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ELAINE: This is the pair.

ALLY: You think?

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Absolutely.

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They're tight enough to give you form,

but don't flatten.

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You see how it both lifts and rounds?

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You got some room in the thighs.

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Oh, yes. This is the pair.

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I'm blinded. What's going on?

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Ally has her first date

with Cheanie.

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And this is how you practice?

That's great.

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I'm deciding what to wear.

What?

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I came in because I could smell

the denim. All that from one pair?

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-That's why.

-Denim doesn't smell.

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Fine. Suit yourself.

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What are you doing?

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Richard said denim smells.

It doesn't, does it?

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No. No, it doesn't.

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We knew that.

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-We were just--

-Double-checking?

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-Did you want something?

-Yes, actually. I want you.

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I represent Barbara Cooker, the

anchorwoman. Heard about it?

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-You're representing her?

-Trial starts tomorrow.

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You are trying that case?

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She's a pretty good litigator.

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Her firm thinks it helps to have a

woman do the sex-discrimination cases.

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I hear.

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-I want you as my co-counsel.

-Me?

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-Her?

-What?

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-Nothing.

-Why me?

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Because the lawyer defending

the station is Jack Billings.

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The Jack Billings?

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Hey!

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I think your being at my table

might distract him a bit.

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-Oh, I don't know.

-Really?

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Come on. Don't you want

to get this guy?

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The press will be covering it.

You can get even in public.

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-Oh, I would love that.

-How is the case?

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The case is great.

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We have an interoffice memo saying she

should be fired for looking too old.

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I don't know why it's going to trial.

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You two, co-counsel?

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Jackie-boy loses focus

when it turns into sport.

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And my being at the table,

I think it could work.

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It's just that I have concerns

about the match here.

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I realize you share similar DNA,

but it's Billy's.

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Georgia and I are adults,

we're attorneys and we're friends.

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We'll be able to work together

whether you can picture it or not.

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Fine.

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I see the picture perfectly.

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VONDA SINGS:

I've been down this road

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The Kiss

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Walking the line

That's painted by pride

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And I have made mistakes in my life

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That ljust can 't hide

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I believe I am ready

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For what love has to bring

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I got myself together

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Now I'm ready to sing

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I've been searching my soul tonight

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I know there's so much more to life

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Now I know I can shine the light

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To find my way back home

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Oh, baby, yeah

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Oh, yeah

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You don't jump in

the day before trial.

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-I'm second-chairing.

-So.

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When you walk into a courtroom,

you should be ready.

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-I don't see a problem.

-Richard.

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You oppose me working

with your first wife.

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-I beg your pardon.

-Bygones.

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My first wife?

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A joke.

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Bygones. Do it.

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Renee:

It has nothing to do with Billy.

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Unless you're doing it because of him,

which would be a problem.

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-Billy isn't a factor.

-There you go.

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-Would it be bad to cancel my date?

-Tonight's date?

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I have a trial in the morning,

and I don't know. . . . Oh, God.

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Reschedule, he'll understand.

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I can't until he calls me.

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It would be rude to cancel

on such short notice.

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Why can't you call him?

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I can't call him. Rule number 5:

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To call is to pursue, which makes

you look too interested.

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And then he desires you less.

It's all in the book.

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The Rules. You read this?

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These are the Cooker pleadings.

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So you're not gonna call and cancel

because you'll look too interested?

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-That book really works.

-I bet you use it.

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-And men drip off of me.

-"Don't talk to a man first.

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Don't meet him halfway.

Don't see him more than once. "

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It's not getting dates,

it's getting a husband.

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-Elaine.

-I don't see husbands dripping off you.

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If I wanted one, I could just

snap my fingers.

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That'd be against your Rules.

You'd be the pursuer.

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-Correct.

-All right!

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Thank you, Elaine.

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I see where you get

your snappishness.

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-What is this?

-I'm scared.

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Okay? First dates scare me.

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You've already kissed him!

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It wasn't a real kiss.

It was more like a demonstration.

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I didn't even have to

do any kissing back.

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You're right. He'll consider it a

kiss. He'll figure on doing it again.

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But this is our first date, and you

shouldn't kiss on the first date.

