All language subtitles for Family Law s04e09 Take My Advice

Previously on Family Law. So you kissed
your boss.

You were reaching for the door handle,
weren't you? Yep.

Harry Svensson, will you marry me? I
would love nothing more.

He looks like a tiny Benjamin Button.

That's our 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

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. Seven -year -old son.

A couple weeks ago, he was back in the
ER 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.

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?

All right, fine.

But I'm not throwing you a bachelorette
party. Good morning, my lovely.

Oh, you need to find a best man and two
groomed men 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. Sensen?

Yes? Jasmine Gordon.

I called into your radio show. You told
me to dump my fiancé, remember?

Jasmine, it's nice to meet you in
person.

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
fiance?

Kind of out of character for doctor
sensitivity.

I know, but the way she described him,
it's... 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

minute. That is a nightmare. I can't
believe I let myself get so cocky.

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. Why start now?

Good morning, Mr. Stenson.

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

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 fees, no detail
overlooked for her retirement party.

Absolutely, sir. I've made a list of
high -end restaurants willing to cater.

No, no, no. Wing, 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.

Stroketenius, really.

Ready for this?

Laser tag.

Winston? On it, sir.

Hi, hi.

Oh, gorgeous.

Hi.

All of the venues we liked are book
solid at least a year out.

I'd take you down to City Hall this
afternoon if you'd let me. I'm not

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

and a few close friends, but the food
has to be impeccable. My darling, you

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

-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 did 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

And it was an accident, judgy.

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 infection, broken wrist.

That time Axel Detweiler 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

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. It doesn't mean matching
bridesmaids' dresses, does it? Oh, God,

can wear whatever you want.

Okay. Well, within reason.

So that's four.

That's another five.

Look at this 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 of the table.

You know what?

Maybe we should just wrap it all the way
around to be safe. You know, I've got a

cheaper all -in -one solution.

Great, what?

Keep the kid in a giant plastic bubble
until 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.

By 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 gonna... Were you

just assuming I was gonna 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

months off, I'll get passed over.
They'll give Orc 3 to someone else. What

you planning on doing if I hadn't
offered a co -parent? I would have

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 50s, 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 lift and go.

Leave the burrito.

You had yours. This one's mine.

I said leave it.

Hello, Jerry.

My mom's birthday is coming up, and I
want to get her something perfect, but

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 into
knitting when she retired. No, I never

had the patience for knitting.

Laser tag?

Good heavens, Noah, 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

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.

How did you hurt your arm, Sazor?

Robots do not hurt.

Right. How did you damage your robotic
limb?

Information classified.

Jack, that's enough now.

Power supply low.

Engage shutdown protocol.

No, no, don't shut down. Power up at T
minus 10. It's okay. You can be Sazor. I

just need you to talk to me.

I'm going to push the cancel shutdown
button and reboot you.

No, no, no, no, no, wait.

No, no, no, no, no, no, wait, wait,
wait.

Stranger danger. Stranger danger.

Stranger danger.

Stranger danger. Stranger danger.

Stranger danger.

Stranger danger.

Not funny.

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
Sophia for the first time. It's

when 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
Azores.

It's going to take him time to trust
you.

Especially after the stranger danger
incident.

I've met a lot of children who adopt
unusual voices as a coping mechanism

they're feeling anxious.

I don't have time to get past that.

Will you just talk to him for me? You do
know I'm being sued.

I should be keeping her busy, not you.

Please, please.

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

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 going to rule my client's
advice cause the damages you're

Promise me you're going to call off this
wedding. Run. Don't walk from that

altar. Are you sure, Dr. Sensen?

You got this. I'm excited for you,
Jasmine.

Your client agreed to the exclusion of
liability terms before she spoke with

Sensen 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

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 it 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.

We can make this all go away for $30
,000, and my insurance will cover it.

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 it
just you wanting to be George?

Can't 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. 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.

Hmm.

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 p .m. so we can put
together a menu. And please, tell me you

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 visit 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. Pleading.

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

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. 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

classified? No. Is it common for him to
pretend to be Caesar 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. Has your girl

heard of a nanny? Hell, you give her two
with what you're going to rake in.

Okay,

let's do it. Okay.

Zazer, could I access some data from
your hard drive?

What kind of data?

What's Jack's favorite color?

Really? Mine too.

What's Jack's favorite food?

Pierogies. Oh yeah, those are good. With
sour cream and fried onions.

Who drew that cool cat?

Elliot. He's a good artist.

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. Kiefer,
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?

From 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 going to 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

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, uh, 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...

