Damages s02e09 Episode Script

Previously on Damages UNR's lead counsel was defending a prostitute on drug charges.
She was with an energy trader-- Finn Garrety.
Kendrick could be using him to manipulate the energy market.
The trade went through.
All right.
Does Finn know a guy by the name of Walter Kendrick? I- I don't know.
Can you try and find out? I'll see what I can do.
The stock will rise, the case will vanish.
Invest in UNR, Phil.
I want to take a position in UNR.
We both know what's going on here.
I don't want to dance around it anymore.
Let's have dinner or something.
Okay.
Maybe I should take you off this thing.
She'll come to me.
If Parsons isn't talking, you'll have to try someone else.
Who? Katie Connor.
I'm Agent Harrison.
This is Agent Werner.
We're with the FBI.
Pete swallowed a bottle of his wife's meds so that he wouldn't have to give us evidence on Patty.
What did the feds ask you for? If I don't give'em enough to put you in jail, they're putting me there.
You give them whatever you need to.
Patty, I called the hospital to check in on Pete.
I'm afraid I have some bad news.
I was wrong.
I don't think Patty had Pete killed.
- Why not? - She seems genuinely thrown by his death.
She believes that he arranged it himself to protect her.
Well, if it wasn't Patty, then who did it? I don't know, but she blames you guys.
This is like a call to war for her.
Meaning what? Meaning you're not just targeting her now.
She's targeting you.
The firm is being investigated by the FBI? I'm afraid so.
How do you know? They came to me.
They asked me to inform on Patty.
I turned 'em down.
Then they went to Pete.
Is that why he? He didn't want to give up anything that could hurt us.
Jesus.
So now we have to circle the wagons.
Has anyone approached you? Of course not.
No unusual overtures? I would have told you.
When were you going to tell me? I'm telling you now.
I'm sorry, Mr.
Shayes.
I have to see Patty.
You're not allowed in here.
Well, it's, it's urgent.
I have strict orders from Ms.
Hewes.
Believe me, she's going to want to hear what I have to say.
Sir, you're not allowed in the building anymore.
Let's do this the easy way.
Well, uh, tell Patty that I tried to warn her.
And let her know that I'm filing a suit against her for, for wrongful termination! Hey.
Hope you know what you're doing.
I do.
Ellen, don't.
It's not who you are.
DAMAGES S02 ep09 Energy secretary has a heart attack at his own wedding.
Pathetic.
It was going to be his third marriage.
He knew what he was doing.
Where are they on replacing him at the Department of Energy? I'm on the president's search committee.
We're just beginning to look.
In this climate, we're likely to get some regulation crusader who thinks he's another goddamn Eliot Ness.
Use your pull.
Install an ally.
I plan to.
In the meantime, I want to step up the frequency of our transactions.
There's only so many times we're going to be able to pull this off before someone notices.
You're not getting cold feet, are you, Walt? No, Dave.
Good.
Then get the information to my trader.
We're being investigated by the FBI, and you didn't tell me? Tom You had no right to withhold that.
This isn't just about you, Patty.
I'm a partner here.
I'm vulnerable, too.
Yes, you are, so just calm down, and we'll figure out what we're going to do about this.
Who can you talk to that has an in at the Bureau? No one.
I can't risk exposing myself.
Then I'll make a call because we need information.
What's up? Last time I saw that face, you were 18 and thought you got your prom date pregnant.
It's aboutPatty, isn't it? I think the firm's under investigation.
Under investigation by who? The FBI.
For what? I have no idea.
I told you you should have cut and run after the Frobisher case.
Look, I-I know your feelings about Patty and her legal ethics.
So let me guess.
You want me to use my contacts to get you information about the investigation.
I need to know what they have on Patty.
I am an assistant U.
S.
attorney.
What you're asking is totally inappropriate.
Please.
It's my, it's my career.
I can't believe you're putting me in this position.
Look, I don't know what to say.
You're my sister.
I need your help.
Fine.
I'll see what I can find out.
Mr.
Garrety, thank you for coming.
You got a real nice club here.
Thank you, have a seat.
There's a new itinerary.
