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00:00:05I'm his lawyer. If I do this, I lose everything.
00:00:16We can't do this here.
00:00:19Yeah.
00:00:21Sometimes being bad, it's a little more fun.
00:00:39I gotta say, seeing you all tied up, it really did something to me.
00:00:49Yeah.
00:01:05No, there's no stopping me.
00:01:07No, don't stop.
00:01:36No, there's no stopping me.
00:01:39No, there's no stopping me.
00:01:50Well, damn.
00:01:53You're my lawyer.
00:01:54Mr. Eninger, it's nice to meet you.
00:01:57You know, just one look at you and the jury's going to be on our side.
00:02:01I appreciate the confidence, but if we're going to work together, we need to start by being realistic about your
00:02:07case.
00:02:08What's the matter?
00:02:10We're going to win this thing.
00:02:12I can feel it.
00:02:12Public Defender's Office would beg to differ.
00:02:15We're taking the plea bargain.
00:02:16You need to know that nobody else wanted to be assigned to you as a client.
00:02:19Oh.
00:02:21So you took this just because you're sweet on me?
00:02:23No, they gave me the case because I'm the newest.
00:02:26Hmm.
00:02:28So you don't feel this between you and me?
00:02:31Look, I've got a job to do, and you can either work with me or without me.
00:02:35The judge is offering you a plea deal, and we're taking it.
00:02:39No way.
00:02:41All rise.
00:02:42The Honorable Judge Ruth Griffin presiding.
00:02:45Calling to the matter of the People vs. Eninger.
00:02:48Counselor, how do you state your appearances for the record?
00:02:51Your Honor, Cassie Burns, on behalf of Mr. Eninger, who's seated beside me.
00:02:56We waive formal reading.
00:02:57And the defendant, how do you state your appearance?
00:03:03Please take the deal.
00:03:06Not guilty.
00:03:08Are you kidding?
00:03:09Then, in the case of a conviction, we must consider the death penalty.
00:03:14What?
00:03:15Death penalty?
00:03:17Wait, wait, wait.
00:03:18Hold on a second.
00:03:19Mr. Eninger is to be held in the Franklin County Corrections Center until these proceedings begin.
00:03:29Look, I set the rules here, okay?
00:03:32So pull something like that again, and this is over.
00:03:35Understood.
00:03:36I can't die an innocent man.
00:03:39You have to promise me that I'm going to walk out of here a free man.
00:03:44Good lawyers don't make promises.
00:03:47But I'll try.
00:03:51Okay.
00:04:00Julian, what's my ex-boyfriend doing here?
00:04:03What are you doing here?
00:04:05I'm taking over the prosecution.
00:04:07I heard you were going to trial.
00:04:10Look, it wasn't my idea.
00:04:11Oh, I know.
00:04:12You always like complicated cases.
00:04:16And complicated men.
00:04:19Did you come to school me?
00:04:21No, I came to see you screw up.
00:04:23And I'm not going to lie, it's kind of arousing.
00:04:30Oh, wow.
00:04:32Your client has eyes on you like a hawk.
00:04:37Can you stop causing trouble?
00:04:39No, I'm just saying.
00:04:40He's like obsessed with you.
00:04:42That's funny.
00:04:43I was going to say the same thing about you.
00:04:45Enough.
00:04:47Say that to me later.
00:04:49When we're alone.
00:04:50Ooh, cute fantasy.
00:04:52Too bad you're cuffed up and the jury might kill you.
00:04:55Shut it, Julian.
00:04:57Or what?
00:04:58What's he going to do?
00:05:00Bite me?
00:05:01You always talk this much?
00:05:03Or is it only when you're scared?
00:05:06Careful there.
00:05:08It's kind of toxic.
00:05:11Just like all your men.
00:05:18Careful not to bleed on those white shoes.
00:05:21Good luck controlling that maniac in court.
00:05:24We're convincing anyone that he's anything but a monster.
00:05:27You're the monster, Julian.
00:05:29I'll see you in court, baby.
00:05:32Fuck.
00:05:36This is the biggest trial of my career.
00:05:38And I'm going against my ex-boyfriend, of all people.
00:05:45You're handling the Henninger trial?
00:05:48I heard the DA is trying to make an example of him.
00:05:50Yep.
00:05:51Just my luck.
00:05:53We're ready for all that press.
00:05:56If I stay on the case.
00:05:58You're already trying to dump your clients?
00:06:00No one's going to take him seriously.
00:06:02Lucas Henninger is a wild guard.
00:06:05He's cocky and a huge flirt.
00:06:07You think he's flirting with you?
00:06:11He didn't take the plea deal?
00:06:13He and I agreed he'll plead guilty at trial.
00:06:16Sounds like you're staying on the case.
00:06:21Yes.
00:06:22I can win this case, ma'am.
00:06:25I like that attitude, Burns.
00:06:28Now I've got to save Lucas.
00:06:30And perhaps risk everything to prove his innocence.
00:06:37Lucas, we need to talk.
00:06:39Cassie.
00:06:49Look.
00:06:52I know.
00:06:55I know I shouldn't have...
00:06:56You assaulted another attorney in a public courthouse.
00:07:00I was just protecting you from that asshole.
00:07:02You shouldn't let people treat you like that.
00:07:09Lucas, I'm sorry.
00:07:12Lucas, we can't.
00:07:16I can't help myself.
00:07:19It's just...
00:07:21Every time I'm near you, I just want to touch you.
00:07:24I'm your lawyer, Lucas.
00:07:26Then let me help you in this case.
00:07:28I'll tell you everything.
00:07:31But first...
00:07:35I need to know how I can trust you.
00:07:46Mr. Henninger, this is highly inappropriate.
00:07:51You do that on purpose?
00:07:53Or am I imagining things?
00:07:55Seems like you and White Shoes have a bit of a history.
00:07:58We went to law school together.
00:08:00And dated for a bit.
