All language subtitles for Family Law s04e04 Autonomy

previously on family law what's going on
if you don't get out now i'll have the

police charge you with assault and good
luck to the next sucker who has to

defend himself against your imagination
i messed up you'll never get that time

back but i promise i will do everything
i can to make it right i've been in

discussions with marcus peterson about a
merger sorry what since you're my

partner i wanted to bring you into the
loop i should have been in the loop

before you two even had a discussion
what's wrong

Do your neighbors keep their liquor
bottles in the toilet tank as well?

My friend spent me 50 bucks. I couldn't
talk to the cutest guy in this place.

I'm pregnant.

But you're not actually gonna... Yes,
I'm keeping it. But don't worry. I don't

expect anything from you. I just
thought, morally speaking, I should let

know.

Goodbye.

Dude, ever heard of a condom? We used
one.

At least, I think we did. I can't
believe you got your one -night stand

pregnant. You are incapable of having a
sexual encounter without turning it into

a long, drawn -out downer.

It's not true.

Oh, I'm having a no -strings -attached
affair with a chef till her boyfriend

gets back to town. Cut to you, Chase,
moping for a year and Martyr MC -ing

wedding.

What's that got to do with it? Now?

Oh, this is going to be my slut era. Cut
to I'm having a baby with a stranger.

It's not my fault Jude wants to keep it.
Wait.

The baby mama is that chick who mac
-daddied you at the bar?

Yeah. Dude, you've got play.

She's trying to lock you down. Tell me
you ordered a DNA test.

Of course I did.

There's no way this baby is yours.

You're right.

No way. Think about it.

There's no one to date in this city.
Either my standards have gotten higher

the men have gotten worse.

I thought you were sleeping at Ben's.

We, uh... We broke up.

Abby, no.

What did you do?

What did I do?

Well, you have a very aggressive
personality.

Fuck. The women in our family are
stubborn, but trust me, you won't do

than Ben.

So... I say this with love.

Fix it.

Unfortunately, this can't be fixed.

Good morning.

Morning.

So last night was... unexpected.

But nice.

Very.

I'll get her.

Don't forget to use the special diaper
cream. You're doing it again.

Sorry. Working on it.

This booth is bringing me right back,
brothers.

How many all -nighters did we pull here?

When you were a wee articling student at
my firm.

Cramming for court.

Blitzed on bottomless coffee.

It's been way too long.

How's retirement?

I don't recommend it.

I gave it a test drive myself a few
months ago. It didn't agree with me

Are you still in your Point Grey house?

I am.

Although it's felt pretty cavernous
since Anna passed.

She was an incredible woman. Yeah.

Knew how to throw a party. Oh, I know.

Now I hear you're back with Joanne.

Her? I remember.

Quite a looker.

She's even more beautiful now. That's
possible.

Other things didn't work out with us.

I'm sorry to hear that.

How's the firm? Doing well.

Lots of changes. Daniel's a partner now.

Good for him.

He's a decent lawyer, but he's silly and
lacks respect for the shoulders on

which he stands.

I can one -up you.

My son has hired a lawyer to strong -arm
me into handing over power of attorney.

That's terrible.

Let me represent you.

I don't need help. Of course not. But a
professional buffer could save your

relationship with your son.

Not sure there's anything to save.

But, uh, yes.

Okay.

Stick your hands in the corners of the
fitted sheet, holding it lengthways.

bring your hands together.

The right corner goes over the left one.

This is really hard to learn.

Once you do, it's just like riding a
bicycle. But I don't know how to ride a

bicycle.

How's the trial roommate situation
going?

Great.

How's it really going?

Honestly, surprisingly well.

He's following all my rules.

Your 9 a .m. is in the boardroom.

Thanks.

Hello, Theo.

I'm Abigail Bianchi.

How can I help you today?

I'd like to get a divorce.

You've come to the right place.

You and your spouse are claiming
irreconcilable differences?

My marriage was destroyed by a Jezebel.

Oh, adultery.

No, not a mistress.

