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Dad?

Where the hell are you?

Aria.

Sorry to keep you. So, what do we think?

It's perfect.

And your father?

Stuck in court. OK.

I'm taking over the firm in a couple of months.

It's my call.

How about that view?

A hard no to eight million.

Divorce is supposed to be equitable.

To leave both parties

with a fair and even distribution of assets.

That's all I'm asking for here, Becca.

Some fairness, some decency.

Why don't we just agree to meet at 11 million?

No to nine, but we may consider 10.5

if you throw in the apartment in Saint-Tropez.

Excellent.

I'll confirm in open correspondence

and send over the revised agreement first thing.

You're back. Yeah.

Hey. Guess who just settled

- the Prasad case? - Oh, that's amazing.

I knew you could.

I told you, didn't I? How about the viewing?

How was that? Oh, Neal, it's perfect.

Like, right in the middle of the legal district.

Thank you. Floor-to-ceiling views of the city.

- There's so much light. - That sounds incredible.

I guess we're moving, then.

It's exactly where I want to be when I'm running the place.

Annoying Dad didn't show up.

Sod him! This is the place, I know it.

Well, he probably just got held up with the new associate.

Excuse me?

I... only just found out, if that makes it any better.

Well, I'm going to kill him.

Can you maybe do it later?

I just need you to swing by the boardroom for a minute.

What for?

Well, actually, it's a surprise.

- But I hate surprises. - Yeah. That's unfortunate.

- Hey! - Hey!

Surprise!

What's all this?

Brace yourself.

Consider this an affectionate intervention.

Come on. Champagne. There you go.

Give me your bag.

OK. Come on, Dhruv.

Aria, beti.

You went above and beyond when your mother became unwell,

and postponed your marriage

and took time off work.

Moved out of Neal's to go home and care for Mum.

Yes, yes. And stayed to make sure that I was OK.

And helping me keep Kishan Law at the top of its game.

But it's been six months.

And my son tells me that you've been too busy

to even think about getting the wedding back on track.

Well, I've been on the Prasad case all month,

headhunting a new associate,

who I hear you hired without consulting me,

instead of coming to the viewing.

Well, we can't have a wedding without an engagement,

so we'll start with the chunni.

Tomorrow evening.

That's not enough time. Everything is taken care of.

I had Kav steal your wedding folder

a couple of weeks ago...

and all your wishes have been followed to a T.

A bloody intervention!

Don't freak out now.

It's a bit late for that.

- You've got it. - Bye.

You didn't think to give me a heads up?

Neal begged me not to.

What could I do?

You know the power of his puppy-dog eyes

more than anyone.

I don't have time right now for a wedding.

Or a honeymoon. Or bloody babies.

- What's the rush? - You've been together

since you were 18.

Is it hot in here? I can't breathe.

Just put the poor man out of his misery, for God's sake!

I mean, look at me and Michael.

Wedding bliss.

I know it's hard without Mum.

She wouldn't want you to put your life on hold, you know.

I knew that would stress the hell out of you,

which is why I've asked Maya here

if she would be kind enough to take you out for a drink

whilst I help Mum with the logistics.

I'm going to leave you to it.

Good luck. Thank you.

You all ambushed me.

Technically we did, you're right.

I just don't think now's the right time

to be splitting focus.

I get it work's important.

But frankly, I'm just not too sure how much longer

I can fend off the women of Manchester.

Personally, if I were you, I'd put a ring on it fast.

Idiot.

I just want to marry you before I get senile. Is that so wrong?

Just no more surprises, please.

Yeah. Yeah, deal.

Go and help your mum.

Go and have that drink.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Luke!

- Dhruv. - Hey. Welcome.

Good. You've met Aria.

Yes. Actually, we've met before.

- Oh, really? When? - Oh. It was...

It was at a conference.

Sorry. Why are you here?

Meet our new senior associate.

- You didn't know I was coming? - No matter.

You're here now. Come on through.

I'll bring you up to speed.

I'll see you in the morning?

You ready? Thirsty?

