1 00:00:01,620 --> 00:00:03,031 We still need to prove at trial 2 00:00:03,055 --> 00:00:04,699 that Jesse Frost started swinging a baseball bat 3 00:00:04,723 --> 00:00:06,835 because they were people of color. 4 00:00:06,859 --> 00:00:10,171 Because he's going to try to depict you as racist. 5 00:00:10,195 --> 00:00:12,007 Guess we're just gonna have to hope that this judge 6 00:00:12,031 --> 00:00:13,341 is gonna rule fairly. 7 00:00:13,365 --> 00:00:15,043 I didn't do nothing, I didn't... 8 00:00:15,067 --> 00:00:16,278 - My name is Lola Carmichael... - Stop where you are. 9 00:00:16,302 --> 00:00:18,179 ...and I am a judge. 10 00:00:18,203 --> 00:00:19,614 I was just searching through my backpack for my cellphone. 11 00:00:19,638 --> 00:00:20,949 - I can show you. - I know, because... 12 00:00:20,973 --> 00:00:22,222 - Hey, hey! - Wait! No, no, no, no! 13 00:00:22,281 --> 00:00:24,119 What the hell is going on, Lo? What did you do? 14 00:00:24,143 --> 00:00:27,122 Instead of asking the cop why I was being zip-tied, 15 00:00:27,147 --> 00:00:29,190 you asked me what I did wrong. 16 00:00:29,214 --> 00:00:30,792 You haven't talked to Luke. 17 00:00:30,816 --> 00:00:33,361 Em, it's been, like, four months? 18 00:00:33,385 --> 00:00:34,863 I told you that we are taking a break. 19 00:00:34,887 --> 00:00:37,532 Yeah, to, like, work some things out. Did you? 20 00:00:37,556 --> 00:00:38,867 We will. 21 00:00:38,891 --> 00:00:40,735 Now who are you and why are you here? 22 00:00:40,759 --> 00:00:43,538 - Hey, is this your new law clerk? - Ness Johnson. 23 00:00:43,562 --> 00:00:46,875 - Hello, wife. - I'm pregnant. 24 00:00:46,899 --> 00:00:49,577 You obviously didn't tell me everything that happened that night. 25 00:00:49,601 --> 00:00:51,546 You haven't seen the video? You've gone viral. 26 00:00:51,570 --> 00:00:53,915 Defund the police! Defund the police! 27 00:00:53,939 --> 00:00:55,440 Defund the police! 28 00:00:56,942 --> 00:00:58,553 - Hey, wait! - No, no, no, no! 29 00:00:58,577 --> 00:01:00,322 I will not tell you again. 30 00:01:00,346 --> 00:01:03,425 Please. I am a judge at the H.O.J. 31 00:01:03,449 --> 00:01:04,711 I can show you my credentials. 32 00:01:04,735 --> 00:01:06,061 I don't care where you work. 33 00:01:06,085 --> 00:01:07,662 You're obstructing an active investigation. Move. 34 00:01:07,686 --> 00:01:10,469 An active investigation? She has a backpack. 35 00:01:10,503 --> 00:01:11,599 Move. 36 00:01:11,623 --> 00:01:13,601 Defund the police! 37 00:01:13,625 --> 00:01:16,771 Do you see this? This is why they're protesting. 38 00:01:16,795 --> 00:01:19,908 It's why they're chanting, "Defund the police." 39 00:01:19,932 --> 00:01:22,744 They don't feel like their lives are being protected and served. 40 00:01:22,768 --> 00:01:24,594 Put your hands behind your back. 41 00:01:24,618 --> 00:01:26,114 Step to the side. 42 00:01:26,138 --> 00:01:27,849 That video was fire. 43 00:01:27,873 --> 00:01:29,451 I have it saved as a wallpaper on my phone. 44 00:01:29,475 --> 00:01:31,453 That way, every time I get a text, 45 00:01:31,477 --> 00:01:32,921 I see Lola screaming at a cop. 46 00:01:32,945 --> 00:01:34,416 - Judge Carmichael. - Right. I'm sorry. 47 00:01:34,460 --> 00:01:35,623 It is a disaster. 48 00:01:35,647 --> 00:01:37,292 I don't see what the big deal is, anyway. 49 00:01:37,316 --> 00:01:39,027 Judges aren't supposed to attend protests, let alone... 50 00:01:39,051 --> 00:01:40,362 - I wasn't protesting. - ...the same ones 51 00:01:40,386 --> 00:01:41,963 as the defendant in their case. 52 00:01:41,987 --> 00:01:44,519 Judges are supposed to remain neutral referees. 53 00:01:44,550 --> 00:01:46,768 I stood up to a bully who was using his badge 54 00:01:46,792 --> 00:01:48,636 to intimidate a young Black girl. 55 00:01:48,660 --> 00:01:50,805 That video only starts once things got heated. 56 00:01:50,829 --> 00:01:52,607 So it doesn't show the whole picture, 57 00:01:52,631 --> 00:01:55,110 but I think we can all agree on how this looks. 58 00:01:55,134 --> 00:01:56,584 It looks hot. 59 00:01:56,608 --> 00:01:58,851 - It literally gives me life. - Clearly. 60 00:01:58,875 --> 00:02:01,049 If the public perceives Judge Carmichael as biased... 61 00:02:01,073 --> 00:02:02,617 On the Frost case? 62 00:02:02,641 --> 00:02:04,119 The kid went into a crowd of protesters 63 00:02:04,143 --> 00:02:06,621 and started swinging his bat. He's obviously guilty. 64 00:02:06,645 --> 00:02:08,633 Why is she in here right now? 65 00:02:10,649 --> 00:02:12,293 You're a clerk, Ms. Johnson. 66 00:02:12,317 --> 00:02:14,129 Your job is to research my cases, 67 00:02:14,153 --> 00:02:15,463 not to pass judgment on them. 68 00:02:15,487 --> 00:02:16,831 I'm not allowed to have an opinion? 69 00:02:16,855 --> 00:02:19,155 - We'd rather you didn't. - Ness and I are just leaving. 70 00:02:21,193 --> 00:02:23,471 So, who do you think leaked it? 71 00:02:23,495 --> 00:02:24,739 Clearly someone who wants people to think 72 00:02:24,763 --> 00:02:26,574 I can't be impartial on the Frost case. 73 00:02:26,598 --> 00:02:29,077 This video happened months ago, 74 00:02:29,101 --> 00:02:30,845 and now it surfaced 75 00:02:30,869 --> 00:02:32,647 right before I have to rule on the hate crime enhancement? 76 00:02:32,671 --> 00:02:35,483 Someone is setting you up for a lot of scrutiny, 77 00:02:35,507 --> 00:02:37,819 or they want you to recuse... 78 00:02:37,843 --> 00:02:39,921 - Not gonna happen. - Are you sure? 79 00:02:39,945 --> 00:02:41,923 What happened that night represents everything 80 00:02:41,947 --> 00:02:44,092 that I want to change about the system. 81 00:02:44,116 --> 00:02:46,694 Seeing that young girl standing there alone... 82 00:02:46,718 --> 00:02:47,929 Carmichael. 83 00:02:47,953 --> 00:02:50,031 Your heart was in the right place. 84 00:02:50,055 --> 00:02:52,267 But we make a difference in the courtroom, 85 00:02:52,291 --> 00:02:53,609 not on the streets. 86 00:02:53,634 --> 00:02:55,870 We can't just be impartial, fair, and unbiased. 87 00:02:55,894 --> 00:02:58,273 We have to be seen that way, too. 88 00:03:02,701 --> 00:03:04,679 See? It was recorded there. 89 00:03:04,703 --> 00:03:08,016 Oh, yeah. 90 00:03:08,040 --> 00:03:10,031 We gonna talk about the elephant in the room? 91 00:03:10,094 --> 00:03:12,387 Ugh. I can't even walk down the hall 92 00:03:12,411 --> 00:03:14,022 without hearing about that video. 93 00:03:14,046 --> 00:03:15,623 When Lola told me what happened that night... 94 00:03:15,647 --> 00:03:17,025 Yeah. Imagine how she's feeling right now. 95 00:03:17,049 --> 00:03:18,960 I know exactly what it feels like 96 00:03:18,984 --> 00:03:20,895 to be torn between being Black and doing your job. 97 00:03:20,919 --> 00:03:22,964 She should know better than to get into an altercation 98 00:03:22,988 --> 00:03:24,466 with peace officers at a protest. 99 00:03:24,490 --> 00:03:26,134 Since when are armed officers 100 00:03:26,158 --> 00:03:27,735 surrounding one teenage girl considered peaceful? 101 00:03:27,759 --> 00:03:29,571 Okay. No matter how you spin it, 102 00:03:29,595 --> 00:03:31,039 it's... it's not a good look. 103 00:03:31,063 --> 00:03:32,740 - Rachel, stop. - Come on, Mark. 104 00:03:32,764 --> 00:03:35,310 If you were on our side, you'd be baying 105 00:03:35,334 --> 00:03:36,911 - for Lola to recuse herself. - Lola wouldn't even be 106 00:03:36,935 --> 00:03:39,214 in this position if it wasn't for me. 107 00:03:39,238 --> 00:03:40,467 They're calling her the "BLM judge." 108 00:03:40,491 --> 00:03:41,549 Are you kidding me right now? 109 00:03:41,573 --> 00:03:43,251 You know you're not supposed to be part of this counsel. 110 00:03:43,275 --> 00:03:44,819 - Bailiff? - Is he joking? 111 00:03:44,843 --> 00:03:45,913 I can't tell. 112 00:03:45,938 --> 00:03:48,156 - Don't you dare. - Callan, get off your soapbox. 113 00:03:48,180 --> 00:03:49,724 The video speaks for itself. 114 00:03:49,748 --> 00:03:51,244 Our client cannot get a fair hearing, 115 00:03:51,268 --> 00:03:52,560 at least not in this courtroom. 116 00:03:52,584 --> 00:03:54,461 Okay, the last thing anyone wants is for Lola 117 00:03:54,506 --> 00:03:57,599 to make a decision in the same mind frame she had that night. 118 00:03:57,623 --> 00:04:00,268 Judge Carmichael would never let her personal convictions... 