My mother -in -law.

My husband always prioritized his
relationship with his mother.

Monica's a monster, but he's too blinded
by Oedipal love to see it. Rex has

certainly done well for himself.

He created a video conferencing platform
that took off. Before or after you got

married? Before.

Do you have a list of assets acquired
during the marriage?

Oliver took care of all the...

business -y stuff.

I took care of the home.

Or request financial disclosure.

And that won't be a problem.

We never fought about money. Or sex.

Or dishes. Or anything.

But Monica... You must think it's crazy
to end a relationship over one

thing.

Not if it's a deal -breaker.

Speak to you soon.

Cecil, can you get Portia Aoife's office
to send over the financials for Kip V.

Hatcher? Yeah, totally.

Hey, do you have a minute?

Yeah.

I found Ben's secret vodka stash last
night.

I ended it.

I hate that I had to, but... I'm too
scared now.

If you don't put on your own oxygen mask
first, you're not helping anyone.

What's going on with you?

Had my first radio segment at the
Phoenix tomorrow.

You'll knock it out of the park.

Also, Maggie and I had sex.

Maggie who abducted your baby?

I think we're getting back together.

Cool origin story.

What's a cool origin story?

She's pregnant.

Who? Exactly.

She was a one -night stand.

She has a pet rat.

She said, it's mine.

Not the rat, though.

Wait, are you saying you got her
pregnant? I don't want to talk about it.

brought it up. I have a partner's
meeting. I need to focus.

Well, that's the last item on the
agenda.

So, meeting adjourned.

Is there something else?

We still need to discuss the other
thing.

Jerry, would you mind giving us a moment
to speak privately?

Of course.

Had time to think about the merger?

These are my terms.

Uh, no.

No. No.

Uh, we can discuss this in the future.
No.

Okay.

I'm ready to move forward with the
discussion.

Daniel, you cannot tell anybody about
that.

Not Abigail, not Jerry, not that pasty
lawyer you play with on the beach. We

don't...

My lips are sealed.

I reviewed Mr. Hatcher's financials.
Somehow our client's tech tycoon husband

cash poor with no assets.

Smells fishy.

So cash the fish?

So you want me to... Track the money,
Cecil. Ah, got it.

Put a big sign on my door that says,
gone fishing.

Well, if I had a door, that is. I
would... Yeah.

Your client's bid for POA is
preposterous.

Robert has the sharpest mind of anyone I
know. No one is questioning Robert's

mental competence.

Obviously you are a legend.

However, Mr. Jennings feels that his
father would do better in an assisted

living facility.

I bet he does. Dad, that old house would
be a lot for anyone to handle alone. I

am capable of running my own household.

The gutters are clogged. There's an inch
of dust on everything. The only thing

in the fridge is a row of expired
condiments. The good news is these

can be outsourced. I have a wonderful
housekeeper, and I recently learned

a meal delivery service called Dine
Dispatch. I have tried all of that.

My father turned the cleaner away and
told the Meals on Wheels woman she was

trespassing. That's hospital food for
people that can't take care of

Dad, I don't mean you any harm.

Please, would you just trust that I'm
trying to help? No.

I'm not leaving my house unless it's in
a coffin.

So the trick is, you get right inside of
the sheet.

Why are you all sitting around playing
charades like children in the middle of

workday? It's called a lunch break.

Well, I started out. People didn't take
breaks.

Yes, before those pesky labor laws were
created.

And the concept of work -life balance.

When I was an articling student, Robert
Jennings.

would call his office at 11 p .m. to see
who was still there.

Better brew some more coffee. Gramps is
gearing up for a good old walk to school

uphill both ways in the snow story.

Enough with the old jokes.

Did none of you learn to respect your
elders?

I honestly don't know why I had
children. I've given you everything and

nothing but insults in return.

Kids earn investments on a payback plan,
Harry. Tell my family that.

Literally, the only reason my
grandmother had children was so she had

take care of her when she was older. My
parents changed my diapers, and I'll

change theirs.