00:08:02Huh?
00:08:04An ex, huh?
00:08:06Never do that again.
00:08:07Understood?
00:08:09Yes, ma'am.
00:08:12You're shaking.
00:08:13Am I making you uncomfortable?
00:08:15I'm fine.
00:08:18You're not a very good liar.
00:08:20Let's focus.
00:08:21I need you to tell me every detail of that night.
00:08:24Okay.
00:08:25We had a real nice thing going for a couple of years in the hospitality business.
00:08:30Till my business partner screwed me over.
00:08:33Earl.
00:08:34Earl Tynes.
00:08:35He'd been doing dirty business in the back.
00:08:38Drugs.
00:08:39Middleman type stuff.
00:08:41Till they had a deal go sour.
00:08:43Earl decided to shoot the dealer with my pistol.
00:08:45Earl?
00:08:46Earl?
00:08:48Earl?
00:08:50Earl?
00:08:52Earl?
00:08:53Earl?
00:08:53The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
00:08:56The court considers you innocent until then.
00:08:58Yeah, but the jury won't.
00:08:59I've seen the news.
00:09:01Everyone out there thinks I'm guilty.
00:09:03I don't.
00:09:05And if we can prove you're innocent with no evidence,
00:09:10I know we could set you free.
00:09:18I want her so much.
00:09:19And I will get it at any cost.
00:09:21There's something about him.
00:09:24Stop.
00:09:25He's my client.
00:09:26It's not right.
00:09:27I'm very lucky to have you.
00:09:31Of course, they had to appoint my ex as the opposing counsel.
00:09:34How did you end up with that prick anyway?
00:09:39Julian always said we are in it together.
00:09:41But it was all a lie for him to get ahead.
00:09:50Do you mind if I take a look at those notes?
00:09:52What do I get in return?
00:09:54How about dinner?
00:09:56Tonight.
00:09:57I was young.
00:09:58Naive.
00:10:03He not only cheated in law school, but he cheated on me too.
00:10:07Multiple times.
00:10:08So that's why you're here.
00:10:10What do you mean?
00:10:11So you can get back at him.
00:10:14Don't be ridiculous.
00:10:17Let's focus.
00:10:18We need to talk strategy.
00:10:20Why do you listen?
00:10:21If you ever need someone to take care of them...
00:10:25You can't say things like that.
00:10:28Damn.
00:10:29Relax.
00:10:30It's just a joke.
00:10:32If you think the death penalty is a joke, then suit yourself.
00:10:37I guess I say stupid shit sometimes when I'm scared.
00:10:41It's okay to be scared.
00:10:43You're human.
00:10:44You need to feel things.
00:10:46Yeah.
00:10:49Like...
00:10:50Like...
00:10:51This.
00:10:54Listen.
00:10:55You deserve better.
00:10:57That's all I'm saying.
00:10:59A gentleman...
00:11:00Will make you happy.
00:11:05His lips.
00:11:07Why do they feel like fire on my skin?
00:11:10I'm scared of these feelings.
00:11:14You're right.
00:11:15I deserve better than Julian.
00:11:18But let's focus.
00:11:26You're right.
00:11:30Bye.
00:11:47An
00:11:49You're gonna want to sit down for this
00:12:00Wait, the guards? I'm gonna see anything
00:12:07I paid them off
00:12:10Thought we could use a little privacy. Oh, yeah trying to see for what
00:12:19So we can get to know each other a little better
00:12:25This is definitely a home inside of you I'm seeing
00:12:29But first, I'm gonna need to give you a little pat down
00:12:34Make sure you're not carrying anything
00:12:42Dangerous
00:12:55Find anything
00:12:57I think I got to do another suite
00:13:21what's next
00:13:23don't you worry
00:13:26you're a good answer
00:13:45but wait
00:13:46you've been bad haven't you
00:13:49yes ma'am
00:13:51and I want to be punished
00:13:57I must be dreaming if I think
00:13:58there's any chance my lawyer's gonna fall for me
00:14:01but that doesn't
00:14:02mean I can't hope for it anyway
00:14:11thank you
00:14:15you feeling okay
00:14:17I know it was just a dream
00:14:18but I can't stop thinking about her
00:14:22yeah I just
00:14:23didn't sleep well
00:14:27well whatever you do
00:14:28don't talk
00:14:31that's a tall order
00:14:33and I think I can allow it
00:14:36pre-trial's all about strategy
00:14:40whoops
00:14:43get these off
00:14:44do those look familiar
00:14:46I'm pretty sure those are the ones we used to use in the bedroom
00:14:49it was your favorite if you ask me
00:14:51hey relax okay
00:14:52it's just a joke
00:14:54let me just take care of that real
00:14:55oh
00:14:57there we go
00:14:58that's better
00:14:59well shit
00:15:00I guess dreams really do come true
00:15:02you really got him under control
00:15:04since the last time we saw each other
00:15:06you're just lucky it's my strong arm
00:15:08you got cuffed
00:15:09that's all I'm saying
00:15:10where are the keys?
