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Previously on Family Law.

The numbers were awesome.

The Phoenix made the right choice.

Your listeners will love you.

I've been in discussions with Marcus Peterson about a merger.

Sorry, what?

That's approximately how much you draw annually.

This goes through.

We're killing it with the co -parenting. Good thing, since it sounds like we

might be working together soon, too.

What do you mean?

Well, because of the merger. What merger?

Dude.

I'm pregnant.

Dude, tell me you ordered a DNA test.

The baby's mine.

All I know about Judith, she's even better. She was sleep -deprived,

her face with chips, elbow -deep in rodent dung. You want to be a part of

baby's life now. If I'm not, she might kill it.

Did you read the links I sent?

Nope. But not because I was too busy.

I just don't want to.

Well, give them a look.

Fetal development is fascinating.

Nutrition is so important.

I bet.

For instance, did you know white bread like the bagel you're eating has almost

zero fiber?

I thought so. Why not swap it for multigrain or try vitamin supplements?

Did you rob London Drugs?

Folic acid is a must. Got your vitamin A and C, D and E.

Is there a vitamin F in you?

Look, I appreciate you coming all this way with your research and your body

fascism, but my body is my home, so get out.

Just read the link.

We should take precautions, especially for a pregnancy like this.

Geriatric pregnancy.

Let's watch Charlie's Angels. They're spies with a huge book collection.

What's that like?

I'm in the mood for sci -fi.

Remember the one about the scientist who creates life and then everyone treats

him like a monster? For the last time, we are not watching Flubber. We're not.

Daniel, Harry, where are they? Mr. Spence, um, Harry's office, but they're

closed door.

She's kind of scary, right?

One day, we'll meet just like her.

Uh, good morning, we're having a - When were you two going to tell me?

Your mother and I have only spent one night together.

No, not that. The merger with Marcus Peterson's firm. You didn't think I

know I'd be working with my ex -husband? If the deal goes through, you two won't

even be on the same floor. And a merger's great for the firm. More

which means more money. Yeah, for you, the partners. For the rest of us, it

means more politics, higher billing targets, longer hours, more people like

Abigail, I promise, the culture of this firm won't change.

Mr. Stetson, Diana Souk is here.

Ah, yes.

Ms. Zooks brought us a personal injury case right in your wheelhouse.

Since when do we take on personal injury cases?

It's a lucrative field, one in which you're a specific self.

You've been a racehorse trapped in the barn for too long. We want to take

advantage of your gift. We do?

Actually, Denny, why don't you shadow your sister on this one?

Me? Why?

Never too late to learn a new area of law.

And who better to learn from than the litigator who nabbed a seven -figure

settlement in the Cowabunga waterslide incident.

Okay, Shadow.

Take good notes.

Cecil will take notes.

If that makes you feel any better.

Diana. Hi.

I'm Abigail Bianchi. I'll be representing you. This is Cecil, our

And I'm Daniel Svensson. Think of him as an observer.

Like an intern?

Actually. Quieter than an intern.

How can we help you today?

This bougie couple is suing me.

Their car got smashed up, and they want me to pay for it.

Why are they suing you?

They're saying my daughter crashed it, that she broke into their car and took

for a joyride.

Did she?

Of course not.

What's your daughter's name?

Michaela Souk.

She's a good kid, a quiet kid. She spends all her time making fan art. She

never do this.

This car is wild.

Yes! I can't believe I'm doing this.

I think she did it.

You can't prove it. Oh, oh. You got nothing legit.

Oh, oh.

The glove don't fit. Oh, oh.

You got to acquit. Oh, oh.

It's hard as most sneakers.

I ain't no sucker. Ain't your lot, little pop. But you can kiss my feet. Uh

-huh. Never gonna pop.

But I didn't crash their car. Why am I on the hook? It's called parental

liability. Which basically holds parents responsible for damages caused by their

child. But these cases are difficult to win.

I hope so. Did you see that car? Probably cost a fortune.

I can't afford to fix it.

Michaela's father can't help.

He passed away a few years ago.

I'm very sorry.

It's been really hard on Michaela.

In these claims, the plaintiff will try to prove the parent could have stopped

their child from causing the damage that they could have predicted it.

Has Michaela done anything like this before?

Never.

I know how that video looks, but I swear, Michaela is a good kid.

Then there's no way you could have predicted it.

I'll build a strong defense.

We'll build a strong defense. Whatever you do, don't blame yourself.

Of course she should blame herself. It's negligent parenting, plain and simple.