We going on another trip? Same car? You'll be contacted with new codes.
We're going to try another location.
They have something salty around here? Maybe some nuts? I'm sure we can accommodate you.
Better yet, maybe some of the Chinese mix with the wasabi peas.
Certainly.
First, though, how are your meetings going? My meetings? Oh, you mean for the Going great.
I totally kicked the stuff.
And the girl? She's history, too.
These are smart moves, Mr.
Garrety, because if you want me to ensure your continued fiscal success, you won't ever make another mess for me again.
If you know another trader who can do what I do, Mr.
Pell, use him.
Otherwise, stay out of my face.
Forget about the nuts.
Better not miss.
She should be so lucky.
You miss this and I run the table.
We'll see about that.
You are a terrible pool player.
Maybe that's just what I want you to think.
The hustle began hours ago.
- You just didn't notice it.
- Is that so? First I invite myself to girls' night out.
I throw a game or two, and before you know it, the gouging starts and you lose your shirts.
I can't wait.
Or maybe I am just a terrible pool player.
Here.
I'm gonna get a club soda.
You want anything? No, I'm good.
Laying off the sauce.
Smart.
You want to stay sharp while I mount my comeback.
Yeah, good luck with that.
Sorry I'm a third wheel.
I hope you don't mind.
No.
No, it's fine.
Hey.
How you doing? I'm fine.
Look, about this dinner party we're hosting What about it? My instinct is to cancel, but it might be nice for you to have some friends around.
That's fine.
Do they know how Uncle Pete died? The hospital is still investigating.
But you think he killed himself.
Or had someone help him.
Pete was trying to protect me.
Look at me.
What? Drop the UNR case.
I can't do that.
You've confirmed the FBI is targeting you.
Yes, and as far as I'm concerned, they killed Uncle Pete.
They're trying to intimidate me.
They want me to back down.
This is about power protecting itself.
I threaten them, and they hate me for it.
Who's they? The FBI, the government, Walter Kendrick and UNR-- they're all the same.
You're being paranoid.
They're closing in on me, Phil.
They approached Ellen, they approached Pete.
And look what happened.
Patty, stop.
Please stop.
No.
I'm not going to let them get?? So, you, uh, wanted to see me? Yeah.
I'm concerned about what's going on between you and Wes.
?? What's going on? I can see in group that the two of you are getting close? I think maybe you should come to different sessions from now on.
I've also spoken to Wes.
And what did he say? He agreed.
It's not healthy, Ellen.
You think it's too soon after David? I think you and Wes may be filling a need for each other that's based on grief.
What's wrong with that? It can be emotionally dangerous.
So can loneliness.
But jumping into a relationship just to fill the loneliness won't help.
You want my advice? Absolutely.
You know I value your opinion.
Energy is not my field.
I'm not sure I know anyone who's even qualified.
Since when has that been necessary for a government appointment? GREY Right.
This is a cabinet position.
I don't need an expert.
I need someone who's going to support the industry.
Well, that's a tall order.
I mean, given the mood in Washington, there's no way the Senate's going to confirm anyone who's not pro-regulation.
True.
But if I know you, that's not what you want.
You're looking for someone who reads interventionist, but who has a free market heart.
See? That's why I came to you.
Have you thought about Sam Arsenault? Ah, word is, he's a bit unpredictable.
Started as an Independent, then tried to get the Republicans to back him for governor.
Trust me, Sam Arsenault's only real loyalty is to the Capitalist Party.
We're going to have a little dinner party on Friday night.
If I can get Arsenault to be there, do you want to meet him? You're tense.
Relax.
Relax.
Breathe.
That's it.
It's firm, not tight.
It feels like I won't be able to control it.
You try to control it too much, you get stiff and lose accuracy.
Keep breathing.
How's that? Feels good.
Let her rip.
I see it, but I don't believe it.
Believe it, cowboy.
Hang it in your office.
I think you'll find people will treat you a little nicer.
That is a very good idea.
Better to be feared han respected.
Thanks for helping me.
Ellen, I owe you an apology.
For what? A couple weeks ago, I shouldn't have asked you out.
