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You destroyed our family and you don't even care.

Michael's in a sea of debt.

My client leaving the family home is just not possible. Well, he should have

thought about that before he cheated on me, then filed for bloody divorce.

Maya? Still don't think this is a good idea.

Is that why you just let me serenade you for two hours?

Even his own fiance has dumped him after he tried to scam her.

Do I know him?

Look, I...

When did they get that headshot?

Well, judging by the hair, I'd say 1983.

Come on. You'll love tomorrow night.

Picked it off the market. Thank God.

Haven't heard from either of you since you left.

How was Dubai?

Pretty tough, but we got the agreement we wanted. Made me down to Neil here.

Um, Ginny, you already know Neil, and this is my dad.

Neil. Good to see you again.

Pleasure, Mr. Kishore. You too.

She was kind enough to keep this off the market while you were away. Yes, we have

the contracts.

All ready to go.

That's some gear.

You can see all the way to Werneth Low.

You know, it's actually one of the most sought-after new builds. All the other

floors snapped up before completion.

Well?

Our clients trust us because we can be at their level.

Well, here they'll trust us because we can afford to be at this level.

We're not leaving behind what you built, Dad.

We're just moving in a new direction.

I've managed to secure a six-week lead-in time today with the client.

Is that going to be enough time for you to complete the fit-out? Sorry, from

today? After we sign, that is.

Oh, we have another appointment.

Thank you, and we'll be in touch.

Pleasure to meet you.

Nice seeing you.

Yeah, you too.

Why does that leave us?

I had to apologise to Ginny.

I can't believe it.

What? Why hung me out like that?

Well, it's a huge decision with huge implications.

It's not unusual to take a beat to weigh things up.

So seeing it didn't convince you either, then? Aria, I've not slept in 48 hours.

I'm really not in the mood for a fight.

Phone didn't work in Dubai, then?

I was busy.

The client wanted to show us the sites.

It didn't come out right.

What I said about us running the firm.

And the note?

It's just an over-eager client with a crush.

Who?

Does it matter?

Actually, yeah, it does.

Dylan Patel.

That's... It's nothing. It doesn't matter.

Just...

I just didn't know what to think.

Dylan.

It's Mum. She says Pundit Jagesh is waiting.

Do we really have to do this?

Well, our parents did it, and their parents before them, and their parents

before them, so yeah, I think so. Plus, Mum would kill me if we bail, so...

Yeah, good point. Yeah.

Thought today was your first day back at work.

Yeah, it is.

Was that what you were wearing?

Why? What's wrong with it?

Did you speak to your dad last night?

You two will be late for your own wedding at this rate. Panditji's a very

busy man. Chalo, chalo, chalo. Sorry, sorry, Panditji, please continue. It's

okay. Sorry.

As you know, there are eight aspects to compatibility in that we assess the

kundali matching.

Mental, family, sexual, temperament, dominance, health,

growth, progeny.

And how do we do?

Very good. No reason for concern.

Pundit G, what was our actual score?

20.

20 out of... 36.

That's like a C. Don't worry. Any score above 18 plus is absolutely adequate for

marriage. A husband and wife are meant to be complimenting each other, yeah?

T, it's fine.

Tell him, Dad.

It's fine.

What did your mom get?

Oh, I mean... 34.

But, you know... Okay, Sunil. Can we chat about guest numbers again? I

thought we were at capacity?

Capacity? Capacity is a concept.

I really thought we scored higher.

It's fine.

You see, Mars is in your fourth house, Aria.

And Mars is a disruptor, a tempter.

It can bring extreme challenges.

Neil? Yeah. One sec, listen.

Sorry, I'll be right back, sorry.

You're a tornado, yes?

Always moving.

And him?

His feet will always be on the ground.

It's about meeting halfway.

Same with our parents.

You know, we carry their honor with us.

But ultimately, we must be able to live with the consequences of our own

choices.

Because when they're gone, that's all we're left with.

Thought about standing outside your window with a boombox, but didn't know

where you live.

Oh, come on, tell me you've seen Say Anything. It's a classic.

What do you want?

You've not been replying to my messages, have you?

Look, if this is about the Sean Anderson thing, what's the big deal?

People deserve to know what he's like.

Listen, if my family find out it came from me... But you're overreacting.

I just told the truth.

It's not your truth to tell.

OK, well, it was going to come out anyway.

