Family Law (2021) s04e09 Episode Script

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Previously on Family Law.
So you kissed your boss?
You were reaching for
the door handle, aren't you?
Yep.
Harry Svensson, will you marry me?
I would love nothing more.
He looks like a tiny
Benjamin Button as her baby.
He called my client hysterical,
and he called me a ballbuster.
It's the not-so-thinly veiled
language of a misogynist.
I've never heard him
say anything like that.
He's very progressive.
Abigail, we appreciate you
bringing your concerns to us.
But this merger is going ahead.
My client doesn't believe in corporal
punishment, finds it abhorrent.
But the other side's
got no problem with it.
How many kids do they have?
One.
A seven-year-old son.
A couple weeks ago, he was
back in the arm with a broken arm.
That's not discipline.
That's abuse.
Well, thankfully, that
was a judge's reaction.
I managed to get my client.
Interim sole parenting.
She must be so relieved.
I represent the father.
What do you think?
Oh, my God.
Mom, leave something to the imagination.
I think you look hot, JoJo.
Thank you.
I have always said you had great taste.
Have you chosen your bridesmaids yet?
Oh, I wasn't going to have any.
It's just going to be a simple ceremony.
Please.
I really want to be one.
Are you kidding?
I thought marriage was an unjust
institution designed to oppress women.
That was for my gender studies essay.
Obviously, it doesn't
apply to JoJo and Grandpa.
Their love transcends the patriarchy.
Plus, I found this really cute dress.
The first wave marched
so you could run to the mall.
Okay, sure.
You can be a bridesmaid,
only to see you in this dress.
Thank you.
I guess this makes you my maid of honor.
Are you asking me?
Are you making me ask?
Alright, fine.
But I'm not throwing
you a bachelorette party.
Good morning, my lovelies.
Oh, you need to find a best man and two
groomsmen so our bridal
party has even numbers.
I thought we weren't.
We are.
Okay.
I've already collected 600
bucks for Jerry's retirement gift.
Wow, that's great.
Yeah, everyone's being
so much more generous
than they were with Daniel's partnership.
We're going to be able
to do something really big.
You know, you have so
much on your plate already.
You don't have to be
in charge of Jerry's gift.
Oh, I don't mind.
Plus, I already know the
perfect thing to get her.
No bobbleheads.
Not just a bobblehead.
Dr. Svensson?
Yes?
Jasmine Gordon.
I called into your radio show.
You told me to dump my fiancé, remember?
Jasmine, it's nice to meet you first.
I took your advice.
I called off my wedding.
Good for you.
That took real courage.
I never would have
done it if it weren't for you.
Happy I could help.
But you didn't have to come
all the way down here for that.
Oh, I really did.
I'm suing you for destroying my life.
Did you really tell Jasmine
to leave her fiancé?
Kind of add a character
for Dr. Sensitivity.
I know, but the way she
described him, it sounded
like she was looking
for permission to leave.
Well, now she wants $100,000
for emotional damages.
Plus, another $50,000 to
cover expenses incurred
when she called off
the wedding last minute.
This is a nightmare.
I can't believe I let myself get so cocky.
Relax.
We're going to make this all disappear.
You have the best personal injury
lawyer in the city defending you.
Thank you.
Pro bono, right?
I don't remember you paying
me last time while I start now.
Good morning, Mr. Svensson.
This came in for you from the
Society for Children and Youth.
You've been appointed
counsel for the child.
I forgot I ever put my name on that list.
Apparently you were the only one
the opposing lawyers could agree on.
Who are they?
Portia Ifa and Marcus Peterson.
Marcus was just telling me about this case.
Good morning, Dad.
Good morning.
Listen, Jerry has spent 25 years
making everyone else feel appreciated.
I want no expense spared, no detail
overlooked for a retirement party.
Absolutely, sir.
I've made a list of high-end
restaurants willing to cater.
No, no, no.
Wings, sliders, deep fried
pickles from Nick's Bar and
Grill, and a red velvet
cake from Myrtle's on Main.
Really?
Those are her favorites.
Where are we on the gift?
I've got the perfect thing, sir.
Stroke a genius, really.
Ready for this?
Laser tag.
Winston?
On it, sir.
Hi, hi.
Hello, gorgeous.
Hi.
All of the venues we liked are
booked solid at least a year out.
I'd take you down to City Hall
this afternoon if you'd let me.