Yeah. Just...

give me a minute.

But... we're going to miss the two-for-one spicy margs.

Hey, Mama.

Morning.

Hey! Where are you coming from?

I may have met a nice accountant called Eric

on the tram journey home.

Well, let's hope you pass your exams next time

so you can get your own place,

so you can do your shagging where your clothes live.

Oh, unmotivational. Thanks.

Shouldn't your results have come through by now?

Any day now. You'll be the first to know. Where's Dad?

Had an early conference call in the office.

Said we'd meet him at the temple.

We need to leave now, actually.

Oh, my God. Look.

Tash is, of course,

one half of celebrity couple Tash and Alex,

whose Marriage Works podcast

has more than three million monthly listeners.

It's knowing that in a world full of uncertainty,

that you've chosen someone to face the chaos with,

and that's what we're talking about

when we say marriage works.

Because it's never going to be easy,

no relationship is, but...

Turns out marriage doesn't work,

even if you're national treasures.

This is going to be huge.

Linda, have you seen the news?

Has Dad reached out yet?

Can you call him now?

Offer him a consultation, ASAP.

Bye.

Dad not available?

He's backed up this morning,

but he wouldn't want us to delay.

Not when it's a friend of his.

Let's start preparing a containment strategy.

Also, set up a meeting with the rep man midday.

Are you writing this down?

Rep man, meeting, midday - I got it.

Hey! The new guy's hot, right?

Met him yesterday.

Yeah.

If you're into that kind of... look.

What, like, hot?

A hot look?

And remember, you've chosen each other for a reason.

Go back there...

- Harshika, Auntie! - We're here to set up the marquee.

For your engagement party. Of course!

In you go. In you go. Come.

In, in, in.

Mind the carpet.

Oh, I can't wait for you to see the lehenga

I've chosen for you for tonight.

It's out of this world!

Hello! Auntie!

Why are you just standing there?

What are you waiting for? Hurry up!

Why are you walking so fast? Cos we're running late.

It's not fair. How do you rock up looking all Vanity Fair

and I had to throw up in a bin outside Costa?

I feel fine. Had a run and everything.

Weren't you wearing that yesterday?

He's literally doing the walk of shame to God's house.

When will you start behaving like an actual grown-up?

Since when has being a grown-up mean I can't have sex?

Namaste, aunties.

Shit. Do either of you have an apple?

Why would I have an apple?

Fruit is fruit. God won't care.

You're late.

It's two minutes past.

Exactly.

You OK?

Six months. It's hard to believe.

Wonder what she'd say if she was here.

She'd have something to say

about those trousers you're wearing, that's for sure.

What's wrong with my trousers? She loved these trousers.

No, she didn't.

Did you never wonder why she'd always ask

if you'd just got back from the gym?

They're very Sporty Spice, circa '96.

Well, why didn't she...? Why didn't any of you tell me?

We just didn't want to hurt your feelings.

You were really feeling yourself at the time.

I hate you both.

Sh!

It's true.

Not even God likes those trousers.

Alex Edwards is coming in this morning.

I take it you heard the news?

When did he reach out?

We reached out, offered him a consult.

Did we?

How did you not know? Wanted to get in there early.

Kav was just filling me in on the Alex and Tash situation.

You should hit the new flame with a gagging order,

make sure she doesn't go running to the press.

Oh, she's getting bored of the home life.

Missing the action, are we?

Endless late nights in the office,

drowning in applications

and surviving on coffee alone for days?

No, I'm not, thank you very much!

OK. Let's go. Maya.

- Love you, Dad. - Love you.

Bye.

Mwah!

Go live your best life.

Thank you. I will.

We were supposed to do all the hiring together from now on.

Well, you were in court, and he was about to be snapped up by Fearnleys.

Dad, we agreed I should choose.

I'm going to be running the firm.

In three months,

you couldn't find anyone who would match your standards.

Luke comes highly recommended.

His background is in financial forensics,

which, as you know, would be incredibly useful.

Harshika wants to know if you have a preference -

for ginger or cardamom chai for the chunni?

