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By Gwen | Season 4 | Episode 2 | Aired on 10.29.2000
Afterwards, John tells Myra that she was brilliant. Nelle disagrees. "I realize you're drawn to her, but you've got to be a good lawyer here," she says. John pulls her aside, saying, "I don't appreciate you talking to me like that in front of the bosom." He stutters like Porky Pig, then says, "Coney Islands," then "client." Nelle suggests they settle, then excuses herself and leaves. At least someone tries to pretend to be professional, here. Myra asks John if he's drawn to her. Her dress is too tight across her breasts as she tells him there's nothing wrong with admitting it. John's voice cracks as he suggests they concentrate on the case. Myra sighs as if John is so sexy that she can't resist him or something.
At Cindy's injunction, Richard babbles to Judge Seymore Walsh about various amendments. The lawyer for the defense is all for letting Richard talk so that he can piss off Judge Walsh and lose his case. Judge Walsh says that if Cindy's waiving her insurance, she can't be forced to take the exam. He grants the injunction. Richard is prompted by the defense to babble some more, but Judge Walsh shuts him up.
The Second-Most Contrived Scene of the Hour: At Fish & Cage, Ally questions Mark about the predilections of eligible men. He explains that the Neanderthals want to meet models, and that the educated professionals want to meet models, too. Then he claims that a friend of his periodically sponsors a "Model Night" at the bar he owns. Mark says tons of men show up, but none of the models ever do because they don't like competing with other women. Gee, you'd think word would get around about such a rip-off, right? Maybe the guys who get burned are too ashamed to discuss it afterwards, though. Ally gets a bright idea. I bet you can guess what it is. She runs off to plan something annoying. Ling, Richard, and Cindy enter. Richard announces their victory to Mark and invites him to celebrate with them at The Bar. Mark is more than happy to go along. Cindy tries to beg off, but Richard won't hear of it. Mark and Cindy smile wanly at each other.
Renee's singing with Vonda again. What's up with that? Isn't she a lawyer? Does she really have time to sing at a bar every night, whether she's getting paid for it or not? And why does Vonda let her horn in all the time? This is so ridiculous. Aren't there any karaoke bars in Boston where Renee can practice to quit her day job? Meanwhile, Ally's explaining her stupid Model Night scheme to Nelle, Georgia, and Elaine. Nelle thinks it's ridiculous, but Elaine's for it. "What a shock. You probably bought new knee pads," says Nelle. Freaking meow. Elaine just smiles. Ally solicits Georgia's vote, asking Georgia if she's started looking for a new relationship yet. "Oh, Ally, I started to look while I was still married. That's how I met your father," says Georgia. Blam! Ally thanks her for the reminder.