Family Law (2021) s04e06 Episode Script

1
Previously on Family Law
So walk me through what you
think this merger might look like.
It sounds like we might be
working together soon, too.
I can't believe you got your
one-night stand pregnant.
If you and I are going to co-parent
this child, we need to get along.
- I take your point.
- You want to go out sometime this week?
Get to know each other? Unromantically?
Of course you felt the need to
add that. Fine. Let's hang out.
So, I heard this silliest gossip.
Something about a merger
between us and Peterson?
Bunch of nonsense.
Harry wouldn't keep
something like that from me.
He would have told me straight away, right?
- I can't believe you told her.
- I didn't tell her.
Suzette from Peterson's firm
told Pearl from Vazirian Roth.
And Pearl told Jerry.
So, way to keep the news under wraps.
[KNOCKING]
You were next in line, to be told.
I was simply waiting until
I knew it was a sure thing.
That's out of the bag, Harry.
You need to deal with it pronto.
Danny, my office.
It has come to my attention that rumors
are starting to circulate.
So, we wanted you to
hear the news from us first.
We have signed a memorandum
of understanding with
Marcus Peterson's firm, which
lays the groundwork for a merger.
Did you know about this?
No thanks to anyone in this office.
This is a good news story.
We will all benefit from
our combined strengths,
expertise and resources.
- Hm
- Are there any questions?
- How will we fit more people?
- Will we have to move?
Will there be layoffs?
Who gets to keep the file
if there's a client conflict?
I'll let my partner field these questions.
- [CHATTER]
- Will we have to share a system?
- Will we have the same mediations?
- Okay, one at a time, please.
When will this take effect?
A merger, Dad?
Why?
At some point, I'll have to step back.
I want to make sure my legacy survives.
Is that why you made Daniel a partner?
Your brother is a good lawyer, but he
needs time to grow as a leader.
What about Abby?
She's an excellent lawyer,
but she's also impulsive
and stubborn.
And she's an alcoholic.
[SCOFFS] You can't hold that
against her forever, Dad.
Her video is still one of the first
items that pops up in a Google search.
I'm doing the best I can to protect
my children, and that includes you.
So, does that mean I
get to keep my office?
[CHUCKLES]
I'll make sure of it, Lucy Goosey.
A heads up would have been nice.
We only found out about
the leak this morning.
And someone from your firm leaked it.
I'll make a formal
announcement later today.
- How'd your people take it?
- Not well.
I walked by Rebecca's desk.
She was already on LinkedIn.
We need to find a way to reassure
people before the legal
recruiters start swarming.
- What if we hold a corporate retreat?
- Oh.
Hear me out. A buddy of mine at McMillan
- Russell, Yannick Kroll.
- Yannick.
His firm takes everyone to Mexico for an
all-inclusive retreat each year.
He says it's a great bonding experience.
- And a costly experience.
- It doesn't have to be.
We could do something
local, but high-end.
I like it.
Give the staff a chance to get to
know each other in a
stress-free environment.
- Exactly.
- Hmm.
It appears the ides have it, Harry.
I'll start exploring the new options.
I thought we were soulmates.
Then, on our 10-year
anniversary, he announces
that his soulmate is our vacuous,
surgically-enhanced dog walker.
[SCOFFS] He didn't want an equal.
He wanted a pin-up model.
How am I supposed to
face him this afternoon?
That's why we're having
this preliminary meeting, so
you can vent all you want.
- What's your end goal, Ingrid?
- To make Keith's life a living hell.
Every second of every
day for the rest of his life.
I understand the sentiment.
- But you have children, right?
- Jaycee and Jonah. Seven and five.
Then trust me when
I say being vindictive
isn't gonna help you or your kids.
But he's the one that
blew up our marriage.
Adultery means nothing
in the eyes of the law.
Keith is still the father of your children.
You can drag this out for months, even
years.
And in the end, you are the one
who suffers the most.
You, your kids, and your bank account.
- So you suggest I just roll over?
- No, absolutely not.
I suggest taking the high road.
Act like none of this fazes you.
Trust me, it'll drive him crazy.
See you this afternoon.
Everybody in the conference
area, I have an announcement.
Uh, you might want to book an MRI.
You made the announcement an hour ago.
Different announcement.
This one is entirely his.
- I have more exciting news to share.
- The merger's off?
Our firms are going on a joint
corporate retreat this weekend.
We'll play games, do team
building exercises, we'll eat well.
I promise it'll be a lot of fun.
- This sounds amazing!