I'm not sharing my wedding day with a bunch
of sweaty strangers paying parking tickets.
Point taken.
But I do agree I don't want to wait a year.
So, what if we have a
garden wedding at the house?
In a couple of weeks, the flowers
will be in full bloom, and if it rains,
we can go inside.
Sold.
Really?
I love it.
We'll save a fortune.
Which we can put toward the caterer.
Exactly what I was thinking.
I don't mind paring down
the guest list to family and
a few close friends, but the
food has to be impeccable.
My darling, you tell me who you want to
cater our wedding, and you shall have them.
Poor kid's been in the ER three times.
Second -degree burn, dislocated
shoulder, broken arm, all on mom's watch.
Who's representing her?
Portia Ifa.
She's facing an uphill battle.
Marcus did the right thing by
getting the father-soul parenting.
Don't be too quick to judge.
Kids have accidents.
You can't protect them from everything.
Just the other day,
Harmony crawled into the
edge of the coffee table
and needed three stitches.
Why wasn't anyone watching her?
She was with Maggie.
And honestly, I'm glad it
was her and not me, because
Maggie probably would
have had the same reaction.
And it was an accident, Judgey.
It's nobody's fault.
Some kids are more
accident-prone than others.
Frank and I took Sophia
to the ER a bunch of times.
Ear infections, broken wrists, a time
Axel Detwiler almost cut her finger off.
What about Nico?
No, Nico's always been naturally cautious.
Except for that one time
he tried to eat a battery.
Ah, don't worry.
I fell on my head loads
of times when I was a kid.
And look how I turned out.
Hi, Lucy.
Do you have a sec?
Of course.
Come in.
So Given my history with your father,
I never imagined that we'd be so close.
I'm sure Daniel and I were the
last people you wanted to know.
Well, his mother was my backstabbing best
friend, and yours came along and gave her
a taste of her own medicine, so I
always had a soft spot for your mom.
The enemy of your enemy is your friend?
Something like that.
The point is, I think of
you as my bonus daughter.
And I wasn't going to have bridesmaids,
but Sophia inspired me, and I realized I
wouldn't feel right if you
weren't standing there with me.
So what do you think?
I'd love to.
Oh, good.
Thank you.
Wait.
This doesn't mean matching
bridesmaids dresses, does it?
Oh, God, no.
You can wear whatever you want.
Okay.
Well, within reason.
So that's four, plus another five.
Look at his 24-pack of socket covers,
and a baby gate for the top of the stairs.
For the baby or you?
And we're going to need foam
wrap for the sharp edges at the table.
You know what?
Maybe we should just wrap it
all the way around and be safe.
You know, I've got a
cheaper all-in-one solution.
Great what?
Keep the kid in a giant
plastic bubble till she's 21.
Shouldn't you be
baby-proofing your own place?
It's a death trap of glass and stairs.
We've got plenty of
time to worry about that.
Who knows if I'll still
be living there by then.
So, when?
When the child's old enough.
Old enough for what?
You know, eating without you and those.
Ever heard of a bottle?
Right, but for the first year you're going
to do everything by myself till then?
No, obviously I will make sure you
and the baby have everything you need.
It's not about money.
Do you have any idea how hard
I've worked to get where I am?
If I take even six months
off, I'll get passed over.
They'll give Orcs 3 to someone else.
What were you planning on
doing if I hadn't offered a co-parent?
I would have figured it out.
I begged my mom to come
stay with me for a while,
but when you said in, I
assumed you meant in.
I am.
What does in mean to you, Daniel?
Were you going to take any time off at all?
I'm an equity partner and we're
signing the merger paperwork this week.
I'm sorry that you and your
lawyer bros are stuck in the
fifties, but in my world, a lot
of dads share parental leave.
That's fair.
And maybe down the road, I can figure
something out that You know what?
I'm done with this home inspection.
Take your little baby-proofing list and go.
Leave the burrito.
You had yours.
This one's mine.
I said, leave it.
So, Jerry, my mom's birthday is coming up,
and I want to get her something perfect,
but I'm just stumped.
Any ideas?
What does your mom enjoy?
You know, probably just a
lot of the same things you do.
Like bowling?
Wouldn't be much help, I'm afraid.
I don't bowl.
Knitting?
I know my mom got super
knitting when she retired.
No, never had the Patience for knitting.
Laser tag?
Good heavens no.
