L.A. Law (TV Series)

Justice Swerved (1990)

Alan Rachins: Douglas Brackman, Jr.

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• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Moving on, I'm lunching with Richard Murmelstein, CEO of Tappen.

  [Abby laughing] 

  Leland McKenzie : Oh, sorry, Douglas.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : He's got an idea for a new television interaction program. Arnold, I'd like you to join.

  Arnie Becker : I can't, Corrinne and I are taking Chloe to lunch this afternoon. It's her 7th Birthday.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Stiff them. This is a big paying client.

  Arnie Becker : I will not stiff them, Douglas.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Come on, Arnold, I'm talking about new business. Rent her a clown for the day. Or give her the puppet show.

  Arnie Becker : But please...

  Rosalind Shays : All right, Douglas, let's not get into this big debate right now. Move along.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : I'm sorry, Arnold has the expertise in entertainment, he should be there.

  Leland McKenzie : Then you should have given him notice. Move along, Douglas.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : What, are you still telling me to move along? Is the right to snap Move along, Douglas a function a Senior Partner status only or does everyone have that authority? Last week it was Michael. Jonathan, Abby, would you like to tell me to move along? Why don't you try it?

  Abby Perkins : Move along, Douglas.

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : People vs. Elizabeth and Wayne Lafferty.

  Michael Kuzak : Victor's in court.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Representing the baby killers.

  Michael Kuzak : He's only representing the mother. The judge wanted co-counsel because this is a murder case. He appointed John Trischuta to represent the father.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : I don't know how you can defend either one of them.

  Michael Kuzak : The baby wasn't killed, Douglas. The baby died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

  Arnie Becker : So the theory goes.

  Michael Kuzak : Victor says they're innocent, and I believe him.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : All I know is it would be nice to see this firm representing somebody other than an accused murderer for a change.

  Abby Perkins : I have this arsonist I'm trying to snag.

  [Douglas don't like it] 

  Abby Perkins : Just kidding. Move along, Douglas.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Isn't it nice to have this levity?

  [Douglas closed his Gold Pocket Watch] 

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : We're adjourned.

• [Opening the door is Leland checking on Douglas] 

  Leland McKenzie : All right, Douglas, what's the matter?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Nothing. I just don't appreciate all the jocularity of this staff meeting, that's all.

  Leland McKenzie : Okay.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Leland. Wait. I had a date last night.

  Leland McKenzie : Yes?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Things progress to the point where there was an opportunity for a culmination of sorts, and I couldn't. I haven't been intimate with the woman from almost a year, Leland.

  Leland McKenzie : Is this, uh... is there something... uh, medical?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : It's Sheila.

  Leland McKenzie : I beg your pardon?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Sex reminds me of her. And I think it's her memory that incapacitates me.

  Leland McKenzie : Well, that doesn't... that doesn't sound like it could be right, Douglas.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : It's right. I just never knew her... vileness could have such reach.

  Leland McKenzie : Listen. When I was with Jennifer, I initially separate from, uh, intimidation. But I was refer to an excellent therapist. One of the best.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Did it work?

  Leland McKenzie : Well, I'm aware of it, actually. I was going to, but, uh, well, I have some came to.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Mm-hmm.

  Leland McKenzie : But I think you should give it a shot.