Let me just take you out for dinner. We'll talk about it.

I've already done enough.

Oh, come on, Cam!

Leave me alone, Chuck.

Amanda Redford is here, hoping to have a quick word. Did she say why?

No. Wait, did you have any luck finding out who leaked the details of Anderson's

breakup to Ashok?

No. Did Nisha calm down?

Eventually.

Maybe just... The juniors know that confidentiality's key.

Of course.

How was the, uh, the reading?

It just scraped by.

Neil was not impressed.

How come I've never seen my birth chart?

Maybe Mom and Dad just couldn't be bothered.

For God's sake, I'm literally an afterthought in every sense of the word.

It's not even funny.

Amanda?

Oh, no, please don't get up.

I feel like a whale.

You should see me trying to tie my laces. How are you feeling?

Pretty crap, actually.

But I'm not complaining.

Just seven rounds of IVF and still thanking my lucky stars.

Sorry for popping in unannounced.

Just wanted to let you know that Nick's mum will be joining us later.

How's his recovery going?

His body is healing.

PTSD is another story.

He's struggling to accept that he can no longer work, what with the crippling

anxiety and insomnia.

Natalie is covering the medical bills, which is for the best, seeing as the

army seem to have forgotten completely about him.

That's great, you've got some support.

Yeah, yeah.

You know, he said no.

She can be a little domineering.

She always was, but since he got hurt, it's gotten worse.

I get it, but with the baby almost here, we need to set some boundaries.

It's actually why I'm here.

I wanted to get you across a copy of our wishes for the dress, just in advance.

It can be hard to get a word in with Natalie.

I'll draft something up before they even arrive.

Thank you.

Is Maya in yet?

No, haven't seen her yet.

Where the hell are you?

You know we got rid of our work by the canal policy.

I remember when mum used to bring us here to feed the swans.

I used to love watching them.

With their little babies, swimming along in a line behind them.

And then you'd come back a month later and all the babies would be gone.

I actually thought of that when I left work.

I was so sure I was doing the right thing.

I never thought I'd be slinking back with my tail between my legs.

Everyone knows I've been cheated on. It's humiliating. For Michael, maybe.

You were a brilliant wife and you are an amazing mom before all that you were a

hot shit lawyer and Your clients will benefit because who better to navigate a

divorce and someone who's going through it themselves Maybe Stand up

hold your head high and walk into that firm that your parents built

Is that my jacket

I'm so sorry I'm late for work.

Did we have an appointment?

No.

Actually, I just wanted to give you a bit of a heads up.

I'm usually highly suspicious when offered help from across enemy lines.

Look, if I'd known we were enemies, I'd have sharpened my sword.

Right.

Oh, God.

What now?

You go wait in my office. I'll see what she wants.

You have a habit of turning up unexpectedly?

I come in peace.

We were just discussing how Charvie and Danny haven't spoken to their dad in

days now.

Michael's been completely shut out and he's suffering.

It's not uncommon for children to harbor feelings of anger towards a parent

responsible for the breakdown of the relationship, nor is it Maya's fault.

True, but we both know a court might not see it that way.

That sounds like a threat.

If I was threatening you, you would know it.

You know I'm right.

Healthy continued contact with both parents is vital in the welfare of the

children.

We'll get back to you.

Thank you.

Hey, you don't have to worry.

I've got this.

Of course.

It's so good to have you back. We need a little bit of Zen energy around here.

Now, listen, I'm really sorry, but I've had to put you in with the paralegals.

It's only temporary, though, you know, until I get yourself somewhere more

suitable. Sit yourself down, I'm going to make you a nice coffee, and listen,

it is really good to have you back.

I'm just going to park myself here.

What are you... I felt like such a nanny with the kids out there.

I just want this over here.

Aw, look at you two sharing.

Playing so nicely.

Almost like when you were kids, except with less hair pulling.

We're not sharing. This is temporary.

Ooh, tetchy.

Amanda and Nick Redford are here, so... Ooh, can I sit in on that? Be a good way

to test the waters.

Sure. I thought I was in on this one.

Next time. Promise.

I've drawn up a list of Amanda's wishes.

Can you take a look?

Your mother-in-law may push back on this.

It's fine. Nick and Amanda just want to be prepared.

Maya?

You ready to get back on that horse?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay. Go on. You greet them.

Okay.

Boardroom's this way.

Can I help you?