I would change your diaper, Dad, if that
makes you feel any better. I'll wear a

noose before I wear a diaper.

Oh, can we get that in writing?

For the record, this is right here.
That's why I won't commit to a

date. I fear you would just sit around
all day making snotty jokes and eating

fruity miniature yogurts.

Miss Bianchi?

I caught a big one.

You know those missing assets?

We found them.

Monica.

How is this for a radio sign -off?

Feelings aren't facts.

Four. The best way out is through. Like,
four.

Seeing no results are in.

Uh...

The baby's mine.

Oh, I feel dizzy.

Hey, take some deep breaths. Come, sit
down.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to draft a contract giving
Jude Soul parenting and child

support, obviously.

It's exactly what I did, but when
Harmony was born, I changed my mind.

different. You and Maggie were married
and actively planning a family.

All I know about you is she eats
Cheezies in bed.

So it's an accident.

Maybe a happy accident.

I'm not father material.

How do you know?

This might surprise you, but I can be a
little... individually focused.

You mean selfish?

I don't know if that's the word. Oh, it
is.

But Daniel...

When you see your child in front of you,
something just switches on.

I don't want to mess this kid up like
Dad messed us up.

I'm the only one Dad actively parents
it, and I'm the least messed up.

Let's maybe put a pin in that.

Just don't rush your decision.

And above all, be kind to yourself.

Did you just test drive a sign up on me?

Oh.

Be kind to yourself.

Has Miko been hounding you about this
school trip to France?

The kid who's never made it through a
sleepover without calling to be picked

is adamant he's ready for a semester in
Europe.

We have to entertain the idea, right?

Well, we're not monsters. Of course
we'll humor him.

The parent information session tonight
at six.

Rock, paper, scissors?

It's okay.

I'll take one for the team and
represent. I got nothing else going on.

Thank you.

Incoming ex -father -in -law. I will
take that as my cue.

I just ran into Ben. Apparently, you two
are no longer dating.

What did you do?

Why do both my parents assume the
breakup was my fault?

I don't know what you were thinking. Ben
was a massive upgrade from that little

firefighter, to be honest.

A serious step up from Frank. Well,
Ben's single now, if you're interested.

You

ready?

No.

Come on.

I took the competency test of my own
volition.

Andrew is already in place for POA when
I'm ready.

I was associate chief judge for Pete's
sake.

It's absurd on many levels.

A little trick my mentor taught me.

Thank you.

This historical accounting proves that
over the course of their marriage... Mr.

Hatcher fraudulently diverted funds to
his mother.

Luxury homes, cars, designer clothes.
This is money and property that

would have remained in the conjugal
family.

Mr. Hatcher has been hiding millions
from my client behind Mommy's skirt.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Ms. Aoife.

I call Mr. Hatcher to the stand.

I didn't tell Theo about the purchases
because my mom was such a point of

contention in our marriage.

I didn't want to rock the boat. Mr.
Hatcher, will you explain to the court

you purchased your mother such
extravagant gifts?

Because I owe her everything. Growing
up, it was just the two of us.

My mother was my only friend when I was
a moody teenager.

She gave me the startup money for my
company. She's been a shoulder to cry on

during this entire painful separation.

I literally owe my mother my life. Your
Honor.

My client was never trying to hide his
assets from his husband. He was simply

trying to show his appreciation to the
woman who sacrificed everything for him.

I asked the court, is it a crime to love
your mother?

Well, on that touching, if saccharine
note, we'll adjourn for the day.

My father wears dirty clothes because
the washing machine is in the basement.

With his declining mobility, the stairs
have become a serious hazard.

He forgets to feed himself.

Given the circumstances, we ask the
court to extend its exercise of parents'

patriae jurisdiction to declare the
defendant as per the Appendix D menu.

Counsel, kindly stop dropping glossary
terms like you're writing an in -class

essay. Your Honor, the plaintiff's grab
for power of attorney is ageism at its

worst. The documents submitted into
evidence overwhelmingly show my client

compos mentis.

