The Promise (1999)


Here's what I think the lines in the scene where Bill was convicted of killing Lisa should have been;

Judge: Jury, have you agreed on a verdict?
Jury Foreman: Yes! We've agreed, your honor.
Judge: Please hand the verdict to the bailiff. Will the defendant please rise? On the count of murder in the first-degree, how do you find the defendant?
Jury Foreman: We find the defendant guilty.
Judge: For several years, we lost 6,488 souls in battles fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. But during those several years, 11,766 women were killed, but by their own spouses. This is a war that we, in this country refuse to address. It has to stop because things have gotten so dire that this is what a victory looks like and I am sorry folks but today was no victory. This case should not be closed because when it comes to domestic violence, there needs to be change on a cultural level and that change needs to start with each and every one of you. Sentencing one week from today. Court is dismissed.
Dil Stoller: Hey, Dan, thank you. Thank you so much.
Dan Rosen: And the kids, they're amazing you know.
Joanne Stoller: I know.
Dan Rosen: See you at sentencing.
Joanne Stoller: Thanks again, Dan.
Dan Rosen: Yeah.
Doris Miles: Joanne? Dil? This is a little awkward but, well, now that it's done, we'd really like to see the kids from time to time.
Harold Miles: I mean, we can understand if they don't want to.
Joanne Stoller: Listen, you'll always be their grandparents. Call us. OK?
Harold Miles: Yeah. Thanks.

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