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

And that's...

All the time we have for today.

Be kind to yourself, Natalie.

But you never told me what I... What was
that? It was

like you were reading college course
notes.

I know.

I'm 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. The reason you were such

because you're so accessible.

You make callers feel like they're
talking to the sage friend they all wish

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.

I'll be behind you anyway.

If that means anything. I've got like
$800 to my name right now.

That does mean a lot.

Can I offer the wise Dr. Spence some
advice?

Do not, at all, 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

both. I still crave the cardamom creme
brulee.

Oh, I'd be happy to build that into our
dessert course.

Were you planning on having a wedding
cake?

Oh, sorry, Emily.

Ah. Doll, this is Harry Svensson, my
fiancé. Harry, this is the Doll 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 repped my ex in our divorce.

What does that have to do with our
wedding?

He owed 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 litigate.

He's a petulant diva. We'll find
somebody else.

Who's catering Jerry's thing on Friday?

You don't want to know.

My name is Abigail.

This is Daniel.

I'm counsel for the child in 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 a sore arm
the day you picked him and Elliot up

school? No. The accident happened at the
playground after.

What accident?

Jack was on La Toile d 'Araignée, 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. Saw 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 it was Marcus.

Well, it sure as hell wasn't anyone from
Porsche'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

do now?

Present Giselle's testimony.

Yes, obviously.

But how do I do that without throwing
Marcus under the bus?

You don't.

Adam, next week the man is officially my
partner.

Where did you and Eleanor decide you're
going on your first retirement trip?

Flying to Amsterdam, seeing all the
museums and galleries.

And we're doing a cycling tour to the
Netherlands and Belgium.

Must be so excited.

Yeah, Eleanor's buzzing. I think 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

to fight. Great.

This is Mike Kaminski, Jasmine's ex.

How did you know I wasn't going to
accept a settlement offer?

I like to cover my bases.

Creating more signature dishes to bring
us all to our knees.

Return to 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

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 Selina 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've 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.

Hi.

I'm on a deadline.

I've been thinking about what he 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, live in 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'd 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

So maybe we could come up with a child
care 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.

If we're going to do that, then we
should get him on a lift now.

Or she. Or they.

Whoa.

What? What's wrong?

Give me your hand.

Did you feel that?

Maybe he just... Is that our baby's
first kick?

Can you please identify the people in
this video?

Miss 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 Kaminsky's
social media posts going back three

They show multiple make -ups and break
-ups 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

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. Stenson his idea?

No. How many lawsuits has Mike filed in
the past?

Objection. Relevant?

Overruled. The witness will answer the
question.

I don't know about any lawsuits.

Maybe I can help jog your memory.

Mike Koninsky has launched six frivolous
claims over the last ten years, from

suing the park 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, Miss Gordon, if you're looking for
more free advice, maybe don't marry Mike

Kaminsky. I'm dismissing this frivolous
claim.

Plaintiff will pay Dr. Svensson's costs.

You're working for me pro bono.

Not anymore.

You were feared.

Did you see George's face?

My baby's canceling his ball on his trip
right now.

I owe you so much, Abby. Let me take you
out to lunch.

Thanks, but I want to see how Daniel's
faring against Marcus.

Are they in 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
Robin my good news.

All rise for Judge Natale.

Your Honor, we have new evidence we'd
like to submit. So do we, Your Honor.

Miss Aoife, I recognize you as Senior
Counsel, so you may go first.

This is a signed affidavit from Giselle
Brazeau.

The child injured his arm a full 90
minutes before his mother picked him up.

Miss 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. Brazzo, they neglected
to brief me or include a note in the

file.

At a minimum, you should have better
communication with your team, Mr.

Absolutely. My apologies.

Mr. Stenson, 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

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 a
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 if you say

it'll be awkward.

Right.

Makes sense.

So is that a yes or a no?

I guess you'll find out on Monday.

going to miss seeing you every day? You
won't miss my nagging.

The only reason I survive 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 Oliver.

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 eating

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? Sure.

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 très heureuse to be my

groomsman. 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

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. Oh, you should
try her apple pan dowdy.

So, I've been working on my speech for
the wedding. I got it up to eight

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 on the line
of fire with Marcus.

You 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 going to tell Dad.

Fill your boots.

Do you want me to come with you?

The snake.

As soon as he leaves, we'll go in.

Okay, 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?

No, nothing looks good to me. I just
have one small amendment, and then I

we're good to ink the deal.

Terrific. What's the change?

Your daughter's a liability, Harry.

Abigail has to go.