Judge Picken presides over the turbulent Town Hall, repeatedly using his gavel to try to quiet the crowd.
Pickens previously ate a neighbor’s pet rat and brought a retaliatory countersuit over the animal’s illegal keeping. Later, Lukas informs Judge Picken that Juliette will attend the monthly town hall.
At the meeting, the judge repeatedly pounds his gavel to quiet the crowd. Juliette realizes that he is calming the residents after allowing her father through.
He presides over the Town Hall meeting and attempts to restore order.
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