L.A. Law (TV Series)

Second Time Around (1992)

Jill Eikenberry: Ann Kelsey

Quotes 

• Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Next up, People vs. Brackman.

  Tommy Mullaney : Weren't the looting charges dropped?

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Yes. But a pesky disturbing the peace charges remains. One officer used an illegal chokehold while escorting me to the paddy wagon. I expressed my outrage verbally. The elbow was an accident.

  Leland McKenzie : Douglas, maybe you should pay the fine and be done with it.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : The city attorney is stopping by this afternoon. And since I have an eye witness, he'll be forced to drop the charges.

  Gwen Taylor : Would you mind if I observed? I'd like to see the process.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Bring a notebook. It should provide educational. Moving on. Osgood vs. the State of California.

  Daniel Morales : That's my pro bono case. Leland, I still need to speak with you about this one.

  Leland McKenzie : In my office right after this meeting.

  Daniel Morales : I'll be there.

  Leland McKenzie : And since we're on the subject to pro bono work, I'd like to congratulate you all on your commitment to rebuilding Los Angeles.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : While we're busy patting ourselves on the back, let me reiterate yesterday's message. McKenzie Brackman numbers are at their lowest level in 6 years. We're losing out to our competition. It doesn't take 20/20 vision to know we may not land on our feet. If things don't turn around...

  Tommy Mullaney : This is probably a lousy time to be interviewing at the D.A.'s office.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You bet it is.

  Ann Kelsey : Just to be close to Zoey?

  Tommy Mullaney : Oh, come on, Ann, it's bigger than that. And this is no secret. I've given it a lot of thought.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : This makes our loss in our tax and domestic litigation areas seem inconsequential.

  Ann Kelsey : If that is a not so thinly veiled comment about my husband's job, you will be glad to know that he is coming home today.

  Tommy Mullaney : Goodness.

  Gwen Taylor : Congratulations.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Stuart, like myself, was a victim of events beyond his control. Mr. Arnold Becker's disappearance, on the other hand, I mean, who's kidding whom? 5 months? And nothing but a series of cryptic postcards from around the world?

  Leland McKenzie : It is puzzling.

  Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Puzzling? It's downright irresponsible. The man is a partner in this firm. He owes it to us to be present and holding his own. There's my witness.

  Leland McKenzie : Before we adjourn, serious weight should be given to Douglas's comments. The future of McKenzie Brackman is in serious jeopardy. In the upcoming weeks, I would like you all to consider whether or not we have a future.