The Practice (TV Series)
Checkmates (2000)
LisaGay Hamilton: Rebecca Washington
Quotes
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Ellenor Frutt : I can either go to the D.A., turn over the new evidence, ask them to reopen the investigation...
Eugene Young : Richard Bay.
Ellenor Frutt : Exactly. He won't do anything.
Lindsay Dole : You have to add him to your witness list.
Ellenor Frutt : I'm doing that. My question is do I come clean with what I've got or do I just play the card at trial?
Bobby Donnell : Spring it at trial.
Lindsay Dole : Wait a second. If they investigate and this guy's story checks out, you might avoid a trial.
Bobby Donnell : Doesn't sound like he totally blows the prosecution's case, and if the trial goes forward, the less prepared Richard Bay is...
Jimmy Berluti : Unfair surprise.
Rebecca Washington : No, it isn't. The witness is on the list.
Jimmy Berluti : Are you telling them what the witness will say?
Ellenor Frutt : No, just that he was in the area, and that he went into the house with this Kenny person. Nothing about hearing screams. I don't have to tip that.
Jimmy Berluti : Unfair surprise.
Eugene Young : It is not.
Ellenor Frutt : It isn't.
Eugene Young : Look, put him on the witness list. Let him give his testimony. Let that be that. No way do you tip off Richard Bay.
Lucy Hatcher : [Door opens is Lucy Hatcher] Bobby, there's a detective here to see you.
Detective Frank Lopes : Bobby.
Bobby Donnell : Frank, what's up?
Detective Frank Lopes : It isn't good. Can I talk to you?
Bobby Donnell : Sure.
Detective Frank Lopes : Thanks. Hey, Eugene, could you sit in?
Eugene Young : Sure.
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Rebecca Washington : So, what are you going to do?
Ellenor Frutt : What can I do? I'll have to put Darryl on the stand.
Lindsay Dole : Darryl?
Ellenor Frutt : Have you got a better idea?
Lindsay Dole : No, but... he has the I.Q. of a 12-year-old. You're going to put him against Richard Bay?
Lucy Hatcher : Even match.
Ellenor Frutt : I have no choice. They've placed him at the scene. His prints are all over the weapon. If he doesn't get up and tell his story, he goes away.
Lucy Hatcher : Well, you can't still put Eddie back on the stand?
Ellenor Frutt : Knowing he's going to lie? No, we can't do that, Lucy. I'm open for suggestions. Anybody?
Jimmy Berluti : Good luck.