1 00:00:27,235 --> 00:00:29,695 The 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport. 2 00:00:29,821 --> 00:00:32,281 Offered only to our most exclusive members. 3 00:00:32,407 --> 00:00:33,866 You know your vehicles. 4 00:00:33,992 --> 00:00:36,410 I promise to have her back before she turns into a Pontiac. 5 00:00:36,536 --> 00:00:38,579 - Hey, Harvey. - Laurence. 6 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:41,540 How would you feel about taking something other than the Tesla tonight? 7 00:00:41,666 --> 00:00:42,958 It goes against my policy. 8 00:00:43,084 --> 00:00:44,126 What policy? 9 00:00:44,252 --> 00:00:45,794 My I-want-the-Tesla policy. 10 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:46,754 Yeah. 11 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:50,090 Tell you what. You know more about the car than I do, 12 00:00:51,593 --> 00:00:53,427 it's yours. 13 00:00:56,389 --> 00:00:57,222 Horsepower. 14 00:00:57,348 --> 00:00:59,016 Really? That's where we're starting? 15 00:00:59,142 --> 00:01:01,435 Well, if it's so simple, just answer it. 16 00:01:01,561 --> 00:01:03,562 288. 17 00:01:03,688 --> 00:01:06,398 - Top speed. - 125 miles an hour. 18 00:01:07,317 --> 00:01:09,234 - Zero to sixty... - 3.7 seconds. 19 00:01:09,360 --> 00:01:11,612 Yeah. You know your cars. 20 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:12,946 I'm an enthusiast. 21 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:14,823 And I've been waiting for the Tesla for months. 22 00:01:14,949 --> 00:01:15,824 Okay. 23 00:01:19,996 --> 00:01:21,413 Laurence. 24 00:01:23,958 --> 00:01:25,000 Knock yourself out. 25 00:01:26,419 --> 00:01:27,419 So, why did you let him have it? 26 00:01:27,545 --> 00:01:30,506 Because it never hurts to have a man who runs a two billion dollar hedge fund 27 00:01:30,632 --> 00:01:31,465 owe you one. 28 00:01:31,591 --> 00:01:33,175 But if you were just going to give it to him, 29 00:01:33,301 --> 00:01:34,593 why bother to compete first? 30 00:01:34,719 --> 00:01:37,387 Because if I didn't beat him, he wouldn't feel like he owed me one. 31 00:01:37,514 --> 00:01:39,014 I'm suddenly feeling old school. 32 00:01:39,140 --> 00:01:40,390 Why don't you surprise me, huh? 33 00:01:48,525 --> 00:01:50,150 Are you Mike Ross? 34 00:01:53,029 --> 00:01:56,156 Harvey told me to tell you that 8:00 means 8:00. 35 00:02:19,305 --> 00:02:20,430 Whoa. 36 00:02:20,557 --> 00:02:21,557 Glad you showed up. 37 00:02:21,683 --> 00:02:22,558 Oh. Hey, I'm sorry. I was... 38 00:02:22,684 --> 00:02:24,309 - Shut up. - Okay. 39 00:02:24,853 --> 00:02:25,853 You see these cars? 40 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:27,604 Yeah. They're awesome. 41 00:02:27,730 --> 00:02:30,357 They suck. They're nothing compared to this. 42 00:02:30,483 --> 00:02:31,692 Whoa. 43 00:02:31,818 --> 00:02:34,111 The engine in this car is made by McKernon Motors. 44 00:02:34,237 --> 00:02:37,030 The industry standard in Formula One. 45 00:02:37,157 --> 00:02:40,868 In fact, they've won more championships than any other engine on the planet. 46 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,494 How do you know all this? 47 00:02:42,620 --> 00:02:45,414 Avery McKernon was the first client I ever brought into the firm. 48 00:02:45,540 --> 00:02:46,540 Was? 49 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:47,958 He died three months ago. 50 00:02:48,084 --> 00:02:49,668 - Oh, God. I'm so sorry. - Not the point. 51 00:02:49,794 --> 00:02:53,046 McKernon's engines and his company have something in common. 52 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:55,007 They win. Like me. 53 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:57,301 And because I win, I've been promoted to senior partner, 54 00:02:57,427 --> 00:02:59,261 which means you'll be handling all their paperwork. 55 00:02:59,387 --> 00:03:01,680 So you brought me here to give me an appreciation for the product. 56 00:03:01,806 --> 00:03:05,058 No, I brought you here to meet Robert Stensland, the new CEO. 57 00:03:05,185 --> 00:03:06,852 He'll want to put a face with your name. 58 00:03:06,978 --> 00:03:07,853 How do you know? 59 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:11,148 Because Robert's a tightwad, and we don't bill you out for nothing. 60 00:03:11,274 --> 00:03:13,233 Wait a minute. Is this conversation right now billable? 61 00:03:13,359 --> 00:03:14,359 You bet your ass it is. 62 00:03:14,485 --> 00:03:16,987 Yes. Up top. Come on. 63 00:03:18,156 --> 00:03:19,948 What? We're making all this money. We can't celebrate it? 64 00:03:20,074 --> 00:03:21,450 Not in poor taste. 65 00:03:23,995 --> 00:03:24,995 Dominic. 66 00:03:25,121 --> 00:03:27,039 Mike, I'd like you to meet Dominic Barone, 67 00:03:27,165 --> 00:03:30,667 the man responsible for the design and production of this engine. 68 00:03:30,793 --> 00:03:32,586 This is my new associate, Mike Ross. 69 00:03:32,712 --> 00:03:35,380 He's just a kid. Are you trying to steal his soul before he hits puberty? 70 00:03:35,506 --> 00:03:36,548 Okay. Obviously, I'm long past... 71 00:03:36,674 --> 00:03:38,383 You're still upset about our labor negotiations. 72 00:03:38,509 --> 00:03:40,260 Well, my workers took a big hit. 73 00:03:40,386 --> 00:03:41,803 And McKernon took a bigger one. 74 00:03:41,930 --> 00:03:44,431 Both of which poised the company to be strong for years. 75 00:03:44,557 --> 00:03:45,974 I was always straight with you about that. 76 00:03:46,100 --> 00:03:47,684 Sophisticated words for a guy who screwed us. 77 00:03:47,810 --> 00:03:49,019 Look. I'm sorry you feel that way, 78 00:03:49,145 --> 00:03:53,148 but you have to admit I did have the courtesy to do it from the front. 79 00:03:54,776 --> 00:03:58,654 Wow. Yeah, he really appreciates what you've done for the company. 80 00:03:58,780 --> 00:04:03,033 Robert Stensland. I'd like you to meet your new associate, Mike Ross. 81 00:04:03,159 --> 00:04:04,785 We're not paying him what we pay you. 82 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:08,455 Nor should you. But I assure you, he's highly effective. 83 00:04:08,581 --> 00:04:09,748 Well, I'll believe it when I see it. 84 00:04:09,874 --> 00:04:12,459 I had him read your corporate lease last week. 85 00:04:12,585 --> 00:04:14,086 Ask him anything. 86 00:04:14,212 --> 00:04:15,504 That's a 300-page document. 87 00:04:18,716 --> 00:04:20,592 Okay. What are the terms? 88 00:04:20,718 --> 00:04:22,552 Okay. I have no idea what you're talking about. 89 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:26,640 The named lessee was the parent company, Glendon Enterprises. 90 00:04:26,766 --> 00:04:30,143 35,000 square feet at 19, West 57th, 91 00:04:30,270 --> 00:04:31,645 $80 a foot. 92 00:04:31,771 --> 00:04:36,400 Expires in six months, with an option to extend exercisable in thirty days. 93 00:04:37,860 --> 00:04:38,819 Who signed the lease? 94 00:04:38,945 --> 00:04:40,070 You did. 95 00:04:40,196 --> 00:04:41,738 - What's my middle name? - The letter "L". 96 00:04:41,864 --> 00:04:44,992 What happens in the event the company no longer exists? 97 00:04:45,118 --> 00:04:46,910 - That wasn't in the lease. - How can you be sure? 98 00:04:47,036 --> 00:04:49,037 Because the lease I read wasn't 300 pages. 99 00:04:49,163 --> 00:04:50,747 It was 364. 100 00:04:50,873 --> 00:04:52,833 And I could tell you what's on any one of those pages, 101 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:54,126 but I can't tell you that. 102 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:55,752 That's how I can be sure. 103 00:04:55,878 --> 00:04:57,004 Excellent. 104 00:04:57,130 --> 00:04:58,922 You can get him started on the new deal right away. 105 00:04:59,048 --> 00:04:59,881 New deal? 106 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:03,635 Yeah. I have found a buyer willing to spend $200 million dollars 107 00:05:03,761 --> 00:05:05,721 for the ground underneath the flagship factory. 