119 00:04:00,310 --> 00:04:02,237 How is our client supposed to feel 120 00:04:02,261 --> 00:04:05,340 like he got the fair trial he constitutionally deserves 121 00:04:05,364 --> 00:04:07,688 when the judge handling his case is all over the news 122 00:04:07,714 --> 00:04:08,709 yelling "Defund the police"? 123 00:04:08,733 --> 00:04:11,229 Lola wasn't protesting I was there. I saw it. 124 00:04:11,253 --> 00:04:12,280 If you thought she was right, 125 00:04:12,304 --> 00:04:14,082 why didn't you do anything to help her? 126 00:04:14,106 --> 00:04:15,416 - Are you kidding me right now? - Break it up. 127 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:16,951 Everyone, back to their corners. 128 00:04:16,975 --> 00:04:19,354 Judge Carmichael will be in shortly. 129 00:04:31,957 --> 00:04:33,468 How bad was it? 130 00:04:33,492 --> 00:04:35,970 Ken and Barbie definitely had the gloves off. 131 00:04:35,994 --> 00:04:38,106 Won't be pretty in the Dreamhouse tonight. 132 00:04:39,965 --> 00:04:42,143 Mm. Any luck on finding the young girl 133 00:04:42,167 --> 00:04:43,978 that goes with that backpack? 134 00:04:44,002 --> 00:04:45,780 The Sheriff's Department hasn't found anything yet. 135 00:04:45,804 --> 00:04:48,149 It's not on their list of top priorities. 136 00:04:48,173 --> 00:04:50,485 That night, hundreds of people drove past 137 00:04:50,509 --> 00:04:52,654 and saw exactly what you saw. 138 00:04:52,678 --> 00:04:54,556 Every single one of them looked the other way. 139 00:04:54,580 --> 00:04:56,791 Sometimes all it takes 140 00:04:56,815 --> 00:04:58,626 is for one person to make a difference, 141 00:04:58,650 --> 00:05:00,395 and for that girl somewhere out there, 142 00:05:00,419 --> 00:05:02,163 that person is you. 143 00:05:02,187 --> 00:05:03,798 It was the right thing to do. 144 00:05:03,822 --> 00:05:06,834 But ruling on this hate crime enhancement 145 00:05:06,858 --> 00:05:09,137 is gonna call my judgment into public opinion, 146 00:05:09,161 --> 00:05:11,072 and everyone who has seen that video 147 00:05:11,096 --> 00:05:12,740 has already made up their mind. 148 00:05:12,764 --> 00:05:14,576 And you'll do what you always do... 149 00:05:14,600 --> 00:05:17,478 Rule justly and fair. 150 00:05:17,502 --> 00:05:19,532 You got this, Your Honor. 151 00:05:20,812 --> 00:05:22,379 Thanks, Sherri. 152 00:05:27,379 --> 00:05:29,490 Yes. This is Emily Lopez. 153 00:05:29,514 --> 00:05:33,328 Yes. For Carrie Banks? Yes. 154 00:05:33,352 --> 00:05:35,019 Yes. 155 00:05:36,388 --> 00:05:38,166 I understand that her body has not been claimed yet. 156 00:05:38,190 --> 00:05:40,391 I'm... I'm still trying to track down... 157 00:05:41,860 --> 00:05:44,939 I understand. I just need a little more time. 158 00:05:44,963 --> 00:05:46,893 72 hours? 159 00:05:47,366 --> 00:05:49,110 Thank you. Thank you. 160 00:05:51,470 --> 00:05:52,637 Rough call? 161 00:05:54,873 --> 00:05:57,852 My robbery client who died in custody from COVID. 162 00:05:57,876 --> 00:05:59,687 The coroner's office is at capacity, 163 00:05:59,711 --> 00:06:01,289 and the county is going to cremate 164 00:06:01,313 --> 00:06:03,625 and then bury her in a pauper's grave. 165 00:06:03,649 --> 00:06:05,059 Where's the family? 166 00:06:05,083 --> 00:06:07,128 Her two children are with D.C.F.S. 167 00:06:07,152 --> 00:06:09,731 They didn't get to see their mother before she died, Carole. 168 00:06:09,755 --> 00:06:13,827 She was in quarantine. It just... 169 00:06:14,630 --> 00:06:17,006 never feels like it's enough. 170 00:06:18,230 --> 00:06:21,565 I don't know anyone who does more for their clients than you do. 171 00:06:23,602 --> 00:06:26,714 I wasn't able to get Carrie out of jail in time, 172 00:06:26,738 --> 00:06:30,752 but those kids deserve to bury their mother with dignity. 173 00:06:30,776 --> 00:06:33,898 I am going to make sure they get to. 174 00:06:44,862 --> 00:06:46,362 All rise. 175 00:06:51,415 --> 00:06:52,875 You may be seated. 176 00:06:54,433 --> 00:06:57,111 Back on the record, in the People v. Frost. 177 00:06:57,135 --> 00:07:00,114 Pending before the court is the People's motion to amend... 178 00:07:00,138 --> 00:07:01,916 Adding the hate crime enhancement 179 00:07:01,940 --> 00:07:03,451 to both count one, 180 00:07:03,475 --> 00:07:06,287 attempted, willful, deliberate murder, 181 00:07:06,311 --> 00:07:09,280 and count two, assault with a deadly weapon. 182 00:07:10,415 --> 00:07:13,619 The court has heard the argument and reviewed 183 00:07:13,643 --> 00:07:15,863 the preliminary hearing transcript. 184 00:07:15,887 --> 00:07:18,366 It is clear that all of the named victims 185 00:07:18,390 --> 00:07:20,802 in this matter are people of color, 186 00:07:20,826 --> 00:07:24,772 and that the defendant, Mr. Frost, is not. 187 00:07:24,796 --> 00:07:27,442 The court strongly believes 188 00:07:27,466 --> 00:07:30,945 that hate has no place in civilized society, 189 00:07:30,969 --> 00:07:33,070 and that it should be punished. 190 00:07:34,673 --> 00:07:37,051 But the court also believes in the rule of law. 191 00:07:37,075 --> 00:07:39,287 Therefore the court has determined 192 00:07:39,311 --> 00:07:42,123 that the evidence the People presented 193 00:07:42,147 --> 00:07:44,959 in the preliminary hearing was insufficient 194 00:07:44,983 --> 00:07:48,129 to warrant adding the hate crime amendment. 195 00:07:48,153 --> 00:07:50,631 Therefore, the People's motion is denied. 196 00:07:52,190 --> 00:07:55,503 We'll start opening statements tomorrow. 197 00:08:03,702 --> 00:08:07,778 Synced & corrected by -robtor- www.addic7ed.com 198 00:08:12,724 --> 00:08:14,670 Uh-oh. Hearing didn't go as expected? 199 00:08:14,694 --> 00:08:16,539 Judge Carmichael tossed the hate crime enhancement. 200 00:08:16,563 --> 00:08:18,541 - What? Why? - Apparently, we didn't prove 201 00:08:18,565 --> 00:08:20,743 that the attack was racially motivated. 202 00:08:20,767 --> 00:08:22,979 - Mark isn't taking it well. - And you? 203 00:08:23,003 --> 00:08:24,714 I believe Frost intended to kill someone 204 00:08:24,738 --> 00:08:27,049 when he got out of that car and started swinging that bat. 205 00:08:27,073 --> 00:08:29,552 Well, his victims are lined up to testify, but we're hitting a wall 206 00:08:29,576 --> 00:08:31,220 when it comes to character witnesses. 207 00:08:31,244 --> 00:08:32,722 Sam, I doubt you'll find any volunteers. 208 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:34,557 The kid was a hometown hero in Diamond Bar. 209 00:08:34,581 --> 00:08:36,225 I might have someone. 210 00:08:36,787 --> 00:08:39,729 Kids have these things called spam profiles 211 00:08:39,753 --> 00:08:42,064 or anonymous accounts where they can post things 212 00:08:42,088 --> 00:08:44,000 that they wouldn't under their own names. 213 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:45,334 Look at what someone posted 214 00:08:45,358 --> 00:08:48,427 on Jesse's Facebook fan page an hour ago. 215 00:08:49,696 --> 00:08:52,908 "Looks like the real Jesse is finally being exposed." 216 00:08:52,932 --> 00:08:54,058 Sounds like this person 217 00:08:54,082 --> 00:08:55,578 knows a side of Jesse he's trying to hide. 218 00:08:55,602 --> 00:08:56,955 Okay, but this is a spam account. 219 00:08:56,984 --> 00:08:58,681 - How do we find out who posted this? - The IP address. 220 00:08:59,001 --> 00:09:01,117 Meet Jennifer Siegal. 221 00:09:01,141 --> 00:09:02,418 From the photos and the comments, 222 00:09:02,442 --> 00:09:04,420 she's an ex-girlfriend of Jesse's. 223 00:09:04,444 --> 00:09:07,089 - You think she'd be willing to talk? - Only one way to find out. 224 00:09:07,113 --> 00:09:08,758 Subpoenaing her as a last-minute witness 225 00:09:08,782 --> 00:09:10,860 can knock Rachel and Amy off their game. 226 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,141 This could be the break that we're looking for. 227 00:09:12,165 --> 00:09:13,219 Mm-hmm. 228 00:09:13,912 --> 00:09:15,598 Uh-oh, I know that look. 229 00:09:15,622 --> 00:09:17,433 Carole cheap out on the coffee creamer again? 230 00:09:17,457 --> 00:09:18,934 - You know she did. - Oh. 231 00:09:18,958 --> 00:09:21,203 But this time, it's something else. 232 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:23,272 The estimate for the funeral expenses for Carrie... 233 00:09:23,296 --> 00:09:25,274 They are so much more than I anticipated. 