- Ha!
- Yes?
- I can't make it.
- Hmm, why? What are you doing?
- Absolutely nothing.
- Attendance is mandatory.
- Where are we going?
As soon as I nail that down, I will
send out the particulars. All right?
Back to work.
This is gonna be so much fun.
Let's, me and you, organize a boycott.
Eleanor's blowhard brother and simpering
wife are visiting me this weekend.
Can't believe I'm saying
this, but this retreat
is a gift from the gods. [CHUCKLES]
- Have fun at your retreat.
- Shut up.
While you're doing icebreakers and
trust falls, I'll be partying at Velvet.
Oh! Lucy, I'd like you
to attend the retreat too.
Me? Why?
Marcus needs to see that even though you
operate independently,
you're an asset to the firm.
Always helps to put a face to a name.
I may or may not catch
you at the trust falls.
Mm.
Mr. Peterson, wonderful to see you.
Cecil or Cecile, I answer to both.
- May I take your coat?
- I'll keep it, thank you.
Then maybe I can offer you a juice
box, or perhaps a cheese string?
- Marcus, hello.
- Abigail, nice to see you.
Feel the heat of everyone's eyes on you?
Oh, yeah.
My client is willing to agree to
50-50 parenting time with conditions.
If you go out for the
night, the kids stay with me.
Oh, Ferb, you just don't
want them to see my girlfriend.
- Damn right I don't.
- Let's sidebar this, shall we?
We'd like to add a clause stating that
Ms. Gunn can't disparage
my client in front of the children.
- I don't do that.
- Please.
You told him I was the reason
we had to sell the house.
Well, it's not badmouthing if it's true.
Okay, you can yell at each other for
the entire hour if you want.
We'll bill you for it either way
or we can try to make progress.
I'd like to recommend a
judicial case conference.
- What's that?
- It's like a dress rehearsal for court.
The judge listens to both sides and then
offers his or her thoughts.
And it's non-binding?
Meaning you don't
have to agree to any of it.
But it'll give you a pretty good picture
of how things will go if
you do take this to court.
That way, you save time and money.
Tell you what, we're
heading into the weekend.
Why don't we all put our pencils down
and take a couple of days to reflect?
Yeah?
- I feel like I've just run a marathon.
- They were exhausting.
I look forward to getting to know
you better over the weekend.
- Bite-sized brownie for the road, sir?
- Why not?
Trying to get his pipe and
slippers while you're at it.
He's a smoker?
Ah, another name on the door.
Sucks for you.
Waters down your influence.
I worried about that too, but I think
it actually might water
down Dad's influence.
Seriously?
He hated the idea of a corporate retreat.
Marcus loved it. Dad was outvoted.
You headed up to Whistler?
No, everywhere was booked.
- Athena?
- Also fully booked.
So, where are you headed?
Certainly well under budget.
You got your wish, Harry.
- I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
- Hmm.
It was all that was
available at the last minute.
Ahhh! Breathe in that fresh country air.
Smells like outhouse and armpit.
Come on, Winston.
We could spend the entire
weekend with everyone
we work with Monday to Friday.
What could be better?
♪
To the right, you'll see our
cozy cabins, where all
the horny camp counselors
were slaughtered last year
by a man in a hockey mask.
This place has bedbugs for sure.
I feel itchy already.
Still beats my in-laws.
Well, at least I don't have to spend
the entire weekend with my ex.
At least my ex isn't a
kidnapper or a psychopath.
What were you supposed
to be doing this weekend?
Shopping for bath towels.
- Hmm, so still more fun than this.
- [CHUCKLES]
How about you?
I'm supposed to be at Mirage
Hammam Spa with Jojo and Sophia.
I know, rustic and outdoors are two of
your least favorite words.
They are, but I've decided
to make the most of it.
This is full of all the novels I've
been meaning to read.
I'm going to ditch the activities, hole up
in my cabin, enjoy the peace and quiet.
[LOUD DRIVING MUSIC]
Okay.
I see you.
Ahhhh!
Welcome to Camp Woodshop.
Come closer, everyone.
Shine.
That's my cue.
- Have fun.
- Okay.
Excuse me.
- Gathering. This way.
- That's why I'm going that way.
You must be Abigail.
- Come on.
- No, no, no.
Hey everyone, thanks
so much for joining us.
We had a choice.
I'm Samantha, Sam for short, and I'm your
facilitator for the weekend.
Now, I see the skeptical looks on some
of your faces, but I promise you, if
you put in even minimal effort, you'll take
away maximum benefits.