Oh, don't worry about that.
No.
I pushed you.
It was wrong.
I'm a big girl.
I can handle it.
I think we both know that you and I shouldn't get involved.
The way we met, therapy.
- You agree, right? - Yeah.
- Yeah? - Yeah.
Good.
Me, too, because I was, um This is awkward.
I was wondering if I could ask out your friend.
Katie? If it's okay.
Yeah.
Yeah, we had fun the other night, and Yeah.
Yeah, of course.
I'll give you her number.
I haven't met with Katie Connor alone yet.
I got nothing to report.
I got something else for you.
What am I supposed to do with these? Deliver them to Jersey.
The address is in the glove compartment.
No.
No, no.
Did you just say no? I agreed to do this thing with Ellen Parsons, but I am done with this other shit.
No.
You're done when I say you are.
Make sure the tank's full when you bring it back.
Thanks, baby.
Your dealer is a creep.
Yeah, but his shit's good.
You want? No.
I'm getting clean for my kid.
That's very sweet.
But what's going on with that lawyer who was asking about me? Nothing.
He keeps calling, and I keep blowing him off.
Good girl.
This ever traces back to me, I will be disbarred.
So will I.
Mutually assured destruction.
I requisitioned the FBI file on Hewes & Associates.
What do they have on Patty? Tom, there was no file.
What do you mean? It means, there's no official file on Patty Hewes or her firm.
- Was it classified? - No.
Even if it were, there would still be a file.
It would be off-limits, but there would be a record the investigation existed.
Was there anything on Pete McKee? No.
Nothing on anybody involved with Hewes & Associates, including you.
I don't get it.
The FBI approached one of our associates.
Uncle Pete killed himself so the government couldn't use him against Patty.
I don't know what to tell you.
There's no investigation.
No file? That doesn't make any sense.
The guys who approached you-- you sure they were legit? Yeah.
They were FBI.
You're sure? Absolutely.
Are you sure you can trust your sister? She wouldn't have old me unless she were 100%.
What the hell is going on? What is really going on with this investigation? What do you mean? The FBI has no file on Patty Hewes, Tom Shayes, or on me.
Who told you that? I have my sources.
You need to tell us where you heard that.
Why the hell is there no record of this investigation? Do we tell her? I think it's time she knew the truth.
We don't work for the FBI, Ellen.
Who do you work for? The IPF.
The what? Inter-Planetary Federation? You never sawMen in Black? Oh, you guys are jackasses.
Ellen, listen.
We know Patty has contacts at the Justice Department.
We had to pull the file.
We couldn't risk letting anyone tip her off.
You understand? You'd better be telling me the truth.
Well, she's resourceful.
Yeah, I get that, but I don't like her.
Question is, can we trust her intel? Can we? Coming.
Ugh, relax, will ya? New clients are always impatient.
Who are you? My name's Patty.
The attorney you've been talking to is a partner in my firm.
You stopped returning his calls.
What do you want? I'd like an explanation of what happened the night you and Finn Garrety were arrested.
- Who are you calling? - My agency.
You have to leave.
Well, in that case, I'll just call Finn.
Let him know you see other clients.
Go ahead.
- He won't care.
- No? He doesn't think you're exclusive? We're on the same side here.
All I want to do is talk.
You gonna pay for the hour? I've looked into you.
I know you're trying to put yourself through school.
You also have a failed marriage, two stints in rehab, a kid you never see, and you're in one hell of a custody battle.
Now, if you come in and talk to us, I will pay for your tuition in night school.
I will give you protection, and I'll put in a good word with your family court judge.
And if I don't talk to you? Family courts don't take kindly to mothers who are prostitutes.
It would be a shame if they found out.
Dave, great to see you.
- Glad you could make it.
- Thank you.
It doesn't really matter if the economy tanks, as long as people need doctors, medical malpractice attorneys will have work.
Doesn't say much for the state of health care.
You shouldn't be telling him this.
I'm going in for a simple hernia surgery next week.
Oh, yeah, they're all simple until they're not.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Hey, sport.
Hey, Mr.
Arsenault.