Is it that simple? I bet you were way too buttoned up to have a rebellious

streak. Oh, you have no idea. He was such a teacher's pet, I used to call him

Suck -Up Svensson.

You came up with that nickname?

Followed me all the way to high school.

I remember when my eldest went through her rebellious phase. One minute she's

making me homemade cards, the next she's setting off stink bombs in the

teacher's lounge.

Beg me to represent her in case the school sued.

That's what being a teenager is all about. Pushing boundaries, trying new

things. Is it fair to blame the parents?

Joanne was on the hook for half the things I did at that age. She'd be

With the spousal support I was paying? I highly doubt it. I had a wild side,

too. Watched PG -13 movies when I was 12.

Yet, you somehow turned out fine.

I never went through a rebellious phase.

Never say never, Winston. You look 15.

Really?

Whatever teens do, it's up to their parents to keep them in line. Like when

Craig goes poop in the park, whose job is it to pick it up?

Usually mine.

For the last time, parenting Craig is not parenting.

Give him nine months, he'll get it.

Little teen rebellion is healthy. I partook in my own share of tomfoolery,

the law is clear. If parents can be forced to pay for their children's

best to keep them on a tight leash.

Says the man who did little to no parenting.

Diana says this is highly out of character for Michaela. I'm going to

her house and see if she's got her mom blinders on.

Could sure use the insight of a famous radiotherapist.

I think she can squeeze that in her schedule.

Shadow, come.

How are things with Maggie?

She's seeing someone.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Actually, I think Maggie and I are better off as friends.

It's weird saying that out loud. It would be weirder if you stayed together.

Too much kidnapping under the bridge.

You and Maggie, that's a good example of platonic co -parenting.

You're reading up on the subject, you know, because of my situation with Jude.

Seamless segue. I want to be supportive, so I made a few observations, but she

is so stubborn.

What kind of observations?

I think just that she lay off processed foods, brought her vitamins. Oh, and she

blew a gasket when I called it a geriatric pregnancy.

You called it a what?

It's a clinical term.

You're lucky you're not on a slab at the morgue.

Yeah?

Michaela? Abigail Bianchi. These are my colleagues. Do you know why we're here?

Yeah.

Is your mom home?

No.

Can we wait inside?

Sorry, I should run. I've got math late.

Hey, Steve Mathlete. Oh, wow.

He was around in the dark ages?

Is she making fun of me?

Next, again, my client is entitled to be a thief. Trudy Lockhart's will is a

complicit. Her home on Point Grey Road is to be left to her beloved Charles.

But I'm her nephew.

Come on, Phil.

You know this will is atypical to say the least.

Atypical? It's absurd.

Not to Trudy.

She adored Charles.

When an estate is left in the form of a pet trust, it's appointed to the pet's

caregiver, which means Georgina.

Why does a cat need 4 ,000 square feet and an ocean view? Because it's the home

he grew up in.

Trudy wanted him to spend the rest of his days there. Trudy also made a

to my client that he'd be taken care of. She wanted the house to go to him. A

promise.

Is it reflected in the will?

Sounds like a no.

I can't believe Aunt True cares more about that cat than me.

Did Charles send her a birthday card every year? She did leave you her stamp

collection. It's quite valuable.

Yeah, 85K, big whoop.

Challenging the pet trust won't be easy, but if we can prove Georgina was

providing inadequate care, perhaps we can have you appointed as Charles' new

caregiver.

Caregiver to a cat? I'm allergic.

The home is worth $15 million.

I'll get an EpiPen.

late. The salon's in Metrotown. There was a perm crisis. I won't get into it.

It's a far commute.

Did you guys move here recently?

Yep. The rent's crazy, but the school in this catchment is worth it.

Private school education without the tuition.

Michaela? Did you say hi to our guests?

Offer them anything to drink?

Michaela?

Yoo -hoo!

Does Michaela spend a lot of time unsupervised?

Lately, yes.

Since the move, I've been working longer shifts.

There's no one else who could be with her?

Parents, a nanny?

Does it look like I can afford a nanny?

And Michaela's 14. She can be on her own for a few hours.

Still, after the incident, a judge will want to know you're keeping an eye on

her. Why are we even going to court? Mom, please, just pay the Vandenberg so

this could be over.

Sorry about that.

Michaela used to be such a sweet kid, but now...

My daughter loathed me for years.

The good news is they seem to come out the other side.

Did you and Michaela have a chance to talk about that night? Or maybe she

explained why she took the car.

She barely talks to me in full sentences.

