27. BL: Los Angeles

The Courtney Reese trial starts in California and Alan must prove a self-defense case. Denise learns some hard truths regarding Marlene. Brad has to deal with a judge with a grudge against drug-case defendants in order to keep his niece from a long prison sentence.

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Complete story — includes the ending

In Los Angeles, Alan defends a beautiful celebrity ( Jeri Ryan ) after she shot a paparazzo, while he also tries to protect her from Denny's advances; Brad tries to negotiate the best outcome for his 16-year-old niece on manslaughter charges and asks Shirley to step in when the judge in the case rejects the plea deal; the battle between Denise and Marlene "the Squid" Stanger reaches a head, with Denise on the losing end; Daniel Post returns from Switzerland with a surprise for Denise.

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