On try number two, Bethany makes a reasonable and impassioned plea. While overseas surgery is cheaper, her client's wife was sent to India without deciding to make the trip on her own. Bethany hints American health care should be better. The opposing counsel knows he is going to have to settle.
Shirley tells her client she could not find anyone to testify on his behalf. She states he must go on the stand. Alan says the jury might need to see their client is not a monster.
Alan asks Denny why he is so pigheaded when it comes to Shirley. They work out a deal which horrifies her — they want to fight things out! Alan tells her she should be flattered two men are willing to 'fight to the death' for her.
Back at the firm, Brad asks Denise how her case is going. When she says fine, he replies that he thinks Jeffrey should simply have his client plead guilty to murder in the second degree. Denise says Jeffrey wouldn't even consider it. Just then, Bethany walks up to Brad and says opposing counsel has made another offer, and this time she thinks it's for real. She notices Denise staring at her, and asks Brad why. She is not happy.
In the firm's boardroom, opposing counsel tells Brad, Bethany, and Denny he is making a final offer of $650,000. Brad says looking foolish is what counsel really fears. He says their client must get $950,000. When counsel agrees, Bethany faints. As Denny remarks, "The dwarf fainted," Brad takes a look down to make sure Bethany's okay.
In his office, Denny pours Bethany a glass of scotch. She thanks Denny for his help, and says somewhere underneath he is a nice person. He asks if they can have lunch again. She suggests 'a week or two' before they can try again.
Alan uses the sacraments to make his closing argument. When the judge gets offended, Alan apologizes. He continues by saying cannibalism is illegal and subtly mentions the election for district attorney repeatedly. The tactic works, and the defendant is found not guilty.
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?