Alex Edwards is downstairs.

I don't have time this morning, Linda.

For now, Aria can handle the initial consultation.

Please pass on my apologies to him.

Right. Well, I think I'm just going to go down there now

and walk him up. How's my hair look?

Fit.

Notify the juniors. No hanging around the hallways.

"Please" would be nice.

Cardamom.

And change your shirt.

Hey, Aria, when you've got a minute,

it'd be good to clear the air.

Yeah. Sorry. I have a client.

And can we keep things strictly professional, please?

Yeah, yeah. For sure.

So lovely to see you.

I'm sorry about the circumstances.

Aria.

Your dad not joining?

He got caught up, unfortunately.

Actually, I wondered if he wouldn't mind

if you might represent me for this.

Tash and I have known him for years.

I wouldn't want him to have to take sides.

How can I help?

I presume you've seen the pictures.

I have.

Have you spoken to Tash since the story broke?

I don't know what to say that won't come out wrong.

That won't make everything worse.

Have you tried counselling?

Having a third party there to help?

We've written books on the subject.

I know when something's broke beyond fixing.

No. I want to file for divorce.

And I want you to help me do that as quickly as possible.

Of course.

I'll start preparing the necessary documents.

We met when I was 19.

Working in a chippy.

I didn't know what I was doing or where I was going.

And then she turned up and just...

made sense of it all.

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

I'll be honest.

Divorce is like cutting off a limb.

There'll be days that you'll feel like

you won't make it to the other side.

But trust me, you will get through this.

And I'll be there every step of the way.

Thank you.

I just don't know who I am without her.

He wants to serve. No.

Once we file, reach out to the other side,

see if they'll agree to an emergency round table.

Last thing we want is them feeding any nonsense to the press.

Also, pull up the Macklin Macklin file from 2017.

Oh, that, influencer's hanging around outside again.

Fuck's sake. Not again.

No, no, Ashok. I told you before -

we don't want gossip vultures round here.

I prefer the term truth-teller.

So, has he left yet?

Alex Edwards. I saw his car out front earlier.

Are you representing him? You're wasting your time,

as usual. Nothing to say to you.

There'll be a load more paps behind me.

Why are you following me?

I'm not asking for much.

Just a few minutes of your time.

- One minute, exactly. - Right, let me talk to Alex.

Help get his side out first.

Do you know why I became a family lawyer?

You have an appetite for financially crippling

the heartbroken men and women of Manchester?

Because I believe that everyone deserves to go through

the most painful moments of their lives with dignity.

Meanwhile, you exploit them for likes and clicks.

That's not true. My channel is about giving people

the information they deserve to know.

Please, Time magazine you are not.

No, but I do have a shitload of followers

who would love to know what Alex has to say.

I neither confirm or deny

that I represent that particular individual.

Oh, come on, we both know you're becoming the go-to

for Manchester's A-listers.

Is that your attempt at flattery?

It depends. Did it work?

You do know, with the new transparency laws,

I'll get the lowdown eventually.

You let him in? Minute's up.

You can see yourself out.

Leave, then.

You look nice.

Aria, what did he want?

Scandal, as usual.

Partners' meeting's in 15. Breakdown figures?

Of course.

Yeah. I'll just grab them now.

Kavinder! Sorry.

This week was one of our biggest.

We had three successful freezing injunctions,

and yesterday, Aria settled the Prasad deal

for 10.5 million.

Oh, fantastic! Well done.

And this morning, I closed the Chancery case at 26.

Wow!

And I've just received instructions from Alex Edwards.

Where are we with prenups?

Ten currently in process,

along with three challenges on family estates...

and five will alterations.

OK. And Dubai?

We won jurisdiction in the Martel case. Just waiting

- on the court dates. - Excellent. Good work. - Thank you.

Apologies. HR kept me longer than expected.

Everyone, this is Luke Christos,

our new senior associate.

Luke here is a trailblazer when it comes to financial forensics

and will be working closely with me.

Thank you, Dhruv. I'm excited to be here.