Marcus?
This is a chance to get to know
each other in a relaxed environment.
I know change can be scary, but I
also know that our two firms share similar
goals and values.
Harry, would you like
to say a few words?
Oh, thank you, but
as this retreat was
Daniel's idea, I'll let him do the talking.
The motto of this weekend
is "Stronger Together".
Come on, y'all, let's
all say it together.
One, two, three.
Stronger Together!
- Okay, Sam, thank you.
- All righty.
OK, you have a few
minutes to get settled
into your cabins before
our first event, orienteering.
Meet back here in ten and pair up
with someone from
the other firm. [LAUGHS]
And we will be doing a head count.
Oh, so sorry to miss out on the
fun, important client.
- Excuse me.
- Yeah.
Can I help?
Oh, I want to send my wife a
photo of these quaint cabins.
But, how do you do a panorama?
- Oh, do you mind?
- Oh, please.
Okay, so first you're
going to swipe to pano.
Oh.
Then you're going to press here, move your
phone like this, press again, and voila.
- Wow.
- Oh, and if you use this filter, it
goes from murder cabin to cabin porn.
Wow [CHUCKLES]
God bless you, young man.
Oh, Jerry Rifkin, office manager
at Svensson & Svensson.
Troy Batista, office
manager at Peterson.
Wow.
A wellness plan for everyone.
Free gym memberships, wellness apps.
Yes, there's an upfront cost,
but think of the long-term savings.
More productivity with fewer sick days.
Yeah, forward thinking, I like it.
- That makes two of us.
- Two out of three is all we need.
- They're illegal too? No way.
- Yes way.
- What's your favorite food?
- Corndogs.
- Mine too. [LAUGHS]
- They're savory and sweet.
- Favorite ice cream?
- Tiger tail.
[LAUGHS]
Okay, here's a trickier one.
- Star Wars or Star Trek?
- Star Trek.
]
- You could be my twin.
- I have a twin.
I have a twin too.
Well, I did, until I ate him in utero.
- How's the house-town going?
- Awful.
I keep losing out in bidding wars.
Sorry to hear that.
You and Isabelle settling
into your new place?
Yeah, mostly.
It's way too quiet
without Sophia and Nico.
Hmm.
Well if it makes you feel
any better I barely see Sophia.
She's joined every
extracurricular so she can pad
her college admissions application.
Have you talked to Nico recently?
Not since his classmate fell into the sin.
I've got a video call with
him this afternoon, though.
Oh, that's great.
Um, say bonjour for me.
- You can join if you like.
- You sure?
Yeah, sure.
Checked.
Yeah.
Oh, and I also built our messaging system.
It reduces our staff workload by 10%
- and it's completely unhackable.
- Oh, you don't say.
Yeah, it cuts down on a lot of
paperwork and allows
for interfacing on both a
macro and micro level.
Oh, macro and micro.
- Oh, interesting.
- Yeah, what systems do you use?
- Oh, e-mails, inter-office memos.
- [LAUGHS]
Oh, I love it. So retro.
I understand you'll be taking over
the floor below us. Is that right?
Yeah, that's what I've heard.
Oh, will you be subdividing to
make room for all your people?
No, Marcus says there's going to be enough
room for everyone once
the merger's complete.
Oh.
Jerome is amazing.
He's what my twin would have been like
if I hadn't, you know.
- We need to talk.
- Can I invite Jerome?
No.
Now, I happen to know that between their
floor and ours, there are 30 office spaces.
Troy told me they had
no plans to subdivide.
By my count, there are 40 employees.
Is this one of those brain teasers, like
what goes around the wood
but never into the wood?
No. It means redundancies.
Like, a lot of redundancies.
- They'd never do that.
- They did to you once already, Cecil.
Dollars to donuts, they'll get rid of the
highest earners on the support staff first.
Now, I know how much
everyone at our firm makes.
Which means Troy must
know how much everyone
at Peterson makes.
I'm on it.
Here we go.
Oh!
Yes!
Go!
Go, go, go!
Oh!
Oh!
Oh!
- Hey.
- Oh, hey.
- So, do you do Arby's?
- I do.
- How do you keep up your energy?
- I'm like a wind-up doll.
I can keep going until 3 p.m. tomorrow.
Everyone leaves.
Then I just [IMITATES CRASHING]
[BOTH CHUCKLE]
It must be exhausting.
It's nothing like being a therapist.
I can't imagine having to
listen to people's woes all day.
I have a bag of tricks for when
I feel myself drifting.