00:15:15damn it
00:15:16I forgot them in the car
00:15:17but hey good luck with that
00:15:22I'm gonna look like an idiot
00:15:23if I appear in front of the court
00:15:25handcuffed to my own client
00:15:28I now call this court to order
00:15:33I just got handcuffed to my client
00:15:35during the most important trial of my career
00:15:38great
00:15:40whatever you do
00:15:41keep your hand close to mine
00:15:43oh yes ma'am
00:15:47counsel
00:15:49please state your appearances
00:15:51good morning your honor
00:15:52this is Julian Reed for the people
00:15:55um yes good morning your honor
00:15:56Cassie Burns on behalf of Mr. Henninger
00:15:59seated beside me
00:16:01good morning your honor
00:16:04Miss Burns
00:16:05approach the bench
00:16:07no no I'm totally screwed
00:16:11now please
00:16:13go ahead
00:16:19what
00:16:19what on ever is going on here
00:16:24Miss Burns
00:16:25why are you handcuffed to your client
00:16:28never mind never mind
00:16:30bailiff
00:16:30will you please disengage these two
00:16:33oh this is gonna be fine
00:16:43oh sweetie
00:16:45I heard
00:16:47great
00:16:48now the entire LA legal community
00:16:50knows I showed up to the trial in handcuffs
00:16:52should we call up the bar association next
00:16:54take this as a lesson
00:16:55always keep your distance from clients
00:16:58I can't help but believe his innocence though
00:17:00I think
00:17:01he's a con man
00:17:02with a lot of charm
00:17:03that's got him very far
00:17:05I think that you
00:17:06are his next mark
00:17:08I appreciate you looking out for me Emily
00:17:10of course
00:17:11it's hard for women to get ahead in this field
00:17:14we have to support one another
00:17:16Emily would like nothing more than to see me fail
00:17:19because she'd be right about Lucas
00:17:21is he completely playing me
00:17:25Henniger
00:17:26you have a visitor
00:17:41hi baby
00:17:43long time no see
00:17:46miss me
00:17:47what the hell are you doing here
00:17:49victory lap before they put you away honey
00:17:53considering they stuck you with that bimbo of a lawyer
00:17:56Cassie
00:17:58whatever her name is
00:17:58you keep her name out of your mouth
00:18:00you hear me
00:18:01it's really bold of you to be showing your face around here
00:18:03a fake ID can get you a long way
00:18:06and mine's gonna take me all the way across the border
00:18:10collect thinking you have a chance of getting out of here
00:18:12she's getting me out alright
00:18:15she actually gives a shit about me
00:18:17unlike you
00:18:22it's just business baby
00:18:36hello
00:18:37is anyone still here
00:19:04I have to find out who sent this
00:19:07before they find me
00:19:10did you know I got a death threat at my office
00:19:13sticking my neck out for you Lucas
00:19:16just so you know when you decide to not take my advice
00:19:18and dismiss that plea deal
00:19:20you signed your own death warrant
00:19:23and possibly mine
00:19:28okay
00:19:31I'll do whatever you want me to
00:19:39how'd it go
00:19:41that baddie lawyer version
00:19:43I get you off
00:19:44maybe in more ways than one
00:19:47no man
00:19:48don't talk about her like that
00:19:50oh you going soft for her
00:19:52no
00:19:53she's different alright
00:19:54she actually cares
00:19:57you know those public defenders
00:19:59don't make enough money
00:20:00to give a fuck
00:20:01about us
00:20:02so whatever she's telling you
00:20:04it's all an act
00:20:06it's not an act
00:20:07she's a plan alright
00:20:10we just need more evidence
00:20:11before the trial
00:20:13I believe in her
00:20:19you're really not afraid
00:20:20to get in conflict
00:20:21no
00:20:22no
00:20:22and you got nothing to lose
00:20:25if they find out your plan
00:20:26I'm screwed over too
00:20:29then they better not find out
00:20:33you
00:20:34better not be the one
00:20:35who opens his mouth
00:20:36because if you fucked this up for me
00:20:38you're a dead man
00:20:52the death threat
00:20:53was addressed
00:20:54from the Econolodge
00:20:55whoever sent it
00:20:56must be familiar
00:20:56with the case
00:21:02why wouldn't the police
00:21:03want this footage
00:21:04if Lucas was guilty
00:21:05wouldn't it only
00:21:06support their case
00:21:08unless
00:21:17the night of the murder
00:21:19these tapes will finally
00:21:20give me the answer
00:21:22but if Lucas is guilty
00:21:28someone erased the exact
00:21:30moment of footage
00:21:30that could have exonerated Lucas
00:21:32let me know
00:21:57what's going on
00:21:58what's going on
00:21:59what's going on
00:21:59what's going on
00:22:00what's going on
00:22:02bitch
00:22:06listen I went to the motel
00:22:08last night
00:22:09and um
00:22:10someone attacked me
00:22:12they ran off
00:22:13before I could see
00:22:13who it was
00:22:16you shouldn't be out there
00:22:17risking your life
00:22:17for me like that
00:22:18well they figured out
00:22:19why the prosecution
00:22:20hasn't subpoenaed the tapes
00:22:22there's nothing on them
00:22:25sorry Lucas
00:22:26someone clearly tampered
00:22:27with them
00:22:28it's just a video of static
00:22:29when the crime took place
00:22:31they're definitely
00:22:32going to pin it on me now
00:22:34say I was
00:22:36trying to cover my tracks
00:22:37we'll figure out
00:22:38another way
00:22:42I think I know
00:22:43who sent you that letter
00:22:45who
00:22:48Natalie
00:22:49my ex-girlfriend
00:22:51hey Dom
00:22:52why don't you uh
00:22:53go grab yourself
00:22:54a cup of coffee
00:22:55just take ten
00:23:04how do you have
00:23:04that much cash on you
00:23:06you know what
00:23:08don't tell me
00:23:15can I see
00:23:23God
00:23:27Cassie
00:23:30I'm so sorry
00:23:32this is my fault
00:23:34you didn't know
00:23:37Natalie came here
00:23:38the other day
00:23:38she was just
00:23:39taunting me