Natalie Redford. Sorry.

Your appointment's actually with me this morning. Aria Kishan.

Oh.

My son would really prefer a male perspective. Is that possible?

I assure you my advice is comprehensive.

This way, please.

When are you due?

Four weeks.

People keep telling us to sleep while we can.

Good to see you again, Nick.

Don't mind them. You'll be so in love you won't even realise how exhausted you

are.

Do you want to see the scan?

Yeah.

Oh, look.

So lovely.

Can we get this started, please?

Nick will need to rest.

I've had a chance to draw up your initial list of terms for the Trust.

When were these agreed upon?

They haven't been.

Just a draft of Amanda and Nick's wishes to get us started.

I understand that you are contributing to the Trust Fund.

No.

No, that's not right.

These are my conditions.

We can start from there.

He must attend Blackheath Military School. Every Redford man has gone to

Blackheath for generations.

It's the best education money can buy.

Amanda?

Sorry, Nick and I had agreed that our child would go to a local school and

we... Both have reservations about them joining the army for obvious reasons.

Nick trusted his father and I to put him on the right path.

Yes, and look where he ended up.

Darling, are you okay?

Stop, please, please, just stop.

It's okay, Nick.

Sorry. Let's give you some privacy.

We'll continue when you're ready.

I'll organise some coffees.

Look, the agreement letter.

Oh, yeah, yeah, it's all arranged. Thank you.

Can I have a word?

God, that woman.

Look at the clauses she wants inserted into her grandson's trust.

He's not even born yet.

Well, I've seen worse.

And the cash is hers to give. What will the parents say?

It's complicated.

They're dependent on her financially for medical reasons.

You know, I have actually seen something similar.

Yeah, we managed to be ambiguous in how we phrase things.

And it just gave the parents more scope. I can go through my records if you want.

That'd be great.

Yeah. That's if you have time.

I saw you with a client earlier.

Oh, Sophia?

No, no, she's just an old friend.

Yeah, she's going through pretty bad divorce.

Her legal team is shit, so she's asked me to help.

Okay, I should go.

Aria, a word.

So despite my wishes, you went ahead and signed this bloody property deal. I

tried to tell you. Tell me what? That we were going to lose it if we didn't act

quickly.

I really wanted us to do this together.

Did she even discuss this with you?

Briefly.

Briefly? Yeah.

Yeah, that's right.

No good ever comes out of acting in haste, and yet you insist on rushing

into things. You're the one that said never wait for an opportunity, that you

need to grab it with both hands. Not at the expense of my house.

But it's our house.

Right?

Sorry to disturb.

Your next meeting has arrived.

Thank you.

We'll continue with this later.

Dad, look, I've trusted you all these years.

Now it's time for you to trust me.

I know it's a hard decision for you to make, so maybe let me.

Okay?

And I'll deal with the consequences, good or bad.

Who do you think you are?

Taking unilateral decisions that affect the future of a company that I've spent

my life building. I know you want to get your hands on the steering wheel, but

until that day happens, I'm in the driving seat.

Do you understand?

You can go now.

That's the first time I've ever lied to your dad.

I didn't ask you to. No, I know you didn't ask me to, Aria.

You don't get it.

I didn't do it for you. I did it for me.

It's kind of embarrassing otherwise, isn't it? You making these big decisions

about our future on your own. You would have tried to talk me out of it and I'm

sick of being shut down.

You think I shut you down?

Aria, you better come quick. It's kicking off in there.

Let's talk later.

I'm not transferring any money until we've agreed on his education. Is

everything okay?

Nick, will you please say something?

He doesn't need to. He agrees with me.

Every boy in the family has attended this school, going back years.

Just because something is tradition doesn't make it right. And I'm not

having anyone tell me what I'm going to name my own child.

Clause 5 states that Natalie would like to be consulted on the name the baby is

given. We can't have the poor child walking around with one of those Irish

names no one can pronounce.

Nick?

I know you're struggling but I need you to say something and I need you to say

it soon otherwise I swear to God I will get up and I will walk out that door.

These things are important to mum so try to understand.

And what about me?

Amanda, please.

Um, sorry.

I can't, I can't do this. Sorry.

I'm losing my mind here.

Amanda.

I wish I'd got some tips for this, to be honest.

No, no, no, no, no. You know this is my hiding place. Go find your own. Go easy.

It's been a morning.