I just cock my head to the side,
curl my brows, say, tell
me more, scribble notes.
Can I get a margarita
with two shots of tequila?
Thanks.
Don't judge. I was supposed
to have a wild night at Velvet's.
- It's a spa in the West End.
- I know Velvet.
And trust me, you're not missing anything.
The street people have ruined it.
To be clear, no one
is asking you to do this.
To be clear, I'm dying to do this.
Go get them, tiger.
You enjoying yourself?
Enjoy would be an overstatement.
Offering up a judicial
case conference to our
clients was the right call.
Yeah, well, going through
your own divorce puts
things in perspective.
My divorce did the same for me.
♪
He likes my wellness program idea.
That's so good.
Honestly, Lisa, I think
this merger could be
a good thing for me.
Jude, what's up?
I'm not sure.
- Probably nothing.
- What's probably nothing?
I'm having cramps.
I'm sure it's just the
deep fried pickles I eat.
You eat deep fried pickles?
Oh, I just had another one.
I'm gonna order you a
cab, okay? Go to St. Paul's.
- I can be there in an hour.
- Okay.
- What's wrong? Is Jude okay?
- She's cramping.
- What?
- I have to go.
Can you make an excuse to Dad?
I still haven't told him.
[CLAPPING, CHEERING]
I have two competing thoughts.
One is that I'm dying
to get out of here.
- Two is that I'm starving.
- I think I have a solution for both.
I'll steal the sweets,
you steal the savories.
Meet you outside in ten.
What are you doing?
Making the best out of a bad situation.
What are you doing?
Making the best out of a bad situation.
Lucy, have you seen your brother?
A close friend of his had
a medical emergency.
He said he'll be back as soon as he can.
Okay, everyone.
It's time for a limbo.
Come closer. Don't be shy.
Form a line.
- Come on, Dad. You can do it.
- Not on your life.
How low can you go?
How was orienteering?
Daniel pitched me on
his wellness plan, just
like you said he would.
Daniel has all sorts of creative
ways to spend our money.
Let's talk about ways to save money, then.
- Has a day been informative?
- Yes, it has.
I think you could lose
Nelson from your team.
- No one would miss him.
- Good.
Then there's an obvious
cut on your side as well.
We'll only need one office manager.
I've been telling her to watch
her diet, but she won't listen.
This has nothing to do with diet.
Cramping is very common in early pregnancy.
It's usually caused by hormonal changes.
- I knew we were overreacting.
- Not at all.
Cramping can also be a sign
of something more serious.
You did the right thing coming in.
But you should not tell your
wife what she can and can't eat.
Oh, she's not my wife.
Then you really shouldn't tell
her what she can and can't eat.
Okay, but can we at least agree
ketchup chips aren't a vegetable.
Oh, my God.
He looks like a tiny Benjamin Button.
He
That's our baby.
I've got to hand it to you.
You held it together with me earlier.
Did you think I was
going to burst into tears?
No, I thought you were
going to burst out laughing.
Did you see that beret?
If he wears that back to Canada, Sophia's
- going to eat him alive.
- Oh, God.
He's having the time of his life.
Is it awful that I kind of wish
he was homesick?
I was thinking the same thing.
But this proves we did okay.
We're supposed to give our children wings.
Right now, I wish we'd clipped them.
Isabel.
She found the bath towels.
Hallelujah.
You think she's going to
want children of her own?
Oh, I know she does.
It's a bone of contention at the moment.
I'm not sure I can do it all over again.
It'll be different this time.
She's a lot younger than you.
Thanks for the reminder.
[LAUGHS] No, I just mean
She has a lot more energy.
She'd do more than
her share of the work.
And bonus, she's not an alcoholic.
- You're a good mother, Abby.
- I wasn't all the time.
And I really wasn't a good wife.
Hey, I had a glimpse into what it's
like to be in a relationship with an
alcoholic, and, oh, wow.
It sucked.
I'll always regret that I
didn't listen to you sooner.
I didn't get help sooner.
You didn't deserve what I put you through.
And I mean it when I say I'm
glad you have someone who
knows how amazing you are.
See? Right there.
It looks like a little penis.
It could also be a finger.
I'm just gonna say it.
I was grateful for your
Type A personality tonight.
We Type As have our uses.
Well, I guess I should
head back to the retreat.
Can I make you another
chamomile tea before I go?
No, I already have to get
up and pee twice in the night.
I'll check-in in the morning.
Or I could sleep here on
the couch, just to be safe.
