Matlock (2024) s02e02 Episode Script

1
I'm Madeline Matlock. I'm
a lawyer, like the old TV show.
- The judge ruled in our favor.
- You're incredible.
MATTY: Most of what you
know about me is based in truth,
- but it's also a lie.
- Good evening, Mrs. Kingston.
- ALFIE: Grammy!
- Oh, Alfie.
Who the hell are you?
I wasn't like this
before your firm
protected the pharmaceutical
company that killed my daughter.
OLYMPIA: Why are you hiding a missing
Wellbrexa study about opioids
in your safety deposit box?
JULIAN: My dad told me
to get rid of the study
before anyone saw.
I have to build a solid case
against your father, so you need
to make things right with him.
You're saying you want to come back
- to a demotion?
- Please.
MATTY: Edwin, she has a key to a safe.
I can't believe
Olympia hid the document.
Are you ready to end this?
Right to The New York Times.
(TEXT WHOOSHES)
Did The New York Times write back?
Oh, yes, I can't believe
I didn't tell you.
I was curling my hair.
Oh, come on. Check again.
- I checked four minutes ago.
- But
I turned on the notifications
of the Signal app
so if they try
to get hold of us, I'll know,
- and then you'll know.
- I'm sorry.
I-I just really want to wrap this up.
The sooner we do, the sooner
we can get away from here and
And Joey. I know.
I want that, too.
I thought Alfie took it well
when he learned
that his father came to meet him high.
It hasn't fully hit him yet.
The tears are coming.
And we have to be prepared
for when they do.
All right.
Morning, grandpeople.
Coffee, cream, stirred.
Tea, steeped four minutes.
And scrambled eggs.
Sit. Sit.
And while you eat,
those are for two rehab centers.
One is closer than the other,
but they both have openings,
so all we have to do
is convince Joey to go.
Recovery doesn't work that way.
The person has to want to get clean.
Well, maybe he does.
But he can't afford it,
so we can help.
Alfie, we have
to draw boundaries here.
- Why?
- Because addiction
is a heartbreaking cycle
I can handle it.
We're happy to welcome Joey
into the fold once he's sober.
But you won't help him get there?
Alfie, this is our final decision.
I hate you.
(DOOR SHUTS)
Oh, that's a first.
He'll calm down.
He's a teenager.
(CELL PHONE BUZZES)
It's the Times.
They want to meet.
Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.,
I'm bringing them the Wellbrexa study.
We did it, Edwin. We did it.
You're gonna have to curl that hair.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, God.
I just have to act normal at work.
Can you steer clear of Olympia?
No. Unfortunately, I have a hearing.
Our client Dasha, she's
she's been in hiding
because her ex-boyfriend Alexei,
he's-he's he was in a gang
and he used her as a "honey pot."
You know what that means?
Come on, I live with one.
Oh, stop.
- (CHUCKLES)
- Edwin. Anyway,
Dasha was the bait for Alexei
to beat up this guy Rocco.
And then Alexei went to jail,
and now, a year later,
Rocco is suing Dasha
for assault. I mean, it's ridiculous.
So we're trying to get an estoppel
I get it.
Please estoppel already.
- (BOTH CHUCKLING)
- I'm sorry.
Oh, God.
I just love the law, Edwin.
I know, but just
focus on getting through your last day
at Jacobson Moore.
My last day.
("GOOD RIDDANCE (TIME OF YOUR
LIFE)" by Green Day playing)
Another turning point,
a fork stuck in the road ♪
Time grabs you by the wrist,
directs you where to go ♪
It's something unpredictable ♪
But in the end is right ♪
I hope you had
the time of your life. ♪
- Morning, Matty.
- (SONG STOPS)
Sorry for the loud music,
I was testing
the new speaker system.
I'm in charge of
retirement parties around here,
not to brag.
Well, brag away, Emmalyn.
That's a big deal.
I happen to agree.
Think about all the time
we spend at work,
the memories we form,
the relationships we make.
It's a family, really.
Yeah.
You know Jerry Lindholm?
Oh, yeah.
Gray hair,
surprisingly tight tush.
You could bounce a dime off it.
(CELL PHONE BUZZING)
Someone you don't want to talk to?
Not anymore.
Morning.
Somewhere you can talk?
Somewhere I can listen.