Mr. Jennings is acting like an
overprotective helicopter parent who

his child climb the monkey bars lest he
fall and get a scratch.

Honorable Judge Jennings, despite being
bone -density challenged at 82, may

climb his own stairs all day long if he
so chooses, because...

If a freshman here wants to play the
glossary game, the Adult Guardianship

states that adults are entitled to the
right to refuse all assistance as long

one poses no risk to others.

That was a masterclass, Mr. Svensson.

Seriously chilled.

But about the no risk to others part,
I'd

actually like to call Donna Hayward to
the stand.

Mrs. Hayward, did you converse with your
neighbor, Robert Jennings, on October

the 11th?

I did.

Would you give the court context?

Robert was backing up his car and drove
over the property line into our

driveway. He ran over our daughter's
tricycle.

She had been riding it moments earlier.

That must have been terrifying.

It was.

Especially since he's not supposed to be
driving.

Would you please clarify that last
statement for the court?

Robert... told me six months ago that
his license had been revoked.

Your Honor, may I request a short
recess?

Granted. Thank you.

Robert, are you okay? No.

I... Robert.

I can't believe that after 10 years of
setting my own dreams aside to be a

supportive house husband, I might get
next to nothing.

The fight isn't over, Theo.

Get a room.

Instructions are to double the dose for
the first three days.

I heard, I heard.

The ER doctor told me this was one of
the worst bladder infections he'd ever

seen. No wonder you blacked out.

Why didn't you seek medical attention?

I knew he'd hold it against me.

Andrew is really worried about you.

I don't want him anywhere near me.

You're lucky he didn't migrate to your
kidneys.

His last few years have been a rude
awakening.

Don't take your youth for granted,
Harry.

I'm nearly 70.

Well, nothing will make your 70s seem
more appealing.

In your 80s.

Don't waste a moment.

Why did you take your car out without a
lighter? I needed milk.

I'm not depending on other people for
every little thing.

And I was doing okay until... That
showed up in my mailbox, robbing me of

freedom. Wait.

That letter arrived in the mail?

May I?

Be my guest.

Robert. This letter is a fake.

Hi. Sorry, I just finished cleaning the
rat cage.

Exposure to animal feces can be toxic to
fetuses. That's cat poo. Rat poo is

totally fine.

Do you mind if I eat while we talk?

Is she going to wash your hands?

I haven't eaten all day.

It's almost seven.

I know, but I had to pull an all
-nighter to hit a deadline.

How long has it been since you last
left?

A few days.

Do you know how much sugar is in a
single can of soda?

Sugar is natural.

So is cocaine.

Okay. Let's do this paperwork.

Um... I think my assistant printed off
the wrong document.

Students will visit Versailles, explore
the home of Hugo's hunchback, and roam

the beaches of Normandy to see where
Allied soldiers fought for our freedom.

The trip last year to Barcelona was a
huge success.

The kids came home from Barcelona with a
newfound confidence and global mindset.

Most of the students have even kept in
touch with their Barcelona host

Do the parents at the back have anything
they'd like to share?

I can't believe I have to shill
chocolate -covered almonds, even though

is almost certainly not going on this
trip.

How can you rob your son of this
experience after hearing about

Well, obviously, Barcelona was a trip
for the ages.

But my kid can't remember to bring his
agenda home from his dad. It's hard to

imagine entrusting him with a passport.

My daughter also suffers from binder
amnesia on switch days.

I'm Abby, by the way. Kieran.

Sorry, I'm ravenous.

No, that was very long and tedious.

I can tell. These are going to be
addictive.

Yeah, they are. And at 15 bucks a pop,
that's an expensive habit.

But it's for a good cause.

As a person who prefers cinema rooted in
realism, I have to say I appreciated

the world -building of Lord of the Rings
last night.

See? Told you he didn't like it.

Step right up and get your chocolate
-covered almonds.

Chocolatey, almondy, and overpriced
today only.

Uh, no thank you.

I'm surprised you're not tempted.

Well, you know.

Winston doesn't like sweets in the
house.