What about your retreat?
It'll be there in the morning.
Well, uh, if you insist, I'll
go get you some sheets.
Clean ones, right?
- And the rat stays locked in his cage.
- No promises.
♪
I have to pee.
Do you have to pee?
No, no, listen, you put your career on
hold so your wife can focus on hers.
You deserve a higher
percentage of the assets,
Keith.
Why should you be forced to pay an
asshole tax just because you
met the woman of your dreams?
A judicial case conference
is a waste of time.
You need to get in front of a
judge who will make
binding decisions or your
hysterical ex and her
ball-busting lawyer are
gonna drag this thing out forever.
Thanks for agreeing to
meet on a Sunday, Ingrid.
I thought we'd agreed to take a
cooling-off period this weekend.
Yes, well, I've discovered your ex and his
- lawyer have violated that agreement.
- Seriously?
Is it true Keith put his
career on hold for you?
Oh, please.
He was fired from three jobs in a
row because he's impossible to work with.
I had to support that prick for years.
[EXHALES] Sorry, I I really am
trying to work on taking
the high road.
Actually, Ingrid, I've been
having to rethink about all that.
- Well, someone had fun last night.
- Someone did.
Does Sam bring the same enthusiasm to the
bedroom as she does to her job?
What do you think of him?
I spoke to him for a nanosecond and
I was already drunk.
I think he's a wolf in wickable clothing.
Did you go home for the night?
You didn't honestly think I'd
spend the night here, did you?
How's your friend? Is he feeling better?
She is fine.
- Her name is Jude.
- Ah, more than a friend perhaps.
It's complicated.
She's pregnant.
And I'm a father.
But you're not in a relationship?
It was short-lived.
Well, if you didn't protect yourself in the
obvious way, please tell me
you protected yourself legally.
I have not.
I want to be a part
of my child's life, Dad.
Well then, congratulations.
Thank you.
Then me and Jerome quizzed
each other on Stargate trivia.
Then we played Battleship to the wee hours
and we didn't even sink any boats.
Oh, here he comes.
What?
I did it.
I had my slept face.
But don't you need to sleep with more
than one person before it's over?
Just let me have this.
Did you find anything useful?
I certainly did.
I hacked into his supposedly
unhackable system when
he went to the outhouse.
I'm on par with their
receptionist salary-wise.
Cecil makes less than
Peterson's paralegals, so I'm
thinking you're safe.
Wait.
Jerome makes more than me?
About six grand more.
What about Troy?
You're obviously much more highly
valued by Svensson and Svensson.
Wait, same breakfast, too?
Keep it moving, Jerome.
Okay, everyone.
Our next activity is all in
Five People Tug-of-War!
Svenssons and the Petersons!
- You're leaving?
- Yeah, my ride is here.
Work emergency.
Plus, I draw the line at Mud Pits.
Hey, there's something else
I've been meaning to tell you.
I've applied to have my
surname changed back.
Oh.
Well, I suppose that makes sense.
I love you, Abby.
I love you, too.
And if you and Isabel do have a
baby, that kid's gonna be spectacular.
Okay, let's go, Team Peterson.
You got this. Let's go.
Alright, are you ready?!
I'll blow the the whistle in three
two
- [LAUGHS]
- Touchdown.
- No, no, no, no, no, no.
- Aw.
Good morning everyone!
Thank you for making
the weekend such a success.
Our T-shirts weren't ready for the retreat,
but I have them now.
I think we can all agree
they are pretty terrific, huh?
Moose!
Moose!
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
Here you go. Cecil, my man.
Here you go.
Oh, polyester blend shirt,
just what I always wanted.
Ah, Jerry.
Take an extra for Eleanor.
Here you go.
- You wanted to see me?
- Sit.
Marcus enjoyed meeting you this weekend.
Well, that's good. I barely
said two words to the guy.
We want you to come in-house, Lucy.
- Put you on salary.
- Why?
It's Marcus's condition for
you to keep your current office.
Space is going to be at a premium.
- Yeah, but it's my office.
- Which I pay for.
He we want everything to
be under the firm's umbrella.
- What about my radio segment?
- It's great for us.
Free advertising.
We can even feed you topics on occasion.
[EXHALES SHARPLY] That's my job.
And I don't know how the
station would feel about it.
We'll work out the details.
Picture it Lucy-goosey.
You'll be well-paid.
You'll have great benefits.
You'll work regular office
hours, which means more
time with Harmony.
You'll be well taken care of.
Abby, good morning.
Marcus.
