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April
19, 2006 Transcript Alexis: Thank you so much. You guys did a great job. I'm really sorry that it fell on your foot. Ric: Sweetheart -- Alexis: You should put some ice on it. Maybe -- Ric: Hey -- honey? Alexis: Hi, honey! Ric: Hello? Hi. Hi. Alexis: Partner! Partner! Ric: What's this all about? Alexis: What do you think? What do you think of our new home office? Ric: You want to practice law in the living room? Alexis:
Think of the advantages -- you never have to leave home. [Glasses clink] Ric: Well, this has got to rank in one of your top-three worst ideas ever. Alexis: What do you think? We should move it closer to the window? Ric: No, I think we should move it closer to the Harbor District in an office building where it belongs. You want to tell me exactly what the point of all this is? Alexis: We don't have an office anymore. Ric: Uh-huh. Alexis: Our leases respectively are up. We're partners, we have to work together, and until we get our own space, I was trying to be creative. Ric: Well, you might want to mention it to your partner and husband. Alexis: All right, I'm sorry. I -- I didn't put you by the window because you have sensitive eyes, and I thought it would bother you while you were working. If you want to turn the table around, you can just turn the whole desk. Ric: You really gave it that much thought? Alexis: All right, if you don't like the photos, you can just move the photos -- Ric: No, and you know what? I don't think I'm going to have to be reminded of what you look like, because apparently I'm going to be sitting every day, my entire day, staring across this monstrosity at you. Alexis: All right, well, that's kind of mean. And don't yell, you're going to wake the baby. Ric: Good, I'll mention that to our clients as they're sitting casually, waiting for us in our living room. Alexis: All right, listen, listen, listen -- just look at the bright side. We don't have to spend money on commuting. Ric: Oh. Alexis: We can go to work dressed like this. Ric: Ha! Alexis: We'll be near the children all the time. Ric: Oh, gosh! Look -- I'm doing a happy dance. Kristina: Color with me. Alexis: Honey, we're working. Kristina: No, you aren’t. Ric: It's going well so far. Kristina: I want you to color with me! Ric: Look at how well you did, sweetheart. You know, Alexis, my witness is very well-qualified. Alexis: Judge Roland puckers at the hint of any nonexpert witness. It would be s-t-u-p-I-d to put him on the stand because the defense is going to tear him to shreds. Ric: Well, he's expert enough, and only an I-d-I-o-t would think that I didn't consider the judge's bias into my strategy. Kristina: Who's the idiot? Ric: Hand me the periwinkle. Alexis: All right, I'm just not going to give you my expert opinion next time. Ric: Well, hey, it's amazing that I won a case before you came along. Alexis: I adore you. I have more faith in you than you do. But we're in front of this judge in two days, honey. Ric: Really? Alexis: Two days, and we can't argue. We don't have time for that. Besides, we're partners, ergo my opinion matters just as much as yours, and in this case, your opinion just happens to be flawed. Ric: Kristina, honey? Could you go in your room and -- and reorganize your doll shelf one more time? I know how upset you get when it's not perfect. Kristina: Ok! Ric: Ok. Alexis: Was that a subtle suggestion that my daughter might be the tiniest bit obsessive? Ric: Oh, no, Alexis, I adore her. She's exactly like you. If she gets out of this family without therapy, I'll be amazed. Just to be clear, there is no way in h-e-double l that I -- Kristina: No bad words! Ric: Am I going to revise my witness list with T-minus two days to go. So, sweetie, why don't you just be clear with me and tell me what's really going on? [Molly cries] Alexis: Coming, honey! Ric: Ah -- Alexis: Don't worry, mommy's coming. And don't worry that daddy’s going to lose the biggest case that we've had all year and that we won't be able to pay for your college! Ric: Right. Ric: Yeah, I -- I know this is last-minute, but -- um -- my partner and I just realized that our lead witness is -- Alexis: Unreliable. Ric: Un-- unavailable. Alexis: Can you ask him to reschedule that on Tuesday? It's just Tuesdays are easier for me. Ric: Yeah, yeah, thank you very much for doing that. Yeah, you know where our office is. Just give us a call. Ok, thanks. Bye. Alexis: That Tuesday -- Ric: You got to be kidding. Alexis: Ok, all right, we'll talk about it. Ric: No, Alexis, I'm serious now. You got to tell me, what is the point of all this? What's going on? [Knock on door] Ric: I got it, I got it. Oh, great. John: Oh, what do you know -- the legal eagles in their own little love nest. Ric: Oh, what do you want, Durant? John: Well, there's this case I'm about to prosecute -- County vs. Willington. I could use a little insight. Ric: Is that still on the docket? John: Yeah, it's one of the many you left behind when you bailed on the D.A.'s office. Alexis: He did not do any such thing. You forced him out and you know it. Ric: It's ok, bygones. I can tell you right now what's the problem with that case. John: Yeah, thanks -- thanks, Ric. I -- I really wasn't looking for your help. I was talking to your better half. At least she knows something about the law. Alexis: It's right here -- Arizona vs. Polina. It's not the sexiest precedent in the world, but it should do the trick. You going to challenge me on that? John: Well, you're the expert. I wish I'd come here sooner. Alexis: There's still time. What else? John: Pardon? Alexis: What do you want? You didn't come here to get my opinion on the Willington case. You came to schmooze me about the A.D.A. position. John: All right, you got me. At least tell me that you'll consider it. Alexis: Why would I? John: Hmm, for the opportunity to shoot me down again? Look -- ok, I'll sweeten the pot. You'll never have to try a case involving Sonny or Jason. Alexis: That helps. I'll think about it, but I'm pretty sure I'm not interested. John: You are a very lucky man, Mr. Lansing. I'll be in touch. Alexis: Oh -- Ric: Hmm. [Door closes] Ric: Well, I know you're smart enough to not fall for that. Alexis: I'm not stupid. I know why Durant was here. Ric: Mm-hmm. He plays you like a violin. I mean, when was the last time Durant asked anybody for legal advice? Alexis: You're acting like a baby. You're just mad because he flattered me and wanted me to fix something and accused you of botching a job. Ric: I did not botch the job, ok? The case got delayed. Am I the only one who sees that he's been appealing to your ego? Alexis: Is it so hard to believe that he might actually respect me -- Ric: Oh! Alexis: To think I am smart and want me to work in the A.D.A. -- Ric: Durant doesn't make a move, Alexis, without some kind of ulterior motive. He's setting you up for something, and I just hope you realize it before you play right into his hands. Ric: Save it, Alexis. It's not staying. Alexis: Why not? Ric: You know what? You realize the two of us can't work together and that's why -- Alexis: That's not true. Ric: You brought this desk in here in the first place -- to illuminate your point. I know it's a very passive-aggressive maneuver and it was very effective, but why didn't you just tell me you wanted the A.D.A. position? Alexis: I do not want the A.D.A. -- I get it. It's reverse psychology -- you want me to take the A.D.A. position. Ric: Oh, really? Why would I want that? Alexis: Because if I work for Durant, then you're free to work for Sonny and become his consigliore. Ric: You know what? That's a great idea. Because the day that you accept Durant’s offer is the day that I will become Sonny's consigliore.
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