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Eli Stone: Pilot

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Let’s not waste time recapping the first seven minutes. If you haven’t seen the sneak preview, click here

Hospital

Eli is getting an MRI after his run in with George Michael. His brother, Nathan is conducting the test. We hear “If you build it, they will come.” That is not Eli going crazy, but rather Nathan playing a little joke on his kid brother. Nathan informs Eli that he’s perfectly healthy and that seeing George Michael is simply stress related. Eli still appears uneasy.

Eli’s Office

Patti, Eli’s Secretary, is trying to get his attention while he listens to real music. She gives him the number of her acupuncturist, Dr. Chen. Beth, the mother of the autistic boy walks in. She wants to hire Eli to represent her in the case. Eli refuses and Beth leaves, but not before she gives him a strange goodbye, like they’ve met before. Eli hears George Michael music again and walks out.

Law Firm

Eli stumbles through the hallway, trying to track the music. He hears it coming from behind a door and walks in. There is a huge party, with George Michael singing and dancing. The employees are also dancing and jumping around. Eli really gets into it and starts dancing in front of George Michael. Suddenly the music stops. Eli opens his eyes and dozens of office workers are looking at him is if he were a nut.

Dr. Chen’s Office

Dr. Chen uses some of his tricks to make Eli have a flashback.

Flashback – Eli’s Dorm Room

Eli is making out with a girl. She discovers that it’s his first time. The girl finds a George Michael cassette and while Eli has some reservations, he agrees to “lost it” to George Michael. The two start kissing again.

Present Day – Beth’s Apartment

Eli tells Beth that he remembers that she was the girl he lost his virginity to. He sees Beth’s son Ben playing with blocks and using them to spell out names. Eli tells Beth that he is going to take the case. As Eli leaves, we see that there are two rows of blue blocks that spell “George Michael.”

Law Firm

Eli is trying to convince the partners and Jordan to let him represent Beth. He explains that because the firm would be representing both parties, it would create a “Chinese Wall.” (I have no idea what that means) He also claims that the firm would not have to use any resources for Beth’s case and that the firm would garner positive publicity. They agree.

Law Firm

Eli hears a ringing sound. He looks and sees a San Francisco cable car. There is a man’s voice saying, “Hurry up Eli.”

Doctor Chen’s Office

Eli tells Chen about the voice which he claims is his father’s. He explains that his father was a helpless drunk and life long loser. Chen gives him another vision.

Flashback – Cable Car

Eli and his dad are talking. The father gives Eli a picture of the Panchchuli Peaks in India. He also tells Eli that he will one day do great things.

Eli’s Apartment

Eli and his fiancé Taylor are discussing Eli’s new case. Taylor is upset that Eli is going up against the Firm and that he might get fired. She tells him not to screw up and that she doesn’t like the fact that his client is a woman he shares a past with.

Court Room

Beth explains to the jury that Ben was a normal child until his pediatrician gave him Beutell vaccine with Mercurital. The Beutell CEO claims in defense that there is no proof that Mercurital and autism are connected. Beutell vaccines save the lives of thousands of children, he says.

Eli’s Office

Beth and Eli talk about how they have no chance of winning. Patti walks in and Beth and Ben leave. Patti gives Eli an internal Beutell study she finagled from a paralegal. The study shows that Beutell suspects that Mercurital leads to autism. Eli is worried that possession of such a document could get him fired.

Eli’s Apartment

Taylor and Eli talk about the new piece of evidence he can’t use. Eli’s brother Nathan and his mom show up for dinner followed by Taylor’s father Jordan and her mom.

Eli’s Apartment – Balcony

Jordan tells Eli that he knows about the Beutell report. He also informs Eli that he didn’t have to inform him because of the so called “Chinese Wall.” Jordan tells Eli that it will be a pleasure to have him in the family.

Panchchuli Peaks

Eli walks up to the edge of a cliff, holding a tin of coffee. He starts to hear the voices of his mother and brother.

Eli’s Apartment – Balcony

Eli finds himself holding a plant and standing on the balcony ledge. Everyone is yelling at him to come down.

Nathan’s Office

Nathan explains to Eli and Taylor that Eli’s visions are a result of a hereditary aneurism. Their father apparently suffered from an aneurism as well. Taylor tells Eli that she doesn’t know if she can live with the fact that he might die at any moment. Eli asks if she’s breaking up with him.

Court

Eli is questioning the Beutell CEO. He asks him if he has given the vaccine to his daughter. It turns out that the CEO hasn’t.

Law Firm

Jordan makes Beth a substantial financial offer, but she refuses. Afterwards, Eli tells Beth that they still won’t win. Beth tells him that they won’t win because he doesn’t believe.

Dr. Chen’s Office

Eli tells Doctor Chen about his aneurism. Chen talks and reveals that he doesn’t really have a Chinese accent.

Dr. Chen’s Roof

Chen explains to Eli that for everything in life there is a science and faith answer. He also tells Eli that he may be a prophet. Eli is understandably skeptical.

Court

Matt and Eli give their closing statements.

Court – Outside

Eli’s mother shows up and gives him a coffee tin. She says it contains his father’s ashes. She also says that he would know what to do with it.

Court

The jury awards Beth 5.2 million dollars.

Law Firm

The parties reach an agreement which includes Beutell removing Mercurital from its vaccines. Beth also asks that Eli keep his job with the firm.

Law Firm – Outside

Eli tells Beth that he’s going to stay with the firm, but he promises to make changes with how he conducts his professional life. Beth asks Eli out in what appears to be a more than friendly way.

Panchchuli Peaks – Tent

Eli apologizes to his father’s ashes. He now understands what his father had to go through. Hi picks up the coffee tin and walks out side to the edge of the cliff. He pours the ashes and they blow away in the wind.

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Posted by Ozzy on February 2, 2008 12:43 AM
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