234 00:09:25,298 --> 00:09:27,777 - How much is way more? - At least $1OK. 235 00:09:27,801 --> 00:09:29,612 Look, I have been calling around different funeral homes 236 00:09:29,636 --> 00:09:31,280 and none of them are willing to work pro bono. 237 00:09:31,304 --> 00:09:32,782 Where are you gonna get that kind of cash? 238 00:09:32,806 --> 00:09:34,283 I wish I knew. 239 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:35,951 Have you thought about crowdfunding? 240 00:09:35,975 --> 00:09:38,387 I bet Luke wouldn't mind helping out. 241 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:40,790 Yeah. How are your grandparents? 242 00:09:40,814 --> 00:09:42,625 - Mm, they're still rebuilding. - Did you guys finally get 243 00:09:42,649 --> 00:09:44,727 the estimate for damage to the store? 244 00:09:44,751 --> 00:09:47,463 Yeah. Looks like they're gonna be starting from the ground up. 245 00:09:47,487 --> 00:09:49,131 I am so sorry. 246 00:09:49,155 --> 00:09:51,446 I can't imagine how they're feeling. 247 00:09:51,474 --> 00:09:53,836 What about how you're feeling? 248 00:09:53,860 --> 00:09:56,072 I mean, Luke, everything that's happened? 249 00:09:56,096 --> 00:09:57,973 Haven't really talked to him much since the protest. 250 00:09:57,997 --> 00:10:00,242 He did everything he could to help's Carrie's case. 251 00:10:00,266 --> 00:10:03,145 Aside from that, it's just... complicated. 252 00:10:03,169 --> 00:10:05,848 I still don't understand what happened between you two that night. 253 00:10:05,872 --> 00:10:11,187 Hello, and the award for new H.O.J. hottie goes to... 254 00:10:11,211 --> 00:10:13,422 Oh, my God, he is starting right at you, Em. 255 00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:17,326 - Lawyer Bae? - Excuse me? 256 00:10:17,350 --> 00:10:18,761 You don't know you were Lawyer Bae? 257 00:10:18,785 --> 00:10:20,596 You must not be on social media much. 258 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:22,431 Do I know you? 259 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:24,433 I didn't get a chance to thank you for the milk. 260 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:25,835 Thank you. 261 00:10:25,859 --> 00:10:27,459 Actually, my eyes thank you. 262 00:10:30,697 --> 00:10:33,509 Mm-kay. Who is that, 263 00:10:33,533 --> 00:10:36,112 and what were you all doing with milk? 264 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:39,014 Um, the night of the protests... 265 00:10:39,038 --> 00:10:40,516 I-I don't see him anywhere. 266 00:10:40,540 --> 00:10:42,524 Well, I'm not leaving until I find him. 267 00:10:42,555 --> 00:10:44,064 He's been dodging my calls for over a week. 268 00:10:44,096 --> 00:10:45,354 I don't know what's going on. 269 00:10:45,378 --> 00:10:46,513 He could get hurt. 270 00:10:46,537 --> 00:10:47,857 All right, look. I'll text you if I find him. 271 00:10:47,881 --> 00:10:50,346 Let's meet back here in an hour, okay? 272 00:10:50,372 --> 00:10:52,294 - Mm-hmm. Yeah. - Hey, Em? 273 00:10:52,318 --> 00:10:54,196 - Be safe, okay? - You, too. 274 00:10:54,220 --> 00:10:55,898 Defund the police! 275 00:10:55,922 --> 00:10:57,700 - Get back! - Back it up! 276 00:10:57,724 --> 00:10:59,301 Defund the police! 277 00:10:59,325 --> 00:11:00,903 Clear the area! 278 00:11:00,927 --> 00:11:03,405 They didn't do anything. You can't arrest them. 279 00:11:03,429 --> 00:11:04,974 Um... 280 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:08,878 Hi. Uh, my name is Emily Lopez. I'm a lawyer. 281 00:11:08,902 --> 00:11:10,120 We live here. 282 00:11:10,144 --> 00:11:11,881 I have a friend at the ACLU. They can help you 283 00:11:11,905 --> 00:11:14,216 make sure that your rights are being upheld. 284 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:17,586 Do not talk to anyone until you get your phone call, okay? 285 00:11:17,610 --> 00:11:18,988 They're using pepper spray! 286 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:20,556 Aah! 287 00:11:20,580 --> 00:11:21,590 Hey! 288 00:11:21,614 --> 00:11:23,392 Aah! They got me! 289 00:11:25,084 --> 00:11:26,328 Hey, take it. 290 00:11:29,789 --> 00:11:31,066 Okay, open. 291 00:11:31,090 --> 00:11:34,436 I know. Here. Let me help you. 292 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,906 Okay. I know. Just... 293 00:11:36,930 --> 00:11:38,171 You okay? 294 00:11:39,532 --> 00:11:40,609 We didn't do anything! 295 00:11:40,633 --> 00:11:41,911 Oh, my gosh. 296 00:11:44,938 --> 00:11:48,851 Whoa. He wasn't kidding about #LawyerBae. 297 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:50,586 Wait, what? Let me see. 298 00:11:50,610 --> 00:11:53,622 It's been shared, like, 50,000 times on social media. 299 00:11:53,646 --> 00:11:55,457 The protests were months ago. 300 00:11:55,481 --> 00:11:57,126 Looks like someone reposted this video of you 301 00:11:57,150 --> 00:11:59,361 helping that guy who got pepper-sprayed. 302 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:02,198 A local news station picked this up... 303 00:12:02,222 --> 00:12:04,300 Wait. What if you use this 304 00:12:04,324 --> 00:12:07,036 to help raise money for Carrie's funeral? 305 00:12:07,060 --> 00:12:08,304 Lawyer Bae. 306 00:12:09,775 --> 00:12:11,874 Might be worth a shot. 307 00:12:12,966 --> 00:12:14,276 Maybe. 308 00:12:14,300 --> 00:12:16,278 Oh... my God. 309 00:12:16,302 --> 00:12:18,447 I don't think I've never ever seen Mark that pissed. 310 00:12:18,471 --> 00:12:19,615 Based on the evidence, there's no way Lola 311 00:12:19,639 --> 00:12:21,217 could've let that enhancement fly. 312 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:22,818 Something still doesn't feel right. 313 00:12:22,842 --> 00:12:24,987 I mean not about the ruling, but Jesse. 314 00:12:25,011 --> 00:12:27,289 I've been watching him. It's like he's not there. 315 00:12:27,313 --> 00:12:29,391 Can you blame him? He's got a lot going on. 316 00:12:29,415 --> 00:12:30,960 How does someone go from top of their class, 317 00:12:30,984 --> 00:12:32,628 star football player, 318 00:12:32,652 --> 00:12:34,563 to beating up strangers with a baseball bat? 319 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:36,298 Something had to have set him off. 320 00:12:36,322 --> 00:12:38,467 Amy, this is a big case for us. 321 00:12:38,491 --> 00:12:40,903 New firm, new partnership. We need a win. 322 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:43,806 We're his attorneys, not therapists. 323 00:12:43,830 --> 00:12:45,641 - If we can try... - Self-defense. 324 00:12:45,665 --> 00:12:47,142 ...to figure out why he snapped 325 00:12:47,166 --> 00:12:48,677 or if he was mentally impaired, 326 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:50,479 we might have a stronger defense. 327 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:52,648 His parents are not gonna like me asking questions 328 00:12:52,672 --> 00:12:54,817 about whether their son was mentally impaired 329 00:12:54,841 --> 00:12:56,185 during the incident. 330 00:12:56,209 --> 00:12:57,253 Every other word out of their mouth 331 00:12:57,277 --> 00:12:59,088 is "football" and "scholarship." 332 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:00,422 Give me some time with him. 333 00:13:00,446 --> 00:13:02,491 Maybe Jesse will act differently. 334 00:13:02,515 --> 00:13:03,859 - Fine. - First things first, 335 00:13:03,883 --> 00:13:06,829 let's see what Callan's filing now. 336 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:12,101 I know that ding. 337 00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:14,603 Somebody bought a ticket to the "Isle of Ladies." 338 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:17,439 Oh, kudos to you. 339 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:19,174 I have no idea what you're talking about. 340 00:13:19,198 --> 00:13:21,844 All I'm saying is if you need some tips, I've got 'em. 341 00:13:21,868 --> 00:13:24,346 Might wanna change the alert. 342 00:13:24,370 --> 00:13:26,305 It's a dead giveaway. 343 00:13:30,648 --> 00:13:33,289 Oh, sorry. I was just, um... 344 00:13:33,313 --> 00:13:34,957 getting some creamer. 345 00:13:34,981 --> 00:13:36,558 Anyway, I'm just gonna take some of these, 346 00:13:36,582 --> 00:13:41,186 and, uh, I didn't see or hear anything. 347 00:13:42,993 --> 00:13:45,801 But, uh, can I just say, with due respect, 348 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:47,870 filter your matches. 