Is your mom a knit-year-old boy?
Cecil, I'm sure she will love whatever
you give her because it comes from you.
Yeah.
Thanks.
Our goal in family law
is to work collaboratively
to reach an agreement
that works for everyone.
My specific role in this
instance as counsel for
the child is to make
sure your voice is heard.
Jack.
I am not Jack.
I am Zazor.
Okay.
How did you hurt your arm, Zazor?
Robots do not hurt.
Right.
How did you damage your robotic limb?
Information classified.
Jack, that's enough now.
Power supply will engage shutdown protocol.
No, no, don't shut down.
Power of T minus 10.
It's okay.
You can be Zazor.
I just need you to talk to me.
I'm gonna push the cancel
shutdown button and reboot you.
Danger, danger.
No, no, no, no, don't wait.
Danger, danger.
Danger, danger.
Danger, danger.
Danger, danger.
It's not funny.
I couldn't get through to him.
Shocking.
You're such a natural with Nico.
I know.
Can't even talk to kids.
How am I supposed to have one?
I didn't even like kids until I
held Sofia for the first time.
It's a different one.
It's your own.
It doesn't help me with Jack.
It's literally my job to make sure his
voice is heard and all I get is Zazors.
It's gonna take him time to trust you.
Especially after this
stranger danger incident.
I've met a lot of children
who adopt unusual voices
as a coping mechanism
when they're feeling anxious.
I don't have time to get past that.
You just talk to them for me?
You do know I'm being sued.
I should be keeping her busy, not you.
Please, Luce.
Just one session.
Fine.
Robot kid's gonna have to wait.
My client and I are doing the boardroom.
Your client's on-air advice
amounts to negligent practice.
Please.
Without even meeting Jasmine,
she gave her life-changing advice.
If you had a wart on your toe and a
doctor told you to amputate your foot,
that doctor would be A
cartoon character in your head.
Give me a break, George.
We all know this suit is frivolous.
150K?
No judge is gonna rule my client's
advice cause the damages you're claiming.
Promise me you're
gonna call off this wedding.
Run.
Don't walk from that altar.
Are you sure, Dr. Svensson?
You've got this.
I'm excited for you, Jasmine.
Your client agreed to the exclusion of
liability terms before she spoke with Dr.
Svensson on-air.
You know, I seem to recall
your former client signed
a similar waiver before
riding the cowabunga slide.
You successfully sued the water
park for that woman's horrific wedgie.
You got her 1.3 million.
But there's one big difference
between that case and this one.
I wasn't representing the water park.
If this goes to court, it becomes
a matter of public record.
And whether you win or not, your client's
professional reputation will be destroyed.
But doesn't have to come to that.
Now my client is willing to
settle this quickly and quietly.
Offer's good for 24 hours.
I want to take it.
If we can make this all go away for
$30,000, and my insurance will cover it.
You don't want to do that.
If you settle, it opens the door
for any of your call-ins to sue you.
Trust me, this is classic George.
Threaten to sue for a huge amount,
scare the defendant, collect the lower and
seemingly reasonable settlement, and then
take his family to the
Bahamas with his cut.
We called it the grab and
go when I worked for him.
That's so sleazy.
That's George.
I'm going to call him and
tell him he can shove his offer.
Wait.
Is this what's best for me, or is
this just you wanting to beat George?
Can it be both?
You know what?
I'm going to take the full
24 hours to think about it.
What's there to think about?
Jasmine's got no case.
My beautiful bridesmaids.
Hi, Joanne.
How's dress shopping going?
I haven't had a chance yet.
Oh, I just saw the most gorgeous
emerald green silk strapless.
I almost bought it for you.
We can wear what we want, though, remember?
Of course.
Obviously, I want to see it first.
I mean, I'm just saying,
don't buy anything.
You can't return.
I'm not buying anything.
I have that Navy dress I got in Seattle.
Ugh.
No.
Don't worry.
I'll help you find something.
Knock, knock.
What a lovely surprise.
Keep being in the block in business, I see.
I can't stay.
I have a 12:30 with Julian,
but I have wonderful news.
Do you remember the
caterer I told you about?
Saffron Private Dining?
They had a cancellation.
So I booked an appointment
tomorrow at 1 PM.
so we can put together a menu.
And please, tell me you can make it.
Wouldn't miss it.
I'm so excited.
Oh, they need a thousand-dollar deposit by
the end of the day today to hold our date,
if you don't mind.