I checked and Debra Palmer
doesn't live at the address
the flower shop had on hand
- from 14 years ago.
- Well, that makes sense.
People move.
Well, assuming she's still
in New York State,
I narrowed the possibilities
down to about
60 women within
the potential age range.
Let me guess, the only time
Senior ever dated a woman over 50
was when he was 20.
Olympia?
Hang on. It's my kid's school.
(SIGHS)
No, no, no, no, no.
(EXHALES SHARPLY)
(CLEARS THROAT)
Ugh, now Court has Kat's stomach bug
and no one can reach Julian.
Can you cover the hearing?
MATTY: Of course. Talk soon.
(QUIET CHATTER)
BILLY: Oh.
I always assumed you were more of
a company car guy.
Oh. Right, right, right.
'Cause of the whole partner
Actually, do you still work
at Jacobs Sorry, I'm not
- trying to be awkward.
- Music.
- You talking to me?
- Oh.
Yeah. I'm I'm just saying hi.
MATTY: Yes,
Olympia wants me to cover
- today's hearing.
- BILLY: Careful, your jealousy is showing.
Don't you worry,
I'm not gonna be here forever.
- Oh, no. Are you dying?
- Or retiring?
Neither, I'm just
being realistic.
Y'all are gonna
outlast me here, and
Olympia thinks you're
both wonderful lawyers.
- Thanks, Matty.
- Facts on facts.
(CLICKS TONGUE)
Oh, my God, jump scare.
I wanted to drop off some doc review
for you to get started on.
Um, did you bonk your head
on the way up from hell this morning?
Since when do I work for you?
Since I found out you took a side case
without getting it cleared
by the partners.
Definitely a fireable offense
if I send it to HR.
Though up to the discretion
of my supervising attorney.
And Olympia and I are tighter
than the freaking Gilmore Girls,
so when that HR complaint
lands on Olympia's desk,
it will be thrown
into Olympia's trash.
But it'll go on your
permanent record, regardless.
Which'll look really bad down the line
if you ever want to make partner.
So, unless you want me
to lodge a complaint
MATTY: These weren't empty threats.
My client witnessed and
experienced so much violence
during her relationship
with Alexei Petronov,
she was scared to do anything
without his permission.
Even go out for a hot dog.
A hot dog.
Like Ben Matlock.
I see what you did there.
I still can't get over it.
Matlock in my court.
I've probably seen
- every episode three times.
- MATTY: Same.
And fun fact, I was already a lawyer
when the show started airing,
which seemed to tickle some people,
so I started adopting his techniques.
Mr. Taranov.
I demand to know
why you waited until
the last minute to subpoena
my client. Were you
or were you not trying to lure Dasha
- out of hiding?
- DAVIDSON: Bravo.
Mr. Taranov,
it's also a good question.
Your Honor, Rocco's not the one
with a history of
luring people into harm's way.
My client has left gang life
and he's doing exactly
what he should be doing.
He is using the courts,
not the streets,
to get justice
for the pain and suffering
Dasha caused when she lured him
- into a brutal attack.
- Because Dasha
was under duress, Your Honor.
And there isn't a single issue
in the plaintiff's case
that requires her testimony.
If there were,
Mr. Taranov woulda, coulda,
shoulda brought it up
in the seven-hour deposition he used
to scare the bejesus
out of Dasha months ago,
instead of
rejecting our attempts
at a settlement.
My client wants his
- day in court.
- No, what he wants
is a judgment that
garnishes Dasha's wages,
so then he knows
where she lives, so he can
- track her and terrorize her.
- Objection.
MATTY: To what? This is a
Who is that doc review for?
I'll tell you about it later.
One of us has to pay attention.
- VIKTOR: Your Honor.
- DAVIDSON: Mr. Taranov,
I agree with Ms. Matlock.
Your subpoena does
smack of harassment.
I'm quashing it.
Dasha doesn't have to appear.
Although I don't know
how you plan to use
duress as a defense
if your client doesn't testify
to her own state of mind.
Collateral estoppel, Judge.
During Alexei's trial,
the court already determined
Dasha was under duress.
You can use the same prior ruling
to establish it here.
"Court Martial, Part 1 and 2."
Season one.
Ben Matlock overstepped
and got over his skis.
Estoppel goes too far.
And if you choose to use duress
as a defense, your client
has to testify live and in person.
