Back to the heart patient. The opposing counsel asks for two minutes with Bethany. She is then told she can get her client $400,000, but only has thirty seconds to decide. After conferring, the client wants to take the deal. She does, but opposing counsel says she took thirty-three seconds, so the deal is off.
In a private room in the courthouse, Brad tells Bethany opposing counsel knew her well. Bethany is not pleased to hear this, but Denny gives her a pep talk. It works much better than Brad's efforts.
Paul goes to the dead judge's husband, Judge Hooper (Armin Shimerman, Star Trek Deep Space Nine). Apparently, the woman was involved in extramarital affairs. Now there's a motive. The only fingerprints found at the scene other than the dead judge's are those of the husband.
Alan tries to stop court proceedings when testimony gets graphic. The judge (Henry Gibson) threatens to hold him in contempt, and he backs down. However, the judge reacts to the testimony with shock at what happened, so Alan has to really work to get the verdict in his favor.
Claire finds the psychiatrist who recorded the session where her client practically confessed to murdering the judge. The doctor turned over the CD to the judge's husband. He is reluctant to open up, as he treated both the murdered judge and her husband. He says he cannot talk due to his being connected in a 'big way'. If nothing else, the dead judge was a former patient, so he would be breaking confidentiality. Sounds like hypocrisy to me.
Back at the firm, Shirley tells Alan she expects him to close the case. She mentions he can make even the most terrible things palatable. Alan changes the subject to sex with her. All he wants is a chance, but Shirley reminds him Denny is his best friend. Why is this important? Because Denny has a special place in his heart for the firm's other founding partner. Alan agrees to get Denny's blessing, then they will talk again.
He goes to Denny, and brings up their close friendship. Denny agrees, but says Alan must stay away from Shirley.
Article comments
1 - Joan Hunt
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2 - Neil
Great summary...anyone know who writes Spader's courtroom rants? They are sarchastice, smart and beautiful. Mix of Dennis Miller and Bob & Tom.
3 - NancyGail
A team of writers is the standard operating procedure for television. Although, I also remmember hearing someplace that David E Kelley writes the scripts himself. He used to be a lawyer, so he would understand the technicalities.
4 - NancyGail
Constance Zimmer may have been promoted to series regular, but she has yet to be in opening credits. Craig Bierko, on the other hand, has always been. Could this be a prelude to the exit of Denise?