Of course.
Bye.
Winston, cancel my one o'clock tomorrow.
Ms. Bowman, will you please
explain the circumstances
of your son's visits to the emergency room?
The first time Jack was three.
He grabbed my mug and spilled
boiling tea all down his front.
He had burns on his hands and his chest.
I can see you're still deeply
affected by that accident.
Objection.
Leading.
Sustained.
Please tell us what happened
when your son dislocated his shoulder.
I was swinging him by both
arms, giving him a helicopter ride.
I didn't know at the time how easily that
game can pull a child's
arm out of the socket.
And the most recent accident.
Can you walk us through
how he came to break his arm?
I picked him up after work.
We got home and I asked him to put
his backpack away while I made dinner.
He ignored me and
climbed up on the counter.
What did you do?
I told him to get down, but he wouldn't.
So I grabbed him and pulled him off.
He must have banged his arm on the
counter because he screamed and
I knew something was very wrong.
How long did you wait
to seek medical attention?
I drove him to the ER right away.
Did you at any time attempt to hide
the truth of your son's accident from Mr.
Bowman?
No, I texted him from the hospital.
Thank you for being so forthright.
One last question.
Have you ever intentionally
harmed your child?
No.
I would never hurt him.
Thank you.
Mr. Peterson.
Thank you, Your Honor.
Ms. Bowman, were there any witnesses
when your son allegedly burned himself?
No.
Well, what about when
you dislocated his shoulder?
We were alone in the backyard.
And when you cracked his arm
against the counter Objection.
That's a gross
mischaracterization of the facts.
Withdrawn.
Is it fair to say we
have only your word for
it that these terrible
injuries were accidents?
Objection.
Badgering the witness.
Overruled.
Please answer the question.
They were accidents.
Yes or no, Ms. Bowman.
Yes.
I have nothing further.
Does counsel for the child have
any questions for this witness?
Yes, Your Honor.
Ms. Bowman, did you tell Jack to keep the
information about how he
broke his arm classified?
No.
Is it common for him to
pretend to be Zazor the Robot?
He does that when he's anxious.
And why do you think your son is anxious?
Maybe because he hasn't been allowed
to see his mother for over two weeks.
Or is it possible he went into
robot mode to protect you?
And she thought we'd share parental leave.
I mean, it wasn't something on my
radar, but she made a good point.
Obviously the timing's not ideal.
Put it mildly, does your baby mama know
you're a partner or in
the middle of a merger?
She does, but she's got
a lot going on at work, too.
Did your girl ever heard of a nanny?
Hell, you give her two with
what you're gonna rake in.
Okay, let's do it.
Okay.
Caesar, could I access some
data from your hard drive?
What kind of data?
What's Jack's favorite color?
Really?
It's mine, too.
What's Jack's favorite food?
Oh, yeah, those are good.
With sour cream and fried onions.
Who drew that cool cat?
I can see that.
He's pretty much my best friend.
Looks like a lot of
people signed your cast.
Yeah, the whole class,
plus Mrs. Key for the librarian.
Wow.
I bet everyone wanted
to know how you broke it.
You don't have to tell me.
But one thing I'm curious about is,
why did you climb up on the counter?
Were you mad at your mom?
No, I was just trying
to get the pain pills.
My mom keeps them up high.
Did you have a headache?
My arm.
Oh.
Did you hurt your arm before
you climbed up on the counter?
Information classified.
His arm might have been broken
before his mom picked him up.
Where was he that day?
He went home after school with
a friend and the friend's nanny.
Has anyone talked to them?
I didn't see any
mention of that in the file.
You're gonna follow up, though, right?
Marcus and Portia are
both excellent lawyers.
I'm sure they've done their due diligence.
What are their names?
The friend and the nanny?
I'd have to check.
His friend's name's Elliot.
Why?
So my intel operation
didn't exactly go as planned,
but I was still able to
build a pretty big list.
Of good ideas?
Of all the things Jerry doesn't like.
They call it the process of elimination.
I'm familiar with the concept.
Cecil, contact Jack's mother, Amy Bowman.
Tell her we want to
speak to Elliot's nanny.
Yeah, for sure.
I think my boyfriend's cheating
on me with someone he works with.
Thanks for your call, Natalie.
Could you tell me what led
you to have these feelings?
I went through his phone
while he was in the shower.
I see.