Well, the judge didn't go for it,
but turns out he's a huge
Matlock fan, so maybe
I know you stole the document.
No,
I found the document
in a safe in your house.
- Was it there the whole time?
- Of course not.
It was in Julian's safety deposit box
- at the bank.
- Oh, I knew it.
And then he showed up
because a banker called him,
and he told me that his father
gave the order, Matty.
- Does Julian know about me?
- No.
I told him
an anonymous person reached out.
I'm sorry that I lied to you.
I just needed time
to think about my family,
and you would've gone
directly to the Times, right?
Right.
And I understand lying
for your family.
My offer still stands.
Come with me to the Times,
tomorrow at 10:00.
You made an appointment?
- Matty, you can't go.
- I am.
It's over.
That document you stole from me
is fake.
- What do you mean, fake?
- OLYMPIA: I mean AI-generated.
A decoy study I made
in case Julian went looking
around the brownstone.
Where's the real one?
I can't tell you.
It is the only leverage I have.
You only need leverage
if we're on opposite sides.
And I don't want to be.
I care about justice, too,
so let's work together. If Senior
It will take months,
if not years, to wind our way
through the maybes or
the what-ifs. I have a case
Against the father
- of my children.
- Who took a study
that showed Wellbrexa
knew they were fueling an epidemic.
Because Senior ordered him to, Matty.
Are you really arguing duress?
Here?
Julian could have said no.
And if he had, think of the lives
he could have saved.
Maybe even my daughter's.
And instead, he violates
every ethical, moral
and professional code of conduct.
That's why I'm going
to the reporter tomorrow.
And with what evidence?
Hmm?
I'll tell them you have it.
Which makes you
an accomplice after the fact.
Unless I shred it
and go to Senior, and he lawyer us up
and buries this.
Yeah, I'll still go public
and Senior
will feed you and Julian
to the wolves.
Which is exactly
what you're threatening.
No, no, no. I'm trying
to give you a way out.
Bring me the document before 9:00.
- (KNOCK ON DOOR)
- Please, Olympia,
do the right thing.
Let's talk to Dasha.
(BABY CRYING)
Can you walk her around a little?
- KYLE: You sure you're okay?
- DASHA: Yeah.
Sorry the baby is so fussy.
She didn't sleep last night at all.
Oof, those first
three months are so hard.
Nothing about this is hard.
So, um,
did we beat the subpoena?
OLYMPIA: We did, but
unfortunately, the judge
denied our request to use
the trial transcripts
to establish duress.
Which means, to defend against Rocco's
pain and suffering lawsuit,
we will need you to come back
- to New York to testify.
- No, I
- I can't, I No.
- But it will be quick.
- In and out.
- It doesn't matter.
Alexei's people will follow me.
Or Rocco's. I'm gonna have
to go on the run again.
Now with a baby.
Please.
Give us a minute to regroup.
We still have a little time to decide.
Okay.
- Thank you, Olympia.
- Mm-hmm.
Okay, we need to flood that courtroom
with proof of the danger that
comes from disobeying Alexei.
We've canvassed Little Odessa.
Everyone's afraid to come forward.
Well, then, go back again.
We get one person,
maybe others follow.
MATTY: Agreed. There's got to be
one person who's willing
to do the right thing
even if it's hard.
(GROANS) Now what?
Uh-oh. Looks like
someone printed to
"Trapping Tray Seven."
Rookie mistake.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to call
your assistant a rookie.
I don't have an assistant anymore.
- Right.
- Yeah.
You're a junior associate now.
Sorry, I
Hey.
Is this for the remodel
on 92nd and York?
Nice. I'm gonna check
that one out, too.
Cool.
Good idea, printing
the lease in advance.
- Might steal that.
- Okay.
I'm totally kidding.
May the best man win.
- Ooh.
- Anyway
hopefully they have
- good snacks there. Yeah.
- I hope so.
MATTY: How upset,
on a scale of one to ten?
Oh, about a four.
Alfie's a sensible kid,
he just needs to process.
Do you think Olympia's
gonna bring the document?
Well, I hope so, because
I'm going to that reporter
come hell or high water.
Enough with the dirty talk.
It's time to eat.
Alfie, dinner!
Seriously, 'cause
if Olympia doesn't show,
I'm just gonna have to lay out
my circumstantial evidence
and convince the reporter
that I'm just not some
crazy woman who calls herself Matlock.
