L.A. Law1986

[All filing in or getting coffee, including Castroverde minus Becker and Markowitz. C.J. passes Kelsey]

Cara Jean 'C.J.' Lamb:
Great hair.

Ann Kelsey:
Thanks.

Leland McKenzie:
Before we start, I have an announcement. For those of you who don't know, Abigail Perkins is no longer with the firm.

Ann Kelsey:
What?

Jonathan Rollins:
You're kidding.

Tommy Mullaney:
Is she okay?

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
She got a huge offer from McCann Jones, we couldn't match it, she resigned her partnership last night. And frankly, she couldn't have picked a worse time.

Cara Jean 'C.J.' Lamb:
Doug, her father had a stroke. She's putting him in a nursing home which is gonna costs God knows how much. She needs some security.

Ann Kelsey:
You knew about this?

Cara Jean 'C.J.' Lamb:
Uh-huh.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
Since there's nothing we can do, I suggest we move on. I'd like to introduce our new associate, Bill Castroverde. Some of you are familiar with his talents as a litigator.

Tommy Mullaney:
Familiar? He killed me.

Jonathan Rollins:
Welcome to our side.

Bill Castroverde:
Thanks. It's weird to be here.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
He'll be moving into Victor's old office. Second, a heartfelt welcome back to Ann Kelsey. Believe me, you were missed.

Cara Jean 'C.J.' Lamb:
Ann's here?

Jonathan Rollins:
All right. It's about time. [Tommy applause to Ann since her more than 3 months suspension]

Ann Kelsey:
It's good to be back.

Douglas Brackman, Jr.:
Too bad Stuart can't say the same.

Ann Kelsey:
He's with Matthew. Amalia quit 2 days ago and we've been going crazy trying to replace her.