L.A. Law (TV Series)

Something Old, Something Nude (1991)

Susan Dey: Grace Van Owen

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Quotes 

• [McKenzie comes in - to find Van Owen waiting] 

  Leland McKenzie : Grace.

  Grace Van Owen : Leland.

  Leland McKenzie : Oh, it's good to see you.

  Grace Van Owen : You, too. I know I should've made an appointment.

  Leland McKenzie : Aw, now, don't be silly. Sit down.

  [as they do] 

  Leland McKenzie : I'm... I'm so sorry... I'm sorry about the baby.

  Grace Van Owen : I got your note, thank you.

  Leland McKenzie : How is Victor?

  Grace Van Owen : Victor and I... Victor and I are separated. Um, I'm no longer practicing with him and Michael.

  Leland McKenzie : [after the beat]  I don't know what to say.

  Grace Van Owen : I'd rather not talk about it now, Leland. I'm here because I took the Chandler case with me. We empanel today. I cannot conduct an effective defense out of my house. I would like to move in here temporarily and pay you a percentage.

  Leland McKenzie : [Gently]  Oh, no, Grace, this has all happened so quickly. You've had a lot to deal with. Maybe you should move for a continuance.

  Grace Van Owen : I've had two. And Elsa Chandler is being tried in the press, the "Ice Queen" who killed her husband. The judge is not gonna go for another delay.

  Leland McKenzie : But surely a couple of weeks-...

  Grace Van Owen : [With an edge]  The D.A. would fight it as well. I'm up against a wall, Leland.

  Leland McKenzie : Yeah. Yeah. I see.

  [McKenzie sees more, that Van Owen really needs support] 

  Leland McKenzie : You know, we sure could use your name on our letterhead just now. What if you were to come back to the firm, of counsel?

  Grace Van Owen : After the way I left... this is very generous of you.

  Leland McKenzie : Oh, no, not at all. No, no. It benefits us both. You're be bringing in something high profile, we would supply the second chair.

  Grace Van Owen : I'm... I'm not sure that's necessary.

  Leland McKenzie : No, I insist. This is a capital case, you'll need someone. It's the least we can do.

• Tommy Mullaney : If they get in your way, just stop. We'll do the talking.

  Elsa Chandler : I - I can handle everything but the cameras.

  Tommy Mullaney : Yeah. But they got a right to be here. You look pleasant, don't smile too big. And we'll get you in court as fast as we can.

  [He looks to Van Owen for similar reassurance, doesn't get it] 

  Elsa Chandler : I'm sorry to be a pain, Mr. Mullaney. You've been very kind.

  [Closes folder; to Chandler] 

  Grace Van Owen : Are you ready?

  Elsa Chandler : No. But let's go.