108 00:05:05,847 --> 00:05:07,306 Where are you moving manufacturing? 109 00:05:07,432 --> 00:05:08,765 Well, that's the beauty of it. 110 00:05:08,891 --> 00:05:11,018 The real asset of McKernon Motors is the name. 111 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:13,103 We move overseas, we save ourselves a bundle. 112 00:05:13,229 --> 00:05:16,189 Upfront payout, while retaining the name and maintaining cash flow over time. 113 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:17,190 That's genius. 114 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:19,109 - Exactly. - We'll take care of everything. 115 00:05:19,235 --> 00:05:21,028 - Okay. - All right. 116 00:05:21,529 --> 00:05:23,739 Yeah. Thanks. 117 00:05:23,865 --> 00:05:25,282 Really? 118 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:26,992 Jesus. I knew he was cheap. 119 00:05:27,118 --> 00:05:28,618 I didn't realize he was an idiot. 120 00:05:28,745 --> 00:05:29,578 What are you talking about? 121 00:05:29,704 --> 00:05:31,288 The asset's not the name. It's the quality. 122 00:05:31,414 --> 00:05:32,581 He moves overseas, 123 00:05:32,707 --> 00:05:35,459 he's going to kill the goose that laid the goddamn golden engine. 124 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:38,920 Wait a minute. I thought you didn't get emotionally attached to the client. 125 00:05:39,047 --> 00:05:40,339 I'm emotionally attached to me. 126 00:05:40,465 --> 00:05:42,466 Look. I made a bet that this company would grow 127 00:05:42,592 --> 00:05:44,217 and my billables would grow with it. 128 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:45,510 We're holding a pair of aces, 129 00:05:45,636 --> 00:05:47,262 and this asshole is trying to fold. 130 00:05:47,388 --> 00:05:49,139 So? What are you going to do? 131 00:05:49,265 --> 00:05:50,140 I'm not going to do anything. 132 00:05:50,266 --> 00:05:51,475 You're going to go through those bylaws 133 00:05:51,601 --> 00:05:53,518 and you're going to find me a way to get rid of Robert Stensland. 134 00:05:53,644 --> 00:05:55,729 No, no, no, no. I have to go see my grandmother. Uh-uh. 135 00:05:55,855 --> 00:05:57,439 She dying? 136 00:05:57,565 --> 00:05:59,399 - No. - Cancel on her. 137 00:05:59,525 --> 00:06:00,359 Are... 138 00:06:05,073 --> 00:06:08,450 See the money, wanna stay for your meal 139 00:06:08,576 --> 00:06:11,870 Get another piece of pie for your wife 140 00:06:11,996 --> 00:06:15,165 Everybody wanna know how it feel 141 00:06:15,291 --> 00:06:18,293 Everybody wanna see what it's like 142 00:06:18,419 --> 00:06:21,797 I'll even eat a bean pie I don't mind 143 00:06:21,923 --> 00:06:23,507 Me and missy is so early 144 00:06:23,633 --> 00:06:25,592 Busy, busy making money 145 00:06:25,718 --> 00:06:26,802 All right! 146 00:06:26,928 --> 00:06:31,765 All step back I'm 'bout to dance 147 00:06:32,809 --> 00:06:34,935 The greenback boogie 148 00:06:50,118 --> 00:06:51,201 Hmm. 149 00:07:02,255 --> 00:07:03,380 Oh. 150 00:07:06,467 --> 00:07:07,300 Yeah. 151 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:09,594 Did you find anything that will help me get rid of Stensland? 152 00:07:09,720 --> 00:07:11,888 Uh, yeah. I think so. 153 00:07:12,014 --> 00:07:14,975 Well, if you're not here when I need it, what good does that do me? 154 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:16,476 What? It... It's 7:15. 155 00:07:16,602 --> 00:07:18,311 Hello? 156 00:07:38,791 --> 00:07:40,125 Did you get it? 157 00:07:40,251 --> 00:07:41,543 Picked it up yesterday. 158 00:07:41,669 --> 00:07:42,961 Did you sleep with it under your pillow? 159 00:07:43,087 --> 00:07:44,421 How I sleep is none of your concern. 160 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:45,922 Yeah, neither is the Yankees batting order, 161 00:07:46,048 --> 00:07:47,757 but that doesn't stop me from thinking about it. 162 00:07:47,884 --> 00:07:50,635 Harvey. Promise me you won't be cocky. 163 00:07:51,220 --> 00:07:53,263 I understand what's at stake here. I'll be perfectly humble. 164 00:07:53,389 --> 00:07:54,514 Great. You ready? 165 00:07:55,099 --> 00:07:57,350 You kidding? I was born for this. 166 00:07:58,186 --> 00:07:59,978 7:45. Nice of you to show up. 167 00:08:00,104 --> 00:08:02,147 Ha. Yeah, I was up till 5:00 in the morning. 168 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:03,106 I'm kidding. 169 00:08:03,232 --> 00:08:05,192 But Louis really wants to see you, and I don't kid about that. 170 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:06,193 What does he want? 171 00:08:06,319 --> 00:08:08,153 I don't know. Louis doesn't let me in on his game plan, 172 00:08:08,279 --> 00:08:09,321 and I kind of prefer it that way. 173 00:08:09,447 --> 00:08:12,073 Okay. Um... Can you tell him that I have to see Harvey first? 174 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:13,074 Your call. 175 00:08:13,201 --> 00:08:15,118 But, uh, if you're going to be sleeping in your suits, 176 00:08:15,244 --> 00:08:17,454 you may want to keep a fresh one in the office. 177 00:08:17,580 --> 00:08:19,623 - Is it that bad? - It's worse. 178 00:08:20,958 --> 00:08:21,791 Come on. 179 00:08:21,918 --> 00:08:23,335 I'd just like to say this is an honor. 180 00:08:23,461 --> 00:08:26,838 I take it seriously, and I intend to make you all proud. 181 00:08:26,964 --> 00:08:28,048 Except you, Fred. 182 00:08:28,174 --> 00:08:30,175 I gave up on making you proud in '99. 183 00:08:31,969 --> 00:08:34,554 Okay. There is one more order of business. 184 00:08:36,390 --> 00:08:38,141 He's not here. 185 00:08:42,855 --> 00:08:44,147 No. 186 00:08:46,150 --> 00:08:47,108 Where is he? 187 00:08:47,235 --> 00:08:50,654 - He's at his senior partner initiation. - Let me ask you something. 188 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:55,116 What's the difference between a senior partner and other partners? 189 00:08:55,243 --> 00:08:56,701 Isn't that something you should've been studying 190 00:08:56,827 --> 00:08:58,161 when you were pretending to go to Harvard? 191 00:08:58,287 --> 00:08:59,287 Ah. 192 00:08:59,413 --> 00:09:02,582 Okay. Senior partners, they buy into the firm. 193 00:09:02,708 --> 00:09:06,086 They share in the profits, but they also have to put up equity. 194 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:07,879 So how much does it cost to buy in? 195 00:09:08,005 --> 00:09:09,923 Half a million dollars? 196 00:09:10,049 --> 00:09:11,132 Right now? 197 00:09:11,259 --> 00:09:13,843 Harvey, you knew what the buy-in was. 198 00:09:13,970 --> 00:09:15,428 You knew today was initiation. 199 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,055 How could you not have the money? 200 00:09:17,181 --> 00:09:19,140 I didn't think it was due today. 201 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:22,852 It's not due today, is it? 202 00:09:22,979 --> 00:09:25,146 No. It's not. 203 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:30,735 Every man in this room fell for exactly the same thing. 204 00:09:30,861 --> 00:09:31,861 Does that include you? 205 00:09:31,988 --> 00:09:33,780 No. No, it doesn't. 206 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:35,282 Thank you, gentlemen. 207 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:36,950 All right. 208 00:09:46,210 --> 00:09:48,545 Peanuts, gluten, strawberries. 209 00:09:48,671 --> 00:09:50,171 What is this, a shopping list? 210 00:09:50,298 --> 00:09:52,048 No. It's just a list of foods that I'm allergic to. 211 00:09:52,174 --> 00:09:54,217 So, when you select a venue, 212 00:09:54,343 --> 00:09:56,011 these foods are not to be on the menu. 213 00:09:56,137 --> 00:09:57,345 Venue for what? 214 00:09:58,222 --> 00:09:59,598 No one told you? 215 00:09:59,724 --> 00:10:01,057 - No one told me. - Oh, drats. 216 00:10:01,183 --> 00:10:05,061 Well, a long-standing Pearson Hardman tradition is the rookie dinner. 217 00:10:05,187 --> 00:10:07,606 - Which means you, the... - Rookie. 