Have you considered taking her to see a therapist?

I tried.

After her father passed, but it cost so much.

Therapy is expensive.

Why don't I meet with Michaela a couple times? If it helps, we can discuss the

sliding scale.

That's a great idea. Having Michaela in therapy, it's a good look in court.

More than that, we want to address any issues that led to the incident.

That too.

Sophia that bad?

No, she was all sunshine and rainbows.

My child turned out like that?

It's a good thing Jude had my help.

You are not seriously putting down single parents.

Of course not. I was essentially raised by a single mom, but that's why she

enrolled me in a bunch of activities. To keep me busy.

Fencing, piano, tennis, bearded math.

Yeah. It says so much.

What? About how you became you.

Thank you?

Those things cost money, and I doubt that's the root of the problem.

I think Michaela is grieving her dad.

Losing a parent is tough, especially so young.

Shadow, find me some case law before our next meeting.

Stop calling me that.

Sophia? Abigail, my granddaughter was just explaining to me what an ick is.

I think I've had more than a few girlfriends who've given me that

Hmm, I'm sure it was mutual.

And on that note, I'll go.

Bye, Grandpa.

Thank you, sweetheart, for keeping me current.

You're gonna need a magic wand for that.

Mom, stop laughing at your own joke.

Sue?

What brings you to my office, kiddo? Not that I'm complaining.

Okay.

I've given it a lot of thought, and... I want to move in with you.

Full time.

The old house was my turf, and Isabel was kind of the guest.

But at this new house, it's like I'm the guest.

I'm sure that's not how they feel.

Dad and I used to do Wordle together every morning.

Now it's just him and Isabel talking renovation.

The way they go on about floor tiles.

They'll level out. You'll get your Wordle back.

Well, the Renos are going to take months.

And also, they're just so cringed together, you know?

With Nico off eating baguettes in France.

A little lonely?

Well, I'd love for you to live with me, but I don't have my own place yet. We'd

still be at JoJo's.

I'm okay with that. I love JoJo.

Okay, I'll have to talk to your dad about it first, get the all clear.

You know I am old enough to vote with my feet.

Pick up a few things, we both your parents are lawyers.

You are old enough, I know, but communication is important.

Hi

again.

Wrong unit.

I'll be quick.

Look, I'm sorry.

It was wrong of me to give you unsolicited advice, however well

Whoa.

Did you draw that?

Yeah, meet the big bad of orc retaliation, too.

Cool.

And scary.

I gave him your forehead.

You were apologizing.

Here's the thing. If you and I are going to co -parent this child, we need to

get him off.

I take your point.

Do 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.

Okay.

I'll get out of your hair.

Just don't work too late tonight.

A good night's sleep is good for the... Daniel, just leave.

Michaela is sorry for causing you distress. I promise not only am I

her, I've arranged for her to seek therapy to address any issues that

led to the incident.

My client isn't able to offer financial compensation, but she is willing to make

restitution. Oh.

Michaela can mow your lawn every week. She'll be mowing for the rest of her

life. She can also walk your dog.

Thanks. But my clients won't drop their claim. Michaela can't do yard work and

call it a day.

What kind of deterrent is that?

Well, let's discuss other options.

We're just not comfortable with her spending time at our house. Last time

was on my client's property, it didn't work out so well.

Just the thought of her near our prize money hydrangeas. He's put it through

quite enough already.

Parental liability claims are rarely successful.

Davey V. Henson.

You'll spend more money in court than you would repairing your car. My client

willing to pay your deductible and the increased year premiums if they go up.

shouldn't have the hassle of dealing with our insurance company. And it's

principle. Clearly, Michaela has never learned about consequences at home.

Sorry. Are you dissing my parenting? We're not dissing anything.

We just think you should act more like your daughter's mother instead of her

best friend.

Say that again.

We can see where she gets it. Surely we can reach a compromise?

Sure. My clients are flexible.

Money's an issue, then Miss Sue can pay them back in installments.

The cat is living its best life.

So it seems.

Hard to prove neglect when it's mispampered.

Are those real aviators?

Pictures don't tell the whole story. Contact Phil Sterling.

I want to conduct our own evaluation with a third -party vet.

Just to be clear, you want me to subpoena a cat?

Indeed, Lucille.

Well, this is how the other half lives.

A guest?

She said that?

Don't be a cump up about it.

Sure you said something supportive in there?

I just didn't realize we were so...

Cringe. Please.

If parents hold hands, their kids react that way. They want us to be asexual.

What about you and Ben?