349 00:13:47,894 --> 00:13:50,906 The last thing you need is your inbox flooded with dead ends. 350 00:13:51,502 --> 00:13:52,741 Thank you. 351 00:13:52,765 --> 00:13:53,963 Yeah. 352 00:13:55,673 --> 00:13:57,079 Well, do you need some help? 353 00:13:57,103 --> 00:14:01,917 Uh, I'm not a pro, but since Ben and I fizzled, 354 00:14:01,941 --> 00:14:04,153 I've done my fair share of dating apps. 355 00:14:04,177 --> 00:14:06,488 You and I could go through them. Over lunch? 356 00:14:06,892 --> 00:14:08,513 That would be great. 357 00:14:10,083 --> 00:14:12,161 Okay. 358 00:14:24,464 --> 00:14:25,407 Hey. 359 00:14:25,431 --> 00:14:27,576 Just checking in with you. 360 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:30,079 Let me guess. You wanna chat about gardening? 361 00:14:30,103 --> 00:14:32,414 The "Times" reached out to me this morning for a comment. 362 00:14:32,438 --> 00:14:33,949 Of course they did. 363 00:14:34,378 --> 00:14:36,085 You know, Winston Churchill once said, 364 00:14:36,109 --> 00:14:38,087 "A lie gets halfway around the world 365 00:14:38,111 --> 00:14:40,622 before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." 366 00:14:40,646 --> 00:14:43,092 Years ago I had a case involving a young man 367 00:14:43,116 --> 00:14:46,362 involved in an accident. I was on a pin. 368 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:49,698 I listened to the noise, then I made the wrong choice. 369 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:51,800 Were you dragged in the press 370 00:14:51,824 --> 00:14:55,104 or have a video implying you couldn't be impartial? 371 00:14:55,128 --> 00:14:57,873 No. I can't say I did. 372 00:14:57,897 --> 00:14:59,708 Hey, look, the only mistake you made 373 00:14:59,732 --> 00:15:02,277 was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 374 00:15:02,301 --> 00:15:03,879 Is that what you think this is? 375 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:07,383 Albert, you made a bad ruling, and the next day, 376 00:15:07,407 --> 00:15:10,452 you got to walk through the H.O.J. with your head held high. 377 00:15:10,476 --> 00:15:13,389 Six months after this protest, 378 00:15:13,413 --> 00:15:15,958 and I am still paying for what went down that night. 379 00:15:15,982 --> 00:15:18,784 So tell me, how is that fair? 380 00:15:20,753 --> 00:15:24,623 I just came by to say don't listen to the noise. 381 00:15:35,970 --> 00:15:38,248 What is the purpose of this urgent meeting? 382 00:15:38,272 --> 00:15:40,116 On the day we are supposed to start trial, 383 00:15:40,140 --> 00:15:42,752 the prosecution turns over the name of a new witness 384 00:15:42,776 --> 00:15:44,429 and no witness statement. 385 00:15:44,453 --> 00:15:45,755 I got it last night, Your Honor. 386 00:15:45,779 --> 00:15:47,190 This is another ambush, Callan. 387 00:15:47,214 --> 00:15:49,125 Any new witnesses should've been called... 388 00:15:49,149 --> 00:15:50,961 Ms. Audubon, I will give you the morning to look at the file. 389 00:15:50,985 --> 00:15:53,763 We will have a 402 hearing after lunch 390 00:15:53,787 --> 00:15:57,434 so the court can determine if this late witness is relevant. 391 00:15:57,458 --> 00:15:59,436 And, Mr. Callan, she will be here today, 392 00:15:59,460 --> 00:16:01,538 or she will not testify at all, understood? 393 00:16:01,562 --> 00:16:03,062 Thank you, Your Honor. 394 00:16:06,467 --> 00:16:09,502 The parties are ordered back at 1:30. 395 00:16:24,251 --> 00:16:25,896 Jesse, who is this girl? 396 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:28,131 Jenny and I, we were only together for a couple months. 397 00:16:28,155 --> 00:16:29,399 Told you, you never should've dated that girl. 398 00:16:29,423 --> 00:16:31,167 - Mrs. Frost. - We met at a party 399 00:16:31,191 --> 00:16:33,169 in the summer between freshman and sophomore year. 400 00:16:33,193 --> 00:16:35,005 And what is Jenny gonna say about you on the stand? 401 00:16:35,029 --> 00:16:36,782 Well, she's my ex. What do you expect? 402 00:16:36,844 --> 00:16:39,066 Wait, now the judge is allowing last minute witnesses? 403 00:16:39,106 --> 00:16:40,141 She's off the rails. 404 00:16:40,165 --> 00:16:41,678 Mr. Frost, you are taking this too personally. 405 00:16:41,702 --> 00:16:43,513 Prosecution went through all the proper channels... 406 00:16:43,537 --> 00:16:46,483 No, I'm not gonna let this judge ruin my boy's life. 407 00:16:46,507 --> 00:16:47,817 - Mr. Frost, calm down. - Wait, wait, wait, 408 00:16:47,841 --> 00:16:48,919 why does she get to take the stand 409 00:16:48,943 --> 00:16:50,186 and completely tear me down? 410 00:16:50,210 --> 00:16:52,022 Is it 'cause I'm a bad boyfriend? 411 00:16:52,046 --> 00:16:53,690 The People couldn't make this a hate crime. 412 00:16:53,714 --> 00:16:55,492 - So they're going to try... - To discredit you. 413 00:16:55,516 --> 00:16:57,494 To blind the court with evidence that you're a racist. 414 00:16:57,518 --> 00:16:59,029 Is that what this girl is going to say? 415 00:16:59,053 --> 00:17:00,163 I cannot believe this is happening. 416 00:17:00,187 --> 00:17:02,032 - Jesse? - My parents are digging 417 00:17:02,056 --> 00:17:03,600 into their retirement fund to help me. 418 00:17:03,624 --> 00:17:06,102 She better not ruin this for me! 419 00:17:06,126 --> 00:17:07,938 Hey, Jesse. 420 00:17:07,962 --> 00:17:10,874 Listen, he... He really is a good kid. 421 00:17:10,898 --> 00:17:12,676 You know, everyone makes mistakes. 422 00:17:12,700 --> 00:17:13,843 Right now we just need to focus on 423 00:17:13,867 --> 00:17:16,112 getting him through the hearing. 424 00:17:16,136 --> 00:17:17,948 Excuse me. 425 00:17:17,972 --> 00:17:19,549 But I think we need to start looking at 426 00:17:19,573 --> 00:17:22,542 other possibilities for Jesse's reaction that night. 427 00:17:31,085 --> 00:17:33,596 Hey. You got a second? I brought treats. 428 00:17:33,620 --> 00:17:34,864 No. 429 00:17:34,888 --> 00:17:37,233 I can, uh, come back later. 430 00:17:37,823 --> 00:17:40,258 You got two minutes. 431 00:17:41,729 --> 00:17:43,907 Look, I know it was weird, the last time we talked, but... 432 00:17:43,931 --> 00:17:45,475 - What do you need? - Choi sent me over 433 00:17:45,499 --> 00:17:46,977 with a bunch of plea deals. 434 00:17:47,001 --> 00:17:48,812 We've got a huge backlog because of how long 435 00:17:48,836 --> 00:17:49,836 we couldn't go to trial for. 436 00:17:53,243 --> 00:17:55,585 Is that what these cases are to you? 437 00:17:56,038 --> 00:17:58,088 Just files that need to be stamped closed? 438 00:17:58,112 --> 00:17:59,656 I'll pass. 439 00:17:59,680 --> 00:18:02,058 Aren't you even gonna look at what we're offering? 440 00:18:02,082 --> 00:18:03,326 I'm not interested unless 441 00:18:03,350 --> 00:18:04,594 it's an outright dismissal of charges. 442 00:18:04,618 --> 00:18:05,965 You know what? I will take every single one 443 00:18:06,013 --> 00:18:07,564 of these cases to trial if I have to. 444 00:18:07,588 --> 00:18:09,065 You can't do that. 445 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:10,567 You... You have an ethical obligation 446 00:18:10,591 --> 00:18:12,235 - to show these to your clients. - I can. 447 00:18:12,259 --> 00:18:13,503 If it's in the best interest of my client, 448 00:18:13,527 --> 00:18:14,938 and they say that I can. 449 00:18:14,962 --> 00:18:16,239 You can't take these to trial. 450 00:18:16,263 --> 00:18:17,648 The backlog won't help any of us. 451 00:18:17,712 --> 00:18:19,242 You clearly don't know me well enough 452 00:18:19,266 --> 00:18:20,910 than to issue me a challenge like that. 453 00:18:21,396 --> 00:18:23,613 Emily, I know it's awkward, 454 00:18:23,637 --> 00:18:25,348 but I just want you to know that Luke and I are not... 455 00:18:25,372 --> 00:18:27,283 Oh, please. This is not about Luke. 456 00:18:27,307 --> 00:18:28,918 This is about the D.A.'s office dragging their feet, 457 00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:32,088 and now because of the backlog, you wanna play ball? 458 00:18:32,112 --> 00:18:33,923 Me taking these cases to trial 459 00:18:33,947 --> 00:18:35,091 will send a message loud and clear 460 00:18:35,115 --> 00:18:37,761 that my clients matter. 461 00:18:37,785 --> 00:18:39,129 Okay. 462 00:18:40,149 --> 00:18:41,721 You can leave the coffee. 