00:23:40trying to get in my head
00:23:41I should have told you
00:23:43she knows what happened
00:23:45yeah
00:23:46and she's helping that
00:23:46bastard get away with it
00:23:49they got together
00:23:50soon after we split
00:23:51we could track her down
00:23:52talk some sense into her
00:23:53hmm
00:23:54no
00:23:55there ain't no talking
00:23:56sense into that woman
00:23:58why not
00:23:59the night of the murder
00:24:00we
00:24:03we hooked up
00:24:08wait
00:24:11we shouldn't
00:24:12what if Roe finds out
00:24:14why are you so scared
00:24:15of him
00:24:16I'm not
00:24:24didn't quite enjoy
00:24:25imagining that
00:24:27it was
00:24:28just a one time thing
00:24:29I swear
00:24:31I wouldn't
00:24:32usually
00:24:33fuck my friend's girl
00:24:37even if she was
00:24:38mine first
00:24:40I'm guessing Natalie
00:24:41won't agree
00:24:42to take the stand
00:24:42for you
00:24:44no chance
00:24:44on how
00:24:45if she did
00:24:46Roe would find out
00:24:47that she cheated on him
00:24:48with me
00:24:49it's your life
00:24:50on the line
00:24:50Lucas
00:24:50yeah hers too
00:24:52he'd kill her
00:24:53if he found out
00:24:56okay
00:24:58then if you want
00:24:58the jury to believe
00:24:59your story
00:24:59you're gonna have
00:25:00to straighten up
00:25:00your act
00:25:02no more outbursts
00:25:03no more fighting
00:25:04in court
00:25:06be a gentleman
00:25:08what about that
00:25:09prick ex-boyfriend
00:25:13I'm just fooling
00:25:28attention all staff
00:25:30code red
00:25:32code red
00:25:33all units
00:25:34a disturbance
00:25:34have been reported
00:25:35this is lockdown
00:25:37procedure
00:25:44shit I'm trapped
00:25:45what do we do
00:25:47grab his piece
00:25:53Cassie
00:25:53come with me
00:25:54where are we going
00:25:55stop what
00:25:55what
00:26:04are you sure
00:26:05this was a good idea
00:26:07solitary is the last
00:26:08place anyone wants
00:26:09to be
00:26:10they're not gonna
00:26:10find us here
00:26:13it's funny how
00:26:14things work out
00:26:16what do you mean
00:26:18I mean
00:26:19I want you to win
00:26:20this case so bad
00:26:21and
00:26:22now I'm locked up
00:26:23in here with you
00:26:26well you're safer
00:26:27in here than out there
00:26:30thank you
00:26:31for keeping me safe
00:26:33I think I should be
00:26:34the one that's saying
00:26:35thank you
00:26:36you've always believed
00:26:37in me Cassie
00:26:39it's nice to know
00:26:40someone actually cares
00:26:46hey
00:26:47I got you
00:26:50I'm not gonna let
00:26:51anything happen to you
00:26:52Cassie
00:26:52promise
00:26:58it feels really good
00:27:01having you in my arms
00:27:04yeah
00:27:04it does
00:27:07it does
00:27:08it does
00:27:08it does
00:27:08it does
00:27:08it does
00:27:09it does
00:27:10it does
00:27:10it does
00:27:29they видно
00:27:31You don't have to dream.
00:28:00I won't stop.
00:28:02I won't.
00:28:08Are you sure?
00:28:27I just slept with an accused felon and liked it.
00:28:36We should get out of here.
00:28:44What is she doing in here?
00:28:47She's my attorney.
00:28:48We got caught in the lockdown.
00:28:51Come with me.
00:28:58Did he hurt you, ma'am?
00:29:00No, actually, he saved me.
00:29:02Let's get you out of here.
00:29:04What's going to happen to Luke, my client?
00:29:06We'll determine the necessary disciplinary actions once this riot mess is sorted out.
00:29:10But he did nothing wrong.
00:29:12Ma'am, every man in here has done something wrong.
00:29:15Just not everyone in here is willing to admit to it.
00:29:18Including me.
00:29:24It has to be our little secret.
00:29:30Sorry.
00:29:31Sorry I'm late.
00:29:32You scared me there for a minute.
00:29:35You might not show.
00:29:37No.
00:29:37Um, well, about yesterday.
00:29:42I know things got crazy in the heat of the moment.
00:29:45I just-
00:29:46Just let yourself feel.
00:29:50We can't, Lucas.
00:29:53It was a mistake.
00:29:54No, it wasn't a mistake.
00:29:56Not to me.
00:29:57It's okay to feel.
00:29:59It's okay to feel.
00:30:00I mean, we're human after all, right?
00:30:01And I know I feel something with you.
00:30:04Lawyer or not.
00:30:06It feels real.
00:30:07I know.
00:30:08If anyone found out, I'd have to recuse myself.
00:30:10I couldn't be your lawyer anymore.
00:30:13I know.
00:30:33This stays between us.
00:30:40If anyone found out I've been hooking up with a client, I'd be fired.
00:30:45Kelsey, I need to see you in my office.
00:30:47Now.
00:30:52We all heard about what happened at Franklin Penitentiary.
00:30:56There's no way they know what happened between me and Lucas.
00:31:03Yes.
00:31:04Yes, and I know I shouldn't have-
00:31:05First things first.
00:31:07Are you doing okay?
00:31:09Getting locked up in solitary confinement with a dangerous client.
00:31:12Must have been scary for you.
00:31:14Um.
00:31:16Yeah, it was, but Henninger was a gentleman.
00:31:19It's more than I could have handled as a rookie attorney, I'll tell you that much.
00:31:24I'm trying.
00:31:26I know, and it shows.
00:31:28But look, if you need to come off this case, no one's gonna think less of you for it.
00:31:33I know 20-year veterans who wouldn't touch a case like this, or would consider him a dead man walking.
00:31:39No, I'm not gonna give up on him.
00:31:42Suit yourself.
00:31:44But a little personal advice?
00:31:47I'd invest in some personal protection.
00:32:00Cassie!
00:32:01Oh, my God!
00:32:03Oh, you poor, poor thing!
00:32:07Locked in a cell with a client accused of murder?
00:32:09How traumatizing.
00:32:12I wasn't in any danger with him.
00:32:14Well, if you ever need a shrink, he is the best.
00:32:21He totally got me through my first divorce talk about trauma.
00:32:24Can we table this? I have a lot of emails to answer.
00:32:27Yeah, yeah, of course. I'm just so glad that you're coming off this case.