218 00:10:07,732 --> 00:10:08,898 - That's right. - Yes. 219 00:10:09,025 --> 00:10:11,735 Are to host a dinner for your fellow associates. 220 00:10:12,778 --> 00:10:14,237 Oh, come on. Don't look so blue. 221 00:10:14,363 --> 00:10:15,447 Oh, it's okay. It's really easy. 222 00:10:15,573 --> 00:10:18,116 All you have to do is just find a unique location 223 00:10:18,242 --> 00:10:19,868 and then coordinate with 50 other associates. 224 00:10:19,994 --> 00:10:21,870 It's really simple. No pressure. 225 00:10:22,913 --> 00:10:23,913 And you're allergic to chicken? 226 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:25,665 No, I just don't like it. 227 00:10:27,251 --> 00:10:28,543 Oh, by the way, 228 00:10:28,669 --> 00:10:31,588 what was so important that you had to see Harvey before you came to see me? 229 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:32,672 Louis, Harvey doesn't really like me... 230 00:10:32,798 --> 00:10:35,675 Can we... Can we just... Can we just... Shut up. 231 00:10:35,801 --> 00:10:36,635 Okay. 232 00:10:36,761 --> 00:10:38,303 Let me just get something straight. Okay? 233 00:10:38,429 --> 00:10:40,972 When I ask you a question, I just expect an answer. 234 00:10:43,100 --> 00:10:45,060 Uh... 235 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,856 McKernon Motors. I was working on the due diligence. 236 00:10:50,524 --> 00:10:53,943 And why would that require you to look at the bylaws? 237 00:10:55,863 --> 00:10:58,823 State law requires a summary be prepared in the event of a sale. 238 00:10:58,949 --> 00:11:00,825 Privately held corporations are exempted. 239 00:11:00,951 --> 00:11:02,619 Not if the sale exceeds $150 million. 240 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:03,787 According to who? 241 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:10,377 The state's website. 242 00:11:11,545 --> 00:11:13,421 I like to be thorough. 243 00:11:15,716 --> 00:11:17,842 Well, put it there, buddy. 244 00:11:18,552 --> 00:11:20,345 Serious? Embarrassing. 245 00:11:23,808 --> 00:11:26,768 I understand Stensland is throwing a large amount of legal work our way 246 00:11:26,894 --> 00:11:28,895 with the McKernon Motors factory sale. 247 00:11:29,021 --> 00:11:31,147 - How do you know that? - I hear things. 248 00:11:31,273 --> 00:11:33,274 - You taking care of him? - I am. 249 00:11:33,401 --> 00:11:35,777 By the way, for when it is due. 250 00:11:36,112 --> 00:11:37,320 What's this? 251 00:11:37,446 --> 00:11:40,490 It's a cashier's check for $500,000. 252 00:11:41,992 --> 00:11:43,243 You had this the whole time? 253 00:11:43,369 --> 00:11:46,538 I've had the money since I set my sights on senior partner. 254 00:11:54,046 --> 00:11:56,089 Nice of you to finally make it. 255 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:57,465 Why does everybody keep saying that? 256 00:11:57,591 --> 00:12:00,009 Because you're supposed to be here when you're supposed to be here. 257 00:12:00,136 --> 00:12:01,302 That doesn't seem to apply to you. 258 00:12:01,429 --> 00:12:03,304 I'm not the topic of this conversation. 259 00:12:03,431 --> 00:12:06,266 Now. What did you find me on McKernon Motors? 260 00:12:06,392 --> 00:12:08,309 The Board can't vote for at least 24 hours 261 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:11,563 after the CEO presents a deal involving the sale of company land. 262 00:12:11,689 --> 00:12:14,065 But Stensland already presented it to the Board. 263 00:12:14,191 --> 00:12:16,151 Right. But Stensland isn't CEO. 264 00:12:17,319 --> 00:12:19,738 I wrote those bylaws myself. He's CEO. 265 00:12:19,864 --> 00:12:24,451 Hmm. Page 238, clause 137 states, 266 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:27,579 "If the CEO dies, an interim CEO will be appointed 267 00:12:27,705 --> 00:12:29,372 "until the Board convenes an election vote, 268 00:12:29,498 --> 00:12:31,583 "which can't be called until the next fiscal quarter." 269 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:34,002 In this case, next Thursday. 270 00:12:34,128 --> 00:12:36,254 So, they can't vote him in until Thursday? 271 00:12:36,380 --> 00:12:37,714 Thursday. 272 00:12:38,132 --> 00:12:39,340 Okay. 273 00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:42,343 Well, prepare the due diligence for me to take to Stensland. 274 00:12:42,470 --> 00:12:44,095 But I don't want anything ready to sign. 275 00:12:44,221 --> 00:12:45,221 - Where are you going? - Out. 276 00:12:45,347 --> 00:12:47,724 I have until Thursday to find a new CEO. 277 00:12:47,850 --> 00:12:49,184 - Huh. - What? 278 00:12:49,310 --> 00:12:54,147 Oh, nothing, uh, it was just six hours, 1500 pages, 279 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:56,608 and I, uh... I found your mistake. 280 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:59,152 Yeah. You found the one mistake I made 281 00:12:59,278 --> 00:13:01,988 while drafting those bylaws a dozen years ago, 282 00:13:02,114 --> 00:13:03,907 when I was two years younger than you. 283 00:13:04,033 --> 00:13:07,327 A mistake, by the way, that's going to help me get rid of Stensland. 284 00:13:07,453 --> 00:13:08,745 Mistake. 285 00:13:27,389 --> 00:13:29,349 Oh, uh... Excuse me, uh, Mr. Specter? 286 00:13:29,475 --> 00:13:31,184 I was wondering if you might need a hand sometime 287 00:13:31,310 --> 00:13:33,728 with one of your, uh, matters. Uh, any one. 288 00:13:33,854 --> 00:13:35,814 - Well, Allen... - Oh, it's Aaron. 289 00:13:35,940 --> 00:13:37,982 I think that says it all, don't you? 290 00:13:40,194 --> 00:13:42,028 What are you doing? 291 00:13:42,154 --> 00:13:43,780 I'm looking for a restaurant. 292 00:13:43,906 --> 00:13:45,323 Where did you go for your rookie dinner? 293 00:13:45,449 --> 00:13:46,741 I came into the league a sophomore. 294 00:13:46,867 --> 00:13:49,244 And you better not be prioritizing that over McKernon Motors. 295 00:13:49,370 --> 00:13:50,912 I still need something to stall Stensland. 296 00:13:51,038 --> 00:13:52,497 It's right here. 297 00:13:53,999 --> 00:13:55,250 What are you so irritated about? 298 00:13:55,376 --> 00:13:57,752 I spent the day with the top headhunter I know, 299 00:13:57,878 --> 00:14:00,672 who couldn't produce one legitimate CEO candidate by Thursday. 300 00:14:00,798 --> 00:14:02,549 What about that Dominic Barone guy 301 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:03,675 who runs production? 302 00:14:03,801 --> 00:14:05,802 You said he was responsible for the engines, 303 00:14:05,928 --> 00:14:07,220 and he clearly cares about the workers. 304 00:14:07,346 --> 00:14:08,596 No, he's not the guy. 305 00:14:08,722 --> 00:14:11,599 Ah, you're scared you can't convince him because he hates you. 306 00:14:11,725 --> 00:14:13,101 I get it. Nice try. 307 00:14:13,227 --> 00:14:14,561 You know you can't host your dinner there. 308 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:17,564 That's a Wachtell Lipton Kline restaurant. 309 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:19,065 Okay, fine. 310 00:14:19,650 --> 00:14:21,150 What about this place? 311 00:14:21,277 --> 00:14:23,361 Yeah, that would be great. If it was 2004. 312 00:14:23,487 --> 00:14:26,906 Oh, my God. What does any of this matter? God. 313 00:14:28,951 --> 00:14:31,494 See that guy over there by the fax? 314 00:14:32,121 --> 00:14:33,913 Take a good look. 315 00:14:36,250 --> 00:14:38,084 He's never going to make partner. 316 00:14:38,210 --> 00:14:41,838 Okay. Let me guess. Because he threw a lousy rookie dinner. 317 00:14:41,964 --> 00:14:44,090 No. Because he doesn't get it. 318 00:14:44,216 --> 00:14:45,133 Get what? 319 00:14:45,259 --> 00:14:48,928 He doesn't get that doing good work isn't the whole job. 320 00:14:49,054 --> 00:14:51,973 Part of getting it is that things like the dinner actually matter, 321 00:14:52,099 --> 00:14:53,808 even when you don't think they do. 322 00:14:53,934 --> 00:14:55,310 Look, you were giving me shit this morning 323 00:14:55,436 --> 00:14:56,477 because I come and go when I want to. 324 00:14:56,604 --> 00:14:58,354 You know why I can do that? 325 00:14:58,480 --> 00:15:00,440 Because when I got here, I dominated. 