463 00:18:44,491 --> 00:18:45,758 And the doughnuts. 464 00:18:55,502 --> 00:18:57,447 Whoa. 465 00:18:57,471 --> 00:18:59,716 I'm used to doing this when I'm 3,000 miles away. 466 00:18:59,740 --> 00:19:02,318 I'm glad we only have a few more of these appointments left 467 00:19:02,342 --> 00:19:03,787 before the big day. 468 00:19:03,811 --> 00:19:06,623 Look at you, all cheesin'. 469 00:19:06,647 --> 00:19:09,292 I can't help it. I'm feeling lucky today, babe. 470 00:19:09,316 --> 00:19:11,494 - Oh, really? - Come on, Mama. 471 00:19:11,518 --> 00:19:13,296 Roll that dice with me. 472 00:19:13,320 --> 00:19:15,465 Let's ask this doctor about the sex of our baby. 473 00:19:15,489 --> 00:19:17,133 No, I already told you, 474 00:19:17,157 --> 00:19:18,835 I would prefer to keep it a surprise. 475 00:19:18,859 --> 00:19:20,470 What? Baby, you're killing me. 476 00:19:20,494 --> 00:19:22,906 I've been in suspense about Bean long enough. 477 00:19:22,930 --> 00:19:23,940 - Bean? - Bean. 478 00:19:23,977 --> 00:19:25,075 At eight weeks you said 479 00:19:25,099 --> 00:19:26,576 our baby was the size of a bean. 480 00:19:26,600 --> 00:19:28,678 Now I know that they've grown a lot since then, 481 00:19:28,702 --> 00:19:30,480 but the name stuck. 482 00:19:30,504 --> 00:19:33,349 - It is gender-neutral. - Mm-hmm. 483 00:19:33,373 --> 00:19:35,018 Mark demand to be godfather yet? 484 00:19:35,042 --> 00:19:36,586 Mark and I haven't talked much lately. 485 00:19:36,610 --> 00:19:38,521 Hmm. I know those videos. 486 00:19:38,545 --> 00:19:41,825 It brought up a lot of emotion for you, for Mark. 487 00:19:41,849 --> 00:19:44,661 He was the one person I thought would understand. 488 00:19:44,685 --> 00:19:46,196 If I would've been there... 489 00:19:46,220 --> 00:19:47,630 ...it would've been a different story, Lu. 490 00:19:47,656 --> 00:19:49,332 Thank God you weren't. 491 00:19:49,356 --> 00:19:51,701 FBI agent, Black man posing a threat... 492 00:19:51,725 --> 00:19:55,004 I've had to contemplate that perception my entire career. 493 00:19:55,028 --> 00:19:56,940 And you shouldn't have to, 494 00:19:56,964 --> 00:19:58,842 but that's the justice system 495 00:19:58,866 --> 00:20:00,543 that we uphold every day. 496 00:20:00,567 --> 00:20:03,680 I was zip-tied on a curb, 497 00:20:03,704 --> 00:20:06,850 and people are asking me if I can be unbiased. 498 00:20:07,753 --> 00:20:10,286 And now I have someone else to worry about. 499 00:20:10,310 --> 00:20:12,689 You got to where you are because of your compassion 500 00:20:12,713 --> 00:20:14,524 and your impartiality. 501 00:20:14,548 --> 00:20:16,427 Don't let anybody take that away from you. 502 00:20:16,451 --> 00:20:20,230 And you and I both know that Mark's always had your back. 503 00:20:20,453 --> 00:20:22,253 This time's no different. 504 00:20:31,598 --> 00:20:33,143 Hello? Hi. Who is this? 505 00:20:33,167 --> 00:20:35,545 It's Joaquin, the... the milk guy, 506 00:20:35,569 --> 00:20:37,147 from the protest. 507 00:20:37,171 --> 00:20:40,150 H-Hi. Um, wait, how... How did you get my number? 508 00:20:40,174 --> 00:20:42,585 I ran into your friend Sara on my way out and, uh... 509 00:20:42,609 --> 00:20:44,921 Of course she gave you my number. 510 00:20:44,945 --> 00:20:46,723 I just sent you some pictures I took of you 511 00:20:46,747 --> 00:20:47,991 at the protest that night. 512 00:20:48,015 --> 00:20:49,048 You should have 'em. 513 00:20:52,519 --> 00:20:54,353 Yeah, I got it. 514 00:21:17,144 --> 00:21:19,689 Luke? 515 00:21:19,713 --> 00:21:21,034 Luke? 516 00:21:39,399 --> 00:21:40,810 Luke? 517 00:21:41,430 --> 00:21:42,712 Emily? 518 00:21:45,305 --> 00:21:47,307 Emily? What are you doing here? 519 00:21:47,331 --> 00:21:50,486 Hey. Come here. 520 00:21:51,979 --> 00:21:53,323 What are you still doing here? 521 00:21:53,347 --> 00:21:54,724 What the hell is going on, Luke? What is... 522 00:21:54,748 --> 00:21:56,459 I had a lot running through my head, okay? 523 00:21:56,483 --> 00:21:58,061 I'm trying to process the last few months. 524 00:21:58,085 --> 00:21:59,629 Why are you shutting me out? 525 00:21:59,653 --> 00:22:02,732 'Cause it's not about you... or me. 526 00:22:02,756 --> 00:22:05,235 There are things that I need to work through by myself, okay? 527 00:22:05,259 --> 00:22:07,414 I don't wanna drag you into this mess. 528 00:22:13,667 --> 00:22:14,911 I'm sorry. 529 00:22:17,004 --> 00:22:19,749 I'm sorry. 530 00:22:25,012 --> 00:22:28,858 Whenever you're ready, you know where to find me. 531 00:22:30,140 --> 00:22:32,061 Okay? 532 00:22:52,706 --> 00:22:54,117 Look, I saw the funding site you set up, 533 00:22:54,141 --> 00:22:55,952 so I thought I would post 534 00:22:55,976 --> 00:22:58,021 some of these pictures with a #LawyerBae hashtag, 535 00:22:58,045 --> 00:22:59,856 you know, use the exposure for good. 536 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:03,026 If it helps get the word out, then okay. 537 00:23:03,050 --> 00:23:05,695 Well, this is a very powerful picture. 538 00:23:05,719 --> 00:23:07,530 It was this beautiful moment in the chaos that shows us 539 00:23:07,554 --> 00:23:09,198 what we're all fighting for. 540 00:23:09,222 --> 00:23:11,701 - Thank you. - Of course, anytime. 541 00:23:11,725 --> 00:23:13,803 - Bye-bye. - Bye. Yep. 542 00:23:13,827 --> 00:23:15,204 - Bye. - Bye. 543 00:23:17,192 --> 00:23:19,042 Ms. Siegal, what can you tell us 544 00:23:19,066 --> 00:23:20,376 about the defendant's temperament 545 00:23:20,400 --> 00:23:21,878 during the time you were dating? 546 00:23:21,902 --> 00:23:23,413 He was nice to be around 547 00:23:23,437 --> 00:23:24,881 when everything was going his way, 548 00:23:24,905 --> 00:23:28,885 but when things weren't, yelling, punching walls. 549 00:23:28,909 --> 00:23:30,253 Can you be more specific? 550 00:23:30,286 --> 00:23:31,921 Whenever his coach would bench him from a game, 551 00:23:31,945 --> 00:23:34,336 he'd be in a rage for days. 552 00:23:34,374 --> 00:23:35,892 Said he deserved to be on the field. 553 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:37,760 Do you think Jesse Frost is 554 00:23:37,784 --> 00:23:40,830 explosive enough to attack people with a baseball bat? 555 00:23:40,854 --> 00:23:42,665 Objection. Leading the witness, Your Honor. 556 00:23:42,689 --> 00:23:44,901 She also wasn't at the scene of the alleged incident. 557 00:23:44,925 --> 00:23:46,736 - Sustained. - Let me rephrase the question. 558 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:48,438 In the course of your relationship, 559 00:23:48,462 --> 00:23:50,673 did you ever see Jesse act violently? 560 00:23:50,697 --> 00:23:53,596 Not at first but, um, over time 561 00:23:53,631 --> 00:23:56,679 he became more easily triggered, angrier. 562 00:23:56,703 --> 00:23:59,082 Last season he got benched for a concussion. 563 00:23:59,106 --> 00:24:01,851 - He hated it. - Were you ever scared of him? 564 00:24:02,237 --> 00:24:04,087 - Yes. - How so? 565 00:24:04,111 --> 00:24:05,855 Well, the reason we broke up wasn't because he cheated. 566 00:24:05,879 --> 00:24:08,424 It's because I was afraid for my life. 567 00:24:08,448 --> 00:24:10,426 No further questions, Your Honor. 568 00:24:10,450 --> 00:24:12,628 Ms. Audubon? 569 00:24:12,652 --> 00:24:15,631 You mentioned my client was benched for a concussion, 570 00:24:15,655 --> 00:24:18,267 but he's had more than one concussion, right? 571 00:24:18,291 --> 00:24:19,969 Jesse's played football since he was 6. 572 00:24:19,993 --> 00:24:22,372 - He had a lot. - So it was those concussions 573 00:24:22,396 --> 00:24:24,707 and not "rage issues" that kept him off the field. 574 00:24:24,731 --> 00:24:26,542 Objection. Speculation and foundation. 575 00:24:26,566 --> 00:24:28,277 - Sustained. - And all that time 576 00:24:28,301 --> 00:24:29,645 with my client, he never hit you, right? 577 00:24:29,669 --> 00:24:31,481 - No, he didn't. - And the rage you saw, 578 00:24:31,505 --> 00:24:34,283 it was because he was eager to play, right? 579 00:24:34,307 --> 00:24:36,152 - Objection. - She's lying! 580 00:24:36,176 --> 00:24:38,054 - Jesse... - She's trying to ruin my son's life! 581 00:24:38,078 --> 00:24:39,889 Mr. Frost, please sit down. 582 00:24:43,417 --> 00:24:45,294 Um, um, Your Honor, 583 00:24:45,318 --> 00:24:46,629 my client needs medical attention. 