Or coats on the back of chairs.

Sounds intense.

No, no.

Winston's just a real rule lover.

Yeah.

Your Honor, Mr. Jennings Jr.

admits he forged this letter,
fraudulently revoking his father's

license. Objection.

Irrelevant to this power of attorney
case?

Sustained. Okay. With all due respect,
the plaintiff's actions speak to his

character, which is relevant.

Go on.

Mr. Jennings is asking the courts to
grant him decision -making power, but

clearly this proves he has poor decision
-making skills.

He illegally took away his father's
right to drive. What other right might

take away if given power of attorney?

Your Honor, I...

I did that for the safety of everyone on
the road. My father almost ran over a

child.

Sorry, Dad.

Sit down, Mr. Jennings.

There's a process on how to handle these
things, and this isn't it. Shame on you

for undermining your father with this
devious little maneuver.

But all I can rule on is the matter of
power of attorney.

Robert, you know I hold you in the
highest esteem.

And with all the respect and admiration
in the world, I believe that despite his

foolish misstep, your son has your best
interests at heart.

I hereby grant his order for power of
attorney.

You sleep deprived, stuffing your face
with chips, elbow deep in rodent dung.

So you didn't give her the paperwork?

No. Because you want to be a part of the
baby's life now? If I'm not, she might

kill it.

Either of you like to purchase some
ethically sourced, lightly roasted

covered in a thick layer of organic milk
cacao?

You're lawyering wrong if you need a
candy sign, Uncle.

I'm fundraising for Nico's school.

How much is that?

Fifteen bucks a box. Oh, that's steep.

You're lawyering wrong if you can't
afford fifteen dollars for your nephew's

education. Unless you don't care about
the future of the children.

Of course I care about the future of the
children. Fine.

Why box your whack candy?

I'm in for three, but I'll have to
settle up later.

I'm off to do my first call -in show.
Wish me luck.

Good luck, Luce.

Break a leg.

I don't carry cash.

Good luck talking to your mom, Alex.

You've got Kelly on line, too. Hi,
Kelly.

Congratulations on your new gig.

Thank you.

How can I help you today, Kelly?

I was in a relationship with a woman who
claimed she wanted something serious.

I made our house a home, protected her
from the toxic people in her life,

at the vacation when she was overworked.

But at the first hiccup in the
relationship, she abruptly broke up with

illegally tried to evict me.

When I refused to leave, she ambushed me
with her attorney father who threatened

to sabotage my career if I didn't leave
immediately.

That's a lot to unpack here.

Do you have a question?

I'm just trying to make sense of it all,
Lucy.

Well, the first thing I'd say is it's
important to remember that there are two

sides to every story.

Are you saying you don't believe me? No,
that's not. Because that sounds a lot

like victim blaming. Should I put the
plug?

First of all, I would never blame a
victim.

However, a relationship involves two
people, so it's difficult to dissect

only one of you here.

As an exercise, I invite you to adopt
your ex -girlfriend's point of view.

Sound good, Kelly?

Sure. If she were here, would she say
that she felt protected by you?

As an example, would she say that there
was a betrayal of trust that came to

light that precipitated that abrupt
breakup?

It appears we've lost Kelly.

Kelly, if you can hear me, be kind to
yourself.

We have Corey on the line.

Hi, Corey.

Bravo, Lucy.

Well done. You were brilliant.

But also, oh my God, that was insane.

Are you okay?

Honestly, I'm great.

How'd it go?

There were some big surprises.

Nice of you to tune in. I'm going to
listen online later, I promise. I'm just

trying to figure out how to save my
client from a doomed day in divorce

first. Why is it doomed?

It's sad.

Actually, it seems like a solid
relationship, except my client's husband

under his mother's thumb, like serious
Norman Bates vibes.

Enmeshment is almost always a marriage
killer.

Why? Mom and son were probably always
codependent. Son gets married. Mom's

of losing her surrogate spouse, like,
tightens her grip, interferes to the

where son has no autonomy, then uses her
influence to alienate the affection

from her son to her spouse so she can
have fun.