You two make her cringe?

We broke up.

So, might as well be asexual.

I'm sorry, Abby.

Can't say the same for Harry and Joanne.

Sophia better brace herself for bare asses and skinny dipping.

It's not forever.

She'll come around.

As a wise person once said when I read a scathing essay about myself, just give

her time.

Wow.

This person sounds like a complete jerk.

I'll tell him you said that.

How are things at home?

Fine. What about school?

You just transferred, right?

Yeah.

Sorry.

It's fine.

Your mom mentioned your dad passed away.

Do you want to talk about it?

How about this?

During our session, we'll keep your phone in this basket, and it'll be

for you when we're done.

She gave you the silent treatment?

Pretty much. She was texting someone. I had to take her phone and put it on my

desk. Impressive.

The only way Sophia would let me have her phone is if I pried it out of her

cold, dead hand.

Direct quote.

Limit that screen time.

Studies show how addictive it is to a child's brain.

Stop reading up on child brains and start finding me case law. Why? You

use it. It didn't seem like Michaela was texting a friend. She looked worried,

but she wouldn't say why.

We have another session tomorrow. Maybe she'll talk then.

Is Kel so ready to begin questioning?

Watch how it's done.

Diana! Why did you move to Shaughnessy? For West Fern Academy.

It has an international baccalaureate program, and they have all these art

classes. Why is that important to you? Michaela loves art. She spends all her

time drawing, painting.

Did she ever get into any trouble at her old school?

Never. Nothing like this has ever happened before.

Your Honor, given my client's commitment to the child's well -being and that the

child herself has no history of delinquent behavior, it is clear this

isolated incident.

Not a reflection of my client's parenting.

Does opposing counsel wish to cross -examine?

Ms. Hook, what is your daughter's GPA?

I'm not sure.

Objection. Relevant?

What do her grades have to do with the claim? The child is flunking her classes

because she's been skipping them.

No way. The school would have notified me. Not directly. Your daughter made

of that.

A form redirecting the school's messages to your daughter's cell.

Is that your signature?

Yes, but I never signed it. Well, that's because your daughter forged it.

Your Honor, I'd like to submit video evidence.

Objection. We need to review it first. What if it violates the child's privacy?

The video was posted through Michaela's social media just this morning. It's

public information.

Overruled.

She can draw.

Your Honor, crashing my client's car was not an isolated incident.

The child has a history of damaging property.

As her parent, Ms. Sook should have discouraged this behavior.

My client should not have to pay for her negligence.

Court is adjourned until I have a chance to further review this evidence.

Watch and learn?

More like crash and burn.

See you back at the office.

How are you?

All those things.

Michaela did that.

I feel like I don't even know her.

She's at that age where kids are programmed to keep things from you.

It says nothing about you as a parent.

When I was a couple years older than Michaela, I got pregnant.

I kept it from my parents until I couldn't hide it anymore.

Want to know how they reacted?

Guessing they didn't throw you a gender reveal party.

They said I embarrassed them.

Then they kicked me out.

Diana. The worst part? I knew they'd act like that.

Why I didn't tell them.

And I never wanted Michaela to feel that way about me.

But whatever she is going through, she won't talk to me.

What did I do to make her not trust me?

Well placed, Benson.

Be honest, did you only pick this place because it's the food of my people?

No, I picked it because everyone raves about the seared beef. Relax, I'm

with you.

Okay.

One last thought.

If it's Zumba, I'm out.

Oh, way more fun than that.

What is this?

You said this was going to be fun.

Hi there.

Welcome to Baby CPR.

Come on, grab a dummy and join us.

Okay, are we ready to get started? The fourth thing we're going to talk about

baby danger.

Yes.

Hey, Mom.

Hey.

Sophia, what's your GPA?

3 .8 something. Why?

No reason.

What are you watching?

One of my clients, her daughter keeps pulling these ridiculous dunks.

Why would she incriminate herself by posting them?

She wouldn't.

This is her social media.

Give my generation more credit.

If we don't want to get caught doing something, we won't post it. My guess,

someone else made an account under her name. Same thing happened to Simon

This kid in my class, kind of quirky, used to say random things until a bunch

guys made an account under his name called Simon Says and turned everything

said into a meme.

Kids can be such assholes.

Did they get caught?

The teachers never found out.

Sometimes it would even update during class.

Simon would see it on his phone, but he never said anything.

Why not?

I think he still wants to be their friend.

Abigail. Jeez.

Jerry. What can I do for you?

I didn't mean to scare you. I need you to sign this.