584 00:24:46,653 --> 00:24:49,399 - Jesse. - Bailiff, please. 585 00:24:49,423 --> 00:24:50,633 Can you stand up? 586 00:24:50,657 --> 00:24:53,169 - Mom? - Baby, I'm right here. 587 00:24:53,193 --> 00:24:54,504 - Let's go outside. - Jesse? 588 00:24:54,528 --> 00:24:56,572 - Mom! - Oh, my God. What do we do? 589 00:24:56,596 --> 00:24:58,307 Jesse, I'm right here, baby. 590 00:24:58,331 --> 00:24:59,496 If you can meet him at the elevator, that would be great. 591 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:01,144 Thank you very much. 592 00:25:01,168 --> 00:25:02,245 - Ms. Audubon. - Huh? 593 00:25:02,269 --> 00:25:04,847 Get your client evaluated now. 594 00:25:04,871 --> 00:25:07,316 We will resume as soon as he is medically able 595 00:25:07,340 --> 00:25:10,686 to return to court, but there will be no more continuances. 596 00:25:16,995 --> 00:25:18,907 How is Jesse holding up? 597 00:25:18,931 --> 00:25:20,508 How did his doctor's visit go? 598 00:25:20,532 --> 00:25:22,911 When the CT scans and the MRI came back, 599 00:25:22,935 --> 00:25:25,914 his doctor said there were physical signs of head trauma. 600 00:25:25,938 --> 00:25:27,749 They're attributing it to football. 601 00:25:27,773 --> 00:25:29,951 - C.T.E.? - That's only one of the possibilities. 602 00:25:29,975 --> 00:25:32,587 The only problem is the condition can't be proven 603 00:25:32,611 --> 00:25:34,255 unless the person is deceased. 604 00:25:34,279 --> 00:25:35,924 You know, I have noticed changes 605 00:25:35,948 --> 00:25:37,592 in Jesse's behavior in the last few months, 606 00:25:37,616 --> 00:25:39,694 but never enough to raise any alarms. 607 00:25:39,718 --> 00:25:41,096 Okay. So, where do we go from here? 608 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:42,363 We go to the judge 609 00:25:42,387 --> 00:25:43,798 and tell her that all signs show 610 00:25:43,822 --> 00:25:45,767 that Jesse could be suffering from C.T.E. 611 00:25:45,791 --> 00:25:49,037 And ask for more time to get an expert opinion from a specialist. 612 00:25:49,061 --> 00:25:51,347 From there, we can argue that Jesse's concussions 613 00:25:51,371 --> 00:25:53,808 rendered him unable to control himself. 614 00:25:53,832 --> 00:25:56,611 You should've seen Jesse smile 615 00:25:56,635 --> 00:25:58,213 the first time he threw a football. 616 00:25:58,237 --> 00:25:59,948 It was as if he found something he loved 617 00:25:59,972 --> 00:26:01,716 and wanted to do it for the rest of his life. 618 00:26:01,740 --> 00:26:03,985 I think that love may have caused us 619 00:26:04,009 --> 00:26:05,720 to look the other way. 620 00:26:06,027 --> 00:26:09,324 We pushed him, but we never knew he was sick. 621 00:26:09,348 --> 00:26:11,993 Look, as a parent, you'd do anything to protect your child, 622 00:26:12,017 --> 00:26:15,296 but sometimes you can't always protect them from themselves. 623 00:26:15,320 --> 00:26:18,333 Maybe this time we went too far. 624 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:20,347 So what are you thinking? 625 00:26:20,371 --> 00:26:22,777 We can keep trying for continuance, file an appeal. 626 00:26:22,821 --> 00:26:25,740 No, I think Lola is set on the time. We have 24 hours. 627 00:26:25,764 --> 00:26:26,975 We have to go for the plea. 628 00:26:26,999 --> 00:26:28,510 Mark will never go for that. 629 00:26:28,534 --> 00:26:29,811 He has doubled down on thinking 630 00:26:29,835 --> 00:26:30,979 Jesse's condition is all an act. 631 00:26:31,003 --> 00:26:33,148 We have to try. 632 00:26:33,172 --> 00:26:35,917 Maybe the medical eval will buy us enough grounds 633 00:26:35,941 --> 00:26:37,892 for him to consider new terms. 634 00:26:50,522 --> 00:26:52,167 You told Choi to take a hike? 635 00:26:52,191 --> 00:26:53,701 And these cases will keep getting sent straight 636 00:26:53,725 --> 00:26:54,836 back to his desk unless he wants to talk 637 00:26:54,860 --> 00:26:56,271 about sweetening these deals. 638 00:26:56,295 --> 00:26:59,007 And in the meantime, the backlog keeps piling up. 639 00:26:59,031 --> 00:27:00,875 - Are you sure that that this... - Carole, these are people. 640 00:27:00,899 --> 00:27:02,944 What are we saying if we are not doing 641 00:27:02,968 --> 00:27:05,346 everything in our power to fight these cases for them? 642 00:27:05,370 --> 00:27:07,682 You know that it is not in anyone's best interest 643 00:27:07,706 --> 00:27:09,684 to take all of these cases to trial. 644 00:27:09,708 --> 00:27:11,186 You weren't there when she died. 645 00:27:11,210 --> 00:27:14,022 Carrie Banks was waiting on the justice system 646 00:27:14,046 --> 00:27:15,723 to give her a fair hearing. 647 00:27:15,747 --> 00:27:18,126 But the more cases you choose not to plead out, 648 00:27:18,150 --> 00:27:20,295 the longer it takes everyone to go to trial. 649 00:27:20,319 --> 00:27:23,064 Then she needs to give us better offers. 650 00:27:28,060 --> 00:27:29,704 Where's Sam? I thought she was helping with the subpoena. 651 00:27:29,728 --> 00:27:31,239 She's wrapping up a couple cases 652 00:27:31,263 --> 00:27:32,907 and then headed out for a date. 653 00:27:32,931 --> 00:27:34,375 Okay. What am I missing? 654 00:27:34,399 --> 00:27:35,865 I thought you two were, uh... 655 00:27:35,889 --> 00:27:37,412 Sam and I have an understanding. 656 00:27:37,436 --> 00:27:39,314 Oh, an understanding. 657 00:27:39,338 --> 00:27:42,557 Well... I have engaged in a few understandings 658 00:27:42,587 --> 00:27:44,032 over the years, and let me tell you, 659 00:27:44,056 --> 00:27:45,897 it hasn't ended well for me or my car. 660 00:27:45,937 --> 00:27:48,203 What if this kid really does have a medical condition? 661 00:27:48,385 --> 00:27:50,690 He's got multiple documented concussions, 662 00:27:50,714 --> 00:27:52,085 I played ball in high school. 663 00:27:52,149 --> 00:27:53,860 I have front row seats to the length 664 00:27:53,884 --> 00:27:55,628 that these players will go to get a scholarship. 665 00:27:55,929 --> 00:27:57,761 - It's not a stretch. - Don't tell me you're buying this. 666 00:27:57,785 --> 00:27:59,199 Just play ball with me for a second, okay? 667 00:27:59,223 --> 00:28:01,868 C.T.E. is a legitimate medical condition. 668 00:28:01,892 --> 00:28:03,370 What if there's some validity to the argument? 669 00:28:03,394 --> 00:28:05,103 Then it's up to the defense to prove that. 670 00:28:05,142 --> 00:28:06,261 Okay. You're starting to sound 671 00:28:06,285 --> 00:28:07,807 like you have a savior's complex. 672 00:28:07,831 --> 00:28:09,209 How is that? Because I'm not willing to give 673 00:28:09,233 --> 00:28:10,977 a "get out of jail free" card to this kid? 674 00:28:11,001 --> 00:28:13,313 No, because you're not willing to consider a plea deal. 675 00:28:13,337 --> 00:28:15,548 It's the responsibility of the defense to prove this 676 00:28:15,572 --> 00:28:17,884 by getting an actual diagnosis from a doctor... 677 00:28:17,908 --> 00:28:20,053 In order to confirm it, they need an autopsy. 678 00:28:20,077 --> 00:28:21,888 He would literally have to drop dead 679 00:28:21,912 --> 00:28:23,423 before the defense can prove their case. 680 00:28:23,447 --> 00:28:24,984 What about the victim's rights? 681 00:28:25,008 --> 00:28:27,594 It is our job to protect those who can't protect themselves, 682 00:28:27,618 --> 00:28:29,062 just like Lola did when she stood 683 00:28:29,086 --> 00:28:31,020 between that little girl and that cop. 684 00:28:32,956 --> 00:28:35,218 I know this is not about the case. 685 00:28:35,759 --> 00:28:37,570 It's about that video. 686 00:28:37,594 --> 00:28:39,606 And that night changed all of us, 687 00:28:39,630 --> 00:28:41,074 but you're making this about you. 688 00:28:41,098 --> 00:28:42,409 Oh, come on. 689 00:28:42,433 --> 00:28:44,444 Do you know how many times I've seen this? 690 00:28:44,468 --> 00:28:47,247 White star athlete gets judge on his potential, 691 00:28:47,271 --> 00:28:48,915 and a Black kid would get tossed in jail 692 00:28:48,939 --> 00:28:50,417 for looking at a cop the wrong way. 693 00:28:50,441 --> 00:28:54,020 This case is not your therapy session. 694 00:28:54,044 --> 00:28:56,289 And I get that Judge Carmichael is your friend, 695 00:28:56,313 --> 00:28:57,957 and you feel helpless, 696 00:28:57,981 --> 00:28:59,759 but there is nothing that you can do or say 697 00:28:59,783 --> 00:29:03,371 to change what she is going through... 