“What do you know that I don’t know?”
Mickey is an attorney appointed to prosecute a retrial of the murder case involving Jason Jessup, an assumed serial killer in Los Angeles. Mickey is new in this case, and Williams seems to know much about what is happening. Jessup was jailed many years after he was accused of the murder of Mellissa. However, new evidence suggests that DNA confirms that the semen found in Melissa's clothes belongs to his stepfather. Therefore, Jessup's lawyer has launched a campaign compelling the authorities to release his client. After gathering these details, Mickey is ready to work with harry Bosch to convince the court that Jessup is a serial killer regardless of the new evidence.
“Why come to me? You have three hundred able lawyers working for you. I can think of one you’ve got stuck up in the Van Nuys office who would take this case in a heartbeat. Why come to me?”
The quote is significant because it shows the exceptional experience of Attorney Mickey in criminal investigation and prosecution. Despite the City of Los Angeles criminal office having several lawyers, they believe Mickey can solve the murder case. Mickey agrees to work on the case under his terms because he wants to work with Harry and his ex-wife to execute the matter. Consequently, the quote shows that expertise and experience can give an individual autonomy to choose the environment in which to work.
“Really? You were ready? You mean you packed your cell phone because you thought you were being transferred? Or was it because you thought you were going home?”
The arrogance and annoyance of Jessup are disgusting, and Bosch does not take them lightly. Despite knowing he is a serial killer, he is rude and reminds Bosch that he has no case and will be out soon. Jessup has been in jail for the last 24 years for the murder of Melissa, but he is confident that with the new evidence, he will get out. Bosch becomes angry and reminds Jessup that he is not out of the hook yet.