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You really like this guy.

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I don't know.

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Just go out for drinks at the bar.

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You'll see some friends.

That'll help dilute the pressure.

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-I could be there perhaps.

-Would you?

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If you want, Ally.

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But this. . . .

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I know she's right.

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When I make a fool of myself, I feel

better blaming it on the research.

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JACK: The memo came from

a lower-level executive.

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-You can make that defense at trial.

-Would you let me finish my thoughts?

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I didn't know you

saw them to conclusion.

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Georgia 's pretty good.

There's so many reasons to hate her.

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The memo is a bomb.

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If it's admitted as evidence,

my client won't have a fair trial.

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The memo says what happened.

She was fired because of her looks.

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JACK: lf you could show it's a factor,

I'd admit it.

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A jury won't make the distinction.

They'll see the smoke and decide.

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I understand your displeasure. But as

bombs go, this one is more relevant.

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-Also more prejudicial.

-Motion denied.

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JUDGE: See you all tomorrow.

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-So the memo is in?

-They'll offer something now.

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It's good to see you again.

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Thank you.

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I'll dream of you tonight.

Sue me in advance.

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That's very funny, Jack, because. . .

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. . .I had a feeling

we might get together. . .

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. . .and that's where it took place.

In your dreams.

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Is this normal?

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Ally's job is to keep him on tilt.

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VONDA SINGS "Let's Stay Together"

I

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I'm so in love with you

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ALLY: The first dance is critical.

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I never start off close.

It gives me no place to go.

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A dance is basically foreplay.

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First, there's the smile,

then the laugh....

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The right laugh makes a man

feel interesting and funny.

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That's what guys love most in women.

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Somebody who makes them

feel engaging.

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I'm not listening to him,

and he's not hearing anything I say.

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He's got two questions:

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"Does she like me?" and

"Will my mother like her?"

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Mothers love me.

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He is cute.

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This is the part where you

hold his eyes...

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...look right at him,

give him a sense ofprogress....

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I'll nestle in now

and let him smell me.

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Little smile,

little sniff.

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It's so easy.

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I realize 40 is ancient,

but it's a cost thing.

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They put more makeup on her.

The overtime adds up.

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She's good-looking.

Maybe it's a cost thing.

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-Why are you talking so fast?

-Me? Really?

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-I don't know. Why?

-You seem a little nervous.

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I do get nervous

at the end of dates, because. . . .

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Make up something. Lie!

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The word "end" reminds me of the

word "beginning. " Word association.

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And "beginning" reminds me

of how the Earth began.

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That reminds me

of flunking a test. . .

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. . .because I wrote, "big bang,"

and the teacher was religious.

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And that's why I talk fast.

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You gotta call it a night

if you have trial tomorrow.

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I'll give him a little kiss.

Nothing slutty.

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Is the case's publicity

making you nervous?

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I'm nervous about what

you'll do. Hurry.

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-A little.

-Well, I had a really great time.

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Me too.

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-Okay. Good night.

-Night.

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Finally!

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VONDA SINGS:

Oh, no, you'll be deceived

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Is it in his eyes?

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Oh, no, he'll make believe

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If you want to know

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If he loves you so

It's in his kiss

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ALLY: What was that?

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-Thanks.

-Sure.

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He pecked me?

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I laughed, we danced close...

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...l let him sniff.

He pecks me?

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How does Jell-O help?

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I don't know, it just does. Don't

ask me to reduce it to a science.

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You could've kissed him.

It would've broken the rules. . .

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. . .but here's a flash:

Some guys are shy.

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I let him smell me.

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Maybe he didn't want to seem too

interested.

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Maybe there's stupid Rules for men.

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The problem with playing games

is that someone loses.

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I really hope he calls me

so I can hang up on him.

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-You had a great date.

-I don't care.

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He kissed me before. Most men

would've asked to sleep with me.

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But no, what he did was rude!

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-Sleep with you?

-Well, I wouldn't have said yes.

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What, he can't be a man and just paw

me a little? I am a sexual object.

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-How long have you anchored at WKZN?

-Eleven years.

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And during that time, you've

received various awards?

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Seven local news Emmys. . .