00:32:32I mean, sure, our work is important, but it doesn't mean we have to risk our lives.
00:32:36I'm still representing him.
00:32:38You're what?
00:32:41Cassie, baby.
00:32:43He's a murderer. Everybody knows that.
00:32:46I mean, it's all circumstantial.
00:32:49There's a chance I win this case, and that's a risk I'm willing to take.
00:32:54Speaking of winning.
00:32:59You're engaged.
00:33:01I didn't even know you were dating anyone.
00:33:03He was a lucky guy.
00:33:05I think she's referring to me.
00:33:14Well, I mean, congratulations.
00:33:18You two are perfect for each other.
00:33:21Well, thanks for being so mature about it, Cassie.
00:33:24We thought you'd be really torn up.
00:33:26I could kill him right now.
00:33:28Yeah, you're a total girl's girl.
00:33:30I just hope you're not spying on me for the case.
00:33:36I can win on my own merit.
00:33:39I don't need Emily gathering intel for me.
00:33:42He wins all of his cases.
00:33:45The prosecutor's office has him next in line to be district attorney.
00:33:49And they treat us really good over there.
00:33:51I'm guessing no bagel on lox Fridays here.
00:33:54Well, the PD's office doesn't like to waste taxpayer dollars.
00:33:58Daddy wear bucks.
00:33:59Daddy, huh?
00:34:01Haven't heard you call me that since...
00:34:04I've got to go.
00:34:06Dinner reservations.
00:34:07Yeah.
00:34:09Enjoy.
00:34:10Enjoy.
00:34:12All three inches of them.
00:34:15This means war.
00:34:17Horse-sized duck?
00:34:19Or 100 duck-sized horses?
00:34:24Hey.
00:34:26Doing okay?
00:34:28He'll be all right.
00:34:31Don't let him get to you.
00:34:37What is she doing here?
00:34:39Hey, baby.
00:34:41Great.
00:34:42Now I have an audience.
00:34:45All rise.
00:34:48We are here today to examine the case of Lucas Henninger versus the people.
00:34:56Prosecution?
00:34:57Your argument?
00:34:58Thank you, Judge Griffin.
00:35:01This man right here brutally gunned down another man at his place of work.
00:35:07He's an example of the lowest dregs of society.
00:35:11Someone who cannot and will not be redeemed.
00:35:16Over the course of this trial, the prosecution will show that not only Mr. Henninger here committed the crime,
00:35:22but also that there's no more appropriate sentence than the death penalty.
00:35:29Lucas can't die.
00:35:30Lucas can't die.
00:35:31There is more than his life on the line.
00:35:33It's my heart.
00:35:35Am I starting to fall for him?
00:35:50What's the matter?
00:35:53Nothing.
00:35:58Don't let that lizard get to you.
00:36:00You're better than this.
00:36:03Am I?
00:36:05I mean, I'm sleeping with my client.
00:36:07It was more than that to me.
00:36:10No matter what, I'm glad this all happened.
00:36:13The setup.
00:36:14I mean, heck, even the jail time.
00:36:17Why?
00:36:18Because if things hadn't gone this way.
00:36:22I never would have met you.
00:36:31For you.
00:36:38I knew it since the moment I met you, Cassie.
00:36:41I wanted you.
00:36:45Then come and take me.
00:36:47Then come and take me.
00:37:06Oh, she is so finished.
00:37:10We will reconvene tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
00:37:13Court is adjourned.
00:37:16This trial has been a disaster.
00:37:18But I can't lose.
00:37:19None of it means Lucas is going to die.
00:37:22Come on.
00:37:23Think.
00:37:26We need to talk.
00:37:38You're going to get me out of this room?
00:37:42The prosecution's built a strong case.
00:37:46It's not looking great.
00:37:49Perfect.
00:37:51They're going to send me straight to the electric jet.
00:37:53It's lethal injection, not...
00:37:57I'm sorry, I'm not helping.
00:38:00Um...
00:38:01Let's not spiral, okay?
00:38:03Stay positive.
00:38:07Cassie, please.
00:38:08You're the only person left that believes in me.
00:38:11Even if it's hard to prove.
00:38:13Another attorney is just going to half-ass it until the jury seals my fate.
00:38:17He's right.
00:38:19And withdrawing mid-trial would only delay things more.
00:38:23Everyone else just thinks I'm a hopeless cause.
00:38:25No one is hopeless.
00:38:28I really believe that.
00:38:30Especially not you.
00:38:32I know it's wrong.
00:38:33But I want Lucas as much as he wants me.
00:38:36I can't deny it anymore.
00:38:51Sorry, I'm...
00:38:52Don't be.
00:38:55This is a huge risk for both of us.
00:38:58If anyone at the PD's office found out, I could lose my job.
00:39:01I could lose my life.
00:39:08Maybe we could make this work.
00:39:11But no one, and I mean no one, could know.
00:39:15Could things between Lucas and me actually get serious?
00:39:29After they sentenced me, I might not ever see Cassie again.
00:39:33Tomorrow's another day.
00:39:34We could still turn this trial around.
00:39:36Yeah.
00:39:38Yeah, we're in this together.
00:39:39And I can't imagine my life without her.
00:39:42Do you have a comment?
00:39:43No comment, please.
00:39:45Oh, but I have a comment.
00:39:49That's enough, Natalie.
00:39:50Stop fighting it.
00:39:51You're gonna lose.
00:39:53You know exactly what happened that night.
00:39:54Please don't sentence this man to death.
00:39:57If you ever cared about him.
00:39:58I never cared about him.
00:40:02Come on, she's not worth it.
00:40:04Have a good night, sleep in jail.
00:40:06Because it's the last time you're gonna see your lawyer alive.
00:40:30Trial day one.
00:40:31Any big wins?
00:40:33Don't.
00:40:35I didn't know you set a date for the wedding.
00:40:37I meant to tell you.