(CHUCKLES) Not worried.
You once convinced a 78-year-old
man to move across the country
for some cockamamie plan that actually
- panned out.
- Yes, I did.
You did.
Hey, kiddo. You finish your homework?
Do you hear something?
Why are you talking to Grandpa
and you're not talking to me?
Alfie, why are you
talking to me and not Grammy?
Because she won't help
my dad get sober.
That was a mutual decision.
Oh, come on. She's the one
who decides things.
You know what? I'm not hungry.
(EDWIN SCOFFS)
Okay, I will talk to him.
You just focus
on that reporter tomorrow.
And hopefully, Olympia
brings the document.
- 9:00 a.m.
- Yeah.
COURT OFFICER: Oh, there you are.
Ms. Lawrence was looking for you.
(WHISTLING MATLOCK THEME SONG)
(CHUCKLES)
DAVIDSON: Right on time.
I heard you'll be
taking over this case, Matlock.
(WHISPERING):
I explained about my laryngitis.
I mean, I wish I could talk.
Your Honor, flattered as I am
by my colleague's faith in me,
perhaps we ought
to continue this matter
when Ms. Lawrence is feeling better,
as I have an appointment.
Yesterday, you argued
this case was life or death.
Now it's not?
Ben Matlock would
consider this a challenge.
I consider it an order.
So unless you'd like to be held
in contempt, I suggest you say,
"Ready, Your Honor."
Ready, Your Honor.
DAVIDSON: Great.
Bring in the jury.
Dasha slid into my DM's
out of nowhere.
We messaged for a few weeks.
- (CELL PHONE BUZZING)
- She sent some, uh,
intimate photos.
Initiated everything.
VIKTOR: And did there come a
time when you met up in person?
January 10, at a bar
called The Gilded Room.
We had a few drinks
and then she wanted to go
to some house party on Avenue Y.
Do you happen to know if you passed
any police stations along the way?
Two.
I used to be in a gang,
so I know where all the precincts are.
So, did Dasha stop at
any of those precincts
to report that she was being forced
to lead you into a violent attack?
Objection.
Argumentative.
Withdrawn.
- Did she try to stop anywhere?
- No.
She was being real flirty,
and I thought we were
having a good time.
Till we got to that alley
and those six guys jumped me.
47 stitches
on my skull.
I lost my job, I couldn't pay my rent.
All because of Dasha.
And, yeah, Alexei put her up to it,
but she could have said no.
SARAH: No one will testify.
They're all too scared of
Alexei's gang and Rocco's gang.
That's the kind of leverage I need.
Gang leverage.
- We're back to Simone?
- Obviously.
Her blackmail is not going to end
unless I find a way
to get the upper hand.
Just tell me something small
from when you banged.
Like did you ever
see drugs at her place?
Or anything that resembles drugs?
I can work with herbal supplements.
Fine. I'll have to turn
to psychological manipulation.
How did Claudia do it?
Excuse me?
You did a full 180 from "no contact"
to a nuclear family.
Because Claudia's having my baby
and I never stopped loving her
and I want our child
to have the two-parent home
that I never did. It's that simple.
Just like the answer to your
dilemma with Simone is simple.
Ask Olympia for help.
(CELL PHONE BUZZES)
(GASPS) The owner of that pawn shop
where we dropped off a card
said he's willing to meet.
Mr. Kovalenko, you believe
Dasha could have said no
to leading you to Alexei,
is that correct?
Correct.
And your proof is
that she walked passed
police stations but didn't go in?
That's right.
But isn't it true, Mr. Kovalenko,
that you yourself didn't report
your assault to the police?
'Cause the ER doctor did.
The ER doctor
who you specifically asked
not to report to law enforcement?
It's right there at
the bottom of the police report.
Look, I'm not proud of it.
I did some real bad things
in my old life,
and I guess I just thought,
well, I thought cops weren't
gonna help someone
- like me.
- Mm.
Sounds like they
wouldn't have been much help
to Dasha either.
- Objection.
- Withdrawn.
- No more questions.
- (GAVEL BANGS)
Matty,
- listen
- Oh, good.
Your voice is back.
What was I supposed to do,
short of running to Senior?
Look, I had to stop you.
You jeopardized my interview.
Incoming.
Now an okay time?
(WHISPERING): Of course.