God, that woman was a dragon.

I could have smacked Nick for letting her get away with that.

After what he's been through, you can't blame him for wanting to avoid conflict.

But I can, if it means letting his marriage go up in flames.

It's not like we have no experience with an overbearing parent.

Well, at least Dad's not racist.

Also, he is usually right.

Annoyingly. What did you say to him?

He was like a bear with a sore paw down there. He kicked a printer.

I signed the lease on the new premises.

Without his permission.

He was moving too slowly. Oh, my God.

I wish I'd seen that. Did his head do a full 360?

I'm surprised he didn't fire you.

He was young.

Mmm, wow.

What? Just always thought you were such a kiss-arse.

You've got some serious groveling to hear in that speech from tomorrow night.

Oh, my God, Ari, er... You haven't written it, have you?

Right, you're screwed. That's it.

He's just so stubborn.

The move makes sense.

Well... He did buy this place with Mum.

I can't understand why it's hard for him.

What if I said to you you'd get your own swanky office with floor-to-ceiling

windows?

I would say I'm sold.

Oh, it's Charlie. Sorry.

Hi, love.

Right, and what do I get?

You get to come and celebrate with me. Let me wrap things up. I'll take you for

a drink tonight.

And will that fill the screaming void of my existence?

Maybe have two?

I thought we were going for drinks. We are. Just one quick stop.

Thought you might like to see your artist.

No.

Oh, Ginny. I know, but... Aria, I tried to call the office. I said you'd already

left. Look, I'm really sorry. I just wanted to apologise in person. I promise

you this is not how we normally operate.

Apologise for what?

Hardigan Partners stepped in and offered way over the asking price.

The office is gone.

Gone? No, no, no. You said you signed the lease. I did.

But the office wasn't even on the market. You do realise I can take legal

action? I know.

And you'd be well within your rights.

How'd they even find out about it?

I think someone might have tipped them off.

I'm really sorry.

Great. So no drinks then?

Kidding. Come here.

Danny, just finish your breakfast, please.

Oh, my Lord, Maya. Danny snores like a train.

Is that normal for kids? The walls were shaking.

You know you snore too, Uncle Dad. How would you know, cheeky monkey? You were

fast asleep.

Thank you.

I didn't tell him, by the way.

Tell me what?

Something you'll be happy to hear.

We lost the premises.

Harding and Partners took it.

Oh.

These things happen, Beatty.

Maybe take it as a sign that kitchen law is fine where it is for now.

Govind, you want a ride into work?

Uh, sure.

Thank

you.

You okay?

He doesn't trust that I can do it.

Yes, he does.

Come on, Aria. You're the one he gloats about.

You're the one he goes to court to watch.

You're the one he sees the spark of himself in.

He always has done.

Give it time.

Right, come on, you two. We're going to be late.

Move,

move, move. We're going to be late, late, late.

Bye. Bye.

Michael is accusing me of parental alienation.

Should we discuss in your office?

You knew, didn't you? That's why Zoya was here. Why didn't you tell me? I

didn't think he'd file a fucking application.

This is nothing more than a strategic manoeuvre.

If he files before the child arrangements have even been discussed in

mediation or by solicitors... It makes him look like the victim here. If he

wants to go to war, then let's do it. I want everything. I want his guitars, his

football shirts, his figurine Star Wars hands... I want his bloody Han Solo!

OK, let's call Zoya.

See if we can stop this from escalating. We need to think about what we can offer

as a conciliatory gesture first.

What about an additional weekday night?

How am I going to do that? Kidnap the kids and lock them in the house with

them? They don't want to see him.

Zoya Basu is waiting for you in the boardroom.

She didn't even give us time to respond.

You tell her I will not be intimidated.

Look, just relax, OK?

We've got this.

If you're going to do this anyway, then why bother warning us?

My client didn't want to wait.

He's deeply distressed that he hasn't seen his kids since they moved out.

Which is a consequence of his own actions.

I am not in the business of shaming my clients.

Are you?

I can advise, but must be led by his wishes.

We would have just preferred if he'd been willing to explore an alternative

way forward.

Mediation or a round table? He felt his concerns were not being taken seriously.

So he decided to escalate matters by issuing court proceedings and relying on

parental alienation with less than a week of no contact. Let's just all take

a beat here.

We're agreed that it's the children who need protecting here.

So we should be working together to find a solution that best serves them.

