Originally aired November 28, 2006
Written by David E. Kelley
Directed by Bill D'Elia

ABC Summary
Shirley Schmidt attempts to reason with her kidnapper, the peculiar Lincoln Meyer (guest star David Dean Botrell), who turns out to be significantly more depraved than she realized. Meanwhile, Jerry Espenson’s (guest star Christian Clemenson) legal skills shine as he and Alan Shore defend a woman accused of killing her ex-girlfriend, and Denny Crane is overcome with jealousy when he catches Jerry and Alan bonding over Scotch and cigars.

Transcript of episode (by Sheri)

Alan's "Friendship" Speech to Denny
In this episode, Denny begins to get jealous about how close Alan and Jerry are getting - at one point he catches them sharing a drink on his balcony. Later, they meet to discuss what Denny sees as a potential threat to their friendship. Here is a transcript of their conversation:

Denny: Don't talk to me.
Alan: It's not like I went fishing with him.
Denny: And don't make fun of me. I don't know whether you know this - not many men take the time every day to have a cigar, a glass of scotch, to talk to their best friend. That's not something most men have.
Alan: No, it isn't.
Denny: What I give to you, what - what I share, I do with no one else. I like to think what you give to me, you do with nobody else. Now that - that may sound silly to you. But here's what I think is silly - the idea that jealousy or fidelity is reserved for romance. I always suspected that there was a connection between you and THAT man. That you got something you didn't get from me.
Alan: I probably do. But gosh, what I get from you, Denny ... People walk around today calling everyone their "best friend". The term doesn't have any real meaning anymore. Mere acquaintances are lavished with hugs and kisses upon a second or, at most, third meeting. Birthday cards get passed around offices, so everybody can scribble a snippet of sentimentality for a colleague they've barely met. And everyone just "loves" everyone. As a result, when you tell somebody you love them today, it isn't much heard. I love you, Denny. YOU are my best friend. I can't imagine going through life without you as my best friend. Not gonna kiss you, however.
Denny: I don't want you on my balcon... on ANY balcony, alone - with THAT man.
Alan: Okay.

Guest Cast
David Dean Bottrell as Lincoln Meyer
Missi Pyle as Renee Winger
Laura Leighton as Erica Dolenz
Patrick Breen as A.D.A. Otto Beedle
Cameron Daddo as Sean Wilkes
Jill Brennan as Gracie Jane
Michael Ensign as Judge Paul Resnick
John Thaddeus as Detective John Stephenson
Dan Martin as Detective Russell Roberts
Christian Clemenson as Jerry Espenson
Delta Burke as Bella Horowitz
Leyna Nguyen as Reporter
Jack Impellizzeri as Officer Jones
Marcus Folmar as Bailiff

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