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