698 00:29:04,121 --> 00:29:06,249 what we are all going through. 699 00:29:08,125 --> 00:29:10,726 Just be there for her when she's ready. 700 00:29:15,332 --> 00:29:17,934 All right. 701 00:29:18,781 --> 00:29:20,926 Let's talk the terms of a plea deal. 702 00:29:21,520 --> 00:29:22,872 Thank you. 703 00:29:25,075 --> 00:29:27,454 Your Honor, the parties have reached 704 00:29:27,478 --> 00:29:29,055 a negotiated disposition. 705 00:29:29,079 --> 00:29:31,224 The People have offered a plea to count two, 706 00:29:31,248 --> 00:29:33,460 assault with a deadly weapon as a felony, 707 00:29:33,484 --> 00:29:36,251 and my client has chosen to accept it. 708 00:29:36,307 --> 00:29:38,331 Your Honor, although the People have failed 709 00:29:38,355 --> 00:29:40,066 to provide sufficient evidence to support 710 00:29:40,090 --> 00:29:41,734 the hate crime enhancement, 711 00:29:41,758 --> 00:29:45,062 it doesn't mean that the defendant's heinous actions 712 00:29:45,095 --> 00:29:47,263 were not racially motivated. 713 00:29:47,808 --> 00:29:49,518 What is tangible evidence, however, 714 00:29:49,542 --> 00:29:52,479 is that the defendant seems to have a medical condition. 715 00:29:52,503 --> 00:29:54,647 Based on that, we have offered Mr. Frost 716 00:29:54,671 --> 00:29:57,650 a plea deal on count two, assault with a deadly weapon. 717 00:29:57,674 --> 00:29:59,652 He'll be placed on five years formal probation. 718 00:29:59,676 --> 00:30:01,488 He'll be forced to do six months 719 00:30:01,512 --> 00:30:04,691 of anger management classes, racial sensitivity training, 720 00:30:04,715 --> 00:30:07,193 and 50 days of community service. 721 00:30:07,217 --> 00:30:09,996 And you are sure about this, Mr. Callan? 722 00:30:10,020 --> 00:30:12,365 The conduct from the transcript concerns me. 723 00:30:12,389 --> 00:30:14,501 I will need to review this matter myself 724 00:30:14,525 --> 00:30:16,002 before I accept this deal. 725 00:30:16,026 --> 00:30:17,504 Whatever the court needs. 726 00:30:21,365 --> 00:30:24,010 The court will be in recess until tomorrow. 727 00:30:24,034 --> 00:30:26,602 All rise. 728 00:30:27,738 --> 00:30:30,016 - Do you see this? - Defund the police! 729 00:30:30,040 --> 00:30:31,718 This is why they're protesting. 730 00:30:31,742 --> 00:30:34,687 It's why they're chanting, "Defund the police." 731 00:30:34,711 --> 00:30:36,189 They don't feel like their lives 732 00:30:36,213 --> 00:30:38,192 are being protected and served. 733 00:30:38,228 --> 00:30:39,893 - What? - Defund the police! 734 00:30:39,917 --> 00:30:41,728 LA Times still blowing up your phone? 735 00:30:41,752 --> 00:30:44,364 Do reporters ever stop? 736 00:30:44,388 --> 00:30:46,466 Oh, I'm sick and tired 737 00:30:46,490 --> 00:30:48,701 of being uncomfortable for the sake of others. 738 00:30:48,725 --> 00:30:51,037 Why should I have to play ball with the system 739 00:30:51,061 --> 00:30:52,921 when what I should be doing is upholding it? 740 00:30:52,976 --> 00:30:55,708 As a woman, I know exactly what you need. 741 00:30:55,732 --> 00:30:58,076 No, I don't think you do. 742 00:30:58,100 --> 00:31:00,246 For Black women, there are a whole other set of rules 743 00:31:00,270 --> 00:31:02,649 that do not apply to you. 744 00:31:02,673 --> 00:31:04,717 You're right. 745 00:31:04,993 --> 00:31:06,719 It's good to be angry, Carmichael. 746 00:31:06,743 --> 00:31:08,254 Anger is an energy. 747 00:31:08,278 --> 00:31:10,156 Maybe it's time you let it out. 748 00:31:10,180 --> 00:31:12,725 Why? So I could be the angry Black woman 749 00:31:12,749 --> 00:31:14,060 walking through the H.O.J.? 750 00:31:14,084 --> 00:31:16,052 So you can have some catharsis. 751 00:31:19,122 --> 00:31:22,168 I am sick of sitting down and being quiet. 752 00:31:22,192 --> 00:31:25,738 And the one moment I speak up, this is what happens. 753 00:31:25,762 --> 00:31:29,065 But that's the burden that I bear as a Black woman. 754 00:31:30,133 --> 00:31:32,278 The mental acrobatics 755 00:31:32,302 --> 00:31:35,348 and the mask that we have to put on every day 756 00:31:35,372 --> 00:31:37,684 to make other people feel comfortable. 757 00:31:37,708 --> 00:31:40,920 We get tired of having to go high 758 00:31:40,944 --> 00:31:42,522 when everyone goes low. 759 00:31:42,546 --> 00:31:48,150 It is emotionally exhausting, and I am done. 760 00:31:50,621 --> 00:31:54,547 Maybe it's not about making the accepted choice. 761 00:31:54,578 --> 00:31:56,141 Maybe it's about knowing in your heart 762 00:31:56,165 --> 00:31:57,437 that you made the right choice 763 00:31:57,461 --> 00:31:59,138 even if you have to defend it. 764 00:31:59,162 --> 00:32:01,441 But why should I have to defend it, Lisa? 765 00:32:01,465 --> 00:32:04,143 When is the life of that little girl 766 00:32:04,167 --> 00:32:07,113 staring down the barrel of a gun going to matter? 767 00:32:07,137 --> 00:32:10,600 Why is equality so hard for people to swallow? 768 00:32:14,311 --> 00:32:17,624 Oh! Change isn't easy. 769 00:32:17,648 --> 00:32:20,062 It's uncomfortable. 770 00:32:20,116 --> 00:32:21,525 It's like growing pains, 771 00:32:21,549 --> 00:32:24,230 and sometimes that scares people. 772 00:32:24,254 --> 00:32:26,466 Sometimes being raw and transparent, 773 00:32:26,490 --> 00:32:28,053 being a little scary, 774 00:32:28,077 --> 00:32:29,711 gets us to the answers we need. 775 00:32:29,759 --> 00:32:33,339 Between this plea deal and that video, 776 00:32:33,363 --> 00:32:36,075 I am only letting myself down by not saying anything. 777 00:32:36,099 --> 00:32:37,933 What do you have in mind? 778 00:32:41,110 --> 00:32:43,245 Transparency. 779 00:32:49,504 --> 00:32:51,438 All rise. 780 00:32:58,199 --> 00:33:00,400 You may be seated. 781 00:33:04,544 --> 00:33:08,833 Let me begin by saying I have always been transparent. 782 00:33:08,857 --> 00:33:11,335 Bailiff, you may bring in the press. 783 00:33:11,359 --> 00:33:13,329 Come on in. 784 00:33:21,212 --> 00:33:23,347 Since we keep playing phone tag, 785 00:33:23,371 --> 00:33:26,016 I figured I would invite you to my courtroom. 786 00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:30,688 Back on the record in People v. Frost. All present. 787 00:33:30,712 --> 00:33:33,858 Yesterday, the People proposed disposition 788 00:33:33,882 --> 00:33:35,626 to give this young man a break, 789 00:33:35,650 --> 00:33:40,297 based on a medical condition that was previously undiagnosed, 790 00:33:40,321 --> 00:33:42,800 a condition that perhaps 791 00:33:42,824 --> 00:33:46,303 explains why Mr. Frost lashed out 792 00:33:46,327 --> 00:33:47,738 in the way that he did, 793 00:33:47,762 --> 00:33:50,504 because he feared for his life. 794 00:33:50,528 --> 00:33:54,979 As everyone knows by now, I was at the protest that night. 795 00:33:55,003 --> 00:33:58,983 I, too, stumbled upon someone who feared for their life. 796 00:33:59,007 --> 00:34:02,386 A gun was trained on this person, 797 00:34:02,410 --> 00:34:06,223 and I chose to step in and do what I felt was right 798 00:34:06,247 --> 00:34:08,559 and protect that life. 799 00:34:09,218 --> 00:34:12,596 There is a very... 800 00:34:12,620 --> 00:34:15,599 strong part of me 801 00:34:15,623 --> 00:34:18,002 that says that I need to reject this deal 802 00:34:18,026 --> 00:34:21,572 because the lives of these protesters matter. 803 00:34:23,097 --> 00:34:24,909 Mr. Frost, you made a choice that night 804 00:34:24,933 --> 00:34:28,446 to get out of your car and swing your bat 805 00:34:28,470 --> 00:34:30,281 because you feared for your life. 806 00:34:30,312 --> 00:34:33,017 Was your fear rational or irrational? 807 00:34:33,041 --> 00:34:36,086 Was your life threatened, or were you the threat? 808 00:34:36,110 --> 00:34:40,458 Every crime requires both a wrongful action 809 00:34:40,482 --> 00:34:42,092 and a wrongful intent. 810 00:34:42,116 --> 00:34:46,297 And while we cannot prove your thoughts on race, 811 00:34:46,321 --> 00:34:50,634 the impact of your actions on these victims 812 00:34:50,658 --> 00:34:52,436 is detrimental. 813 00:34:52,460 --> 00:34:57,141 Your actions, intended or not, have consequences. 814 00:34:57,600 --> 00:35:02,981 Therefore... I will accept the plea as outlined. 