Alter yourself again.

And this is why you've got a radio show.

Alienation of affection.

Are you seriously running with this?
1965 called. They want their tort back.

It's an oldie but a goodie. It's an
abolished legal argument.

May I beg the court's indulgence?

You already set up the monitor.

Mr. Hatcher.

Could you give the court context for
this photo?

That's Theo and me on our honeymoon in
Sayulita.

And this photo?

A Valentine's dinner at Coquette.

And this one?

Theo receiving his Ph .D. After four
long years and a grueling dissertation

process, it was a big deal. There is
nothing more torturous than sitting

somebody else's family slideshow, Miss
Bianchi.

What's your point? My point is there's a
bigger picture in the dissolution of

this marriage.

May I draw the court's attention to Mrs.
Hatcher crashing her son and son -in

-law's honeymoon. Mrs. Hatcher inviting
herself to their romantic Valentine's

dinner. Mr. Kipp's commencement
ceremony.

In Mr. Hatcher's own words, a big deal.

Yet he didn't take this photo. In fact,
he missed his husband's commencement

ceremony entirely.

Why?

Because Mrs. Hatcher called with a
conveniently timed and imaginary crisis.

My vertigo came back. That is a crisis.

I'll have order in my court.

With a little more context, these photos
tell the story of a mother who was so

threatened by her son's marriage, she
intentionally alienated his affection,

directly causing my client pain and
suffering.

So now I'm on trial.

You might be if you keep this up.

Andrew, I'm here to see how your
father's holding up.

Well, I appreciate that, but Dad's gone
AWOL.

What do you mean he's AWOL? I came to
pick him up to tour some retirement

and he's gone.

I will never forgive myself if something
happens to him. Robert will be fine.

Will he? He's 82 years old.

He's fragile.

Why is he fighting this so hard?

Assisted living is a tough pill to
swallow.

Well, we wouldn't have to go this route
if he would just accept some help.

I have no idea where he is. I need to
call the police. Hold off for a bit.

Please. I am so sorry again about
yesterday.

What are you apologizing for?

I was unprofessional.

On the contrary, you were a total pro.

Seriously, watching you navigate your
abusive ex while she...

stalked you on air, solidified your
badassery.

She definitely created a false
narrative.

Dude, she's unhinged.

If anyone needs to apologize, it's me.

She never should have made it through.

On the bright side, the data came back,
and the numbers were awesome.

First of all, I'd like to thank Miss
Bianchi for her entertaining argument

pulled from the scrolls.

Kudos on the big swing.

Court favors the brave.

And it's not the quote.

Glad you got to stretch your personal
injury legs, but third -party emotional

damages won't fly in family court.

I see no evidence that contradicts Mr.

Hatcher's statement that his gifts to
his mother were given in good faith.

All right, hang on with all the looks at
each other. I'm not done.

This Bianchi slideshow did convince me
that Mrs. Hatcher is exercising undue

influence.

I find that the properties were put into
Monica Hatcher's name fraudulently. She

has no legal right to them.

Mr. Kip is entitled to half of all the
marital assets.

Seriously, Abby.

I can't even.

You're a courtroom queen.

I got you the baseline divorce
settlement, Theo. That's it.

No. You validated my experience.

I didn't know that's what I needed until
I got it.

You think there's any hope for you and
Oliver?

I think I have to accept the fact that
he's damaged and I can't fix him.

I'm through with mama's boys.

Recovered mama's boys, though.

I'm glad I found you.

I am not bunking down with a bunch of
drooling cabbages.

I want to file an appeal.

I'm advising against it. We won't win,
which you already know.

Do you remember how you used to keep a
scoreboard of all the lawyers' wins in

the staff lounge?

I should thank you. Your workplace ethos
served me well.

So much of my ego was wrapped up in
those wins.

However, as I've grown older, I
realize...

Not all wins belong on the scoreboard.