You were saying?

Just, the skeleton argument on the Seth appeal.

There's quite a lot to get through,

so Linda will let the juniors know what area

they've been assigned.

Which just leaves the subject

of the new premises when Dad retires.

I viewed a property yesterday,

and I'm thrilled to say it surpassed my expectations.

But obviously there are a lot of things we need to weigh up

before we commit to a relocation,

but we will keep you all informed.

That's it for now. Thank you very much.

Kav.

Hey. I thought you could show me around.

Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.

Neal Sharma, senior associate.

Hi. I'll give you the grand tour.

Between you and me, I know where they hide

- the good biscuits. - Oh, great!

Dad. Can we talk about this? Ginny's a friend.

She kept it off the market as a personal favour.

They all say that.

Still, people are expecting your retirement.

I mean, even the big clients are coming to me now.

Is that the same as poaching them from behind my back?

If it's Alex you're referring to,

I didn't poach him.

He requested I represent him.

And regardless,

it makes sense to announce me

as managing partner at the same time as a location change.

Let the clients get their head around a brand-new start

for Kishan Law.

I'd like to get Luke's thoughts on this.

Luke?

He's barely in the door.

Yeah?

No, we got the papers. Thank you.

Yeah, I've been through them.

We should definitely talk.

Over time, it becomes less about romance

in the cinematic sense.

We're not saying it's not normal

to have your head turned sometimes.

Of course, but what's important

is that you don't mistake that initial flutter of desire

as anything other than that.

What are you doing?

Just looking for something.

Right.

Well, I've got the lehenga.

A Varanasi silk.

No expense spared.

Just one sec.

Hey. Just wondering where you're putting the new guy.

Office next to yours. Leak's finally been fixed.

Hey, he's causing quite a stir with the paralegals.

Although, from what I hear,

the lad has an eye for the ladies.

Where'd you hear that?

A woman in HR in his old firm.

She called him the Casanova of Canary Wharf.

Still, don't think I'd kick him out of bed for eating crisps!

Aren't there lots of other women

- that you could be stalking? - Yes,

but they all took out restraining orders, so...

Look, I didn't know that you worked here

until after I was offered the job.

And you didn't think to walk away at that point?

No, because I thought

that you had a hand

in my being headhunted, which I see now is clearly not the case.

No, I didn't mention you to anyone.

Why would I?

Well, that's great.

Clearly, I made a wonderful impression.

Did my dad give you that?

Yeah. Yeah, he asked me to look through it.

- And...? - Well, I don't feel

comfortable discussing it without him present.

Are you kidding me? I wrote the bloody thing.

Yeah, but he is my boss. Not for long.

Sorry to interrupt.

Hello. I'm Maya, the older sister.

- You must be Luke. - Yes. Hi.

Hi.

Don't we have a thing to try on?

So... It was nice to meet you.

Lovely to meet you.

What was that in there? What do you mean?

You were only in there for ten seconds,

but you looked like you were about to punch him in the face,

which is a record, even for you.

Oh, God.

Is it on?

If you laugh, I will kill you.

Oh, would I ever? Just come out.

Oh, God!

It's so bad.

You're the worst of the worst sisters.

You look like the dancing emoji.

Oh, this is exactly why I didn't marry an Indian boy.

I have zero mother-in-law obligations.

You can't even walk in it! It's so heavy.

Oh, God. OK, OK!

I'll get it to my tailor. There's no time.

Well, she'll do it.

I basically helped her whole family with their wills

without charging her a penny.

So, what's the deal with this hot new guy?

Is he married? Divorced?

Gay? How would I know?

Can we not talk about him?

OK.

You need to take this off cos it's hurting my eyes.

Linda, can you see

if we received a list of Tash and Alex's shared accounts

so I can scan them before we meet?

Already done.

But why are Halletts sending someone

all the way up from London to represent Tash?

It's a power play. They know the whole country's

going to be tuning in to this one,

and celebrity cases are Zoya Bassu's bread and butter.

Hotshot, then, is she?