815 00:35:03,005 --> 00:35:05,484 In this matter, the imposition of one year 816 00:35:05,508 --> 00:35:07,385 county jail is suspended, 817 00:35:07,409 --> 00:35:10,288 pending the defendant completes formal probation, 818 00:35:10,312 --> 00:35:13,792 community service, anger management classes, 819 00:35:13,816 --> 00:35:17,796 race sensitivity training, and make restitution 820 00:35:17,820 --> 00:35:20,465 to the victims in an amount to be determined. 821 00:35:20,489 --> 00:35:23,134 During your probation, you will not play football, 822 00:35:23,158 --> 00:35:25,637 college or professionally, while you continue 823 00:35:25,661 --> 00:35:29,307 to undergo extensive medical evaluation. 824 00:35:29,331 --> 00:35:33,078 And if you do not comply to all of the terms 825 00:35:33,102 --> 00:35:35,647 of your probation, you will go to jail. 826 00:35:35,671 --> 00:35:37,749 Do you understand and accept 827 00:35:37,773 --> 00:35:40,341 the terms of your probation, Mr. Frost? 828 00:35:42,423 --> 00:35:43,990 Yes, Your Honor. 829 00:35:45,347 --> 00:35:49,350 In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Frost, please stand. 830 00:35:50,319 --> 00:35:54,699 It is one thing to push your child 831 00:35:54,723 --> 00:35:56,535 because you love them. 832 00:35:56,559 --> 00:35:59,104 It is another to ignore the signs 833 00:35:59,128 --> 00:36:01,439 that they are suffering from a medical condition 834 00:36:01,463 --> 00:36:05,010 that not only endangers the public but themselves. 835 00:36:05,034 --> 00:36:06,901 I recommend family therapy. 836 00:36:11,206 --> 00:36:12,842 All rise. 837 00:36:29,158 --> 00:36:31,636 I'm so relieved, sweetheart. 838 00:36:31,660 --> 00:36:35,373 Look, my family and I, we... We can't thank you enough. 839 00:36:35,397 --> 00:36:36,908 I know you were the one who leaked the video. 840 00:36:36,932 --> 00:36:38,410 I don't know how you got your hands on it, 841 00:36:38,434 --> 00:36:40,045 and I don't really care. 842 00:36:40,069 --> 00:36:41,913 But I know you were behind it. 843 00:36:41,937 --> 00:36:44,716 What I don't get is that you wanted Judge Carmichael 844 00:36:44,740 --> 00:36:47,085 to recuse herself to save your son's career, 845 00:36:47,109 --> 00:36:49,921 but you didn't give a damn about ruining hers. 846 00:36:49,945 --> 00:36:51,089 I don't know what you're talking about. 847 00:36:51,113 --> 00:36:52,924 Judge Carmichael... 848 00:36:52,948 --> 00:36:55,226 is the most impartial judge I know. 849 00:36:55,760 --> 00:36:59,064 You could've ruined your son's entire case. 850 00:36:59,088 --> 00:37:01,856 Have a good day, Mr. Frost. 851 00:37:04,259 --> 00:37:05,570 Okay. 852 00:37:05,594 --> 00:37:08,106 Nice to meet you, Lisa. 853 00:37:08,130 --> 00:37:09,407 All righty. 854 00:37:11,934 --> 00:37:13,244 How do you think it went? 855 00:37:13,268 --> 00:37:15,580 The camera makes it harder to read 856 00:37:15,604 --> 00:37:17,182 what the other person is thinking, 857 00:37:17,206 --> 00:37:18,917 And... it's just different. 858 00:37:18,941 --> 00:37:21,620 But I think I want a second date with her. 859 00:37:21,644 --> 00:37:23,211 Sounds like a win to me. 860 00:37:42,965 --> 00:37:44,442 Oh. 861 00:37:46,969 --> 00:37:49,214 It's still a good screenshot of you. 862 00:37:49,238 --> 00:37:51,639 What, you didn't think I would change it, did you? 863 00:38:24,506 --> 00:38:25,817 - Hey. - Hey. 864 00:38:26,680 --> 00:38:28,130 Didn't expect to see you here. 865 00:38:28,155 --> 00:38:30,023 Wanted to show my support. 866 00:38:31,180 --> 00:38:32,691 At least I got to give her kids 867 00:38:32,715 --> 00:38:34,759 a proper goodbye, you know? 868 00:38:34,783 --> 00:38:37,529 At least I managed to do this one last thing for her. 869 00:38:37,553 --> 00:38:39,497 You care about people. 870 00:38:39,521 --> 00:38:41,833 That's why you're so good at your job. 871 00:38:44,393 --> 00:38:46,120 Thank you. 872 00:38:47,062 --> 00:38:49,340 But I'm actually kind of losing it at work right now. 873 00:38:49,364 --> 00:38:51,009 I told the head D.D.A. that I would be taking 874 00:38:51,033 --> 00:38:53,678 all of my cases to trial, which... 875 00:38:55,237 --> 00:38:59,258 I respect that you're fiery, passionate, 876 00:38:59,808 --> 00:39:00,952 threatening to do the impossible 877 00:39:00,976 --> 00:39:03,521 and then somehow achieving it. 878 00:39:04,138 --> 00:39:06,958 Well, I wouldn't have been able to do this without your help. 879 00:39:06,982 --> 00:39:09,694 No. This is all you. 880 00:39:13,555 --> 00:39:15,533 What do you think about grabbing a coffee? 881 00:39:16,275 --> 00:39:18,192 In honor of Carrie. 882 00:39:20,562 --> 00:39:22,330 I think I would like that. 883 00:39:32,583 --> 00:39:34,152 Well done, Judge Carmichael. 884 00:39:34,176 --> 00:39:37,388 Bringing the media into the courtroom today was epic. 885 00:39:37,412 --> 00:39:39,347 Definitely shut 'em up. 886 00:39:40,966 --> 00:39:44,896 Wasn't sure you'd come. 887 00:39:44,920 --> 00:39:46,972 I'm glad the case is over. 888 00:39:46,996 --> 00:39:48,433 Guess this is gonna be the new normal. 889 00:39:48,457 --> 00:39:51,736 Well, at least until the pandemic lightens up. 890 00:39:51,760 --> 00:39:53,194 That's not what I meant. 891 00:39:54,997 --> 00:39:59,144 Us facing each other in court... That's unavoidable. 892 00:39:59,735 --> 00:40:02,647 Disagreeing is inevitable. 893 00:40:03,239 --> 00:40:08,043 Losing my best friend is unthinkable. 894 00:40:12,708 --> 00:40:14,219 I'm sorry, Lo. 895 00:40:14,383 --> 00:40:17,829 A lot of people made bad decisions that night, 896 00:40:17,853 --> 00:40:19,175 myself included. 897 00:40:19,199 --> 00:40:22,852 You were the only one who made the right choice. 898 00:40:22,892 --> 00:40:26,271 What I said, uh, the impact of words, 899 00:40:26,295 --> 00:40:31,416 they're powerful. But, uh, I had no idea. 900 00:40:31,445 --> 00:40:33,811 That's the thing. I don't expect you to know 901 00:40:34,556 --> 00:40:36,234 or even understand everything. 902 00:40:36,259 --> 00:40:38,971 But I need for you to listen. 903 00:40:38,996 --> 00:40:40,764 I'm here. 904 00:40:45,848 --> 00:40:47,867 My biggest fear... 905 00:40:50,232 --> 00:40:52,810 isn't even being a good mom. 906 00:40:52,835 --> 00:40:56,405 It's bringing a little Black child into this world. 907 00:40:58,427 --> 00:41:01,572 And part of me 908 00:41:01,730 --> 00:41:04,643 feels robbed of the excitement 909 00:41:04,667 --> 00:41:06,878 because I don't know 910 00:41:06,902 --> 00:41:12,317 if I will be able to protect him or her. 911 00:41:12,341 --> 00:41:14,719 Lola, I know it's scary. 912 00:41:14,743 --> 00:41:17,021 But I am here for you. 913 00:41:17,633 --> 00:41:19,773 I'm here for Rob and... 914 00:41:21,144 --> 00:41:24,824 I'm here for... baby Makai. 915 00:41:27,790 --> 00:41:29,568 Makai? 916 00:41:29,592 --> 00:41:32,912 What, you've been researching baby names now? 917 00:41:33,101 --> 00:41:34,981 Well, I'm looking forward, all right? 918 00:41:35,006 --> 00:41:37,441 And we still got a couple months and, you know, 919 00:41:37,466 --> 00:41:39,911 if I'm gonna be the godfather... 920 00:41:39,935 --> 00:41:42,414 Ooh, who said godfather? 921 00:41:47,109 --> 00:41:49,754 Lo, you are gonna be... 922 00:41:49,778 --> 00:41:51,590 a legendary mom. 923 00:41:53,449 --> 00:41:56,027 And I'm gonna be right there at your side 924 00:41:56,051 --> 00:41:57,645 every step of the way. 925 00:41:59,054 --> 00:42:02,033 I know I got some learning to do, 926 00:42:02,057 --> 00:42:07,939 you know, do better, be better. 927 00:42:07,963 --> 00:42:10,108 So do I. 928 00:42:10,132 --> 00:42:11,443 Well... 929 00:42:11,467 --> 00:42:13,645 ? We keep marching into the... 930 00:42:13,669 --> 00:42:16,114 I'm gonna start with this. 931 00:42:16,138 --> 00:42:19,451 Sanitized and everythang at my little baby shower. 932 00:42:19,475 --> 00:42:22,154 What is this? 933 00:42:22,178 --> 00:42:23,788 2-way monitor. 934 00:42:23,812 --> 00:42:26,224 So when you bring the baby to H.O.J., 935 00:42:26,248 --> 00:42:27,392 he won't be alone. 936 00:42:27,416 --> 00:42:29,161 - Or she. - Or she. 937 00:42:29,185 --> 00:42:31,630 Mark, this is... 938 00:42:31,654 --> 00:42:33,899 I was serious when I said I was gonna start listening. 939 00:42:37,693 --> 00:42:39,671 Makai? 940 00:42:40,829 --> 00:42:43,562 Uncle Mark here. Talk to me. 941 00:42:43,586 --> 00:42:48,146 I will have this on silent... at all times. 942 00:42:49,705 --> 00:42:51,917 Oh, thank you. 943 00:42:52,017 --> 00:42:54,911 CREDITS