Exploiting Hollywood 1980

   Chapter 217 Cashing Rainy Cheques

   "...Add another sliced ​​roast duck, thank you." Ronald sat at the table in Mr. Chow's Chinese restaurant again. After reading the menu and ordering, at the request of Assistant Attorney Helen Gable, another roast duck was added.

  Helen Gable sat on the seat opposite Ronald, still wearing a black coat, white shirt, and pants. But this time she let her hair down, and she could see that she had carefully put on makeup before her appointment.

"You know what? At the beginning of the month, the former Beatles frontman, John Lennon, was in this restaurant after eating and walking out and was shot and killed by one of his crazy fans," Helen said. .

   "Uh..." Ronald really didn't know. At that time, he was desperately writing the script, or he heard the news on the news, and he didn't read the detailed report carefully afterwards.

"It seems that David Geffen, Calvin Klein's friend, just signed Lennon's contract not long ago?" Ronald inexplicably remembered the business operation, and hurriedly took a sip of water to drive this thought out of his head , today he is here to ask the beautiful prosecutor to help with the little Bud's case.

   "Does this make you feel bored? I don't pay much attention to entertainment news." Helen Gable misunderstood the meaning of Ronald drinking water.

"No no, I'm worried that you will feel bad if you dine in the same restaurant twice." Ronald quickly denied, "I wanted to change to another restaurant, but Miss Gable said on the phone that you still like it here. , I didn't expect you to love Chinese food too."

   "It doesn't matter where you eat, who you eat with." Helen Gable said seductively in a slightly hoarse magnetic voice, sticking out her tongue and adding her lips.

   Then he raised his slender champagne glass and clinked glasses with Ronald.

   A red lip was printed on the edge of the cup, Helen smiled, took a napkin and tapped on her lips to remove the excess lipstick.

The two lawyers, Lindsay Dole and Eugene, came up with a very effective solution for Bard Jr. Mrs. Davis and Aunt Karen invited Bard Jr.'s high school principal to discuss it together, and finally agreed to the two lawyers. 's proposal.

   But in this way, Bard Jr.'s case must be sent to the court of some judge who is willing to do this kind of operation. In this matter, only the roommate and best friend of Miss Lawyer, Helen Gable, is the most convenient to handle.

   District Attorney is an elective position, but Assistant Attorney is a professional position. In fact, like a lawyer practicing in a law firm, a lawyer's license is also required. Helen Gable is Lindsay's classmate and a top law student, but her father, who has an old relationship with the current district attorney, chose a different route than Lindsay's.

  Helen Gable agreed to cooperate, but asked to have another date with Ronald and cashed the last rainy check.

Americans like to watch baseball. In the early days of the open-air stadium without a roof, in the rainy days, the stadium would send the audience something called a RainCheck. You can enter the venue again without having to buy a new ticket.

The last time I asked Helen Gable to help Michelle Pfeiffer issue a temporary restraining order to two vegetarian liars, Helen had a favor and left a RainCheck. This time, Rhone To ask her for help again is to owe her favor twice.

   "I appreciate your help, Miss Gable..."

"NoNoNo, I'm here today for an appointment with a handsome guy. I don't want to hear the professional title of Miss Gable, and I don't want to hear anything about work." Helen Gable raised her index finger and said to Ronald Shake it.

   "Okay. Don't move, Helen." Ronald picked up a napkin in one hand, and gently wiped the beauty prosecutor's lips carefully, helping her to wipe off the lipstick marks that remained on the top of her lips because there was no mirror.

  Helen Gable enjoyed this gentle treatment, and tilted her head in cooperation, her short hair fell from her ears and scattered to the front.

  Ronald raised his other hand, put his dark hair back behind Helen's ear, and stared intently into the other's eyes. For a while, the two of them were full of affection.

   Ronald didn't know whether it was his own initiative that caused the other party's misunderstanding, or whether Helen Gable had taken a fancy to him. The two exchanged glances, and this feeling made Ronald very comfortable, as if this was not an exchange.

   A thought came to my mind, if I really had a relationship with this beautiful prosecutor... it seemed like a good idea.

   "Roast duck with sliced ​​skin, one serving." The waiter's voice interrupted their mutual appreciation.

