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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?