Right?

Of course.

Are you sure you don't want one?

It looks really good.

Nick, thanks for meeting me.

Is it possible to speak privately?

Absolutely not.

I'll not have you confusing him with legal jargon. Please.

He suffers terribly from headaches, just like his father.

And I know what you're sort of like.

We'd be better off with my own personal solicitor.

What do you mean, my sort?

Oh, it's nothing personal.

It's just I feel more comfortable being represented by someone who really

understands our culture.

May I remind you, Mrs. Redford, that racist views are not only morally

unacceptable, but also unlawful under the Equality Act 2010.

I'm not a racist.

I just prefer working with people who share my core principles. Would you

please shut the fuck up, Mum?

Please. Would you just give me some space?

In private.

Please, Mum.

I'm sorry.

I don't share her opinions for what it's worth.

I appreciate that.

You must think I'm so weak.

You don't need your mum for this trust.

Some days I can't get out of bed.

But our son deserves a real father, one that can provide for him and right now I

can't do that and I don't know if I ever will.

I need to know that Amanda and our baby will be set for life.

If I say no to Mum now, I can't be sure of that. Would you just please, will you

help me convince Amanda that this is what is best for us?

My advice is to ensure both you and Amanda are happy with the provisions

being made.

My role is to advise you and if you don't feel... comfortable taking

that advice, then maybe I'm not the right lawyer for you.

You really think I'm making a mistake?

For what is worse, in my experience,

a child just needs her father to show up, to believe in them and...

Make sure they believe in themselves.

The rest is just icing on the cake.

I'll be in touch.

Okay.

Listen, my dear, marriage is hard work.

Even your mother and I had our differences.

Some major ones.

Dad, this is... It's more than that.

The truth of it is that nobody will love Jarvie and Danny more than you and

Michael. And no matter how broken your marriage and your relationship is

right now, they need you both.

They are hurting because you are hurting.

And they probably need your permission to love Michael again.

Think about it.

Yeah. Good.

Thank you. Oh, you don't have to thank me.

My turn.

Arya.

She's going through it, Dad.

Just... go easy on her.

Okay?

Lovely. I love you.

Mr. Kishan?

How can I help?

Okay, what if we had a neutral third-party prison to support and

supervise the children's visits with their dad?

Charvie won't agree to it, and if she refuses, Danny will too. Okay, then we

have to leave it up to the judge.

What about therapy?

Once a week, Michael and the kids, if they agree to it, until relations

improve.

Mutually approved therapist?

Of course.

Okay, I can't promise anything, but I'll talk to him.

Great. We would appreciate that.

Also, you should know I'm no longer with Hallets.

I'm setting out on my own.

Ambitious. Can't move forward if you're standing still.

Natalie Redford claims that you humiliated her and her army hero son,

then told them you didn't want to represent them anymore. That's not true.

I did, however, call her out on her racial prejudice.

Something you taught me to do.

Our duty is to advocate for our clients. It's not to give them a telling off.

Despite the fact that that woman undervalued me...

I gave them advice and perspective on Natalie's conditions.

Do you have any idea what it's like to wake up every day and wonder if you have

the wherewithal to look after your family, to feed your kids?

Oh, please. Yes, she might well be a racist witch, but her son has suffered

enough trauma to last a lifetime.

And then you come in riding on some sort of moral high horse and suggest to him

that he should alienate the only financial support he has access to? And

then... What, destabilize his entire future? Amanda doesn't want this. And

yet, she has accepted it.

It's done.

And believe me, in years to come, they will thank us.

Dad.

Someone tipped off Harding and Partners.

Was it you?

Look, I know you love me.

And... And I know that you have a... A lifelong habit of thinking you know

what's best.

And I know that... If you did do this... It came from the best of

intentions.

At least from your perspective.

Perspective? Me and seeing a bigger picture.

Now was not the right time.

You don't do that to someone you care about.

Let alone your own daughter.

Do you think that if people knew that they'd be handing you out awards like

some hero?

I have responsibilities that you would not understand. Stop.

I'm done with your patronizing bullshit.

You can leave.

Leave!

You said that you'd been missing me And

I'd been stuck in your memory I'll

admit that I've seen you somewhere sailing in my dreams

Another boat I couldn't reach

Ain't it funny how you just dealt your cards

I don't understand why I have to do this. Why can't you do the speech?

