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Mothers of the Disappeared

When a mother of a missing child shows up in Nick Fallin's office at Legal Services, he finds himself in the middle of an emotional struggle for closure and justice. Prior to the disappearance of her daughter Grace, Janine McGregor was in a car accident with her for which they were awarded a large settlement. However, since Grace has been missing for 10 years, the insurance company will not release the money. After years of searching for her daughter, Janine believes her only chance to get the money she so desperately needs is to have Grace declared deceased. However, just as a judge is about to sign off on the declaration, Grace unexpectedly reappears saying she had been kidnapped and taken to Europe. Nick encourages Janine to take the necessary steps to verify Grace's identity. However, with nothing but her gut feeling, Janine is convinced that the girl who has returned claiming to be her daughter is really her "Gracie." Meanwhile, Nick and Burton Fallin are faced with the death of a close friend and colleague, Judge Stanton. He was a long-time friend of Burton's and was the judge who presided over Nick's probation. His passing causes Burton to re-evaluate his life and his accomplishments as a lawyer.

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  • Originally Aired March 26, 2002
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 117
  • Network CBS
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Name Type Role
David Hollander Writer
Michael R. Perry Writer
Gerry Becker Guest Star
Jillian Peterson Guest Star
Kathy Baker Guest Star
Robin Karfo Guest Star
Mark Robman Guest Star
Earl Billings Guest Star
Johnny Lewis Guest Star
Christopher John Fields Guest Star
Martha Hackett Guest Star
Steve Robman Director