Aftershock: Earthquake in New York Page #3

forged against joshua bingham.

In a few moments, you're going

to go back to that jury room

And I don't know

what's going to happen.

I do know the room is small,

windowless...

Has one door

that will be closed.

Imagine it gets locked

And you're in there

for the rest of your life...

Because we think you might

have done something wrong.

You're talking

about a man's life.

There is no room

for any doubt.

No one truly knows

what happened in that room.

Joshua bingham

is a good and innocent man.

Hey, I was thinking...

I'm not busy today.

Maybe I could stop

and get that pele

video you wanted.

What do you think?

Yeah, sure.

Danny...

Don't be so enthusiastic.

Dad said he'd pick it up

on his way home.

Oh, okay.

Is something wrong

with you and dad?

No, danny.

Your dad and I are

having some tough times

But we still love

each other

And we're just adjusting to

the big move and everything.

What do you mean

by "everything," mom?

Danny!

Don't want

to be late!

Morning, danny.

Mrs. Thorell.

How are things

at home?

Fine, thanks.

And for you?

Fine, thanks.

( truck rumbling )

( church bells ringing )

Man:

You're crazy!

Oh, no.

I'm not crazy.

I'm mad.

What did I ever do

to you?

You lied.

Wait a minute.

I think you're a little

confused, noname.

You're not doing

anything to me

You're doing it

to yourself.

And take that thing off

your head in here!

Yo, I'm telling you

You've got me mixed up

with somebody else.

You're getting all over

my nerves now.

'cause that sure don't

sound like the me I know.

Well, you just keep kidding

yourself, hear?

Wait.

Yo, I'm telling you

you've got this all wrong.

Yes, I got this

all wrong.

You came in here

last week

Begging for a job.

Playing on everybody's

sympathy.

You got me so sucked in

I made a plea for you

to the pastor.

"he's a nice young man,"

I said

"from the neighborhood.

Just trying

to make a little

pocket change."

You really think he's going

to remember who the hell I am?

I do. I loaned you $20.

I didn't take no job!

Listen, you asked

for the job.

You got the job.

Now, do the job.

A man is only as

good as his word.

Look, my word is good enough

on the street.

Now hear my word.

If you ever try

to get over on me

In front of my pastor

You will be the

sorriest young man

That ever lived.

Now sweep.

Has the jury reached

a verdict?

Man 1:

We have, your honor.

Judge:

What say you?

Man 1:

We find the defendant,

joshua theo bingham

Not guilty.

( doorbell tinkling )

( chuckling )

Hi, baby.

Hi, dad.

Nice suit, that's new.

How can you tell?

I can tell.

You are such a creature

of habit.

You get the same thing

every time.

Uh, maybe I should order

you something else?

Oh, actually,

I don't have time.

How's ballet?

It's fine.

Choreographer's still

picking on me.

And of course you

don't deserve it.

Absolutely not.

Honey, you have talent

and opportunity.

If you don't want

to work at a job

Why don't you work

on dancing?

Yes, sir.

So, the usual?

Oh, I hate

when you say that.

If history serves

You'll have an

incredible story

For why this

is necessary.

You're making fun of me.

No, I'm not.

This is my favorite

part of this whole

ritual of ours.

Now, come on.

I'm waiting.

My apartment building

blew up.

What?!

Yeah, it did.

Gas leak, boom!

Oh, diane, your life is

complete chaos.

I know it must seem

that way

From your ordered

and organized life.

But it's not that crazy.

( tears paper )

All right.

Thanks. I'll be staying

at a friend's.

I'll let you know

the number.

Why don't you

stay with us?

Because then

we wouldn't meet

For these lovely

little lunches.

( chuckles )

All right.

Here's cab fare.

If you see your mother,

spare her the details.

She'd only worry.

And take care of yourself.

I promise.

All right, honey.

Bye-bye.

You're my hero.

Love you.

Hey... Hey!

Get in.

Where to?

88th and fifth, please.

Is that a map?

Yes, but no problem.

I know the way.

Big streets, no problem.

( inhales )

( exhales )

New york air never tasted

this good.

They say the best things

in life are free.

Well, all I know is

I wouldn't be here

Without you, miss lincoln.

They believed in you,

joshua.

I don't know what

to do to thank you

And I don't want

this to sound

Out of line

or anything

But could I buy you lunch?

Thanks.

But I have an

appointment already.

A big law firm wants

to offer me a job.

This may be my last case

as a public defender.

Big changes.

Yes.

And the question is,

do I want them?

Are you afraid to get

what you want?

Maybe.

Don't be.

Don't let anything stand

in your way.

If there's something good

out there for you, take it.

What happened to my

mild-mannered accountant?

( sighs )

I just want you to get

everything that you want.

You deserve it.

Thank you.

Take care.

Okay.

Cheers.

Dostrovya.

( phone ringing )

Hello?

Woman:

Daddy!

Hey, evie.

What a pleasant surprise.

I'm making good

on our agreement.

I only have a minute

But I wanted you to know

I'm taking that meeting.

Congratulations.

How does it feel to be

moving up in the world?

I have to admit,

it feels pretty good.

Mind you, I didn't say

I'm taking the job.

I just want to be sure.

Sir?

Jerry palnick.

Hey, evie, I'm sorry

to cut this short.

I just got another call.

I have to take it.

Can I call you back?

Well, I have to go

on the subway, anyway.

Maybe later?

Okay, sweetheart.

Listen, be yourself

at that meeting.

Tell me all about it later.

Okay.

I'll call you tonight.

Okay.

I'm heading uptown,

do you care to join me?

Lead the way.

( labored breathing )

( weakly ):

Thanks for coming.

Oh, yeah.

Wish there was something

I could do.

I'm sorry.

It's just... Bad luck.

Yeah.

( apparatus rattling )

May I take that

for you, miss?

Thank you.

Except for a slight limp,

my son recovered completely.

Dori's consulted every

specialist in new york

But, uh, there's

nothing more

they can do.

I am sorry.

Don't be.

My son is amazing.

He wanted to be

a soccer player

Play in the olympics.

But he's decided he's

going to be the coach.

Was she driving?

Yes.

She was blind-sided

on the passenger's side.

Guy ran a red.

Was she hurt?

No.

But it hasn't been the same

between us since then.

( electrical crackling )

( loud rumbling )

( loud rumbling continues )

Hey!

What is this?!

( shrieks )

Let's get out of here!

What's going on?!

What's going on?!

( screaming )

Come!

Get out!

( yelling )

Look out!

( car horn blaring )

( tires screeching )

( ceramic shattering )

( people shouting )

( metal screeching )

( people screaming

and shouting )

Do you read me?!

( glass shattering )

Low rider!

Low rider!

( rumbling )

( dori gasping )

Low rider!

Low rider!

Come on!

Where are you going?!

It stopped.

( gasping and gagging )

( passengers screaming )

( metal squealing )

Come on, get up!

Hey! Hey!

Come on!

Get up! Get up, come on!

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