."

They went at it, and then they went at it.

Today is the first day since I've been Jane

That I didn't even think once, "Why did this happen to me?"

I'm just happy.

Okay, tell me details. Like, did he spend the night?

Well, that was the only bummer.

Oh.

I know. He said he had an early morning.

I hope I don't like him more than he likes me.

Well, maybe he will sleep over tonight, right?

How can I help?

Um...You take Fred to the movies.

And make it a double feature.

I need to see Kaswell.

May I ask what this is regarding?

No, you may not. Is she in?

I'm sorry. Care to leave a message?

Uh, tell her that I --

No, say that --

Just give her this.

Did I just hear Parker?

Yep. Sent him away.

What? Why?

I was not to disturb you under any conditions.

Never send away a managing partner. Got it?

Yes, ma'am. He brought you this.

That was thoughtful.

Kim, the new client's in the conference room.

You still available to help me out?

Let's go.

Ahh.

My daughter, Susie -- she's 8.

She plays after-school basketball

In what is supposed to be an everybody-plays league.

Supposed to be?

These leagues are supposed to be good For

a child's self-esteem and team-building skills, but...

But Susie's coach is a jackass.

He yells. He plays favorites.

He is a volunteer,

But you would think he was coaching the Lakers.

Susie plays the same position as his daughter,

And he is constantly benching her in favor of his own kid.

And did you complain to the league?

They don't want to hear it,

Not to mention he's on their board.

I'm sorry. I'm confused.

Are we suing to get Susie more playing time?

I wish I had thought of that.

Helen's being sued.

It's fourth quarter, and Susie hadn't played all game.

I got her off the bench, and I demanded he let her play.

He said the game was too important

And called me a helicopter mom, you know,

For hovering over my daughter.

When he ordered her back to the bench,

I guess I-I just snapped.

You, uh -- you clocked him.

I've never hit anyone in my life,

And to be honest, I really didn't think

I hit him all that hard.

He's suing for assault and battery.

And if he wins, he'll take everything we have.

It's true. I swear.

The cauliflower is not a flower. I'm sorry.

If cauliflower is a flower,

There would be cauliflower in that vase,

And people would be exchanging cauliflower bouquets.

The rose lobby cornered the romance market

Before the cauliflower lobby had a chance.

When the cauliflower matures,

The buds open into bright yellow flowers.

You can look it up.

Cauliflower. Cauliflower. Cauliflower.

Cauliflower, from the Latin caulis Floris, a noun...

...A group of tightly clustered...Flower buds.

Okay. You win.

Uh, Teri, I'm kind of in the middle of something.

Can I call y--

What?!

Hey, boss.

I am way too overdressed to be posting bail

For you and...

Edward, my cousin.

I-I hope we didn't ruin your evening.

It wasn't exactly what I had in mind. What happened?

We were at a block party.

And I got stopped for an open container. What am I, 19?

You get fined for an open container. You don't get arrested.

But you do for unpaid parking tickets.

How many?

Enough to be arrested.

And what about Edward?

He came to my defense.

I just told the cop it wasn't cool.

He was polite, but they arrested him

For interfering with an officer.

Give us a second.

Jane, I don't care about me,

But you have to make Edward's arrest go away.

I'll do what I can.

His mother died when he was a kid, and my mom raised him.

He's like my little brother.

First thing tomorrow morning,

I will call the a.D.A. And take care of it.

Now, can you make it home okay,

'cause I have a really important appointment?

Say hi to Tony.

You really think I could fall asleep waiting for you?

Oh, well, you know, it's late, so I'd understand.

I'm really glad you stayed.

Oh, but just so you know,

On Valentine's day, I still want roses.

You gonna just stand there, or what?

Well, you know, it is my bed.

Mm-hmm. So...

Is that a toothbrush?

Well, I don't mean to be presumptuous,

But, uh, I thought I'd stay the night,

If you don't mind.

Oh, I don't mind.

I don't mind at all.

I've cleared your schedule this is for the entire day.

What? Why? So you could focus on my situation.

Oh, I already spoke with the a.D.A.

He's agreed to dismiss your charges

If you pay off the tickets by the end of the week.

Awesome...

But, uh, I'm gonna need a loan.

no problem.

And Edward can plead to a lesser charge --

Disturbing the peace.

Gonna get that?

Jane Bingum's office.

Yeah, she's here, but she's really busy, Tony.

Ooh. Give me the phone.

I was just texting you.

I had a great time last night...

And this morning.

It was perfect,

And now you're officially my good-luck charm.

What?

You are speaking

To the newest assistant U.S. Attorney.

They finally called, and I got the job.

Oh, you did not. That's amazing!

We are so celebrating tonight.

Now, what does a U.S. Attorney eat,

Because I think that I...

Excuse me, Tony.

Teri?

I'm anxious. I can't help it.

I feel responsible for Edward. I just want to be s...

I'll let you finish.

Jane, is everything all right?

It's fine. Um, listen.

I better go, but congrats again, Mr. U.S. Attorney.

okay, bye.

Bye.

I'm sorry, Jane.

Are you sure

That the judge will approve Edward's plea bargain?

We are due in court at 3:00.

Now, I will call you as soon as we know anything.