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. . .a Peabody Award. . . .

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But this isn't about job performance.

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I showed you this interoffice memo

dated March 3rd.

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Who is the author on the document?

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George Micklehead,

the station superintendent.

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Would you please read

the highlighted part?

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The number is only slightly higher

for the 1 8 to 45 group.

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The only men who get a rise out of her

aren't capable of rising. "

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How does this make you feel?

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It hurts.

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Is it wrong to make a personnel

decision based on looks?

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It's wrong to fire someone

because they look too old.

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Suppose I'm a producer casting a movie

and I needed a young 30-ish. . .

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. . .sexy lady?

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We're talking about the news,

not a movie.

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You predicate your position on the

premise news and entertainment. . .

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. . .are two different things?

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The decisions that go into news

have nothing to do with entertainment?

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I didn't say that.

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Well, say it if you believe it.

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The news has been perverted

by the need to get ratings.

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"If it bleeds, it leads. "

We've all heard that.

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And sex. The news loves to sell sex.

Isn't that true, Ms. Cooker?

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-Should we object?

-She can handle herself.

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News shows do need to be

exotic and even sexy.

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It always helps to have

a pretty face up there.

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But it's not right to fire a person

with great performance. . .

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. . .just because her face begins

to show a wrinkle or two.

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What if you interviewed and they said,

"We're looking for someone younger"?

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-Would that be okay?

-Yes.

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So they can hire but not fire

based on youth?

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-Yes.

-Where's the distinction?

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If someone already has a job

and they're doing it well. . .

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. . .you shouldn't be able to fire them

because of age. That's ageism.

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Here's a picture of you

when they hired you.

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Isn't it possible

that part of the criteria. . .

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. . .was this pretty face?

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Couldn't that have been

what they were looking for?

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The woman you replaced

was older, wasn't she?

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Good looks and youth cut

in your favor 1 5 years ago.

241

00:14:05,773 --> 00:14:08,082

-Didn't they?

-That doesn't make it right.

242

00:14:08,293 --> 00:14:09,487

You didn't object then.

243

00:14:09,693 --> 00:14:13,481

In fact, you participated in

the ageism by taking the job.

244

00:14:13,693 --> 00:14:16,969

And here you sit today.

Isn't that wretched hypocrisy?

245

00:14:17,173 --> 00:14:18,208

Objection!

246

00:14:18,453 --> 00:14:21,729

Let the record reflect that

the size 4s objected.

247

00:14:21,933 --> 00:14:24,811

-I wonder how they got their jobs.

-Objection!

248

00:14:26,933 --> 00:14:30,130

-I still can't believe it.

-It was vintage Billings.

249

00:14:30,333 --> 00:14:32,608

He argued age discrimination.

250

00:14:32,813 --> 00:14:35,281

-I'd put her back up there.

-Don't worry.

251

00:14:35,493 --> 00:14:39,327

-If that's him, I'm not home.

-I'm not gonna lie.

252

00:14:39,533 --> 00:14:41,171

-I'm not here.

-Pizza's here.

253

00:14:41,373 --> 00:14:43,364

-You want him.

-I don't.

254

00:14:43,573 --> 00:14:46,963

-Who?

-Cheanie. The guy's totally gay.

255

00:14:51,653 --> 00:14:53,609

I knew you were there.

256

00:14:53,973 --> 00:14:57,170

You don't return my calls

because you think I'm gay?

257

00:14:57,373 --> 00:14:58,567

No!

258

00:14:59,533 --> 00:15:02,684

It's this trial and I'm. . . .

259

00:15:02,893 --> 00:15:04,690

I came here to get the truth.

260

00:15:04,893 --> 00:15:07,726

-Just kiss her.

-Renee!

261

00:15:10,133 --> 00:15:11,885

She's a jokester.

262

00:15:13,093 --> 00:15:15,129

That must be why we're all laughing.

263

00:15:15,653 --> 00:15:17,405

Ronny, I'm sorry.

264

00:15:18,053 --> 00:15:19,930

I'm in the mid--

Could we talk tomorrow?

265

00:15:20,133 --> 00:15:25,048

Just be patient and I'll explain

everything. Please. Tomorrow?