As much as I complain about Daniel, I've
learned from watching him work that if

you are willing to relinquish some
control, brave some vulnerability, and

that both sides are working towards a
common goal, sometimes you actually get

more of what you want.

I see what you're doing.

I talked to Andrew. He says if you agree
to downsize, accept all home care

visits.

Stop haranguing the poor Meals on Wheels
volunteer.

You can continue to live an independent
life.

Harry, I am sorry that I cannot stomach
that Meals on Wheels woman.

I'm going to need you to teach me how
this dime dispatch thing works.

You'll never guess how I salvaged Kip
versus... Why are you reading that?

Shut the door.

I'm expecting a child.

Congratulations? I didn't know you were
seeing anyone.

Not, and yet, we're pregnant.

Well, jeez.

Pregnant. You are reading an 80s guide
to mom -shaming while binge -eating

candy.

I would appreciate your discretion.

I would like to share the news with Dad
and myself.

Sure. If you stop micromanaging me.

Deal. And if you buy 40 boxes of
chocolate -covered almonds.

30. 38. Fine.

How you feeling?

I'm prepared.

You've never been unprepared for
anything in your life, Daniel.

In fact, all of your annoying qualities
make you oddly suited for parenthood.

I mean, you already carry Craig on your
chest.

Right.

Having a baby is just like having a dog.

You make it so hard to be on your side.

I just put the kettle on. Do you want
some tea?

Sure, thanks.

I felt so good to wake up all together
the other day.

It did.

But before you go any further, I have to
tell you, I'm seeing someone.

It's early days, but I'm excited to see
where it goes.

Okay. Well, thanks for letting me know.

I'm happy for you.

Thanks.

How did the show go?

It was good.

Yeah, of course it does.

I'm proud of you.

So, I'll pick the munchkin up in the
morning around eight.

Perfect.

You know how much I hate losing.

Between you and me, Judge Gill's ruling
was a blessing in disguise.

His ego was ruining his life.

One of the most important things I
learned in sobriety was leaving my ego

at the door.

Eleanor would be the first to tell you I
muck it up all the time.

I think you're doing all right.

The challenge is...

Learn that life lesson before it's too
late.

Want to watch the second Lord of the
Rings tonight?

I think I'm too tired.

Oh no, are you not sleeping well in the
foldout?

No, no, the couch is super comfy.

So why are you so tired?

Maybe just having to wake up early to
abide by your morning rules.

What morning rules?

Just like how you want the fitted sheet
folded.

Okay.

It takes me half an hour to get the silk
edges tucked into the little elastic

pockets.

Now you want me to towel dry the shower
walls after every use, but by the time

I'm done drying everything, I'm so
sweaty I need another shower. And then

ask me to leave the apartment for 15
minutes every morning, and it's almost

right after I pour myself a big bowl of
Cheerios, and I get back, and the

Cheerios are soggy, and I know it's not
my apartment, but honestly, it is very

confusing to be told to walk around the
block at random intervals. I have

Parcopresid. Winston, are you dying? No.

You should have just said that.

You can stay in the apartment when I go
to the washroom.

No. It's a good excuse to get my stuff
done. Oh, thank God.

Can I just roll up the fitted sheet,
though? If you stuff it in the cupboard

where I can't see it, uneven edges make
my eye twitch.

Deal.

Mr. Frodo, here we come.

I've sold 48 boxes of chocolate almonds.

so other people's kids can stuff
themselves full of croissants.

You're a real philanthropist now. Since
I've already invested all this

humanitarian age, I'm wondering if we
should just send Nico on the trip.

Are you serious?

I don't want to coddle him just because
he's young for his age.

I mean, what's the worst that could
happen? I have to fly to Paris to

him in the middle of the trip?

Okay.

Yeah, let's toss this kid out of the
nest.

Nico takes Paris.

Great, okay.

I'll tell Madame Gale.

I'm so glad we've gotten to this place,
Abby.

We're killing it with the co -parenting.

We really are.

Good thing, since it sounds like we
might be working together soon, too.

What do you mean?

Well, because of the merger.

What merger?