Because I'm not feeling up to it.

Hey, it's written. All you have to do is read.

Oh, thank you. I hate performing with this kind of pressure.

How are you doing, Maya?

This dress is too tight and I really wish I had a bra on right now.

Your tits are perfect.

Hey, you look absolute fire, OK?

What if Michael shows up?

Um, if you want me to take him out, just give me the look.

Is that the look? Because I did karate.

When you were six, for like a month.

I was eight. It was for like three months.

Come on.

You got you.

An absolute pleasure.

Thank you for coming. Have a good evening.

You too.

Rajanand, you gave the son a placement last year. You're like the bloody

godfather.

Or like the bloody grandfather.

I feel like I'm being put out to pasture.

Look, I know it's not my place to say it, but there was a time when you was

looking forward to retirement.

You know, you and Rainer in that beautiful house by the lake.

Maybe it's time that you need to think about a different type of future.

You know what, Linda, you're right.

It isn't your place to comment on my life.

You will do well to remember you're an employee, just an employee.

Good to see you.

I need a tarpon.

Same. Come on, then.

How did the riffle see that? Come on.

Are you watching football?

Yeah, yeah, it's the derby, so... Would we do such a thing on such a momentous

occasion? You look amazing, by the way.

Michael's arrived. Let's run up to the bar.

Becca's here.

Michael's here, too.

What? They're together?

If they kiss, I'm going to be sick.

Fuck, she looks amazing.

You look fucking amazing.

Not like Pat.

Yeah, beautiful.

You do sound so good. I cannot believe she still came.

I think I should go home.

How about you and I try our luck at the roulette table?

Come on.

Let's win some money.

Nice dress.

Nice suit.

Thanks. Sorry, girl, here, I'm trying to impress.

Stop flirting with me.

Yeah, sorry. It's, um... Appears to be involuntary, so... I'm working on it.

It would be amazing if you saw a tequila tonic. Yes, sir. Thank you.

Did you just sneak into my father's water, really?

I didn't sneak.

I may have said that was your plus one. What do you want?

Long walks, lazy Sundays, couple of kids and a Labrador.

Fine, I'll settle for a golden tree, but those stinks shed like crazy. Please

leave before you make a scene. Look, I'm sorry, all right? I shouldn't have done

the video on your client.

But you have to admit, he deserved it.

You can't make money selling one set of values and do the exact opposite when no

-one's looking.

You've broken my trust, you've compromised my career, and then you come

in here uninvited talking about Labradors and lazy Sundays. I don't... I

don't want...

any of this. Okay, it was fun while it lasted.

Just you go back to your world and I'll go back to mine.

This isn't about the video.

I think you're scared.

Scared of what? For being honest about what you really want.

Everything alright?

Yeah.

He was just leaving.

Yeah.

Let me know. when you figure your shit out, yeah?

You okay?

Mm-hmm.

Was that who I think it was? Yeah, he's gone.

Uh-oh.

Car crash pending. What are you even doing here? I was part of this family

for over a decade, Maya. And your father was the one who gave me my start, so I

want to be here to... Yeah, look how you repaid him.

Parental alienation, Michael. What were you thinking?

All right, I know.

I'll retract that as soon as contact is restored. But in my defence, I...

I miss my kids, Maya, okay?

Well, why don't you go and tell your girlfriend how lonely you are?

Because honestly, you're not my problem anymore.

So, how you been otherwise? Yeah, pretty shit, mate. Pretty shit.

Hey, mate, how'd you pass your exams?

Really calm.

I shouldn't be talking to you.

Sorry. Yeah, no. Yeah, fine. Okay.

Actually, I'm not sorry.

You broke my sister's heart.

Fuck you.

I'm just gonna... Yeah, you go. It's fine.

Hey.

Where's Maya? She just needed a minute.

I'll be right back. Neil. No, no, no.

Don't worry.

Shit.

What's going on?

I know that you left me asking me out. Neil found it. Why didn't you get rid of

it? That's not the point. The point is that I had to give him an explanation,

so I said it was from a client.

And that's the guy?

Yeah. I know.

And I want you to know that I know.

And that respectfully, you need to back off.

Seriously? My boss insisted I come. I'm not here to cause trouble.

It's a bit late for that, don't you think?

Please, Maya.

I want you to know that we didn't plan it. It just sort of happened.

How lovely for you.

And he really is caught up about what he's done to you.