How's Lily doing? Oh, it's been pretty tough since the arrest.
But Yale's considering taking her back.
That's great.
- Tell her I said hi.
- Sure will.
Sam Sam Arsenault.
Say hello to Dave Pell.
I've heard a lot about you, Dave.
Sam.
What's your poison? Gimlet, gin.
Coming up, you okay? I'm fine, thanks, Phil.
I hear I'm being vetted.
Rumors travel halfway around the world before Truth can tie its shoes.
So, are we traveling or lacing up? Depends.
Are you interested? Bill Richardson.
Now, there's a man who did it right.
Serves one term as Energy Secretary under Clinton, then heads home and becomes Governor.
I've always wanted to be Governor.
That's an admirable goal.
Ask around.
I'm a pragmatist.
You're prepared to faithfully represent the interests of your country? Well, we're all businessmen here, are we? Phil, what's going on out there? Is it safe for me to jump back into the market? That depends how strong your stomach is.
Come on, Phil, give us a little something.
Well, there are ample opportunities out there.
Like Mr.
Buffet says, "When everybody else is fearful, it's time to be greedy.
" Look, the point is, these things are cyclical.
The market is a force of nature, and the economy is going to correct itself.
With a little oversight.
My wife and I are of the same mind on a great number of things.
This is the one area where we differ.
Phil makes the mistake of believing that man is inherently good.
No, I believe that man is inherently self-interested, and the only way to keep self-interest in check is through free market competition.
Sam, you'll back me up on that.
What? What was the question? Sam, whose side are you on anyway? Whoever refills this first.
So, did Wes call you? Yes.
Kind of out of the blue, actually.
He asked me for your number.
I hope you don't mind.
No.
I don't even know if this is a weird question to ask.
Would you mind if I went out with him? Jesus.
You need to ask my permission, as well? He asked the same thing? Yes.
And no, I don't mind.
God, why would I mind? I don't know, I thought maybe you two might have something.
We're just friends.
I'm not ready for that.
So, how much have you told him? I mean, about David and Frobisher.
We've talked about it.
Um, you know, things come up in group.
'Cause I don't want to say something that I shouldn't.
Well, then, don't.
Right.
Ellen, seriously, if you don't want me to go No, Katie, it's fine.
I promise.
Oh, no, no, no, you're not going to go shy on us.
Oh, look, that was a one-time thing.
That's bullshit.
You do it at the drop of a hat.
All right, so drop a hat.
Just one.
Michael! Bring down the keyboard.
Ah, I'll go get him.
That's my man.
Okay, Dave, this one's for you.
What's it going to be? "Danny Boy.
" Are you serious? It's a family favorite.
Oh, I used to do it at Brown with the Jabberwocks.
Uh, try to imagine me in gray flannels and white bucks.
You ready, Michael? Oh, Danny boy The pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen And down the mountainside And to think his company has a $4 billion market capitalization.
All these guys.
To the manner born.
'Tis you, 'tis you What about you? My dad smelted steel for 37 years.
- Cheers.
- Thanks.
Or when the valley's hushed You and Sam Arsenault still partnering in your, uh, charity foundation? Yes.
Here in sunshine or in shadow What do you think of him? I think he's a terrific guy, but you have to watch out.
Why is that? Because, when you peel away all his glad-handing, honey-voiced charm, what's left is an entitled brat who considers himself above the rules.
He'll tell you exactly what you want to hear, and then turn around and stab you in the back.
Good to know.
The place where I am lying And kneel and say ?? You boys seem all worked up.
Where is the fire? Why is there no record of all the reports we've submitted? Excuse me? We want to know why we don't have clearance to the case file for this investigation.
You meanthiscase file? The investigation is strictly need-to-know.
Since when? Since the deputy director said it was.
Why? The Bureau has made this case a top priority, which means it can make or break a career-- my career-- so stop whing and go out and get me something on Patty Hewes.
You like Idaho? I think it's our best bet.
Is the plant manager willing to play ball? Definitely.
I spoke to my meteorologist.
He's predicting a foot of snow.
Should be a big demand for home heating.