And what specifically would
you like to explore with me today?
Should I confront him or pretend I
never saw the dick pic he sent her?
You know, trust is a key
component to every relationship.
What you're describing to me sounds
like a difficult and complex situation.
Have you considered keeping
a journal of how you're feeling?
No.
Some people find it very therapeutic.
Oh, so if I write down all the
stuff I saw on his phone and
then just happen to leave my
journal out one day for him to see?
No!
I want to be very clear.
That's not what I'm advising you to do.
Without sitting down with you both,
it would be unprofessional for me to
comment on your unique,
interpersonal dynamic.
And that's all the time we have for today.
Be kind to yourself, Natalie.
But you never told me what I sh-.
What was that?
It was like you were
reading college course notes.
I know.
I'm just so scared of
saying the wrong thing again.
You can't let that
stupid lawsuit get to you.
Jasmine wouldn't be suing me if I hadn't
been so reckless and unprofessional.
Stop.
The reason you were such a star
is because you're so accessible.
You make callers feel
like they're talking to the
sage friend they all
wish they had in real life.
I do love doing this show.
And I don't want to lose it
because I'm a liability to the station.
We're 100% behind you.
And by that I mean the station will
probably drop you if you lose in court.
But I'll be behind you all the way.
If that means anything.
I've got like, let me see,
$800 to my name right now.
That does mean a lot.
Can I offer the wise
Dr. Spence some advice?
Do not settle.
Fight this.
We can't roll over for
the Jasmines of the world.
I loved saffron and pomegranate.
I was devastated when it closed.
Oh, you and me both.
We still crave the cardamom creme brulee.
I'd be happy to build that
into our dessert course.
Were you planning on having a wedding cake?
Oh, sorry, I'm late.
Dal, this is Harry Svensson, my fiancé.
Harry, this is THE Dal Kapoor.
We've met.
We were just talking wedding cakes.
Unfortunately, I won't be
able to cater your event.
What?
Why?
You accepted our deposit last night.
You'll get it back today.
What's the problem?
He ripped my ex and our divorce.
What does that have to do with our wedding?
You soaked me for every last nickel.
You're the reason I lost my restaurant.
Sorry, I know you had your heart set on it.
Oh, it's not your fault.
This is what happens when
you marry the city's best litigator.
He's a petulant diva.
We'll find somebody else.
Who's catering Jerry's thing on Friday?
You don't want to know.
What's going on?
The girl of the city.
Stop kicking us so hard.
Don't say anything, Elliot.
Giselle Brazil.
Hi, my name is Abigail.
This is Daniel.
I'm counsel for the child and
Jack's parents divorce case.
You're Elliot's nanny.
We'd like to get a better sense of what
happened the day Jack broke his arm.
What do you want to know?
Was Jack complaining about his sore arm the
day you picked him
and Elliot up from school?
No.
The accident happened
at the playground after.
What accident?
Jack was on a toil de
reigner, the climbing structure.
I got a text from my boyfriend in Paris.
I turned my back for a second.
And he fell.
Elliot's parents are
very strict about phones.
I'm not even supposed to
look at it when I'm with him.
What did you tell them?
I didn't.
I asked Jack to keep the secret.
I brought the boys back here, put some frozen
peas on Jack's arm while he watched TV.
He seemed okay.
When did you know his arm was broken?
The next morning, when I took
Elliot to school, so was the cast.
I felt so terrible.
Why didn't you come forward sooner?
I did.
I told the man at the law bureau.
Do you remember his name?
No.
Was he from Marcus Peterson's firm?
Maybe.
I'm not sure.
We don't know what was Marcus.
Well, sure as hell wasn't
anyone from Portia's office.
Otherwise, she would have
used Giselle's testimony.
Okay, but it could have been
someone else from Marcus's firm.
Even if that's true, do you
really believe he didn't know?
What am I supposed to do now?
Present Giselle's testimony.
Yes, obviously.
But how do I do that without
throwing Marcus under the bus?
You don't.
As of next week, the
man is officially my partner.
Where did you and Eleanor decide you're
going on your first retirement trail?
Flying the Amsterdam, seeing
all the museums and galleries.
Then we're doing a cycling tour
through the Netherlands and Belgium.
Must be so excited.
Yeah, Eleanor's buzzing.
She's already signed up for Dutch lessons.
You seem less buzzy.
It's been a while since
I've been on a bike.