She's got a reputation of getting her way,

but not to worry.

So do I.

Can I pick you up at eight?

I've found a place that does better baklava than my nan.

- You can't just ask me out. - Why not?

Is that...? Is that not how dating usually works?

Because it's not appropriate,

given the circumstances.

What, me asking you out?

Yes, that. Exactly that.

OK.

OK. All right. I will try not to.

Is that better?

Yes. No. Well...

It was just... one weekend.

It was just sex.

Much like your usual conquests, I imagine.

No, actually.

Our encounter stood out from the throng.

I mean, I'm happy to go through the reasons why,

if you're free. No.

Sorry, am I interrupting?

No.

We're done here. In that case, I need you

to take a look at the menu for the chunni.

What's a chunni?

Punjabi engagement party.

Oh, cool. Who's... Who's getting married?

We are.

- Yeah. - Wow.

That's great.

That's really great.

Congratulations. Thank you, thank you.

Only took her ten years or so to say yes.

Wow. Wow.

Have you been together that long?

Yeah. Yeah.

Zoya Bassu is here.

Great. Excuse me.

Oh, you should come. To the chunni.

Oh... He probably already has plans.

Oh, well, if you don't, we would love to have you there.

If nothing else, it'd be a great chance for you to meet

- the rest of the team. - Yeah. Yes.

If I finish at a reasonable hour, I'll swing by.

Yeah. Good man.

I think if we take those two paragraphs...

- Yeah, got them. - And then change the...

- Like that? - Yes.

- In fact, just copy and distribute all of them. - OK.

Goodnight.

Tash is just parking up. Zoya?

. Aria Kishan.

Hello. And this is my brother Kav.

- Hi. - So great to finally meet you.

Cool portrait.

Very "meet the establishment".

More my father's taste than mine.

- Just give us a moment. - Sure.

- Great shoes. - I know.

Tash's lawyer's here. Don't let her intimidate you.

Look her in the eye, and let me do the talking.

- Good to see you. - And you.

Pleasure to meet you, Mr Edwards.

Sorry I'm late.

I had to go around the block twice to dodge the paps.

- Ridiculous. - Not as ridiculous

as you having an affair with someone half your age.

Oh, so this is how it's going to be. Handbags at dawn.

- And it's not just an affair. - Can we just get on with this?

We received the sole divorce application

from Mr Edwards this morning.

You should know that my client plans to contest it.

As you well know, Ms Bassu, contesting a divorce

is almost impossible since the no-fault legislation.

There are grounds on which it may be considered by the court.

Limited grounds.

Tash, contesting a divorce is time-consuming

and financially draining.

Frustrating as he can be...

I love my husband

and I have done for over 40 years.

Then, why have you thrown everything away

for a midlife-crisis fling?

I'm well past midlife

and I'm tired of people pleasing.

I just want to be honest about who I am

and what I want from now on.

I... I love her. Forgive me. I'm confused.

You clearly want a relationship with this woman.

Why would you want to contest the petition?

Because I don't want a divorce.

I want an open marriage.

Is that some kind of joke?

An open marriage?

For a couple whose entire brand is commitment and loyalty.

That's not true.

We've helped many couples negotiate open relationships.

Can't we at least explore the possibility?

Haven't you humiliated me enough?

It's OK.

Why don't we all pause there,

take a lunch break to cool down?

Sounds good.

It'll be fine. OK.

I mean, do you really think

contesting's in either of their best interests?

Does it matter? It'll rack up plenty of billable hours,

which I'm sure your father won't object to.

Well, actually, we try to minimise conflict here.

Maybe you should try it.

Someone please eat these before I make myself sick.

We have candyfloss barfi, banoffee pie,

and a whole array of other very confusing taste sensations.

You always have mithai in the office?

Sadly, no. No, it's just a one-off.

There is the most incredible place.

It's in Delhi, near the station.

Kamala's?

Sorry. This is Neal, my soon-to-be fiance.

Neal, this is Zoya Bassu.

Congratulations. Thank you.

Well, nice to meet you.