Let's talk about your hobbies.

Your mom mentioned you love drawing.

Not really.

Okay.

What's your favorite class?

Don't have one.

I'm flunking.

Because I'm not good at anything.

I'm sure your friends wouldn't say that.

Friends?

Okay.

What about Iris?

She's the girl I thought you with, right? I said I don't have friends.

I have no hobbies. My mom gave up everything so I could go to this stupid

and... And I just suck at all of it.

Have you tried talking to your mom about your feelings?

I can't.

Why not?

How do you tell your mom you're a loser?

Knock, knock.

Abby, I'm in the middle of a session. Sorry, this will just take a second. I

left something on your desk.

Sorry, we'll just give her a minute.

I want to know how you got this.

Read first, judge later.

If you tell anyone you're over, tell what?

That's the question.

Someone is bullying Michaela, and I bet whoever it is forced her to take that

car. Why don't you just ask Michaela? She's a closed book.

Can you talk to a teacher? Teachers are clueless when it comes to bullies.

Trust me, maybe the students know.

They'll never tell me. As soon as they sense an adult is investigating, they'll

delete the chat and our trail goes cold.

It's true.

Teenagers only trust each other.

Too bad we can't just do a 21 Jump Street.

What?

How did I get roped into this?

What if we get caught?

What if we're...

Charged with trespassing. We won't get caught. Trust me. First mission's always

scary. I was nervous, too, when they sent me to pray away the gay camp.

They sent you where?

Excuse me, sir.

Only students pass this point.

Right. I'm a sub.

For Spanish.

Okay.

Buena suerte.

Mucho nachos.

Sam,

the jocks are the bullies. I bet my man Nicky Niko on it.

Uh, cool kids don't even care about impopulars. Much less bully them.

They're the smart kids.

Really? They look so sweet.

Smart kids are the worst.

They've got the skills to trap you and the most to prove.

How do you know about all this?

Because I lived it.

How do we get them to confess?

I have an idea.

What did you think of the reading?

1984. I liked it. Did you read Melanie's essay?

Social media and the surveillance date?

Like, wow. Great analysis, Captain Obvious.

Yeah, super obvious.

Hey, can I sit here?

Are you new?

I just transferred from Millview.

Oh, that school doesn't offer IB classes. They only have advanced

Thank God they kicked me out.

They did?

Why?

We did a production of Hairspray, and I put itching powder in all their wigs.

Would have been perfect for your post -pix account.

What do you mean?

Your private page.

The one you use to share pranks. We don't know what you're talking about.

Fine, deny it.

But you're missing out on premium content.

See that TOC?

He gave me detention, so I gave him laxatives.

I underestimated you.

People do that.

You know what?

I'll add you. No, Iris, don't. Shut up, Stefano. Yeah, Stefano, lock it up.

I'll let you follow our page.

If you do one more thing.

I'm really sorry, Cecil, but I had to do it to gain their trust.

Just when I upgraded my ride, too.

Spenson and Spenson, can you hold, please?

So sorry to keep you waiting.

Three o 'clock. That's right.

Lovely. See you then.

Where is everyone?

Cecile? He got a pistachio lodged in his tooth. He's at the dentist. And

Winston? Drove in there.

That's just great.

Cecile was supposed to take Charles to the vet. Oh, don't look at me. I've got

an office to run.

Thanks, Jerry. I owe you one.

More than one.

Oh, yes, Mr.

Makeda.

Look at that whiskish face.

He's actually quite adorable.

Don't let him fool you.

Never can tell what a cat is thinking. What are you talking about?

Here I thought cats were disagreeable.

Uh -uh. He'll have it his tantrum.

Well, I've done some thorough tests.

then Charles here meets every metric of exceptional health.

Of course he does.

But when we took a look at Charles' previous records, we noticed a

Basically, they make someone record themselves doing a prank for the promise

popularity. And use it to blackmail them into doing something more extreme.

Like jam lockers, clog sinks.

Betray friends.

How'd you get all this?

Not important. This is evidence. It's proof that Michaela was blackmailed into

stealing the Vandenberg's car.

Speaking of cars, what's the maximum reimbursement for petty cash?

There's more.

Meet the ringleader.

That's the girl who called me old. Look at her surname.

Iris Vandenberg.

Mrs. Vandenberg, do you have a child?

I do, yes.

How many hours does she study a day?

Two hours with her tutor, three by herself.

Does she do any extracurriculars?

Chess, cello, robotics.

What about her online activity?

Objection. How is any of this relevant?

