Paul Goodman

As Hoffman and Grasso deliver their closing arguments Justine realizes just how mentally unstable Cross is and finally discovers the cause of his erratic behavior.

Cross acts strangely on the witness stand, Neil decides to testify in court on his own behalf, and Justine has an unnerving encounter with Cross in his office.

Two actors, one of Jessica’s Cocaine Anonymous sponsors and Neil Avedon’s mother testify on Neil’s behalf, and Hoffman fires Justine after he learns of her involvement with Cross.

Hoffman uncovers a costly connection between Richard Cross and Dr. Lester’s nurse, and Annie finally tells Hoffman she wants a divorce.

Hoffman calls to the stand some of the men Jessica mentioned in her diary, but is later stunned after Julie takes the stand and claims she no longer has to…

The murder trial is halted when two male jurors argue over a woman juror, and Dr. Lester testifies that Neil Avedon made a startling confession the night Jessica was murdered.

As more evidence comes to light proving Richard Cross lied about his activities the night of Jessica’s murder, Annie Hoffman tells her husband she wants a separation.

Elizabeth identifies her abductor, Hoffman believes Dr. Lester’s nurse may be lying, and rumors begin circulating about the state of Richard Cross’s health.

When a member of his family is abducted, Hoffman suspects someone is trying to send him a message about the Avedon murder case and that Cross is somehow involved.

Hoffman becomes suspicious after Cross asks him to help Roberto Portalegre, an influential associate from Brazil whose son was accused of date rape.

Hoffman faces a dangerously obsessed fan of Neil Avedon and a rumor that he had an affair with Francesca Cross, a rumor he believes was started by Richard Cross.