   "Giggle...", the beautiful prosecutor kept laughing, this young handsome guy suits his own taste very well and has a sense of fun.

   "Go to my place? Or take you home?" It took a long time to finish dinner, Ronald asked Helen Gable at the door of the restaurant with a key and a bill for the doorman to pick up the car.

   "I have a big bathtub there..." The beautiful prosecutor took Ronald and said beside him.

   "His..." Ronald's scalp tightened, and as Helen Gable spoke, the hot air blew into his ears, and an electric current passed through his whole body.

  The two returned to Helen's apartment. The beautiful woman closed the door with her foot. Ronald hugged her, staggered the angle of his nose, and kissed her gently.

"Well, you're really...a good...kissing opponent. Lindsay is at home, go to my room..." Helen's words rushed into Ronald's face, making him emotionally high, squatting, The beautiful prosecutor picked it up and walked to the bedroom.

   "Over there, over there..." Helen Gable pointed to her bedroom door, Ronald went in the wrong direction at first.

With a    bang, Helen slammed her bedroom door shut and turned on the TV to cover it up. After a while, the rerun of the fourth season of the CBS TV series Dallas began. The important character JR Ewing was shot at the end of the previous season, and the first episode of the new season finally revealed that the murderer was his sister.

   After the characters in the play learned the truth, a low or high exclamation came out through the door.

"Starting again..." In the other bedroom, lawyer Lindsay Dole, who was still sorting out materials, picked up two cotton **** and plugged his ears one by one to block the sound that was about to get into his ears. .

  After a long time, in the large bathtub in the apartment bathroom, Helen lay in Ronald's arms, "Oh, Ronnie, Ronnie, I'm a little bit reluctant to let you go today."

   The sound of "Wow..." was the sound of Ronald stirring the hot water and reaching for the towel. Seeing Helen say this, Ronald was a little stunned when he picked up the dry towel, but he still gently wiped Helen's hair.

   "I thought you felt the same as me..."

   "How do you feel?" Helen turned her head and pouted, "I am an independent urban woman, my goal is to become a female prosecutor in New York, and I don't have time to waste on romance."

   Seeing that Ronald didn't speak, Helen Gable looked at Ronald, and was surprised that he wasn't happier, could be irresponsible, and was a little sentimental, so he told him something.

  Assistant Attorney is a profession that requires all the time to advance in the competition. Especially for beautiful women, they have to withstand all kinds of rumors and must do more impeccable work.

  This way, Helen Gable simply doesn't have time to develop a normal relationship.

  A relationship requires both parties to invest time and energy to maintain. During Helen Gable's working hours, no man can endure such a girlfriend. The importance of her boyfriend is always below work, and she has to leave her boyfriend and go to work anytime, anywhere.

   "All I need is men who are attracted to each other, you understand? Ronald."

   "I understand, Helen. It's just that I'm probably more looking forward to a real relationship than a simple one."

   "Giggle...you're so cute, Ronald." Helen put on a cotton bathrobe. "Professional men and women in a big city, how can they have such a luxurious time?"

   "That's right, the nature of my job, writing scripts, working with the crew, and editing. I'm often busy for months without seeing anyone, where can I find that kind of stable love relationship?" Ronald thought for a while and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Looking at Ingrid Bergman's autobiography, even a peerless beauty like her, three marriages ended in divorce. It is indeed difficult for men and women in the film and television industry to find long-term and stable partners, especially if you are interested in the beauty of your other half. And the character also has some expectations.

  Helen Gable looked through the big bathroom mirror and looked at Ronald who was standing in the back brushing her hair. He put his hands behind his head and ordered, "Kiss me."

   "Yes, Your Excellency the Prosecutor."

   "Lindsay will do the rest for you. I am also contributing to the American Federation." After a long time, Helen lay on the bed in the bedroom, pulled the quilt on, and said to Ronald who was sorting his clothes.

   "I'm leaving..." Ronald kissed the sleepy Helen Gable lightly and walked out of the room.

   "Ronald, just as you're done, we can talk about Bard's trial arrangements."

   "Uh, Lindsay..." Just in time to see the lady lawyer who was going out, Ronald greeted awkwardly, walked towards the door, and said, "I'll discuss it with you and lawyer Eugene tomorrow."