266

00:15:25,373 --> 00:15:26,601

Why not now?

267

00:15:27,413 --> 00:15:29,881

Please? Tomorrow?

268

00:15:30,173 --> 00:15:31,401

I'm in trial.

269

00:15:33,253 --> 00:15:37,769

-Please, tomorrow.

-Okay. Fine.

270

00:15:42,093 --> 00:15:43,492

Why did you do that?

271

00:15:43,693 --> 00:15:47,811

It was your typical mating dance

where you always wind up mateless.

272

00:15:48,013 --> 00:15:49,287

What mating dance?

273

00:15:49,493 --> 00:15:50,972

You know, the:

274

00:15:51,893 --> 00:15:54,726

"I really don't have time now.

It's complicated.

275

00:15:54,933 --> 00:15:58,050

I really just can't go into it.

It's just, it's just. . . .

276

00:15:58,253 --> 00:15:59,447

What's the word?

277

00:15:59,773 --> 00:16:00,888

I'm alone.

278

00:16:01,093 --> 00:16:04,324

That's it. I'm alone.

Nobody else is in the room.

279

00:16:04,533 --> 00:16:05,522

I'm all by myself.

280

00:16:06,333 --> 00:16:10,167

I'm in the kitchen now. Alone.

Hello, pot. Hello, pan. "

281

00:16:10,573 --> 00:16:12,529

Alone. Mateless.

282

00:16:22,853 --> 00:16:27,768

It was stupid to try to date

and litigate in the same week.

283

00:16:27,973 --> 00:16:32,524

Cheanie will side with our case,

and I'll get asked out by the jury.

284

00:16:37,133 --> 00:16:41,411

I do recognize the cosmetic reality

of television news.

285

00:16:41,773 --> 00:16:45,368

Then why shouldn't the station be

allowed to make a cosmetic change?

286

00:16:45,573 --> 00:16:48,963

It's wrong if it's based

solely on cosmetics.

287

00:16:49,173 --> 00:16:51,403

I had a deal with them.

A contract.

288

00:16:51,613 --> 00:16:55,003

And they are willing to honor

the financial terms of it.

289

00:16:55,213 --> 00:17:00,128

Paying me off to walk away isn't

honoring the terms. It's not honor.

290

00:17:00,333 --> 00:17:04,565

I turned away offers from competitors

who sought to steal me away. . .

291

00:17:04,773 --> 00:17:08,607

. . .because I had a fiduciary

relationship with this station. . .

292

00:17:08,813 --> 00:17:10,166

. . .and these people.

293

00:17:10,413 --> 00:17:12,881

I had a duty of good faith.

I honored it.

294

00:17:13,613 --> 00:17:15,968

"Honor, good faith, fiduciary. "

295

00:17:16,213 --> 00:17:18,568

Do these words have meaning

in TV news?

296

00:17:18,773 --> 00:17:20,365

I think they do and should.

297

00:17:20,573 --> 00:17:22,609

These are things a court

should enforce?

298

00:17:23,013 --> 00:17:25,766

Good faith is a component

of every contract.

299

00:17:25,973 --> 00:17:30,808

So we say, but let's take the contract

to its most organic, to marriage.

300

00:17:31,013 --> 00:17:34,688

The court won't go near enforcing

fidelity or good faith in marriage.

301

00:17:35,173 --> 00:17:38,449

-Objection. It's not a domestic case.

-Come on.

302

00:17:38,653 --> 00:17:42,931

This plaintiff is asking the court to

enforce fidelity in TV news?

303

00:17:43,133 --> 00:17:45,363

You seem to have gotten

off the beaten path.

304

00:17:45,573 --> 00:17:47,529

I'm not so sure, Your Honor.

305

00:17:47,813 --> 00:17:50,043

-Are you married?

-Objection.

306

00:17:50,253 --> 00:17:51,447

Short leash, counsel.

307

00:17:51,813 --> 00:17:53,929

-Ms. Cooker, married?

-Divorced.

308

00:17:54,133 --> 00:17:56,328

I'm on a short leash,

so I'll cut to it.