I don't even know what
happened to my old 10-speed.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Yeah, she's going to fall
off her bike into the canal.
Any messages?
All quiet.
Did you track him down?
Yep.
He takes selfies almost every morning
at the outdoor gym at Ambleside Beach.
Pulled this from his socials.
Abby, I thought about
it and I'm willing to fight.
Great.
This is Mike Kaminski, Jasmine's ex.
How did you know I wasn't going
to accept the settlement offer?
I like to cover my bases.
Creating more signature
dishes to bring us all to our knees.
Returned your deposit by e-transfer.
Look, Joanne is the love of my life.
I botched it badly the first time around.
I have no doubt.
I intend to spend the rest of my days
doing whatever it takes to make her happy.
Which begins with exceptional catering.
I'm sure your local deli will be able
to throw something together in time.
I appreciate how difficult it must be.
Working with happy couples given
your second wife is leaving you.
You are married to Selena
Adler, the ketchup heiress.
Are you not?
Yes.
The family law community is very small.
And I have it on excellent authority.
She has retained Phil Sterling.
She already hired a lawyer?
I would be pleased to represent you.
Pro bono, of course.
I have no doubt I can get you a generous
settlement enough to open a new restaurant.
You think so?
Absolutely.
Provided you create the
menu of Joanne's dreams.
For our wedding.
I'm on a deadline.
I've been thinking about what you said.
And I'm not equipped to look after a baby.
Yeah, you made that very clear.
No, all I meant is that my condo's not fit.
Sure, blame it on your condo.
Will you just listen, please?
There's an apartment
for rent down the street.
I thought maybe I could rent it.
We still have our own
lives, totally independent.
It would just mean we'd be close
enough to help each other out.
I never looked after a baby before.
It might feel safer for everyone.
I don't hate that idea.
I shouldn't have assumed
you'd take the first year.
Thank you.
But with the merger, I can't realistically
take more than a couple weeks.
So maybe we could come up with a
childcare plan that works for both of us.
Whenever you're ready to
go back to work, I'll pay for it.
I'm listening.
We could get a nanny
or find daycare.
And if we're gonna do that, then
we should get him on the list now.
Or she.
Or they.
Whoa.
What?
What's wrong?
Give me your hand.
Did you feel that?
Did he just
Is that our baby's first kick?
Yes.
That's good.
Can.
You please identify
the people in this video?
Ms. Gordon, I'm pretty
sure that's you, but I'd
still appreciate you
answering the question.
Yes, that's me.
And?
Mike.
When did you patch
things up with your fiancé?
I don't remember.
That's understandable.
Given how many times
you've broken up and reunited.
These are some of Mike Kaminski's
social media posts going back three years.
They show multiple makeups and
breakups between him and Ms. Gordon.
Is this the first wedding you called off?
Second.
Second.
And which radio personality did you
blame for the first wedding you canceled?
Objection.
Badgering the witness.
Overruled.
I'm curious now.
Ms. Gordon, why did
you cancel the first time?
We had a big fight about Mike's job.
He said he had one.
Was suing Dr. Svensson his idea?
No.
How many lawsuits has
Mike filed in the past?
Objection.
Relevance?
Overruled.
The witness will answer the question.
I don't know about any lawsuits.
Maybe I can help jog your memory.
Mike Kaminski has launched six frivolous
claims over the last 10 years from suing
the parks board when he
tripped over a branch to suing his
dentist for failing to convince
him to have an urgent root canal.
You might recall that one
because you testified on his behalf.
I have nothing further, Your Honor.
Thank you, Ms. Gordon.
You may step down.
You know the thing I like about Judge Judy.
She gives great common sense advice.
That's a whole lot of fun.
But we can't compare that
to what we're doing right now.
Just like Dr. Svensson's radio
show can't be compared to the
professional advice she gives
in private counseling sessions.
And Ms. Gordon, if you're looking for more
free advice, maybe don't
marry Mike Kaminski.
I'm dismissing this frivolous claim.
Plaintiff will pay Dr. Svensson's costs.
You're working for me pro bono.
Not anymore.
You were fierce.
Did you see George's face?
Everybody's canceling
his bomb, his trip right now.
I owe you so much, Appy.
Let me take you out to lunch.
Thanks, but I want to see how
Daniel's faring against Marcus.
Are they on court right now?
Yep.
And if Daniel's doing it right, Marcus
should be about as happy as George Handler.