326 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:02,859 They thought I worked a hundred hours a day. 327 00:15:02,985 --> 00:15:05,361 Now, no matter what time I get in, 328 00:15:05,487 --> 00:15:08,489 nobody questions my ability to get the job done. 329 00:15:08,616 --> 00:15:10,074 Get it through your head. 330 00:15:10,200 --> 00:15:12,076 First impressions last. 331 00:15:12,202 --> 00:15:13,745 If you start behind the eight ball, 332 00:15:13,871 --> 00:15:16,205 you'll never get in front. 333 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:27,550 Hey. You busy? 334 00:15:27,676 --> 00:15:30,845 It's 7:00. I'm not here because I like the view. 335 00:15:30,971 --> 00:15:31,930 And don't misunderstand me. 336 00:15:32,056 --> 00:15:34,349 When I say the view, I'm referring to your face. 337 00:15:34,475 --> 00:15:35,892 That's funny. Because I'm hideous. 338 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:38,227 - What's up? - You're a foodie, right? 339 00:15:38,354 --> 00:15:39,270 Why do you say that? 340 00:15:39,396 --> 00:15:40,939 Because you're the only person I've ever seen order 341 00:15:41,065 --> 00:15:43,274 a shrimp, red pepper, and goat cheese pizza. 342 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:44,484 Well, right, but without the pepper, 343 00:15:44,610 --> 00:15:46,736 what connects the goat cheese and the shrimp? 344 00:15:46,862 --> 00:15:47,695 I'm a foodie. 345 00:15:47,821 --> 00:15:50,907 Okay. So, I need your help finding a restaurant for the rookie dinner. 346 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:52,200 Well, that's unfortunate. 347 00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:54,494 But I'm swamped, and I don't have time to teach you about cuisine. 348 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:56,663 What? No. Don't make me remind you that you owe me one. 349 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:57,622 How is that? 350 00:15:57,748 --> 00:16:00,083 You told Louis I was working on Harvey's case before his. 351 00:16:00,209 --> 00:16:01,292 Because you told me to. 352 00:16:01,418 --> 00:16:03,294 Well, now, I'm telling you to help me with my dinner. 353 00:16:03,420 --> 00:16:05,171 - Mmm. - You... Okay. 354 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,297 Good luck with that. 355 00:16:06,423 --> 00:16:08,967 Not going to help me with my dinner. 356 00:16:09,093 --> 00:16:10,885 Now, I'm talking to myself. 357 00:16:13,639 --> 00:16:15,181 Yeah. Grammy. 358 00:16:15,307 --> 00:16:17,183 No, I told you I was coming. 359 00:16:17,309 --> 00:16:19,894 I'm... I'm on my way. Okay. Yeah. 360 00:16:23,107 --> 00:16:26,109 Um... Fifteen minutes. 361 00:16:26,235 --> 00:16:27,777 Okay. Bye. Hey, what are you... 362 00:16:29,822 --> 00:16:31,197 Okay. What was that for? 363 00:16:31,323 --> 00:16:32,240 If you cared about me, 364 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:34,409 you would have told me what Trevor was up to a long time ago. 365 00:16:34,535 --> 00:16:36,119 I was trying to protect you. 366 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:39,914 How is hiding the fact that my boyfriend is selling weed protecting me? 367 00:16:40,040 --> 00:16:41,874 You want to know the truth? 368 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:44,627 Your boyfriend also happens to be my best friend. All right? 369 00:16:44,753 --> 00:16:46,004 I didn't feel like ratting him out. 370 00:16:46,130 --> 00:16:47,255 If you were really his friend, 371 00:16:47,381 --> 00:16:49,340 you wouldn't just stand by and let him throw his life away. 372 00:16:49,466 --> 00:16:50,550 Let him? 373 00:16:50,676 --> 00:16:53,011 Let... I never let Trevor do anything. Have you met him? 374 00:16:53,137 --> 00:16:55,263 Trevor listens to you, and he needs you right now. 375 00:16:55,389 --> 00:16:56,431 Oh, my God. 376 00:16:56,557 --> 00:16:58,599 He is throwing his life away. 377 00:16:58,726 --> 00:17:00,727 And you ditched us. 378 00:17:01,895 --> 00:17:03,062 Both. 379 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:07,400 Like we didn't mean anything to you. 380 00:17:13,032 --> 00:17:14,532 I'm late. 381 00:17:34,928 --> 00:17:37,305 Louis. What are you doing here? 382 00:17:37,431 --> 00:17:39,599 Hi. Uh, Stensland called. 383 00:17:39,725 --> 00:17:42,310 Apparently, the diligence wasn't proceeding apace. 384 00:17:42,436 --> 00:17:43,352 He called you? 385 00:17:43,479 --> 00:17:45,313 Yeah, he called me. I called him. What's the difference? 386 00:17:45,439 --> 00:17:47,398 The paperwork was taking too long, and I got it done. 387 00:17:47,524 --> 00:17:50,109 I suggest you stay the hell away from my client. 388 00:17:50,235 --> 00:17:53,029 Harvey. Glad you could make it. We are about to sign the papers. 389 00:17:53,155 --> 00:17:54,197 I got word back at the office. 390 00:17:54,323 --> 00:17:57,492 I just came to see how Louis was getting around the bylaws. 391 00:17:58,452 --> 00:18:00,078 I don't know. 392 00:18:00,204 --> 00:18:01,454 Ah... 393 00:18:02,706 --> 00:18:03,790 I'm at somewhat of a loss. 394 00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:06,626 Robert, I'm sorry. This is what was holding up your due diligence. 395 00:18:06,752 --> 00:18:08,586 Technically, you're still interim CEO 396 00:18:08,712 --> 00:18:10,630 until the Board votes you in on Thursday. 397 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:12,256 If protocol isn't followed, it leaves you 398 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:14,592 - with huge litigation exposure. - That's right. 399 00:18:14,718 --> 00:18:18,304 Well, I imagine we should, uh, hold off, then. 400 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:20,139 Please don't blame Louis. It's my fault. 401 00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:22,809 We usually have senior partners oversee transactions like this 402 00:18:22,935 --> 00:18:25,186 because junior partners, they tend to miss things. 403 00:18:25,312 --> 00:18:27,105 - See you Thursday? - One second. 404 00:18:27,731 --> 00:18:31,025 Uh, just so you know, you were a junior partner until recently. 405 00:18:31,151 --> 00:18:32,527 There's a reason I'm not anymore. 406 00:18:32,653 --> 00:18:34,654 Okay. Take it easy. 407 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:37,198 So what if you took a trip to Russia with another man? 408 00:18:37,324 --> 00:18:39,450 I mean, that was before you met Grandpa Jimmy, right? 409 00:18:39,576 --> 00:18:41,953 He didn't care it was before I met him. 410 00:18:42,079 --> 00:18:43,663 Never shut up about it. 411 00:18:43,789 --> 00:18:45,331 So, what was this other guy's name? 412 00:18:45,457 --> 00:18:47,625 Gregory Mind-Your-Own-Business. 413 00:18:47,751 --> 00:18:48,709 Ooh. 414 00:18:48,836 --> 00:18:50,795 So, Michael, this has been fun. 415 00:18:50,921 --> 00:18:52,922 Now, why don't you stop beating around the bush 416 00:18:53,048 --> 00:18:54,507 and tell me what's going on? 417 00:18:58,220 --> 00:18:59,470 Trevor. 418 00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:02,390 It's Trevor. It's always Trevor. 419 00:19:02,516 --> 00:19:05,601 He's gotten himself into some really bad... stuff. 420 00:19:05,727 --> 00:19:07,311 And I think he needs my help to get out of it. 421 00:19:07,437 --> 00:19:09,772 But I've been under so much pressure. 422 00:19:09,898 --> 00:19:11,691 And I know you've always told me to be there... 423 00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:13,568 - Yeah, no. Listen to me. ...for the people in my life. 424 00:19:13,694 --> 00:19:14,861 Screw Trevor. 425 00:19:14,987 --> 00:19:16,779 - What? - You're moving forward. 