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Ott lied to Rudy about his release date and has disappeared. Dot reports Donny Ray’s death. Rudy cries against a tree in the backyard. Rudy later informs Judge Kipler, and then goes to visit Dot. When he arrives, the house is packed with people. Rudy hugs Dot and expresses his condolences. He speaks to Ron, Donny Ray’s twin brother. Ron agrees to testify that he was indeed willing to donate bone marrow to save his brother. Donny Ray’s funeral is set for the next day.
On Monday, they are all back in court. Rudy has made many notes in preparation for the Great Benefit employee depositions. Kipler, however, postpones the depositions so that Rudy can attend Donny Ray’s funeral. Kipler is establishing himself firmly as the one who will rule in court.
Donny Ray’s funeral is small. The last funeral Rudy attended was his father’s.
When Rudy arrives at his office, Deck is a nervous wreck. His buddy, Butch, has discovered that someone has tapped their phones. Deck and Rudy try and behave normally while all three search the offices for other hidden microphones. They only find the bugs in the phones, but they have no idea who is listening in to their conversations.
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