Oh, sorry. I have to take this.

Hello? No, no, no, I'm on a break. Talk to me.

No, no, no. Listen to me.

Neal...

I'm going to need a second pair of eyes on these financials.

Oh, sorry. I've got a meeting.

But that's literally why Luke's here, so... Yeah.

The Tash & Alex super brand.

I need to know the financial implications

should the marriage collapse.

I know you've been across something similar -

Weston Shapiro.

. Do you think you could

look over the contracts and sponsorship deals?

I'm concerned his net worth position may become unstable

should they divorce.

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Why didn't you tell me you were engaged?

Technically, I'm not until after the chunni tonight,

and, for the record,

I was on a break...

- when you and I... - Right.

Still, it's important to me that no-one here finds out.

Yeah. No. It's fine...

I'm really not here to blow up your life, so...

Yeah. And there's no reason we can't work together.

We're professionals, right?

No reason at all.

Hiya. Your dad wants to see the both of you.

Luke, I understand that your last firm

experienced some issues when they were upscaling.

Yeah, there were some teething issues

around resource allocation,

and we did lose clients who preferred

a more personal approach, but...

We've been through this. I don't want us

to just tread water for the next 30 years.

We need this move to make my vision a reality.

You know, Luke, when I arrived in this country,

I just had one change of clothes and £5 in my pocket.

I had to work sometimes three jobs

to pay my way through law school.

Kishan Law is a result of a life of sacrifice

and hard graft.

So how it grows and what it represents

is not something I ever take lightly.

Good. Let's leave it there.

You know, there's a reason the dinosaurs became extinct.

I know what I'm doing, Linda.

Oh, don't be daft.

She's right. You know she is.

If they divorce, their contract with the sponsor

ceases with immediate effect

and they forfeit 20% of the fee received to date.

20%? That's... That's a size able amount.

Have you ever seen someone

work their way around one of these things?

It's possible, but they're usually watertight.

A divorce could leave him bankrupt.

I'll speak to him ASAP.

Thanks.

How much are we talking?

Could be in the region of two million.

You could benefit from slowing things down,

just so that you have time to protect your assets.

I don't know what's right.

Our friendship, our legacy.

That's the real cost here.

Tash is in so much pain...

because I'm forcing her into a divorce she doesn't want.

But in an equal partnership, both people's feelings matter.

You know, last year I was listening to your podcast

when my mum was sick.

I remember there was this one episode

where there was a couple.

One of them had cheated,

and you said people usually stray

because the relationship was already fractured.

Tash is my whole world. I know.

But you need to ask yourself,

would you prefer an imperfect marriage to an unknown future?

If the marriage is to end,

both parties will need to pay back the sponsor

a size able amount of money.

In the region of two million.

My client was not aware of this,

and I've just had sight of this contract.

What about our podcast? What about Marriage Works?

If we divorce, it dies.

We need to accept that we only make business sense

as a couple.

This is the end of the line.

Before we go down that route...

my client has a proposal we would like.

Mr Edwards to consider.

One that could save their brand

and ensure financial stability.

Tash is offering to terminate her relationship with Tilly,

issuing a statement saying it was a lapse in judgment...

avoiding divorce altogether.

Would Mr Edwards consider

giving the marriage another chance?

I thought you loved her.

I've loved you longer.

You're my other half.

So, if I have to choose, then I choose you.

Why didn't you do that before any of this started?

I just...

I guess I just got tired of seeing myself in your eyes.

Comfortable. Predictable. Already fading out.

She makes me feel...

everything.

Like the volume on life's been turned up again.

Like I'm not quite done yet.

OK, we'll go ahead with the divorce.

Well, I've told you, I will contest it.

No, you won't.

What if this was just a turning point?

You could fight to retain the careers

that you've poured your hearts and souls into.

I mean, it's your legacy, right?

You could fight for it, despite your marriage ending.

Why not tell your listeners the truth?

Just be honest.

See if they're willing to stand by you.

You both deserve happiness without sacrificing

everything you've worked so hard to build.

I need you to be ready when your dad gets home.