426 00:19:16,905 --> 00:19:18,239 And he'll do whatever he can 427 00:19:18,365 --> 00:19:19,866 to keep you where you are. 428 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:21,576 - Yeah, but he... - But no buts. 429 00:19:21,702 --> 00:19:23,452 That kid is an anchor. 430 00:19:23,579 --> 00:19:25,037 You need to cut him loose. 431 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:28,958 - Whoa. - You owe me fifty bucks. 432 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:43,014 What's going on with Robert Stensland? 433 00:19:44,057 --> 00:19:45,349 What did Louis tell you? 434 00:19:45,475 --> 00:19:48,561 You're not dealing with Louis. You're dealing with me. What are you hiding? 435 00:19:48,687 --> 00:19:49,729 Nothing. I looked through the bylaws 436 00:19:49,855 --> 00:19:52,190 and precluded potential litigation. 437 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:54,400 You looked at the bylaws for a tactical reason, 438 00:19:54,526 --> 00:19:55,776 and I want to know what it is. 439 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:02,283 I want him out. 440 00:20:02,409 --> 00:20:03,784 That is not your call. 441 00:20:03,911 --> 00:20:07,371 You're an attorney. This is the internal business of McKernon Motors. 442 00:20:07,497 --> 00:20:09,081 Look. McKernon had a plan. 443 00:20:09,208 --> 00:20:10,791 And I didn't spend a decade shaping it 444 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:12,251 to let this fool throw it away. 445 00:20:12,377 --> 00:20:13,211 McKernon is dead. 446 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:14,921 So, what? That doesn't mean the plan's no good. 447 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:16,464 You fail, we'll get fired. 448 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:17,632 He moves overseas, 449 00:20:17,758 --> 00:20:19,592 our billables will be gone in five years, anyway. 450 00:20:19,718 --> 00:20:21,177 Better five years than nothing. 451 00:20:21,303 --> 00:20:22,887 You know what? That's Stensland's attitude, 452 00:20:23,013 --> 00:20:24,597 and it's a losing one. 453 00:20:25,432 --> 00:20:28,601 Harvey. I don't think you have any business 454 00:20:28,727 --> 00:20:30,937 telling that man how to run his company. 455 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:34,106 But I know you don't have any business telling me how to run mine. 456 00:20:34,233 --> 00:20:35,650 You are a senior partner. 457 00:20:35,776 --> 00:20:37,944 You are not a gunslinger anymore. 458 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:39,487 Back off Stensland, 459 00:20:39,613 --> 00:20:41,322 and close the deal. 460 00:20:54,670 --> 00:20:57,463 I need you to prepare the draft CEO candidate speech for Thursday. 461 00:20:57,589 --> 00:20:58,798 I thought you were supposed to back off. 462 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:00,258 Yeah, I'm supposed to do a lot of things. 463 00:21:00,384 --> 00:21:02,218 I'll call you with the plan on my way back. 464 00:21:02,344 --> 00:21:03,261 From where? 465 00:21:03,387 --> 00:21:05,846 From convincing the man who hates me to do what I say. 466 00:21:05,973 --> 00:21:09,642 Oh, right. You mean the guy I suggested you go to in the first place. 467 00:21:09,768 --> 00:21:11,644 Do you remember that whole "getting it" thing I was talking to you about? 468 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:12,687 What, I can't even gloat? 469 00:21:12,813 --> 00:21:14,605 Gloating's fine. You just have to not suck at it. 470 00:21:14,731 --> 00:21:19,193 Ah. Okay. Thank you. So much. 471 00:21:19,319 --> 00:21:20,611 That hurt. 472 00:21:26,243 --> 00:21:27,410 Hey, Ross. 473 00:21:27,536 --> 00:21:29,537 You left your searches for the rookie dinner on your computer. 474 00:21:29,663 --> 00:21:32,081 Why don't you just save time and take us to Fridays? 475 00:21:32,207 --> 00:21:33,874 Ooh. Ooh. Somebody's mad. 476 00:21:34,001 --> 00:21:36,711 Devon, looking on my computer is a violation 477 00:21:36,837 --> 00:21:39,797 of exactly seven hostile workplace environment statutes. 478 00:21:39,923 --> 00:21:41,924 What are you going to do, sue me? 479 00:21:42,050 --> 00:21:44,385 No, no, no, no. I'm just going to use it as legal cover 480 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:46,095 if I decide to kick your ass. 481 00:21:56,231 --> 00:21:57,690 Dominic. 482 00:21:58,191 --> 00:21:59,025 Harvey, what are you doing here? 483 00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:00,735 Our contract's good for two more years. 484 00:22:00,861 --> 00:22:02,778 I need a word. In private. 485 00:22:03,780 --> 00:22:05,156 Excuse me, Joe. 486 00:22:05,282 --> 00:22:07,992 Make it fast because this is a place where people actually work for a living. 487 00:22:08,118 --> 00:22:09,702 Well, keep in mind people are watching. 488 00:22:09,828 --> 00:22:11,537 Just try to keep your expression neutral. 489 00:22:11,663 --> 00:22:13,706 They don't teach deceptive tactics where I come from. 490 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:15,291 Then, you're going to learn under fire. 491 00:22:15,417 --> 00:22:16,792 Stensland is shutting you down. 492 00:22:16,918 --> 00:22:18,461 What? Why? 493 00:22:18,920 --> 00:22:22,298 For money. He's got a buyer for the land under the factory. 494 00:22:22,424 --> 00:22:24,592 Why are you coming to me? 495 00:22:24,718 --> 00:22:26,052 Because the only way to stop him 496 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:27,928 is for you to challenge him as CEO. 497 00:22:28,055 --> 00:22:29,263 What? Are you crazy? 498 00:22:29,389 --> 00:22:30,431 You've got a management title. 499 00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:31,891 That I choose not to identify with. 500 00:22:32,017 --> 00:22:32,933 You run the factory. 501 00:22:33,060 --> 00:22:35,770 Which I've never left because I've got no taste for boardroom politics. 502 00:22:35,896 --> 00:22:36,979 You've been here since day one. 503 00:22:37,105 --> 00:22:38,522 You know the product inside out. 504 00:22:38,648 --> 00:22:40,274 These workers... They respect you. 505 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,109 Phew. That's a lot of smoke. 506 00:22:42,235 --> 00:22:43,694 How many people did you go to before me? 507 00:22:43,820 --> 00:22:45,112 - Seven. - Right. 508 00:22:45,238 --> 00:22:47,239 I never said you were my prom queen. 509 00:22:47,366 --> 00:22:48,991 Look, I want a win. Okay? 510 00:22:49,117 --> 00:22:49,950 I went to those other people 511 00:22:50,077 --> 00:22:51,952 because they were better suited to get past the Board. 512 00:22:52,079 --> 00:22:53,746 Not better suited for the job. 513 00:22:53,872 --> 00:22:56,082 Those are the facts, whether you like it or not. 514 00:22:56,208 --> 00:22:58,042 - And why should I trust you? - Because if you don't, 515 00:22:58,168 --> 00:23:00,294 there aren't any jobs left to negotiate over. 516 00:23:00,420 --> 00:23:02,380 You and the factory, you're finished. 517 00:23:17,062 --> 00:23:18,270 What are you working on? 518 00:23:18,397 --> 00:23:20,314 Um, nothing. Just some stuff for Harvey. Why? 519 00:23:20,440 --> 00:23:24,276 Wrap it up. Louis Litt wants to see you. This time, he doesn't want to wait. 520 00:23:36,498 --> 00:23:39,583 Furthermore, I feel that with the proper strategic 521 00:23:39,709 --> 00:23:42,420 and synergistic alliances, moving forward, we can... 522 00:23:42,546 --> 00:23:44,588 I have to actually believe what you're saying. 523 00:23:44,714 --> 00:23:46,507 They're just platitudes that don't mean anything. 524 00:23:46,633 --> 00:23:49,927 Yes, they do. Synergistic alliances mean you form relationships 525 00:23:50,053 --> 00:23:51,679 to get the costs down and your product out. 526 00:23:51,805 --> 00:23:52,805 This is never going to work. 527 00:23:52,931 --> 00:23:54,974 Well, it better goddamn work. My ass is on the line. 528 00:23:55,100 --> 00:23:56,725 - What about my ass? - If it wasn't attached 529 00:23:56,852 --> 00:23:59,437 to your thick head, maybe we wouldn't be having this problem. 