309

00:17:56,573 --> 00:17:59,645

Your husband left you

for a younger woman, right?

310

00:18:00,693 --> 00:18:02,923

-Yes.

-And that hurt, didn't it?

311

00:18:03,133 --> 00:18:04,930

-Objection.

-Sustained.

312

00:18:05,773 --> 00:18:09,402

Ms. Cooker, is it possible

that this suit against my client. . .

313

00:18:09,613 --> 00:18:13,083

. . .being replaced by a younger woman

has more to do with your husband?

314

00:18:13,693 --> 00:18:15,649

No. That's not true.

315

00:18:15,853 --> 00:18:18,686

Dumped by a younger model once,

won't let it be twice.

316

00:18:18,893 --> 00:18:21,407

-Objection.

-Speaking of younger models--

317

00:18:21,613 --> 00:18:22,568

Objection!

318

00:18:27,173 --> 00:18:28,288

How was court today?

319

00:18:28,493 --> 00:18:29,687

Sucked.

320

00:18:30,733 --> 00:18:33,406

Is there anyone in there

who'll jump out at me?

321

00:18:33,613 --> 00:18:37,970

I have some thoughts on why Cheanie

may not have wanted to kiss you.

322

00:18:39,173 --> 00:18:41,482

I'm losing cases that can't be lost.

323

00:18:41,693 --> 00:18:42,762

I'm losing it.

324

00:18:42,973 --> 00:18:46,966

We have to hope the jury hates

Jack Billings as much as we do.

325

00:18:47,173 --> 00:18:49,289

-Where is Barbara?

-She's in the unisex.

326

00:18:49,493 --> 00:18:51,802

I think she's a little upset.

327

00:18:52,013 --> 00:18:55,210

They'll put their people up,

and I'll get them.

328

00:18:55,413 --> 00:18:56,812

Now it's our turn.

329

00:19:00,333 --> 00:19:01,607

Is she in, Elaine?

330

00:19:01,813 --> 00:19:05,806

Yeah, she is, but may I just say

something before you go in?

331

00:19:06,013 --> 00:19:07,332

I suppose.

332

00:19:07,533 --> 00:19:09,524

Ally is an important friend of mine.

333

00:19:09,733 --> 00:19:14,011

Interest is one thing.

If all you want is cheap thrills. . .

334

00:19:14,213 --> 00:19:15,851

. . .you'll have to go through me.

335

00:19:19,333 --> 00:19:20,812

I can appreciate that.

336

00:19:22,533 --> 00:19:24,091

I was just about to tell you--

337

00:19:24,293 --> 00:19:25,726

Now is not a good time.

338

00:19:25,933 --> 00:19:27,969

It'll just take two seconds.

339

00:19:28,173 --> 00:19:31,529

-There are people in my office.

-I don't know what's going on.

340

00:19:31,733 --> 00:19:34,122

If you called today,

I was gonna return.

341

00:19:34,333 --> 00:19:36,528

Well, that's very nice to know. . .

342

00:19:36,733 --> 00:19:39,122

. . .but I need to say this in person.

343

00:19:39,493 --> 00:19:42,530

All right. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, okay?

344

00:19:42,733 --> 00:19:46,885

I was just being stupid

and insecure because. . .

345

00:19:47,613 --> 00:19:51,083

. . .since you didn't kiss me

the other night. . .

346

00:19:51,333 --> 00:19:55,326

. . .I got insecure, and I thought maybe

you didn't want to see me anymore.

347

00:19:55,533 --> 00:19:58,969

-I'm sorry.

-Oh, okay.

348

00:19:59,533 --> 00:20:01,330

So can we wipe it clean?

349

00:20:04,053 --> 00:20:05,964

No. Actually, I think. . .

350

00:20:06,173 --> 00:20:09,324

. . .your instincts were, were correct.

351

00:20:09,573 --> 00:20:11,768

-He is gay.

-Back off, Elaine.

352

00:20:15,253 --> 00:20:17,721

What do you mean

my instincts were correct?

353

00:20:19,653 --> 00:20:21,928

I don't think

I should see you anymore.

354

00:20:22,173 --> 00:20:23,003

What?