He's taking you to dance. I thought you were taking me.

I can't, I'm helping out at Aria-masi's chunni.

He'll bring you there after.

You know he'll have forgotten.

Hiya!

There he is.

Where are my little monkeys?

How are you getting on? How's your homework?

Mwah!

Hey, sweetheart.

That looks nice. Thanks.

Hey. Yeah, I know,

- I know. I'm sorry. - You're late.

I know. Hearings ran late all morning.

My half-day went out the window.

- How's the hangover? - Appalling.

Thank you for asking. Well, you see,

I figured as much. So I stopped off at the corner shop

on the way home and I got you these.

Peace offering. Yeah?

Thank you.

Right. They've eaten.

Please don't forget to bring the chunni outfits

when you're leaving.

I told you he'd forget.

Michael! Argh!

I've got an urgent abduction application.

Becca asked me to cast an eye over it. I'm sorry.

I'm supposed to be helping Aria.

Yeah, well, Aria won't mind. She'll understand.

I do all the pick-ups,

the music lessons, the play dates.

Someone has to pay the bills.

Yeah, well, the other one does absolutely everything else.

- I didn't mean that. Just... - Charvi, grab your things. Danny, shoes.

Leave the dishes. Your dad can do them when he gets home.

Would you mind taking the bins out before you go?

Yep.

Come on. See you later, mate.

Bye, Charvi.

Maybe we could discuss it over dinner?

You think they made the right choice?

I think there's something more honest

in being able to admit who you are and what you want.

Or maybe it's a dream.

An impossible desire to have it all.

I can't believe you had convinced her

to give up her girlfriend.

Made smart financial sense.

But it would have broken her heart.

My job is to advocate for my client.

It's also not much fun being in love when you're bankrupt.

I don't suppose we could lure you to Manchester?

I'm taking over the firm,

and I could do with another brilliant woman on my team.

Flattered, but, timing isn't quite right.

Oh, Maya called. She's forgot to bring your outfit, and asked

if you could swing by hers to pick it up.

She said you know where the spare key is.

Sorry, it's my chunni tonight.

Oh, yes, of course.

Why are you still here? I'm going.

- If you change your mind. - Sure.

He said we need to be very specific about it.

I'm just going to leave these on your desk

and I'll come back later. OK?

Just give me two minutes.

What the actual fuck?

This isn't... Becca!

I'm so sorry. Sorry?

Wait, wait. Aria... Aria, wait. Please wait! Wait.

Wait, Aria. Please don't tell her. Please!

You think I would keep this from her?

No, no. Just... Please.

- Don't fucking help me! - All right.

Got a minute?

- Of course. - I just wanted to explain about... - Aria?

There's no need.

You made an excellent choice.

Tash never liked me drinking whisky.

Hated the smell.

Look at you,

already finding the silver linings.

Too soon?

You know, I envy you, Alex. You can still argue with Tash.

Raina just wins silently from the great beyond.

To our wives.

Between them, they covered every exit strategy going.

Oh, you're in here.

Wow!

I know.

What's wrong with the dress? Does it not fit?

I haven't even looked at it yet.

God, it's so heavy.

Oh, Aria, it's completely natural to have cold feet.

Can I see?

She hates the dress, but you look hot.

Why do you hate the dress?

Come on, it can't be worse than what you wore to prom.

When she was deep in her emo phase!

It was Goth chic, actually.

I just...

I didn't think I'd be doing any of this without her.

I thought she'd be here to help.

No-one really knows what they're doing.

Marriage is honestly just two people

trying not to hurt each other over and over and over again.

But it is worth it, I promise.

Aria, sweetie?

- Oh, for fuck's sake. - Oh, God.

OK, I'll cut her off with a samosa. Yeah?

Don't be long.

I had a wobble the night before my wedding. Do you remember?

What, you mean when you threw up peach schnapps

- all over my bed? - Yeah.

Genuinely, though, I do think marrying Michael

was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

And you and Neal, you just fit. You always have.

Come on. We need to get that lehenga on you.