This is turning out to be a really fun day.
Maybe I'll drop by the station
and tell Rob in my good news.
All rise for Judge Natali.
Your Honor, we have new
evidence we'd like to submit.
So do we, Your Honor.
Ms. Ifa, I recognize you as
Senior Counsel, so you may go first.
This is a signed affidavit
from Giselle Brazo.
The child injured his arm a full 90
minutes before his mother picked him up.
Ms. Bowman did not break her son's arm.
Disturbingly, opposing counsel
knew this and failed to disclose it.
Mr. Peterson, is this true?
Your Honor, this is
the first I've heard of it.
If anyone in my office
interviewed Ms. Brazo, they
neglected to brief me or
include a note in the file.
At a minimum, you should have
better communication with your team, Mr.
Peterson.
Absolutely, my apologies.
Mr. Svensson, you can
submit your new evidence.
We have nothing further
at this time, Your Honor.
Given the new context
for the child's accident, I
can see no reason to
maintain the interim order.
I hereby Grant Amy Bowman
immediate parenting time.
Split 50-50 with Mr. Wayne Bowman.
She's not an abusive mother.
This is the best outcome for Jack.
How the hell did this
come to Portia's attention?
Are you saying it already came to yours?
Just so you know, it wasn't Daniel.
We won.
I knew you'd kill it.
Thank you for the nudge to keep fighting.
Anyway, you're working
and I just barged in here.
No, no, no.
I'm glad you stopped by.
I should tell you I've
asked for reassignment.
As of Monday, I won't be
producing your segment anymore.
Because of the lawsuit?
No.
Is it because of the whole
reaching for the doorknob thing?
Because I didn't mean to No.
It's because I'd like to ask you out.
Oh.
Yeah, because if you say yes,
it turns into an HR thing, but
Well, if you say no, it'll be awkward.
Right.
Makes sense.
So, is that a yes or a no.
I guess you'll find out on Monday.
I'm gonna miss seeing you every day?
You won't miss my nagging.
The only reason I've survived working
with those two is because of you.
Well, we'll see lots of
each other at meetings.
I'm counting on you
for all the office gossip.
What?
We should talk later.
What is this?
It's from all of us.
We thought you might want
to practice before your trip.
The bobblehead was my idea.
Of course it was.
Let me know if you want some coaching.
Thank you for this generous
gift and for this party.
It has been my true pleasure
being your office manager.
And you will always be my extended family.
And if I say one more
thing, my mascara will run.
So everyone, get back to
Edie, the city's best wings.
Tell me how this retirement thing
goes, because I'm right behind you.
Any chance I can steal you away
from your own party for a moment?
Is everything all right?
Joanne is adamant we have
symmetry in our wedding party.
I thought you weren't We are.
I've already zoomed with Nico, who said
he'd be tres erhus to be my groomsmen.
And Daniel?
Less excited, but he agreed.
Which brings me to this.
You certainly don't owe me any
favors, especially given recent events.
Well, I can think of no one
else who has stood by me so
consistently, even when I wasn't
perhaps the best version of myself.
I would be honored if you
would be my best woman.
The honor would be all mine.
I had my doubts about this
cake, but it's actually really good.
My compliments to Myrtle.
You should try her apple pan dowdy.
So, I've been working on
my speech for the wedding.
I got it up to eight minutes so far,
but it's just missing that big finish.
Wait, what do you mean, up to Cecil?
Sometimes the best
words are the ones not said.
Yeah, that's good.
Hang on, let me write that
down quickly before I forget.
Sometimes the best words are left.
Thanks for putting yourself
in line of fire with Marcus.
Didn't have to do that.
I didn't do it for you, I really
wanted him to know it was me.
You had his number.
Dad and I should have listened to you.
It's not too late to pull
the plug on this merger.
I'm gonna tell Dad.
Fill your boots.
Do you want me to come with you?
Speak of the snake.
As soon as he leaves, we'll go in.
Marcus, what brings you by?
Sorry to interrupt the party, Harry.
Not at all, you're welcome to join.
They're all your staff
too, as of next week.
Well, that's why I'm here.
I reviewed the latest
draft of the agreement.
Is there an issue?
Yeah, everything looks good to me.
I just have one small amendment and
then I think we're good to ink the deal.
Terrific.
What's the change?
Your daughter's a liability, Harry.
Abigail has to go.