Was the pawnshop owner useful?
Is it useful to know
that nobody is ever
going to testify or meet with us?
Because that is what he said.
I'm going to Little Odessa.
Use your cop connections
and get me a list of all the murders
attributed to that gang,
then look up the parents
of the victims.
I want the name and address
of the oldest person.
That's who'll talk.
'Cause they've got the least to lose.
Go talk to Olympia.
Julian.
Hi. Julian, hey.
Don't know if you saw,
but a second unit opened up
in the building.
Now we don't have to compete.
- Okay, great.
- I love that it's a block from the park,
I'm just a little worried
about the janky fire escape
being safe for kids.
I mean, if we both end up there,
maybe we contact the super together?
Yeah, maybe. Yeah.
(WHISPERING): Did you need something?
I don't want to bother you, but I also
didn't want to hide things from you.
Simone found out that I took a case
and now she's threatening to go to HR.
You did the absolute
right thing by telling me.
First thing I thought of.
I need people around me
who I can trust. And
JULIAN: I don't want to be
your neighbor! Just back off!
I am a grown man who has been
working since you were waiting in line
for school lunch! Which is why I had
a car service and an assistant
and my own damn office.
(OLYMPIA CLEARS THROAT)
(GRUMBLES)
Hey,
what the hell was that?
I-I'm sorry. I don't know, okay?
I-I got triggered and I snapped.
And I know I don't get to,
because I deserve everything
that's happening to me right now,
but that doesn't change the fact
that I'm I'm not sleeping
and I'm scared all the time
and I have no one to talk to and
I just, I just I snapped.
(OLYMPIA SIGHS)
- (SIGHS)
- Why couldn't you say no?
When your dad called.
I I wish I did.
I wish I did. And I would now.
And I know that you can't forgive me.
Well, I have to figure out how to.
Because we need
to move forward together.
We're on the same side.
Thank you.
You get one, by the way.
Tantrum. That was it.
Now, you repair.
(SIGHS)
Meaning talk apartments with Billy?
Remember what you said when
the twins covered their room
in slime and Court threw that fit?
"Guess what, buddy? Cleanup sucks."
Well, guess what, buddy?
Cleanup sucks.
Yeah, well, Court took his pants
off and ran down the street.
- Can I, can I do that?
- Not unless
you move out of the country.
And a massive pay cut
and living in the same building
as a second-year associate
is way better
than a six-by-nine cell.
Is that where things are headed?
Are you sure she
won't shred the study?
Or go to Senior?
No, those are both terrible options,
which Olympia knows.
I just need more leverage.
Okay, sweetheart, I'm here.
Text me if the Times reaches back out
and I'll bring you home some mackerel.
Well, there's something
you don't hear every day.
(LAUGHS)
Oh, no. Oh, please let me in.
Heard you have
the best smoked mackerel
in Little Odessa. Darn it.
Well, if I'm too late,
I I guess I saw
another market over there.
- Arkady's.
- Arkady's?
Their mackerel
tastes like whitefish.
Oh, come in.
Come on. (SPEAKS FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Oh, man, oh, man.
You weren't lying. That's delicious.
Listen, Lev,
I got to come clean.
I didn't come all this way for fish.
Though Lord knows I should have.
My law firm represents
a young woman named
- Dasha Brezhneva.
- I cannot help you.
And you should leave.
And I will.
But first I wanted to tell you
that I lost a child, too.
12 years ago. And I'm still angry.
And when people tell me
I have to keep moving forward,
I want to tell them
to shut the hell up,
because I will never move forward.
I will forever live there.
And here.
I'll always be in both places.
And I want to punish
the people responsible
so badly it hurts.
And you have that chance, Lev.
If you testify in court
and tell everyone
how terrifying Alexei is,
and how your son tried
- to stand up to him
- Trust me, I want to.
But I have
three other children,
seven grandchildren,
all in this neighborhood.
It is them who will pay the price.
Well, unfortunately,
I'm ethically obligated
to do what's best for my client.
What do you mean?
That I just might
have to subpoena you.
Good afternoon, sir.
Could you please identify
yourself to the court?
Lev Volkoff.
And who is this person?
That's Grigor Volkoff.
My eldest son. He was killed.
And do you know
if your son was acquainted with
an individual
by the name of Alexei Petronov?
I do not recall.
This is the coroner's report.