You just wait till Harshika sees

what I've done to her dress.

Fit.

You look like a vision.

Not so bad yourself.

Your mother chose this suit.

I was there. She haggled with the vendor for 45 minutes.

Yes.

She never lost a haggle in 30 years.

But she insisted on paying full price for this.

She wanted me to give this to you tonight.

I want you to know how much

I appreciate everything you've done for me here

since she left us.

Yeah, I know, Dad.

But I know you can't stay here for ever.

So, do you come here often?

It's what a man dreams of, isn't it?

A lifetime of affectionate insults.

- You look stunning. - Beti.

You look fantastic. Oh, thank you.

Oh, cleavage?

- Mum. - It's OK. Come this way.

Oh, wow.

Aria, you put the stars to shame.

You look absolutely beautiful.

You'll ruin my make-up.

Oh, darling.

Thanks for inviting me.

Right, let's go and say hello to your auntie. Aria!

Look who's here! Hi, cutie.

Oh, my God, you look beautiful.

So do you.

I am not going to tell you you look beautiful,

because you are more than that.

Come here.

- Too tight. - Sorry.

I love you.

Hi, love.

Hiya, sweetheart. How are you?

Thank you.

Right, let's go find Grandad.

So the couple who wrote the textbook on staying together

have penned their final chapter.

We wanted to be honest with you all.

We're choosing a path to our own happiness.

It's about being true to yourself, despite the odds.

More power to you, Tash.

Do you think Harshika might have

gone a tad overboard with the catering?

When are we going to find

a lovely bride for you, Kav?

Maybe in another life, Auntie.

I mean, if you hear of a groom, then do let us know.

In fact, I hear that your son is single.

Again.

- Mubarakan. - Thank you, thank you.

Thank you.

There...

That's for you. Thank you.

Danny, don't eat all those, please.

Thank you.

Lookie there, Neal.

About time.

Thank you. Thank you, everybody, for joining us here

and bearing witness to these two young,

beautiful people embarking on

the greatest adventure of their lives.

Aria, as a child, you were mischievous, curious,

always running here, running there,

and giving us a challenge or a surprise at every turn.

We are so, so proud of you.

Neal, you are more than anything Raina and I

could have imagined as a son-in-law.

Thoughtful,

loving, diligent, hard working,

loyal. Harshika, thank you so much

for bringing your son into our lives.

And that is why it gives me great comfort

to announce that when I step down,

I have now decided that Aria and Neal...

will be the joint managing partners of Kishan Law.

I know that Kishan Law will be safe

with both of you together at the helm.

So please raise your glasses to Aria and Neal.

Aria and Neal.

- What the fuck? - I know.

- Why did he do that? - I don't know.

Aria...

Please... Please just try and enjoy tonight.

Look, look.

This is about you and Neal starting your lives together.

It's not about anyone else. It's definitely not about Dad.

When Michael and I got married,

we made a decision to always put each other first.

Michael was with Becca.

When I went to the house earlier.

Yeah, I know, he told me.

She needed his help.

That's not what I saw.

I know you're nervous,

but don't try and discredit my marriage

just cos you're looking for reasons to avoid one of your own.

Whatever happens, I'm going to make sure you're OK.

Oh, yeah?

Stop.

Aria.

Dad.

- I thought we had a plan. - Plans change.

We have to adapt.

So you don't think I can do this alone?

There's not many people who could.

Other than you, right?

Sometimes you lead too much with your emotions,

and that makes you unpredictable.

- Unpredictable? - Yeah.

What do you call this stunt you've pulled tonight, then?

Oh, this is not the time.

Exactly. But you did it anyway,

in public, so I couldn't challenge you.

Yes?

Hey.

Charvi's got a surprise.

You coming?

Go, Charvi!

Hey. Hey, what's wrong?

I... can't breathe...

One sec.

Hey, hey.

Are you OK? What happened?

Why did you come here?

I came because I wanted to see

if there was more between us than just a one-night stand.

And...?

And you're getting married.

Aren't you?

I can't.