I bet you're not objecting to him crying on your shoulder. And to the children.

Don't you dare mention my kids.

All you are to them is the woman that stole their dad away from them.

Okay.

Yeah, I probably deserve that.

But for the record, Michael was really lonely.

And I think that's why he was struggling to keep his gambling in check the past

few months.

He told you about that?

Of course.

I'm just saying.

It's not like I walked in and broke something that was perfect.

You don't know anything about my marriage so keep your observations to

yourself and Please just leave me alone

Give

my best to your family. Thank you I

don't

remember seeing your name on the guest list

Maybe you need glasses.

Men of your age, eyesight bound to be going.

I was thinking about our discussion. We should talk.

I'm listening.

This isn't the time.

I'll do it. Oh thank god.

Good evening, everyone.

And thank you for being here tonight to honour my father, Dhruv Kishan, and to

help raise funds for his trust, which many of you, through your bad luck at

the blackjack table, have so kindly donated to.

My father literally

forged his own destiny.

He came to this country, as an immigrant with nothing, faced unimaginable

obstacles, racism, social exclusion.

But nothing was going to stop him from realizing his dream.

Because my dad is also a man who always, always

gets what he wants.

That's why I admired him so much as a little girl. Why I was determined to

follow his footsteps.

He never talked about his past in India.

He was always looking to the future.

He made me believe, like him, there was nothing I couldn't achieve if I just

wanted it badly enough.

And you know what?

He made reaching for the stars look easy.

But in reality, for us mere mortals, some things just stay out of reach.

No matter how much you want them.

So to Dad I say, so many people in this room are in awe of you, but...

You were our hero first.

So please join me in celebrating the one and only Dhruv Kishan.

Well, thank you, Haria, for your

beautiful and generous words.

I am beyond humbled.

Everyone is looking for you.

Actually, that's not true. A lot of people have left.

I was trying to see the stars.

Oh, well, that's not going to happen. There's too much light pollution.

Do you believe in fate?

Well, we're lawyers.

Rationalists who make determinations based on facts.

That sucked the fun out of the question.

What about Sophia?

You don't think that fate brought her back to you? Is this a game to you?

What? This pushed me away and then you pulled me close because I

can't say that I'm loving it.

I'm sorry I gave you the impression that I have feelings for you because I don't.

So you don't feel anything when we're like this?

Or if I do this?

Why is my dad giving Zoya Basu 200 grand?

Is he seeing her?

Your dad just asked me to put the agreement together. That is all I know.

I don't know anything else.

You know, he killed the needleworks deal.

What?

Tipped off another firm behind my back.

You know,

you could just leave.

Any firm in this city would take you on in a heartbeat.

You wouldn't understand.

Oh, well, because you know so much about my life. Look, I love my family, but

they meddle and they interfere, and there's just no way that I could have

them in my life on a daily basis, let alone work with them every day.

You're not stuck here.

You're not. You could just walk away from everything that doesn't feel right.

You can't just drift through life not caring about who you're hurting along

the way.

Some people take their responsibilities seriously.

So what's your plan? You're just gonna build a life of massive resentment?

You don't know what the fuck we've been through.

So... stay out of it.

Okay.

I still don't understand why we have to see him at all.

You will, in time.

I hope.

I hate him.

No you don't.

Not really.

Despite everything, you still love him.

So do I.

Even though he's a complete and utter... You can swear, Mum, if ever there was a

time.

Javi, that's the thing about family.

You love them, even when you hate them.

He's a lying, cheating arsehole.

Charvie, you need to show him a little bit of respect. How can I respect him

after what he did to you?

All you for expecting me to act like none of this happened.

Hey, did Aria come back with you?

No.

Maya and I went for chips.

Right.

Are these your mum's?

Well, past tense.

I promised her I'd look after them.

You know you're not supposed to have it all figured out just yet, right?

You did.

You were qualified and in a long-term relationship by the time you were my

age. Yeah.

Yeah. But I'm exceptional, aren't I?

Just ask my mum. You can't be holding yourself up to my example.

And what about Mr. Schober's gossip guy?

You like him?

He's not someone who will fit in too well around here.

Does it matter?

You gotta try.

Otherwise you're gonna end up like one of those weird old men you see on the

high street with too many dogs.

Doesn't sound too bad actually. Dogs it is then.

Got any other gloves?

In the pot.