It says that Grigor was
stabbed repeatedly.
And witnesses said it was because
he was trying
to stand up to Alexei's gang.
Is that true?
I don't recall.
MATTY: Your Honor, the witness is
clearly refusing to cooperate.
DAVIDSON: Sir,
I instruct you to answer the question
or I'll be forced
to hold you in contempt.
MATTY: Mr. Volkoff,
isn't it true your son
was killed for standing up
to Rocco's rival,
Alexei Petronov?
I do not recall.
Is there a reason
you won't answer my questions?
I promise,
this is a secure courtroom.
You don't have to be
afraid to speak out.
VIKTOR: Objection.
- Prejudicial.
- DAVIDSON: Mr. Volkoff,
I order you
to answer the question right now
or you're looking at contempt.
I do not recall.
DAVIDSON: Officers, you may
take the witness into custody.
And we'll take a recess.
Go bail Lev out
and tell him his performance
was almost as good
as his smoked mackerel.
And did you find out where Olympia is?
Annie texted that she's headed
to the car service pickup.
She's going to see
Senior in the Hamptons.
Must be partner stuff.
Stop! Stop!
OLYMPIA: Matty.
I thought you were
on your way to Senior.
I was.
I couldn't go.
Because you are right.
I want to keep Julian out of prison
and I need justice.
Senior helps with neither.
Which means I'm out of leverage.
Where is the document?
Connecticut, in a safety deposit box.
I put it there three days ago.
So I will go
first thing in the morning.
Great. I'll go with you.
You have court.
Judge Davidson
- thinks I'm sick.
- How convenient.
You win, Matty.
Just tell the Times
that I wasn't involved,
and please, give me one day.
For my family.
I want that document in my hands.
OLYMPIA: Mm-hmm.
(WHISPERING):
And then I'll see how I feel.
I deserve that.
(CELL PHONE BUZZES)
It's Dasha checking in.
She's terrified
to come back to New York.
Sarah said it went well with Lev?
It did. But I don't think
that gets us all the way
with the jury.
(SIGHS)
Did Billy find anyone else
- willing to cooperate?
- No.
Everyone's too scared.
I'll just have to find another
way to message that to the jury.
Can't tell people how to feel.
True.
Tried with you.
Tried with
With Alfie?
The point is, if we want a slam dunk,
the jury has to feel
how scared Dasha is of Alexei.
Alexei needs to go
- on the stand.
- What if you put Alexei
on the stand?
And then you trigger him.
So the jury can feel it
for themselves.
I'll take care of court
and you drive to Connecticut and
bring me that Wellbrexa study.
So you're letting me go alone?
Bear claw?
I'm not here to snack.
I'm just here to make sure
you get the document
and hand it over
with no funny business.
Got it.
I just didn't know
if you had breakfast.
But if you get hungry,
there's more in the back.
Or you can have some Twizzlers.
Oh, now I know you're up to something.
I just did my research since
I knew we'd be driving together.
Your former students
loved you, by the way.
Those comments were glowing.
They couldn't bribe me
with bear claws,
and you can't, either.
Fine.
But just think about it, Edwin.
We should be working together
to bring Senior to justice.
He's the big fish.
Matty's not
she's not thinking straight.
She saw through your lies.
Yes.
I lied.
For a day.
You know, but your wife
lied to me for a year.
And you don't know me,
but I am a real person.
With a real family.
I have twins.
Their names are Kat and Court
and they're nine
and they love basketball
and scary movies
and their dad.
And the last few months,
I have been a pretty lousy mom
because your wife manipulated me
and made it
so that I couldn't trust anyone.
And-and the worst part
is that I cared about her.
I still do.
Don't go to the Times.
Not yet.
You get a vote, too.
SARAH:
We need triggers. Big and small.
Anything that will help
Matty get under his skin.
Well, uh,
Alexei is a very proud man.
He needs to feel
like he's being taken seriously.
Thank you for being here today,
"Alex-ee."
"Alex-ay."
"Alex-eye."
Okeydokey.
Now, regarding the night
of January 10
Was it the 15th?
Just wait a minute.
It's C-Can
DASHA: He hates when
people waste his time,
and he always wants to be
the smartest person in the room.
Let me ask you.
Did the fact that Dasha flipped on you
make you feel a little
well, I hate to say dumb?
What?