355

00:20:23,253 --> 00:20:25,892

I don't think we're gonna work out.

356

00:20:29,933 --> 00:20:33,369

Oh. Okay.

357

00:20:35,733 --> 00:20:37,485

Probably, that's best.

358

00:20:37,693 --> 00:20:39,968

I said it would just take a second.

359

00:20:43,213 --> 00:20:45,568

-Goodbye, I guess.

-Yeah, bye.

360

00:20:56,613 --> 00:20:57,966

Billy, hello.

361

00:21:00,013 --> 00:21:02,607

-What's wrong?

-What? Nothing.

362

00:21:03,133 --> 00:21:04,885

Ally, what's the matter?

363

00:21:06,493 --> 00:21:07,926

Ronald Cheanie.

364

00:21:09,973 --> 00:21:11,850

-He dumped me.

FISH: Damn it!

365

00:21:14,813 --> 00:21:17,327

He's leaving the whole firm,

or just you?

366

00:21:17,533 --> 00:21:18,648

Out!

367

00:21:18,853 --> 00:21:21,287

-Let me say in times like these--

-Now!

368

00:21:21,733 --> 00:21:23,291

Maybe I can still catch him.

369

00:21:27,853 --> 00:21:30,321

-Are you okay?

-Why don't men like me?

370

00:21:30,533 --> 00:21:33,809

Are you crazy? Men love you.

371

00:21:34,013 --> 00:21:37,050

-They go nuts for you.

-Until they get to know me.

372

00:21:37,733 --> 00:21:41,169

I got to know you, Ally, and I

fell in love with you. Remember?

373

00:21:41,413 --> 00:21:44,086

Yeah. And you left, remember?

374

00:21:46,093 --> 00:21:47,287

Trust me.

375

00:21:48,293 --> 00:21:51,569

Knowing you is not

a deterrent to loving you. Okay?

376

00:21:51,773 --> 00:21:53,445

Sometimes I just--

377

00:21:53,933 --> 00:21:58,165

All I ever wanted was to be rich,

successful and have three kids. . .

378

00:21:58,373 --> 00:22:01,410

. . .and a husband who'd

tickle my feet at night.

379

00:22:01,693 --> 00:22:03,729

Look at me. Look at how I've--

380

00:22:04,853 --> 00:22:07,242

I don't even like my hair.

381

00:22:32,533 --> 00:22:35,286

Today, sadly, when we look

for an anchorperson. . .

382

00:22:35,493 --> 00:22:37,609

. . .we probably shop more

for a model than a journalist.

383

00:22:37,853 --> 00:22:40,492

-Is there a reason for this trend?

-The public.

384

00:22:40,693 --> 00:22:44,652

-Could you explain?

-It's not a patriotic thing to say--

385

00:22:44,893 --> 00:22:48,010

-You can say it, sir.

-We're a stupid country.

386

00:22:48,253 --> 00:22:50,448

-America?

-Land of idiots.

387

00:22:50,653 --> 00:22:53,292

The viewer's attention span

is that of a gnat.

388

00:22:53,533 --> 00:22:57,765

Hong Kong becomes a free nation,

if we give it more than a minute. . .

389

00:22:58,013 --> 00:23:01,767

. . .women flip to see whether

Madonna has bleached her roots.

390

00:23:01,973 --> 00:23:04,851

And men, sports, homicides,

sex crimes. . . .

391

00:23:05,173 --> 00:23:08,051

-Anybody follow O.J.?

-That sounds pretty cynical, sir.

392

00:23:08,293 --> 00:23:11,091

It doesn't make me feel happy.

That woman there.

393

00:23:11,293 --> 00:23:14,126

The finest TV journalist

I've ever worked with.

394

00:23:14,333 --> 00:23:19,123

Not enough buzz on the lnternet

about wanting to see her naked.

395

00:23:19,453 --> 00:23:22,889

I got so frustrated, I sent a proposal

to our board of directors. . .

396

00:23:23,133 --> 00:23:26,205

. . .suggesting that we

lose anchors altogether. . .

397

00:23:26,453 --> 00:23:28,683

. . .and replace them

with talking breasts.