Counsel asked my client similar questions. Seemed relevant then.

Overruled. Will counsel please get to the point?

Screenshots from a private PostPix account.

Can you describe what you see?

Ms. Souk's daughter breaking into my car.

Are you aware your daughter coerced her into doing it?

Objection. Lack of evidence. Have you any proof?

Text messages from the child and yours.

Can you read them out loud?

Iris, if you don't do this, I'll leak the video.

Michaela, what if I crash the car? Won't your parents be mad?

Iris, IDC about them.

What does IDC mean for those of us not presently teenagers?

I don't care.

Why would your child blackmail someone into damaging your property?

Maybe all those hours of studying, the extracurriculars, the pressure.

of being a top student made her crack, maybe as her parent, you're to blame.

Or maybe not.

A teenager's life and choices are complex.

It's not as simple as, it's the parent's fault. So, why fault my client's

parenting? Because she can't watch her child 24 -7? Because she can't afford

nannies or expensive after -school programs? She can barely afford the

therapy, which she needs, due to your child's bullying.

The child didn't damage your car because of my client's parenting.

She damaged it because of your child's coercion.

I'm inclined to agree. I dismiss the Vandenberg's claim for damages.

Ms. Suk is entitled to her cost and to 15 sessions of therapy for Michaela, to

be paid for by the Vandenberg.

can't thank you enough.

You and Lucy.

And you.

Oh, you don't have to. You are so lucky to learn from this rock star.

Dr. Stanton will be with you soon.

Thanks.

I hear you're transferring to a new school.

That's exciting.

It doesn't matter where I go. It'll turn out the same.

One of my teachers called high school the best years.

Isn't that depressing?

I hated school.

Really? But you seem, like, smart.

I skipped a grade or two.

So I was always the youngest.

Which isn't a great way to make friends.

Were they awful to you?

They were.

So I studied harder.

Because if I didn't belong, I might as well be the best.

Sounds like a lot of pressure.

That's why I took a gap year.

I'm in a much better place.

High school's just a few years.

After that, it's this whole other world.

Give it time.

You'll find your people.

Without a doubt, Georgina provides exceptional care to the cat. And yes,

will is rock solid.

But there is a discrepancy, one that changes things considerably.

Aha!

Wait, what are we looking at here? Charles' dental records, x -rays, and

microchip ID, none of which match this cat's.

What do you mean they don't match?

I mean the cat in this room, healthy and pampered as he is.

If not Charles.

So where's Charles?

Dead, Lewis.

Catch up.

I really did love Charles.

I kept him alive as long as I could. But Trudy just stuffed him with tuna every

day. She might as well have just poured mercury down his throat.

So you replaced him?

I grew quite fond of that house.

The ocean view alone.

Booyah! The house is mine!

Sorry, loser.

Have fun being homeless.

Not so fast.

Due to the death of the beneficiary, Charles, the real one, we must

the assets according to a residual clause.

Redistribute to who? The bulk of the estate will be dissolved and donated to

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association.

Will I at least get to keep Charles II?

That could be a ring.

What are you looking at?

Oh, hey.

Jude's just getting ready.

Taryn.

You're the baby daddy, aren't you? What's up?

Later, babe.

Ready for round two of baby CPR.

That's a sentence I never thought I'd say.

So, we've checked the airway for obstructions.

All clear?

Now.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. So, Taryn, you two a

thing? Oh, just a friend.

With benefits.

And when did you two start having benefits?

Last week.

You seem mad. I'm not mad.

Good. Because you shouldn't be, since you're the one who keeps calling this a

platonic arrangement.

I just wonder if you should be having a one -night stand. We were a one -night

stand. For the baby. Is it safe?

All that jostling?

Remember when you said you would stop prying? Well, this counts as prying. I'm

just thinking about our baby. Stop!

You just broke your baby's rib.

All my years.

And this is the first case that turned into an Agatha Christie novel.

Feels odd celebrating when neither of our clients got what they wanted.

They were terrible people.

I'll drink to that.

You seem upbeat these days. Do I? Yeah, less moaning and groaning. No nautical

references.

You're overjoyed.

We're trying again, but we were taking it slow, one day at a time. He said, you

were moving on.

I tried to, but I couldn't replace Joanne.

All the others were just poor substitutes.

While Pam was going on about her toe fungus, all I could think was... Give

podcast already.

I don't even mean that ironically.

So, I heard the silliest gossip. Pearl from Viserion Roth was talking to

Suzette. 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?

Abigail?

Right?