Once we shut down supply, there should be a pretty healthy spike in price.
Unless the storm shifts north.
Yeah, there's always that risk, but I still think that's the way to go.
You usually give me more options.
You usually give me more time.
Fine.
Idaho.
Let me know when they plan to go off-line.
Will do.
Before Finn and I were arrested that night, he made a stop.
He got out of our car and went into an SUV.
Was he meeting someone? No.
There was no one else there.
Finn had his own set of keys.
What was he doing? I don't know.
He sat in the SUV for a couple of minutes.
When he got back to our car, we drove off.
Did you see what kind of SUV it was? A Cadillac, I think.
You know, the big one.
What was Mr.
Garrety's state of mind at the time? Did he seem anxious? When he's coked up, it's a little hard to tell.
Is there anything else you can remember? That's all I saw.
Okay, Lonnie.
Thank you for coming in.
Yeah, sure.
I had a nice chat with your family court judge.
I think you'll find he's sympathetic to joint custody.
Thank you, Ms.
Hewes.
What's your verdict on Sam Arsenault? He's got pipes.
Hell of a singer.
And for the position? I want to thank you for making the introduction, but, uh, truth be told, we're leaning in a different direction now.
More conservative? More you.
You're a brilliant manager.
I don't know, Dave.
Phil, you and I grew up in finance, and we both made a mint.
But I didn't get to where I am now until I went to Washington.
And where is that? Connected.
I don't see myself in government.
Then do what I did.
Stay for a year or two and jump back into the private sector.
I hate politics.
You know that.
Yeah, but a decision like this isn't about politics.
It's about power.
Influence.
You're rich, Phil, but what's next? Hmm? Will you kick it around? I'll consider it, but I'm not making any promises.
Understood, understood.
It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms.
Hewes.
- Have a seat.
- No, thank you.
I'm here to tell you that I hold the FBI responsible for the death of Pete McKee.
I'm sorry, but I don't know what you're referring to.
Bullshit.
And you can tell who's ever calling the shots in Washington that I'm on to them.
The Bureau may be watching me, but I'm also watching you.
Ma'am, I understand you're upset, but right about now, you're going to want to check your tone.
This investigation is corrupt, and when I prove it, your career will be over.
You don't want to threaten me.
I don't make threats, Mr.
McGraff.
This is war.
Patty Hewes came to see me.
What do you want me to do? Forgive my place.
Still putting it together.
Sort of in-between gigs right now.
Oh, me, too.
I totally get it.
Thanks.
So, you were saying You were asking about grief counseling.
Yeah, I was wondering why you never went.
I'm not really into group therapy.
I see my own therapist.
Makes sense.
Can I ask you something? This sounds ominous.
You know, it's none of my business.
What? It's not appropriate.
?? I know Ellen thinks that Arthur Frobisher had something to do with your brother's death.
Do you think that? I know he did.
Why not go to the police? Because Frobisher has got the police in his pocket.
So, you believe Ellen's whole conspiracy theory.
Oh, it's not just a theory.
When Patty Hewes took on Frobisher's case, she got all of his financial records.
- From the shareholder thing.
- Yeah.
Frobisher uses this private security firm which employs off-duty officers.
You think one of them did it? You know what, I'd really rather not talk about this.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't even brought it up.
It's fine.
It's just that Ellen thinks about it all the time, and I worry about her.
I understand.
So, Chinese, Italian? Wes.
There's a very good, um, Brazilian place like a block from here.
Wes, why did you call me? What do you mean? It's obvious that you're not actually into me.
What are you talking about? You want to be with Ellen.
Hey.
Is everything okay? Yeah.
Everything's fine.
Katie said she called off your date.
Yeah.
You talk to Katie Connor? Yeah.
Ellen Parsons knows about the security firm.
She tell you that? Patty Hewes connected Frobisher to Calder Protective Services when he was her plaintiff.
They also think a cop murdered David Connor.
They suspect anyone in particular? Not that I know of.
Look, what are we doing? Ellen Parsons is getting closer.
Ellen doesn't even know you exist.
Take her out.
What? Make it look like an accident.
Do it, and you're done.