00:40:39You've just had your hands full with that client of yours.
00:40:42I just don't want to send an innocent man to his death, so...
00:40:46Yeah, I've been a little preoccupied.
00:40:48Seems like Henninger's been getting a lot of your attention, huh?
00:40:56What?
00:40:57She couldn't possibly know about me and Lucas.
00:41:00Yeah, because I actually care about my clients.
00:41:02Rookie mistake.
00:41:04It's a bad idea getting too emotionally invested in any of these cases.
00:41:16Where do you think you're going?
00:41:18Just a little trip south of the border.
00:41:21Yeah?
00:41:22Yeah.
00:41:24So you can play that game.
00:41:28Hey, easy.
00:41:29Guard.
00:41:30It's okay.
00:41:31Don't worry, I paid him off to look the other way.
00:41:33Oh.
00:41:34Well, so you thought through everything, didn't you?
00:41:37We need to be more careful.
00:41:39I can't keep defending you if we get caught.
00:41:41Yeah.
00:41:42That's half the fun, isn't it?
00:41:44Not getting caught.
00:41:47Spoken like a true criminal.
00:41:55You know I want you.
00:41:57But I feel like I can't really, truly have you until I'm a free man.
00:42:19She's fraternizing with her clients.
00:42:22You're kidding.
00:42:23I'm gonna sell it myself.
00:42:26Getting all cozy in the holding cell.
00:42:29That sounds just like Cassie.
00:42:32Throwing herself at any man with a pulse.
00:42:34Doesn't that include you?
00:42:36If we can prove this, then we can get this whole trial thrown out.
00:42:40And Cassie Burns will never practice law ever again.
00:42:47I am marrying someone so brilliant and hot.
00:42:55I can't stand the sight of Julian and Emily.
00:42:58Lucas was right about him.
00:43:04I've got to find a way to win this case.
00:43:07Even if it takes all night.
00:43:13Hey, you got a sec?
00:43:14Make it quick.
00:43:16My silly Victor.
00:43:17The man before the riot, he was shooting off his mouth.
00:43:19I was saying about how he was going to take this place down.
00:43:22I don't want to hear you gossip.
00:43:24I ain't gossip.
00:43:25Look, you already got a problem on your hands.
00:43:27You're gonna have another if you don't stop him.
00:43:40Hello?
00:43:42Is anyone here?
00:44:07How'd you sleep?
00:44:12what do you want with me i heard you made a little stop at the econo lodge
00:44:18additional discovery for the case well you can stop looking now
00:44:22i knew you were there with lucas that night i was there to keep him
00:44:31distracted that's right sweetheart what's wrong jealous that makes you an accomplice to murder
00:44:38you knew earl was about to murder a man in cold blood well he's long gone by now and fez
00:44:44didn't
00:44:44get him they're gonna put everything on lucas easy target and when they put the hammer down on lucas
00:44:51i'll join him you're his only alibi well tough shit he should have thought about that before
00:44:57dumping me and now i'm gonna get rid of you so he doesn't even have a chance
00:45:06you don't have the balls you want to bet
00:45:17forgot the ammo huh
00:45:22i told you stay off this case
00:45:25so the letter it was you your pathetic attempt at intimidation how's this for intimidating
00:45:37you know you were right about that security footage i have it right here and soon i'll be destroyed
00:45:46forever
00:45:54son of a bitch
00:45:56for what it's worth
00:45:58i really did think you would win this case
00:46:01i guess no one ever knows
00:46:09you fucker
00:46:11how did you get in here
00:46:12i had to make a little prison break
00:46:14hey get back
00:46:21you know when he said you had a crazy accent i didn't think you were this literal
00:46:24yeah he didn't mention what a deadbeat fucking boyfriend he was to me either
00:46:29you betrayed me
00:46:33you cheated on me with my business partner
00:46:37i'm gonna do you one last favor natalie
00:46:39i'll let you live
00:46:40i'll let you live
00:46:41but don't ever
00:46:42show your face around here again
00:46:44because she's your only alibi
00:46:48go
00:46:51this isn't over
00:46:57you okay
00:47:03i can't believe he risked everything to save me
00:47:05i would do anything to protect you
00:47:08you should do the same for me
00:47:10how did you know natalie was gonna be here
00:47:13i have my ways
00:47:17now that she's gone we can't prove you're innocent
00:47:24how about this little guy
00:47:32we can win your case with that
00:47:36but we need to get you back to prison
00:47:39wait
00:47:40this is my first time being free
00:47:43in a long time
00:47:45and who knows what the judge is gonna say even with the evidence
00:47:49what do you mean
00:47:55i just want to know what it's like to be with you as a free man
00:48:14we can't do this here
00:48:17yeah
00:48:20sometimes being bad
00:48:21it's a little more fun
00:48:45i gotta say
00:48:46seeing you all tied up
00:48:49i really did something to me
00:48:54yeah
00:48:56no there's no stopping me
00:49:13no stop
00:49:18oh
00:49:46If they find you here, we're both in huge trouble.
00:49:50No. I don't know why that happened. Casey, do you trust me?
00:49:58As long as I do.
00:50:02Hey, stop right there. Let's just talk about this.
00:50:06Please, Mr. Henninger, turn yourself in.
00:50:09You guys think you can take me? I'd like to see you try.
00:50:12I just want to see everybody get out of here in one piece.
00:50:14Key evidence was missing. He just wanted to ensure he could find it.
00:50:17It was a matter of life and death.
00:50:20You guys would love to see me on the chopping block.
00:50:22Please, Lucas, don't do this.
00:50:28I'm you.
00:50:30And only you.
00:50:31I'm you.
00:50:35I'm you.
00:50:42I'm you.
00:50:45I'm you.
00:50:49I'm you.
00:50:51I'm you.
00:50:51I'm you.
00:50:52I'm you.
00:50:55I'm you.
00:50:56I'm you.