Well, uh, you didn't see
it coming, did you now?
Oh, and he hates being interrupted.
When did it happen?
- Dasha left
- Go ahead. The timeline.
- I'm trying to.
- We're waiting on you.
- She left around 6:30 and then
- 6:30?
Wasn't it actually 7:30?
- No. I said 6:30.
- Uh,
I don't mean to go
all schoolmarm on you, but, uh,
details are important, so
(PAPERS RUSTLING)
Oopsie.
6:30. My bad. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
DASHA: But if you really
want to get under his skin,
the thing he cares about
more than anything
if you question his
MATTY: Honor.
That's what that tattoo means, right?
Uh-huh.
Easier said than done
in your line of work, I imagine.
No.
Really?
So, sending in a woman
a girl, really
to act as bait
is honorable?
Being so afraid of Rocco
that you hid behind Dasha?
- I never hid behind anyone.
- Objection.
So you're saying it was
Dasha's idea to seduce Rocco?
- Judge.
- Counselor.
Maybe 'cause, sexually, things
weren't working out that great
between the two of you.
- (YELLING IN RUSSIAN)
- DAVIDSON: Officer,
- restrain that man!
- Or I will show you
exactly what I will do to you!
- I have ways to get to you and everyone you love!
- Order!
I have never forgotten a face!
Never!
EDWIN: That sounds
terrifying.
MATTY: It was.
The jury felt it, too.
So the Times really wrote back?
They did.
This ends tomorrow.
Okay, we just need the document.
How long has Olympia been in the bank?
And what are you eating?
Five minutes and nothing.
That's a Twizzler chew,
and we both know it.
Fine.
Olympia tried to get on my good side
because she wants us
to delay going public.
Just like you predicted.
Yeah, well, I'm right about some
things and wrong about others.
Twizzlers should be allowed back
in our house?
Agreed.
I'm being serious.
No matter how many times we tell Alfie
about the pain of addiction,
he's never gonna believe us
until he experiences it himself.
It's his dad.
You're saying we should help Joey?
Yes.
But I'm not the only decider.
So you think about it.
Text me when you have the document.
Will do.
I hope tomorrow
you walk out of Jacobson Moore
for the last time.
("GOOD RIDDANCE (TIME OF YOUR
LIFE)" by Green Day playing)
Another turning point ♪
A fork stuck in the road ♪
Time grabs you by the wrist ♪
Directs you where to go ♪
So make the best of this test
and don't ask why ♪
The law has been a sanctuary.
It's not a question ♪
- But a lesson learned in time ♪
- A responsibility.
A pain in the ass.
(LAUGHTER)
And a gift.
I thank you all
for being a part of the ride.
(APPLAUSE)
It came together beautifully.
Are you okay, Emmalyn?
(SIGHS) Goodbyes always get me.
That's all.
When it's time
would you plan my retirement party?
Emmalyn, it would be my honor.
And you deserve
all the bells and whistles.
Bells, whistles, and a good whiskey.
(LAUGHS)
Mmm.
I need to talk to Simone.
Okay.
Simone
Would you prefer steak pops
or a corncob bar for your party?
I have a different
goodbye protocol for transfers.
- Transfers?
- You haven't heard?
You've been seconded
to Greenburough Equity.
But I didn't even apply.
Olympia championed you.
Said you'd be perfect.
Simone gets to spend
the next six months
with in-house counsel
for Greenburough Equity.
In Omaha.
SARAH and SIMONE: Omaha?
Ah!
- (PHONE BUZZES)
- (INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Hi. (CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
I heard what happened
with you and Julian.
- That guy sucks.
- Yeah.
Well, he apologized.
And I probably came on
a little strong.
Just trying to get
the whole dad thing right.
Since I didn't grow up
with mine, so
finding the right place to live
seems like step one.
No matter where you end up living,
you're gonna be a great dad.
No offense, Matty, but that's
like my mom telling me
I'm handsome.
I know you think I'm great.
I really do.
And I'm gonna miss you.
When you disappear
into Newborn Baby Land.
- (BOTH CHUCKLE)
- (PHONE BUZZES)
(PHONE CHIMES)
- The jury's back.
- Here we go.
We find that Dasha Brezhneva
was acting under duress
and is therefore not liable
for Rocco Kovalenko's injuries.
(WHISTLING MATLOCK THEME SONG)
- You really are incredible at this.