Sorry to throw you for a loop like
this, but there was no
reasoning with my client.
I'm impressed.
With what?
With the way the lies just roll off
your tongue.
Word of advice.
Next time you're in the shitter at a
corporate retreat, you might
want to keep your voice down.
Now excuse me while I
go and bust a few balls.
My client selflessly
stepped back from his own
career so his ex-wife
could focus on hers.
He lost years of earning potential.
Which is why he's entitled to
a larger share of the assets.
I have nothing further.
Ms. Bianchi?
Your Honor, I submit a series of affidavits
from four of Mr. Gunn's former employers.
Each one states that he was let go
because he was impossible to work with.
He's described as argumentative
and obstreperous, a man
who never got his work done on time,
and when he did, it was sloppy.
This man didn't selflessly put
his career on hold for his wife.
He was unemployed and
unemployable, and my client
supported him for years.
Mr. Peterson, these affidavits are damning.
Would you like to reconsider your position?
We would, Your Honor.
We're willing to concede
to my colleague's original
offer and split the assets
and parenting time 50-50.
That seems reasonable Ms. Bianchi?
Actually, we've had a rethink.
We want the children to be
with their mother during the week.
Your Honor, this is a blatant attempt by
my colleague to push my client beneath the
threshold of 40% parenting time, meaning he
would get no child support.
My client is only thinking of the children.
Her daughter suffers from
anxiety, which has been
exacerbated by the separation.
She feels safest when she
gets to sleep in her own bed.
Mr. Gunn has also moved out of the
catchment area, which
means a long commute for
the children on school days.
Objection! A long
commute is not a reason for
the children to be cut
off from their father.
They'll still get to
spend quality time with
him every other weekend.
I'm not trying to impose a
What's the crude slang I'm looking for?
An asshole tax.
We're only thinking of the
best interests of the children.
- We did it.
- You did it.
The look on Keith's face?
That was so much more
fun than taking the high road.
Hey, that could be your new motto.
When they go low, we go lower.
And that expression you use?
An asshole tax?
I'm still gonna tell that
one to my book club? Ha!
Oh my God, you should
come to my book club.
We never talk about the book anyway.
That way, you can give me more money.
Is it just me, or does morale
seem low around here today?
Well, your corporate retreat
didn't have the desired effect.
- People are scared.
- There's no need for that.
Harry, it's me. Cut the crap.
I know the writing's on the wall.
I can assure you I am going to
do everything I can to keep you.
I'm looking for other
concessions, other cuts.
I can't imagine a scenario where I don't
- have you by my side.
- Troy is young.
He's tech savvy.
He also gets paid half what I do.
You're a great businessman, Harry.
And this is business.
I'm not your hill to die on.
If that's the resignation
letter, I'm not opening it.
I'm not an idiot.
If I resign, I don't get a severance
package.
And I expect a great severance package.
How was court today. You were
up against Marcus, were you not?
I was.
- Can I speak to you privately?
- Of course.
Speak privately about what?
- If I told you, it wouldn't be private.
- Is it about the merger?
It is.
I'm a partner. I should be there, too.
So, you're saying he did a
sneaky thing behind your back?
A thing that could have meant a big
win for his client, if
you hadn't overreacted.
I never heard and used
that information against
him, for which I
commend you, by the way.
Sounds like you took a page
straight out of your playbook.
Excellent lawyering on both sides.
He called my client hysterical,
and he called me a ball buster.
It's the not-so-thinly-veiled
language of a misogynist.
I've never heard him
say anything like that.
- He's very progressive.
- The guy is a chameleon, Daniel.
He says what people want
to hear, and I heard him say it.
Surely that's enough?
Abigail, we appreciate you
bringing your concerns to us
but this merger is going ahead.
And now they're gonna live acrimoniously
ever after, all because I
stooped to Peterson's level.
He brought out the worst in me.
- You really don't like the guy, huh?
- I really don't.
I'm also not sure I'm gonna like this.
Oh, you're gonna love it.
So, Dad told me the only way I
can keep my office is to be the
firm's in-house therapist.
Wow. How do you feel about that?
The security would be nice, but I don't
think the radio station will want me if
I'm not independent.
- You love doing your show.
- Yeah, I do.
Hey, maybe this is the kick in the
butt I need to get my own office space.
What if I fall in?
You get wet.
The place has great bones.
Needs a facelift, but
that's why it's priced
a little lower than some of the others.
So, you could subdivide
the space into offices
or keep it open concept.
What line of work did
you say you were in?
Family law.