530 00:23:59,563 --> 00:24:03,399 I'm sorry I'm not as well-practiced at corporate double-speak as you'd like, 531 00:24:03,525 --> 00:24:06,277 but I've been busting my ass on this for two hours. 532 00:24:06,403 --> 00:24:07,653 So if you're not happy with my progress, 533 00:24:07,779 --> 00:24:10,030 then why don't you get the hell out? 534 00:24:12,325 --> 00:24:14,869 He doesn't leave without getting it. 535 00:24:19,583 --> 00:24:21,292 Son of a bitch. 536 00:24:24,504 --> 00:24:26,380 You're not going to pick it up? 537 00:24:26,506 --> 00:24:28,340 Why should I? You're never going to get it. 538 00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:30,176 You're right. 539 00:24:31,970 --> 00:24:34,263 Hey, can I ask you something? 540 00:24:36,391 --> 00:24:39,059 What's your engine design philosophy? 541 00:24:41,146 --> 00:24:43,230 Perfectly balanced power and durability. 542 00:24:43,356 --> 00:24:46,734 Okay. Why don't you favor power, like Bronson does? 543 00:24:46,860 --> 00:24:48,986 Because drivers are limited to eight engines a season, 544 00:24:49,112 --> 00:24:50,196 and Bronson's don't last. 545 00:24:50,322 --> 00:24:52,448 What, so, you would stack your engines up against Bronson's, then? 546 00:24:52,574 --> 00:24:54,909 Uh, I have stacked my engines up against Bronson 547 00:24:55,035 --> 00:24:57,328 and everyone else's in the world, and mine win. 548 00:24:57,454 --> 00:24:58,287 Why? 549 00:24:58,413 --> 00:25:01,665 Because I make sure they're designed better than anyone else's in the world 550 00:25:01,791 --> 00:25:04,168 from the day that they're conceived to the day they're born. 551 00:25:04,294 --> 00:25:05,586 And that's why people buy them. 552 00:25:05,712 --> 00:25:07,379 You're goddamn right. 553 00:25:07,506 --> 00:25:09,798 Then that's the speech you're going to give. 554 00:25:22,187 --> 00:25:23,604 Good lawyer, bad lawyer, baby. 555 00:25:23,730 --> 00:25:24,980 Worked like a charm. 556 00:25:26,233 --> 00:25:27,441 Come on. You know you want it. 557 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:29,527 There it is. 558 00:25:29,653 --> 00:25:32,613 I told you. If someone doesn't like you, use it against them. 559 00:25:32,739 --> 00:25:34,073 Or in this case, for them. 560 00:25:34,199 --> 00:25:35,866 I didn't do this for Dominic. 561 00:25:35,992 --> 00:25:37,618 I did it to get rid of Stensland. 562 00:25:37,744 --> 00:25:40,663 Wow. Have you ever considered writing for Hallmark? 563 00:25:40,789 --> 00:25:43,374 - Many times. Yeah. - Wow. 564 00:25:43,500 --> 00:25:44,875 Congrats. 565 00:25:46,169 --> 00:25:47,169 You're good. 566 00:26:01,059 --> 00:26:03,269 - Hey. - I said don't be late. 567 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:05,062 Late? I'm not late. 568 00:26:05,188 --> 00:26:06,981 When you host your dinner here, 569 00:26:07,107 --> 00:26:09,275 not being late means getting here a half hour early. 570 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:11,986 Aha. So, what made you change your mind? 571 00:26:12,112 --> 00:26:15,114 The food items are samples to help you select your menu. 572 00:26:15,240 --> 00:26:18,701 So since I could never really afford to eat here myself... 573 00:26:19,703 --> 00:26:21,120 Hmm. 574 00:26:21,663 --> 00:26:23,956 - Hmm. - Okay. Start there. 575 00:26:24,082 --> 00:26:25,374 - Try that? - Yes. 576 00:26:25,500 --> 00:26:27,626 - It looks kind of funny. - So does an eggroll. 577 00:26:27,752 --> 00:26:29,128 I don't accept that premise. 578 00:26:29,254 --> 00:26:30,629 You want my help or not? 579 00:26:38,054 --> 00:26:40,055 - Oh, what is that? - Squid. 580 00:26:40,181 --> 00:26:41,390 I think it's still moving. 581 00:26:45,103 --> 00:26:47,521 That's what I'm talking about. 582 00:26:48,023 --> 00:26:49,189 Mmm. 583 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:53,235 I don't get it. How do you have no appreciation for fine food? 584 00:26:53,987 --> 00:26:56,071 We didn't have a lot of money growing up. 585 00:26:56,197 --> 00:26:57,615 I don't know. I guess I'm just comfortable 586 00:26:57,741 --> 00:26:59,533 with what I'm comfortable with. 587 00:26:59,659 --> 00:27:02,036 That is the exact opposite of me. I've... 588 00:27:02,162 --> 00:27:04,455 I've always loved new experiences. 589 00:27:04,581 --> 00:27:05,706 And your parents? 590 00:27:05,832 --> 00:27:08,000 - They're loaded. - Mmm. 591 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:10,210 So then what do you need a free meal for? 592 00:27:10,337 --> 00:27:12,630 I want to live on what I make. 593 00:27:12,756 --> 00:27:14,173 Hmm. 594 00:27:14,799 --> 00:27:16,717 - What? - Nothing. 595 00:27:16,843 --> 00:27:18,427 I was just thinking about Dominic for a second. 596 00:27:18,553 --> 00:27:21,472 And then, I realized this is the first time in weeks 597 00:27:21,598 --> 00:27:23,307 that I haven't been thinking about work. 598 00:27:23,433 --> 00:27:25,476 That's what new experiences do for you. 599 00:27:25,602 --> 00:27:29,605 Being a foodie doesn't mean only liking fancy food. 600 00:27:29,731 --> 00:27:31,106 It means having the courage to try it. 601 00:27:31,232 --> 00:27:33,150 And then you get to serve what you like. 602 00:27:33,276 --> 00:27:36,278 Except strawberries, peanuts, gluten, and chicken. 603 00:27:36,404 --> 00:27:37,696 Okay. Why not those things? 604 00:27:37,822 --> 00:27:38,906 Because Louis is an asshole. 605 00:27:39,032 --> 00:27:41,575 If you can't serve things just because Louis is an asshole, 606 00:27:41,701 --> 00:27:43,285 you're not going to have that many choices. 607 00:27:43,411 --> 00:27:45,162 Good point. 608 00:27:51,294 --> 00:27:53,379 So, what really made you change your mind? 609 00:27:55,715 --> 00:27:57,216 Pity. 610 00:27:58,593 --> 00:27:59,927 I'll take it. 611 00:28:10,897 --> 00:28:13,732 Driver, taketh me to Williamsburg. 612 00:28:16,444 --> 00:28:19,113 It's Jenny. Trevor told me you talked to him, 613 00:28:19,239 --> 00:28:21,865 and he's going to stop. Thanks, Mike. 614 00:28:21,991 --> 00:28:25,285 Hold on. Change of destination. 615 00:28:28,206 --> 00:28:29,998 - Trevor. - What are you doing here? 616 00:28:32,419 --> 00:28:34,461 Can we talk for a minute? 617 00:28:35,004 --> 00:28:36,046 Yeah. 618 00:28:40,885 --> 00:28:43,887 I know you lied to Jenny about us talking. 619 00:28:44,013 --> 00:28:45,973 You never should've told her I was dealing in the first place. 620 00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:48,767 I never should've had to hide it in the first place. 621 00:28:50,270 --> 00:28:51,770 Look, Trevor. 622 00:28:52,230 --> 00:28:54,648 You don't need to be dealing for a living, man. 623 00:28:54,774 --> 00:28:55,858 You can make something of yourself. 624 00:28:55,984 --> 00:28:56,817 Is that what you came here to tell me? 625 00:28:56,943 --> 00:28:59,653 You've got real software clients, man. Stick to them. 626 00:28:59,779 --> 00:29:02,448 Jesus. You believed that crap? 627 00:29:02,574 --> 00:29:04,575 I don't have any software clients. 628 00:29:04,701 --> 00:29:06,618 Jesus, you're as naive as Jenny. 629 00:29:07,162 --> 00:29:10,873 Look. If you need some kind of transition money or something... 630 00:29:10,999 --> 00:29:12,750 What? How? 631 00:29:13,293 --> 00:29:14,418 Does it matter? 632 00:29:14,544 --> 00:29:17,755 What matters is that you don't help me out. 633 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:19,006 Okay? I help you out. 634 00:29:19,132 --> 00:29:22,468 And I'm not interested in transitioning into anything. 635 00:29:22,594 --> 00:29:24,011 Okay. 636 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:26,638 But the least you could do is be honest with Jenny. 637 00:29:26,765 --> 00:29:28,056 That's what this is all about. 638 00:29:28,183 --> 00:29:29,600 - Yeah. - You always liked her. 639 00:29:29,726 --> 00:29:32,227 I think she deserves to know the truth. 