The familiar DUN-DUN sound…
FENWAY PARK, BOSTON, MA. 9/16/2004 9.42PM.
Curt Schilling and Terry Francona are hauled up on charges of misdemeanour overstaying in the 8th inning. “Let’s go, Curt,” says Det. Lennie Briscoe (Jerry Orbach). “You’ll have plenty of time to practice your Boston accent where you’re going”. Det. Ed Green (Jesse L. Martin) to Francona: “no Greek God is going to save you now”.
DUN-DUN
SUFFOLK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, BOSTON, MA. 9/17/2004 11.04AM.
Executive ADA Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) argues that precedent was set last year in the case Suffolk County v. Gump. Defense counters that 1) the offense in that case was felony overstaying in the eighth inning two, depraved indifference; and 2) Gump was insane at time of said offense, making the case inadmissible. Expert testimonies on pitch counts have conflicting conclusions, leading to a tense scene as jury members deliberate. In a surprise twist, certain members of the jury (featuring a cameo by Ramiro Mendoza) are found to be members of an Internet Red Sox discussion forum of which Schilling is also a member. Judge declares mistrial. McCoy sighs. Adam Schiff (Steven Hill): “Can’t win them all, Jack”. The episode ends with the elevator door closing on McCoy clutching his motorcycle helmet.