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there were laws in this country

that prohibit discrimination

based on gender.

Yes, but...

[Ally] Is the Catholic Church

an institution

and governed

by the laws of this country?

[Tommy]

Uh, you're over simplifying.

Then how can the church

discriminate against me

based solely on my gender?

Are you sure you wouldn't rather

become a lawyer

instead of a priest?

Don't patronize me, Mr. Reilly.

Ms. Batista,

I don't think God himself

could help you become a priest.

The only thing I don't have

in way of qualifications,

is a penis.

[Alejandra] Why is that

a fundamental requirement

for the priesthood?

I have no idea.

All priests

take a vow of celibacy.

So, what difference does it make

what sex organ a priest has?

[uncomfortable sigh]

Could you help me

out here, Silk?

We're supposed to avoid

a lawsuit.

Well, maybe we'll get lucky

and the church will want to

settle to avoid the notoriety.

[Alejandra] Unless they decide

to let me study

to become a priest,

I have no intention of settling.

We don't like to go to court,

unless we have

a fighting chance to win.

[Tommy] So, why don't we take

the weekend,

we'll think about it,

you can think about it,

and we'll talk again on Monday.

My mind won't change.

If you won't represent me,

then Mr. Dunbar

will find someone who will.

[Tommy] Okay, I understand.

We'll be in touch.

We'll do a little research

and I'll contact you

within a week.

Thank you for your time.

[elevator pings]

I wanna know everything

about Ms. Batista.

Put together a memorandum

about the viability

of getting past motion

to dismiss.

You think

there's something here?

I dunno.

Just doing my due diligence.

Come on.

[suspenseful music]

[Mario Batista]

Yes, Father John.

Yes.

[Mario] Yes, thank you, sir.

Good bye.

Alejandra, we have raised you

to be a good Catholic.

All of your life,

you have made us proud.

But this time, you have brought

shame on the family

- with this silly priest thing.

- But I...

How can we go

to Mass on Sunday now?

Every time Father John sees us,

he'll be thinking,

"Oh, Mr. Batista,

he cannot control his family."

- You make me look weak.

- [Alejandra] I...

[Mario] No.

You don't speak.

You must respect tradition.

- Say something.

- You just said...

Urgh, this is too much.

- Please!

- No.

Oh, Tommy.

Happy birthday.

That dress makes you look

even more beautiful than ever.

Oh, Irish blarney

just like your father. Oh!

So, how's what's her name?

Who's what's her name?

Urgh, you're a bad boy.

[Louisa] Maybe you'd be able

to remember their names

if they stuck around

for more than two weeks.

You're just like your father

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