640 00:29:32,645 --> 00:29:35,314 You always thought you were better than me. 641 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:37,357 Maybe that's because I am. 642 00:29:48,203 --> 00:29:49,745 Come on. 643 00:30:00,882 --> 00:30:02,508 We're done. 644 00:30:03,259 --> 00:30:05,052 Don't let the door hit you. 645 00:30:16,689 --> 00:30:17,815 You called Dominic? 646 00:30:17,941 --> 00:30:19,233 He's waiting for us outside. 647 00:30:19,359 --> 00:30:20,818 He's got the speech down? 648 00:30:20,944 --> 00:30:21,944 Yeah, he's got it down. 649 00:30:22,070 --> 00:30:24,363 He better. I'm taking a big risk on him. 650 00:30:24,489 --> 00:30:27,074 You're taking a risk on him? 651 00:30:27,200 --> 00:30:28,242 Look at him. 652 00:30:28,368 --> 00:30:29,576 He's scared out of his mind. 653 00:30:29,702 --> 00:30:32,162 He's leaving his comfort zone because you convinced him to. 654 00:30:32,288 --> 00:30:33,163 So? 655 00:30:33,289 --> 00:30:36,041 So, maybe some words of encouragement. 656 00:30:36,167 --> 00:30:39,545 The best way to help Dominic is not to let him second-guess himself. 657 00:30:39,671 --> 00:30:41,713 The most important asset an attorney has 658 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:44,633 is his ability to always be self-assured. 659 00:30:45,176 --> 00:30:47,427 Okay. Here's what's going to happen. 660 00:30:47,554 --> 00:30:50,597 It's standard for me to prep the Board on any voting procedure. 661 00:30:50,723 --> 00:30:52,224 When do I speak? 662 00:30:52,350 --> 00:30:53,851 When I tell you to. 663 00:30:53,977 --> 00:30:55,185 Let's go. 664 00:30:58,356 --> 00:31:01,024 I suggested to Stensland you be there to convince the Board 665 00:31:01,150 --> 00:31:03,402 that production won't be hurt by an overseas move. 666 00:31:03,528 --> 00:31:05,696 It helps your credibility that he brought you here, 667 00:31:05,822 --> 00:31:08,574 and it will hurt his when you challenge him for CEO. 668 00:31:13,204 --> 00:31:14,872 Look, it's natural to be nervous. Okay? 669 00:31:14,998 --> 00:31:16,707 Just remember, you know your stuff. 670 00:31:16,833 --> 00:31:18,041 The Board's never loved Stensland, 671 00:31:18,167 --> 00:31:19,585 and I'm here to back you up. 672 00:31:19,711 --> 00:31:20,878 Okay. 673 00:31:29,387 --> 00:31:30,387 Robert? 674 00:31:31,848 --> 00:31:33,265 Harvey. 675 00:31:34,142 --> 00:31:36,476 You know, I have to admit, I almost didn't see it coming. 676 00:31:36,603 --> 00:31:37,644 Excuse me? 677 00:31:37,770 --> 00:31:41,064 It was the delay in the due diligence. It just didn't smell right. 678 00:31:41,190 --> 00:31:42,024 So the only thing it could be 679 00:31:42,150 --> 00:31:45,652 was that you were going after my CEO appointment. 680 00:31:45,778 --> 00:31:49,197 So since I'm still within my rights to move a Board meeting, I did. 681 00:31:49,324 --> 00:31:51,533 I was voted in today at noon. 682 00:31:51,659 --> 00:31:54,870 And tomorrow, the Board will ratify the sale of the factory. 683 00:31:54,996 --> 00:31:57,372 And now, I'm firing your firm. 684 00:31:59,083 --> 00:32:01,084 And I'm firing you. 685 00:32:02,337 --> 00:32:03,921 Try the croissants, gentlemen. 686 00:32:04,047 --> 00:32:05,255 Marmalade's fantastic. 687 00:32:16,351 --> 00:32:17,559 What are we going to do? 688 00:32:17,685 --> 00:32:19,102 You're going to go through those bylaws again 689 00:32:19,228 --> 00:32:21,605 and see if there isn't another way we can stop this sale. 690 00:32:21,731 --> 00:32:23,899 I'm talking about Dominic. He just lost his job. 691 00:32:24,025 --> 00:32:26,151 He's a grown man. He made a decision. 692 00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:27,819 Because you convinced him to. 693 00:32:27,946 --> 00:32:28,862 Based on your idea. 694 00:32:28,988 --> 00:32:30,656 Which I recall you pushed on me at the time. 695 00:32:30,782 --> 00:32:32,407 Because I thought it would work at the time. 696 00:32:32,533 --> 00:32:33,909 Well, it didn't. What do you want me to do about it? 697 00:32:34,035 --> 00:32:35,327 Help him. 698 00:32:36,162 --> 00:32:37,621 He's not dying. He lost his job. 699 00:32:37,747 --> 00:32:38,956 He has to look for another one. 700 00:32:39,082 --> 00:32:41,208 Which, if he hadn't chosen to fight for his company in the first place, 701 00:32:41,334 --> 00:32:42,626 would have happened, anyway. 702 00:32:42,752 --> 00:32:43,877 Now, show me that you get it, 703 00:32:44,003 --> 00:32:45,379 go back through those bylaws again, 704 00:32:45,505 --> 00:32:48,298 and see if you missed anything. Okay? 705 00:32:51,135 --> 00:32:53,637 So this is what happens when you promote the wrong guy to senior partner. 706 00:32:53,763 --> 00:32:56,056 If you hadn't gone to Stensland behind my back, this wouldn't have happened. 707 00:32:56,182 --> 00:32:57,015 You don't know that. 708 00:32:57,141 --> 00:32:59,226 And I'm a member of this firm just as much as you. 709 00:32:59,352 --> 00:33:00,727 I think we both agree that you're a member. 710 00:33:00,853 --> 00:33:02,229 For your information, I didn't even... 711 00:33:02,355 --> 00:33:03,313 Louis. 712 00:33:03,856 --> 00:33:05,482 Harvey, eye on the ball. 713 00:33:05,608 --> 00:33:07,859 The issue here is you tried to torpedo a client... 714 00:33:07,986 --> 00:33:10,404 The client is McKernon Motors, not Stensland. 715 00:33:10,530 --> 00:33:11,947 You didn't let me finish. 716 00:33:12,073 --> 00:33:14,116 Without my consent. 717 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:17,911 That trumps the "who's the client" part. Louis? 718 00:33:18,037 --> 00:33:19,663 Go to Stensland, repair the relationship. 719 00:33:19,789 --> 00:33:20,914 Say what you have to. 720 00:33:21,040 --> 00:33:22,332 Call it a misunderstanding. 721 00:33:22,458 --> 00:33:25,293 Promise Harvey is no longer involved. 722 00:33:26,212 --> 00:33:27,546 Consider it done. 723 00:33:31,926 --> 00:33:33,051 Wait a second. 724 00:33:33,177 --> 00:33:34,761 Louis didn't go to Stensland behind my back. 725 00:33:34,887 --> 00:33:37,222 You sent him there to hedge your bets. 726 00:33:39,517 --> 00:33:40,809 Either Stensland's out 727 00:33:40,935 --> 00:33:42,561 and we double our billings, 728 00:33:42,687 --> 00:33:44,521 or you have plausible deniability 729 00:33:44,647 --> 00:33:46,690 and he stays with the firm. 730 00:33:46,816 --> 00:33:49,317 Wow. Am I smart enough to do that? 731 00:33:50,403 --> 00:33:52,446 If I win, I look great. 732 00:33:52,572 --> 00:33:54,322 If Louis wins, he looks great. 733 00:33:54,449 --> 00:33:55,907 Either way, 734 00:33:57,035 --> 00:33:57,993 you look great. 735 00:33:58,119 --> 00:34:00,412 You mean the firm looks great. 736 00:34:00,955 --> 00:34:04,499 Harvey, what I've been trying to get into your head is that you bought in. 737 00:34:04,625 --> 00:34:06,209 You are the firm. 738 00:34:09,547 --> 00:34:10,964 That's it. 739 00:34:13,843 --> 00:34:15,093 Mike. Follow me. 740 00:34:15,219 --> 00:34:16,928 I need you to go talk to Dominic. 741 00:34:17,055 --> 00:34:18,096 What? Why? 742 00:34:18,222 --> 00:34:19,389 Stensland's already CEO. 743 00:34:19,515 --> 00:34:21,850 That won't matter if we just buy the damn company. 744 00:34:21,976 --> 00:34:22,934 What? 745 00:34:26,189 --> 00:34:28,065 Why are you still working? 746 00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:32,152 This is one of my creations. 747 00:34:32,278 --> 00:34:34,446 I'm not leaving it unfinished. 748 00:34:35,364 --> 00:34:37,616 What the hell do you want? 749 00:34:37,742 --> 00:34:39,409 I'd be happy to tell you if you put that wrench down. 750 00:34:39,535 --> 00:34:42,412 You're quick with the jokes. I'm the guy who just got fired. 751 00:34:43,206 --> 00:34:45,373 You're right. I'm sorry. 752 00:34:47,210 --> 00:34:48,543 But what would you say if I told you 753 00:34:48,669 --> 00:34:50,670 we could get your job back and stick it to Stensland? 