00:50:57I'm you.
00:50:58I'm you.
00:50:58I'm you.
00:50:59I'm you.
00:51:00I'm you.
00:51:04son of a bitch there it is the truth of the night in black and white
00:51:10it was a cover-up they blamed lucas knowing the police wouldn't look into it that much
00:51:15knowing the lapd i'm not surprised this is the smoking gun we needed
00:51:20we can win this case for lucas only if you're quick enough to enter it into evidence
00:51:29you fucking snitch
00:51:36what i don't know what you're talking about yeah i saw that pretty little lady lawyer of yours
00:51:42you getting some of that you have no idea what you're saying oh maybe i should get a piece of
00:51:48shut your mouth victor don't talk about a woman like that woman stuck a bitch is more like
00:51:54it i heard you two got in a conjugal during the riot
00:52:00that's not what happened then why the fuck are you telling the guards i started that shit
00:52:06hell you should be thanking me
00:52:12either you keep your mouth shut or i cut that snitch tongue of yours out
00:52:18you know what asshole why don't you shut it for me
00:52:39still no sign of him
00:52:46i heard your client had a bit of a prison break
00:52:51so i guess that means the trial is over
00:52:55you'd like that wouldn't you
00:53:06is he okay
00:53:08yeah i'll be right there
00:53:19i came as fast as i could
00:53:23that's just a scratch
00:53:25good thing i'm thick skin
00:53:26and hard-headed
00:53:27you were supposed to stay out of trouble
00:53:30yeah well
00:53:31you know me
00:53:32trouble follows
00:53:33you're not gonna be fit to stand trial
00:53:35this could tank the case
00:53:37not to mention the additional charges for escape and kidnapping
00:53:40and if i hadn't showed
00:53:42natalie would have killed you
00:53:45this date already considers me a dead man
00:53:48i'm just trying to do what good i can with the little time i got left
00:53:51stop
00:53:52you have a lot of time left
00:53:54i'm gonna make sure of that
00:53:58and remind us
00:53:59how many gunshots did you hear mr henninger
00:54:02two
00:54:04i'd like to bring in the new tape submitted into evidence this morning
00:54:06judge griffin
00:54:08i'm sorry miss burns
00:54:10we have no record of this alleged tape
00:54:13what
00:54:15but that's impossible
00:54:19no further questions
00:54:20thank you miss burns
00:54:23now that the witness testimony has concluded
00:54:26the jury will retire to the jury room for final deliberations
00:54:32in a matter of hours my fate will be sealed
00:54:34and i might not ever see cassie again
00:54:37if i can't win this case for lucas
00:54:39they'll be sentencing an innocent man to death
00:54:51i know you're screwing him
00:54:52what
00:54:53no
00:54:55plain dumb
00:54:57well you certainly have a lot of experience doing that
00:54:59i'm tired of your constant sabotaging
00:55:01mr henninger and i have remained completely professional
00:55:05then why
00:55:05did i see the two of you
00:55:07making out in the holding cell
00:55:09she's bluffing
00:55:11she has to be
00:55:12but
00:55:13what if she saw us
00:55:15we're in court
00:55:16your statements are nothing without proof
00:55:19don't worry
00:55:20i've got some
00:55:28emily please don't do this
00:55:32oh look
00:55:34just the person i wanted to talk to
00:55:36and who are you
00:55:37emily tippins
00:55:39public defender
00:55:42thank you
00:55:43you're so lucky to have cassie as your lawyer
00:55:46isn't she so attentive
00:55:49and personal
00:55:51yeah
00:55:52she's uh
00:55:53real professional
00:55:53emily was just leaving
00:55:56right
00:55:57off to the judge
00:56:00good luck you two
00:56:10judge griffin
00:56:12can i help you
00:56:15about miss burns
00:56:17there's something you should know
00:56:24what are you doing out here
00:56:26bathroom break
00:56:28lucas she knows
00:56:30she saw the two of us together in the holding cell last week
00:56:33and when she tells the judge they're gonna throw this whole case out
00:56:38what makes you think they're gonna believe her
00:56:47it was on my phone
00:56:48it's just right here
00:56:50hey
00:56:51i got it under control
00:56:52don't worry
00:56:53what are you talking about
00:56:54the judge
00:56:55isn't going to find out
00:56:57she has the proof on her phone
00:57:02not exactly
00:57:04while she was busy trying to get under your skin
00:57:07i took the liberty of securing the evidence
00:57:10lucas
00:57:10lucas
00:57:11what
00:57:12just take a little trip to the men's restaurant
00:57:15then we'll be halfway through the sewer by the time she finds out
00:57:18lucas just saved my career
00:57:25what did you do with it
00:57:27with what
00:57:28you
00:57:30both of you
00:57:31you are going to pay for this
00:57:33hey what's the problem
00:57:34this criminal
00:57:36stole my phone
00:57:37are you accusing my client of theft
00:57:39no
00:57:40i'm accusing both of you
00:57:42i know you have it
00:57:44hey
00:57:46ma'am
00:57:47you must leave
00:57:48now
00:57:52hello
00:57:53do something
00:57:57go
00:57:59you're not getting away with us
00:58:01go
00:58:07you shouldn't have done that
00:58:08what else was i supposed to do
00:58:10i had no other choice
00:58:10they want to paint you as a criminal
00:58:12we can't give them any more ammunition
00:58:14she was going to ruin this case for us
00:58:17now life's over
00:58:18no it's not
00:58:26but we have to be ready for their verdict
00:58:29no matter what
00:58:32look
00:58:33cassie
00:58:35whatever happens
00:58:37i just want to say thank you
00:58:40you've done more than give me just a voice
00:58:43it's hope
00:58:45you're the only person that's believed i was innocent ever since the get-go
00:58:49you've always believed in me
00:58:50because you were honest
00:58:53when i look at you lucas