- (CHUCKLES)
That's like my grandson telling
me I don't look a day over 50.
(CHUCKLING)
(DOOR OPENS)
♪
Where's Edwin?
OLYMPIA: I dropped him off
a mile from the gas station.
With Twizzlers.
Here's his phone.
What are you doing?
You know, I thought about it,
and I realized
you don't have the leverage
you think you have.
You come forward now,
you're just a crazy old lady
with no evidence.
I can put you at the bank with Julian.
I know the exact moment
you found the document.
The D.O.J. can follow your trail.
Maybe.
But you know
what I did this afternoon?
Compiled a list of Madeline
and Edwin Kingston's federal offenses.
Bank fraud,
fraudulent inducement,
illegal wiretapping.
So what are you going to do
when you and Edwin go to jail?
Hmm? You're not gonna let
sweet Alfie live
with his junkie father, are you?
You think a jury
is going to convict me?
I could burn this courthouse
to the ground
and they'd still be eating
butterscotch out of my hand.
I'll just play the harmless old lady,
the grieving mother.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
(WHISPERING): I'm untouchable.
And if you don't send me that document
by the end of the night
it'll be your kids
who grow up without parents.
♪
(PHONE BUZZES)
EDWIN: I'd like to believe
you could be a good father.
That's what my grandson deserves.
Yeah.
He does.
Hey, I just got nervous
before meeting him,
- you know?
- There will always be
reasons to get high.
I am offering you a chance
to get sober.
Whoa.
I'm hoping you'll use that
to go to rehab.
We got you a bed.
Here's the number to call.
Or spend it however you like.
But if you want to see Alfie,
this is your chance.
Thank you for helping him.
It was both of us.
It should always be both of us.
Agreed.
MATTY: Agreed.
Things have been off-balance.
But we're almost at the end
of this chapter.
So let's rebalance the next one.
- Where do you want to live?
- San Francisco.
Dependent on Joey and rehab,
of course.
But, ultimately,
I want to go home.
- Done.
- And I want you to retire.
Too bad.
Not gonna happen.
My nonnegotiable.
- So what now?
- Well,
legally, you have two options.
Either walk away from the table
or accept that term
and negotiate from there.
What makes you so sure
I wouldn't walk away?
Oh, yeah? You're gonna leave me?
You gonna shack up
with some hot number
from the pickleball court
- Ooh.
- and teach her how to rub
that knot out of your left shoulder?
- (CHUCKLES, GROANS)
- (LAUGHING)
It's too much effort. You're right.
I'll be clutching
your cold, bony hand when I die.
So what do we do now?
Negotiate terms of said employment.
I'd like 50 hours a week.
- I'd like ten.
- Thirty.
With six weeks' worth of exemptions
over the course of a year. Deal?
As long as you agree to take
a course on the Middle Ages.
How about we learn Italian instead?
Middle Ages. That's my nonnegotiable.
You're evil and petty,
and I love you more than anything.
EDWIN: Mmm.
Terms go into effect
after I talk to the Times.
Deal.
And will you please tell the reporter
how Olympia left me
on the side of the road
with three Twizzlers?
It's the first thing I'll say.
- All right.
- (PHONE BUZZING)
Oh.
Speak of the devil.
What do you want, Olympia?
There's nothing left to discuss
unless you bring me the document.
I just sent it.
Are you by a computer?
All right, I'm in my office.
Check your email.
MATTY: You think a jury
is going to convict me?
I could burn this courthouse
to the ground and they'd
still be eating butterscotch
out of my hand.
is way better
than a six-by-nine cell.
Is that where things are headed?
No.
Not if I can help it.
MATTY: Stop!
OLYMPIA: I couldn't go.
Because you are right.
Which means I'm out of leverage.
- Alexei needs to go on the stand.
- What if you put
Alexei on the stand?
And then you trigger him.
So what are you going to do
when you and Edwin go to jail?
You're not gonna let sweet Alfie live
with his junkie father, are you?
You think a jury
is going to convict me?
I'll just play the harmless old lady,
the grieving mother.
(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)
(WHISPERING): I'm untouchable.
And if you don't send me that document
by the end of the night,
it'll be your kids
who grow up without parents.
Turns out,
I didn't need leverage.
I just needed to take away yours.
From now on,
I'm in charge.
♪
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