754 00:34:50,797 --> 00:34:52,881 I'm done with Harvey and his plans. Yeah? 755 00:34:53,007 --> 00:34:54,424 You were there. We got fired, too. 756 00:34:54,550 --> 00:34:56,343 You and Harvey still have jobs? 757 00:34:56,469 --> 00:34:59,054 He doesn't care about anybody but himself. 758 00:34:59,180 --> 00:35:01,056 Including you, Mike. 759 00:35:01,182 --> 00:35:03,266 Yeah. You're probably right. 760 00:35:05,478 --> 00:35:08,897 But he did stick his neck out to keep your company here. 761 00:35:09,023 --> 00:35:11,108 And he does have an idea that requires your help. 762 00:35:11,234 --> 00:35:14,402 So you can stay here and call him an asshole, 763 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:17,572 or you can come with me and we can help him. 764 00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:23,203 Give me my goddamn shirt. 765 00:35:37,677 --> 00:35:39,052 You know, it goes from zero to sixty... 766 00:35:39,178 --> 00:35:41,012 In the blink of an eye. 767 00:35:43,891 --> 00:35:46,434 Did you bring me down here to tell me I can drive this? 768 00:35:46,561 --> 00:35:49,563 Better. For $250 million dollars, you can own it. 769 00:35:51,357 --> 00:35:52,941 McKernon Motors is for sale? 770 00:35:53,067 --> 00:35:54,401 If we act fast. 771 00:35:54,527 --> 00:35:55,861 I'll need to see the financials. 772 00:35:55,987 --> 00:35:58,864 You put together a letter of intent, they'll get you the financials. 773 00:35:58,990 --> 00:36:01,616 You know, their real asset is engine quality. 774 00:36:01,742 --> 00:36:03,869 I don't want to just buy the name. 775 00:36:03,995 --> 00:36:05,203 Speak of the devil. 776 00:36:05,329 --> 00:36:07,205 Laurence, I'd like you to meet the man responsible for 777 00:36:07,331 --> 00:36:09,166 every McKernon Motors engine ever built. 778 00:36:09,292 --> 00:36:11,251 Wow. Dominic Barone. Very nice to meet you. 779 00:36:11,377 --> 00:36:13,378 Good to meet you. I'd like to show you something if you have a minute. 780 00:36:13,504 --> 00:36:14,379 Absolutely. 781 00:36:17,133 --> 00:36:18,925 So? How do we get an offer to the Board 782 00:36:19,051 --> 00:36:21,428 before they vote to ratify the deal tomorrow? 783 00:36:21,554 --> 00:36:22,679 You're going to go through those bylaws 784 00:36:22,805 --> 00:36:25,223 and you're going to figure something out. 785 00:36:25,349 --> 00:36:27,601 I don't have to look through them to figure it out because I just did. 786 00:36:27,727 --> 00:36:29,352 Well, what took you so long? 787 00:36:29,478 --> 00:36:31,354 Are you trying to look like me? 788 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:32,814 Wow. 789 00:36:36,944 --> 00:36:40,030 Each of you had 24 hours to review the documents in front of you. 790 00:36:40,156 --> 00:36:41,281 So at this time... 791 00:36:41,407 --> 00:36:44,784 Uh, excuse me. Excuse me. What... What is he doing here? 792 00:36:44,911 --> 00:36:45,911 I'm sorry. I'm going to take care of this. 793 00:36:46,037 --> 00:36:46,995 No, no, no. I will. 794 00:36:47,121 --> 00:36:50,081 You gentlemen have no right to attend this meeting. 795 00:36:50,208 --> 00:36:51,291 Actually, we do. 796 00:36:51,417 --> 00:36:53,960 The bylaw states that any original employee 797 00:36:54,086 --> 00:36:56,504 has the right to petition the Board any time they meet. 798 00:36:56,631 --> 00:36:59,883 Dominic Barone has assigned that right to me. 799 00:37:00,009 --> 00:37:00,967 He was fired. 800 00:37:01,093 --> 00:37:02,594 He no longer has that right. 801 00:37:02,720 --> 00:37:04,888 Per section 17-5.C, 802 00:37:05,014 --> 00:37:06,681 Dominic wasn't given three days' notice. 803 00:37:06,807 --> 00:37:09,059 So, technically, he wasn't fired. 804 00:37:09,185 --> 00:37:12,354 Which is why I do have the right to urge the Board to accept 805 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,981 the offer for the purchase of McKernon Motors. 806 00:37:15,107 --> 00:37:17,150 Now, I can tell you that this offer 807 00:37:17,276 --> 00:37:19,361 will keep manufacturing here and save jobs, 808 00:37:19,487 --> 00:37:22,739 while retaining the flagship engine that put this company on the map. 809 00:37:22,865 --> 00:37:23,698 But I don't have to, 810 00:37:23,824 --> 00:37:26,576 because it happens to be for way more goddamn money 811 00:37:26,702 --> 00:37:29,037 than the one in front of you right now. 812 00:37:30,915 --> 00:37:32,582 Hey, Bob. How are you? 813 00:37:35,044 --> 00:37:38,213 It's funny how you held out on me on that proper notice exception. 814 00:37:38,339 --> 00:37:39,422 I didn't hold out. 815 00:37:39,548 --> 00:37:40,757 I made that up on the spot. 816 00:37:40,883 --> 00:37:42,217 Really? On the spot? 817 00:37:42,343 --> 00:37:43,551 You remember that "getting it" stuff? 818 00:37:43,678 --> 00:37:45,136 I know, right? I'm getting it. 819 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:47,722 Well, I was going to say that, but now, you ruined it. 820 00:37:48,641 --> 00:37:51,351 That's one thing you definitely get. 821 00:37:51,560 --> 00:37:53,144 How to ruin it. 822 00:37:53,562 --> 00:37:54,646 How to ruin it. 823 00:37:54,772 --> 00:37:56,398 I heard that. 824 00:38:03,990 --> 00:38:05,699 Nice job, Mike. 825 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:11,788 I have to admit. You don't suck. 826 00:38:12,623 --> 00:38:15,458 I wish I could say the same for you. 827 00:38:17,253 --> 00:38:19,587 Time to pay the piper. 828 00:38:19,714 --> 00:38:23,383 Just so you know, I took the liberty of ordering some really expensive wines. 829 00:38:23,509 --> 00:38:25,635 Hope that's okay. 830 00:38:36,647 --> 00:38:41,192 Sorry, sir. But the check's been paid for in full by a Harvey Specter. 831 00:38:45,156 --> 00:38:48,783 There, uh, might have been some gluten in the ravioli. 832 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:56,541 I hear McKernon Motors is getting a new owner. 833 00:38:56,667 --> 00:38:58,084 We're not only handling the sale, 834 00:38:58,210 --> 00:39:00,420 but with the expansion plan they're putting in place, 835 00:39:00,546 --> 00:39:01,838 our billables should double. 836 00:39:01,964 --> 00:39:02,964 Nicely done. 837 00:39:04,133 --> 00:39:05,383 I did it for the firm. 838 00:39:33,829 --> 00:39:36,122 What are you doing here? 839 00:39:38,292 --> 00:39:39,709 You were right. 840 00:39:39,835 --> 00:39:43,421 I should never have kept it from you that Trevor was dealing all that time. 841 00:39:45,257 --> 00:39:46,633 Well, I mean... 842 00:39:46,759 --> 00:39:48,593 It's, uh... 843 00:39:49,762 --> 00:39:52,389 It's all in the past, right? 844 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:54,557 No. 845 00:39:56,477 --> 00:39:58,812 What are you talking about? 846 00:40:00,231 --> 00:40:02,232 He's lying to you. 847 00:40:05,319 --> 00:40:08,738 He's still dealing, and I'm done with him. 848 00:40:17,706 --> 00:40:19,624 Son of a bitch. 849 00:40:22,378 --> 00:40:24,546 Well, thank you, uh, for telling me, Mike. 850 00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:26,714 No, don't. Stop. 851 00:40:29,009 --> 00:40:31,010 We're even. 852 00:40:31,137 --> 00:40:34,848 That is the last time I am ever ratting on anyone. 853 00:40:35,683 --> 00:40:38,309 So if you fall for it again, 854 00:40:40,062 --> 00:40:41,729 it's on you. 855 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:44,983 Are you angry with me? 856 00:40:47,403 --> 00:40:48,820 You told me he would listen to me. 857 00:40:48,946 --> 00:40:51,531 - I thought he would. - Look, he didn't. 858 00:40:51,657 --> 00:40:52,866 I... 859 00:40:52,992 --> 00:40:55,118 I'm sorry. 860 00:40:55,244 --> 00:40:57,495 I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 861 00:41:05,045 --> 00:41:06,546 No, I can't. 862 00:41:06,672 --> 00:41:08,256 I can't. 863 00:41:08,382 --> 00:41:09,632 - What? - No, I... I... 864 00:41:09,758 --> 00:41:12,594 I fought with him. It's... 865 00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:14,429 Oh, God. 866 00:41:14,555 --> 00:41:16,806 This is too much.