  I am not used to changing identities at any time like these professional women.

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"Bud Davis Jr. manufactures, stores, wholesales, and sells pirated tapes of enormous value. Prosecutors charge three counts of piracy, illegal organization selling unlicensed merchandise, and infringement." A few days later, Helen Gable Standing in front of the examining magistrate, the offense that Bard Jr. was indicted by the district attorney's office was read.

   "Defense attorney? Defendant pleads not guilty?" The file was specially sent by the clerk to the court of Judge Jefferson, a veteran conservative white judge. "

   Black lawyer Eugene spit out two words: "Confess."

  The old judge lowered his head, looked over his reading glasses, and looked directly at Little Bud who was standing in the dock.

   "Defendant Bud Davis Jr., do you understand that the crime charged means a felony? You will be charged with up to 5 years in prison, confiscation of disgorgement and fines?"

   "Yes, Your Majesty Judge." Little Bud looked straight at the Judge with a remorseful expression.

   "Do you deny the above charges?"

   "Plead guilty, Your Honor."

   "Very good, it saves time for the trial. This court declares the defendant guilty and guilty. Has the prosecution and defense reached a plea agreement?"

   Both sides shook their heads, waiting for the judge to pronounce the sentence.

"In view of the need of the federal government of America to maintain the peace of the country and its allies, the defendant has no previous convictions, and has a good attitude of repentance, and has turned in the illegal gains. This sentence will send the defendant to the Federal Marine Corps to serve overseas for 4 years, plus the addition of 4 years of reserve service after serving.

   Defendants are not required to serve prison terms while serving. If the defendant behaved well during the service, obeyed the discipline, and was discharged smoothly. You can revoke the felony record when you are discharged from the military, and enjoy the normal school, medical and other normal benefits of the veteran...

   Finally, I would like to appeal again that the current national security needs more American soldiers to guard it. I hope that more young people will join the army and serve the welfare of the Federation and the people. God bless America! God bless soldiers, amen. "

   "The defendant can now go with the Marine Corps Recruiting Office."

   "Huh..." Ronald, who was on the sidelines, let out a sigh of relief. Attorney Lindsey Dole next to him said to him, "Eugene is very good at this. Now that the conscription has been abolished in the Union, the number of soldiers has been decreasing year by year. Judge Jefferson is a famous conservative patriot. Serious offenders who are in good physical condition will be sent to serve the top offense."

"Don't worry, the people in the recruiting office have already approved, and little Bud will be sent to Hawaii, or stationed at the East Ying base. After four years, he will not only be able to revoke his felony record, but he will also be able to teach himself courses in the army, and he can get a college diploma when he comes out. ."

   The two walked down the steps of the courthouse. In front of them, Mrs. Davis was saying goodbye to Little Bud, and on the side was the sergeant from the recruitment office who was waiting to receive it.

   "His age and high school diploma thing?"

   "It's only a few months before the age of 17. His father was a soldier who died in the Marine Corps. The people in the recruiting office are very talkative. The principal of the public high school is also very cooperative. It is not easy for a student to walk out of Harlem."

   Ronald nodded, being a soldier is a way out for black people, but black people without background are generally not easy to serve in the army. In order to enlist in the army, many black people will even deliberately commit a minor felony, and then the principal of their high school will bail them out, be sentenced by a judge, and sent to the army.

   Little Bud's father was from the Marine Corps, and with the coordination of lawyer Eugene, this time things went smoothly. He seemed to have to pay him a handsome legal fee.

   "Thank you, Ronald", little Bud was motioned by Mrs. Davis to come over and thank Ronald.

   "Serve well in the Marines and don't let your mother down."

"I will, please help me take care of my mother, I will repay you when I am discharged, Ronald." Little Bud's experience during this period of time has made him a little more mature, after hugging Ronald, and conscription The sergeant in the office left together.

   Mrs. Davis hugged Aunt Karen and cried, "That's how I sent Bud away back then..."

   "Don't be afraid, this time Ronald is all arranged, he won't go to serve in a dangerous place. It's like going to community college..." Aunt Karen gently patted Mrs. Davis on the shoulder and comforted.

   (end of this chapter)