00:58:55i see a good man
00:58:57the jury will see you too
00:59:01i hope so
00:59:05you know this might sound crazy but
00:59:08i'm falling for you cassie burns
00:59:12run away with me
00:59:14lucas is a passionate man
00:59:15that much i know
00:59:17is this really more than just a fling
00:59:33tomorrow i'm a free man
00:59:37when i think about my future
00:59:40i see you in it
00:59:43i do too lucas
00:59:49cassie
00:59:51i love you
01:00:01this could be the last time i ever see lucas again
01:00:05we both know this has been more than just a fling
01:00:07i feel it too
01:00:08but
01:00:10members of the jury
01:00:11have you reached a unanimous verdict
01:00:14we have your honor
01:00:25in the case
01:00:26of lucas henninger versus the people
01:00:29the jury finds the defendant
01:00:32please please let him be innocent
01:00:35let lucas live
01:00:37guilty
01:00:40for the offense of murder in the first degree
01:00:44the court imposes a sentence of death by lethal injection
01:00:52i can't believe we lost
01:00:54lucas will die in prison
01:00:56and it's all my fault
01:00:59lucas i'm so sorry
01:01:01you did the best you could cassie
01:01:03but it wasn't good enough
01:01:04hey um
01:01:06good game by the way
01:01:07fuck you julian
01:01:09i'll be sending you an invoice for that cell phone stunt by the way
01:01:16i'm sorry if we just had gotten to the tape
01:01:18no
01:01:19i'm glad about the way things turned out
01:01:22i got to experience real love
01:01:24for the first time in my life
01:01:28yeah i did too
01:01:30henninger
01:01:32it's time
01:01:41hope you enjoyed your little affair with your felon boyfriend
01:01:45probably the last time you'll ever see him now that he's in the chair
01:01:48oh it's lethal injection now
01:01:50you know that right
01:01:51it's a figure of speech
01:01:55cassie i need to speak with you
01:02:01have a good talk
01:02:02might be the last one you ever have in this office
01:02:06i don't know what happened to the tapes we submitted into evidence
01:02:09i mean if we had just
01:02:10cassie stop
01:02:11when you started here i wasn't sure you had what it takes
01:02:15but after this trial now more than ever
01:02:20the cameras
01:02:21oh no
01:02:22does ronnie russell know about me and lucas
01:02:25i'm calling a mistrial
01:02:26what
01:02:29why did i do something wrong
01:02:30not you
01:02:31the prosecution
01:02:34apparently their attorney decided it was a good idea to prevent you from
01:02:38entering the tape into evidence
01:02:42used water to erase the information on the tape
01:02:50the digital forensic team at the precinct was able to recover your footage
01:02:54your smoking gun
01:02:55i can't believe it
01:02:57your client deserves another chance
01:02:59but we have to move quickly
01:03:00the penitentiary has already scheduled mr henninger's execution
01:03:05any final words
01:03:07yes
01:03:09he's innocent
01:03:10he's innocent
01:03:11cassie
01:03:12the judge has stayed the execution
01:03:14they're declaring a mistrial
01:03:17lucas henninger deserves to live
01:03:20all right
01:03:22we gotta shut this down until the courts can get their shit together
01:03:30thank god you're okay
01:03:33cassie
01:03:33i
01:03:34you saved my life
01:03:36the dea tracked down natalie and earl
01:03:38they're rating them as we speak
01:03:41good
01:03:42they deserve what they got coming to them
01:03:46let's get you out of these restraints
01:03:48no wait
01:03:50it's been too long since we've been alone together
01:03:51new
01:04:30Disbarred, that's what they told me. Do you have any integrity?
01:04:34I can get another license.
01:04:37You're no better than Cassie.
01:04:39But please don't be like this.
01:04:40You were in line to be DA, Julian.
01:04:44If I can't marry a lawyer, then what is the point?
01:04:47Maybe we can get through this.
01:04:50I'm keeping the ring.
01:04:53Consider it billable hours.
01:04:56Baby!
01:04:58Ow!
01:04:59What are you looking at?
01:05:06Wow.
01:05:08You look...
01:05:09Damn fine.
01:05:12Cassian-free.
01:05:13Let me tell you something.
01:05:14It feels great.
01:05:18First day of freedom.
01:05:19Yeah.
01:05:20I'm just grateful for another day above ground.
01:05:23And I want to spend it with you.
01:05:25The parole is only temporary until the next trial.
01:05:28So make sure you enjoy every last bit of it.
01:05:30I will.
01:05:33And speaking of which, I wanted to talk to you about the retrial coming up and everything.
01:05:41Cassie, you've done more than just set me free.
01:05:44You've changed my life.
01:05:47You saw me when no one else would.
01:05:50And you always believed in me.
01:05:54Thank you for believing in yourself.
01:05:56Well, you know, honestly, I'm just excited to get to do normal stuff with you now in the outside world.
01:06:01Before anything, I think we need to figure something out.
01:06:05Yeah?
01:06:06What's that?
01:06:08Am I going to be your lawyer or your girlfriend?
01:06:20I know it's not much, but I made this for you on the first day we met.
01:06:27Lucas, I don't know what to say.
01:06:30Cassie, I know what it's like to take life for granted.
01:06:35And I'm not ever going to do that again.
01:06:38It's starting now.
01:06:40I want to speak my truth.
01:06:45Lucas.
01:06:47Cassie, I've been given a second chance at life.
01:06:51I'm going to do things right, starting with you.
01:06:57Cassie Burns, will you marry me?
01:07:02Yes.
01:07:03Yes, I do.
01:07:07I'm going to do things right now.
01:07:08I won't.
01:07:08I'm going to be myself.
01:07:10Justice in that house.
01:07:11Yes.
01:07:14I'm getting confused.
01:07:15Yes, I'm going to be doing a second chance.
01:07:17I won't.
01:07:18I won't.
01:07:18I won't.
01:07:18I won't.
01:07:19I won't.
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