398

00:23:28,893 --> 00:23:32,283

The proposal was voted down

1 1 to 9. Land of idiots.

399

00:23:32,493 --> 00:23:35,326

-But you're not like that.

-No, I'm not.

400

00:23:35,613 --> 00:23:37,490

You know better than the rest.

401

00:23:37,693 --> 00:23:40,685

I know for a fix of profundity

not to watch Jerry Springer.

402

00:23:40,933 --> 00:23:43,367

But you're the one

who fired Barbara Cooker.

403

00:23:43,613 --> 00:23:45,285

We're a consumer business.

404

00:23:45,533 --> 00:23:47,683

If the people don't watch,

we're out of that business.

405

00:23:47,933 --> 00:23:50,686

That sounds so logical I'm tempted

to give up.

406

00:23:50,933 --> 00:23:54,289

-I've been tempted to give up myself.

-Yes, poor you.

407

00:23:54,533 --> 00:23:56,922

-All right.

-You mentioned Jerry Springer.

408

00:23:57,173 --> 00:23:59,607

People watch him.

Why not him as an anchor?

409

00:23:59,853 --> 00:24:04,085

I have disc problems in my back,

I can only stoop to a certain level.

410

00:24:04,333 --> 00:24:06,642

Jerry Springer would be a stoop?

411

00:24:06,853 --> 00:24:11,369

Not if we had transvestites kissing

midgets to make their mothers jealous.

412

00:24:11,613 --> 00:24:14,207

If you want a modicum of integrity--

413

00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:18,924

If the people wanted to see what you

described, you do draw lines.

414

00:24:19,373 --> 00:24:23,286

-Yes.

-But you chose not to about ageism.

415

00:24:23,813 --> 00:24:27,488

And if the public let you know

they didn't want a black anchor. . .

416

00:24:27,693 --> 00:24:30,127

-. . .the customer wins?

-I'm not a bigot.

417

00:24:30,373 --> 00:24:32,204

-Ageism is bigotry.

-Maybe.

418

00:24:32,453 --> 00:24:35,809

It's unconscionable

to prefer a race or skin color.

419

00:24:36,053 --> 00:24:38,521

It isn't to want a prettier

or younger face.

420

00:24:38,773 --> 00:24:40,923

So now you're defending the public.

421

00:24:41,173 --> 00:24:42,925

No, no. The "idiots. "

422

00:24:43,173 --> 00:24:45,846

No, I'm not. What I'm saying,

though not me. . .

423

00:24:46,093 --> 00:24:48,926

. . .I can see how others may

want beauty on the screen.

424

00:24:49,173 --> 00:24:52,404

As a pragmatic person who has

to keep a show in business. . .

425

00:24:52,653 --> 00:24:55,690

. . .sometimes I have to compromise

to public whim.

426

00:24:55,933 --> 00:24:59,050

-You've made a big compromise.

-Creatively, yes.

427

00:24:59,293 --> 00:25:04,048

She served you for 1 5 years,

turned down more lucrative offers. . .

428

00:25:04,253 --> 00:25:05,606

. . .only to be fired.

429

00:25:05,853 --> 00:25:08,492

She also made a very big compromise,

didn't she?

430

00:25:08,733 --> 00:25:11,327

It's a cruel world.

But it's the real world.

431

00:25:11,573 --> 00:25:16,601

I object to people who do something

scummy and blame the environment.

432

00:25:16,853 --> 00:25:20,732

That's not an objection I can rule on,

but you've made your point.

433

00:25:20,973 --> 00:25:24,283

You were great! You got us

right back in the game.

434

00:25:24,493 --> 00:25:27,485

-You think?

-I know. The jury doesn't like him.

435

00:25:27,693 --> 00:25:30,685

Girls. Still looking well.

436

00:25:30,933 --> 00:25:32,446

Don't be smug, Jackie.

437

00:25:32,693 --> 00:25:34,649

She just scored and you know it.

438

00:25:34,893 --> 00:25:38,522

The jury likes her. You, they'd

like to get with a meat hook.

439

00:25:38,773 --> 00:25:41,526

I'd put up some serious money, fast.

440

00:25:43,293 --> 00:25:46,444

The tables are turning.