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The parents should know who killed their child.

While the victim's parents are having a hard time,

the culprit must be doing fine.

I feel so distressed that I might lose my mind.

No matter how much I try to run away,

that memory always comes to haunt me.

As your father, I have done everything...

to protect your life.

I have always wondered...

why you recruited Lawyer Park.

Let's just say it was a good deed.

People will find out at some point.

I hope you will support him...

until my husband can last.

I found out my wife was in a relationship with someone else.

- What do you think? - Will you do what Young Jin wants?

- We should do our work. - Don't include me in it!

I called you regarding an article on a hit-and-run accident.

Don't make prank calls.

Wasn't it the child of Park Tae Seok who died?

It's different this time. I am going to find him.

Dong Woo is my son!

I will definitely make you realise what you have done.

I want to catch him more than anyone else.

I am his father, Park Tae Seok!

(Episode 9)

What are you doing right now?

You're home.

What was the passcode? I can't remember.

Can you open the door?

Dong Woo must be hungry.

Are you out of your mind?

I bought enough sushi for all of us.

It's Dong Woo's favourite.

Have you gone crazy?

Have you lost your mind?

Gosh.

- I... - Stop doing this after drinking!

The number you have dialled...

- Is he not answering? - cannot accept this call...

Gosh. How can Tae Seok be so thoughtless?

He should have called you if he was going to be late.

Hello?

Where is he?

Yes.

Around what time?

Thank you. I will be right there.

Have dinner with the children first.

Where are you going?

I will be right back.

What is going on?

Right.

You are right. I am drunk.

I...

I must have had too much.

I must have lost...

my mind since I was drunk. I am sorry.

I must be crazy.

I must be out of my mind.

I shouldn't do this no matter how drunk I am.

I definitely lost my mind.

I definitely did.

Stop talking nonsense and leave.

During Soo Ji's trial today,

you did well.

You are an impressive judge.

You were amazing.

Also, take this.

You haven't eaten dinner, have you?

Why are you doing this?

Why are you suddenly doing this to me?

I have no ulterior motives. It's just...

Are you bored of your life...

now that you've become rich and famous?

Are you tired of living...

now that you have everything?

- It's not like that. - How can I eat that...

when I couldn't keep the promise...

of buying him sushi that night?

I want to throw up everything...

every time I pass by a sushi restaurant.

So how could you offer that to me?

You said you are fine after forgetting everything.

You said you are fine after forgetting everything!

Keep on living that way.

Don't do anything that you will regret again.

Instead, treat your family well!

Eun Sun.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Wasn't Jeong Woo...

allergic to shrimp?

That's right. Why do you ask?

Tae Seok ordered...

only shrimp sushi, saying that it was his son's favourite.

Is Tae Seok home yet?

It's not a big deal.

Call me right away when Tae Seok gets home.

I am hanging up now.

(Sushi Inyeon)

Did Tae Seok...

stop by here?

Yes, he stopped by.

Did he say where he was going?

Why are you asking me that?

I am quite flustered.

I think you are misunderstanding something...

I'm not misunderstanding anything.

In that case,

why would you be looking for Tae Seok all the way here?

I don't know what problems you two have,

but I have nothing to do with them.

However, I do understand...

that Tae Seok's behaviours may cause you to misunderstand.

However,

I can't understand why you would...

come here without notifying me.

I am sorry if I offended you.

I can't give you an explanation that you would accept,

but I don't have any misunderstandings.

And it will stay like that.

- I am being sincere. - Anyway,

I don't want to be involved in your problems.

I hope we don't see each other like this again.

I have something to take care of,

so I must get going.

Pardon me.

I think...

Tae Seok left this here.

Take it.

My children are allergic to shrimp.

I heard Dong Woo loved shrimp sushi.

Throw it away, then.

You are cruel.

I...

I am sorry that I wasn't thoughtful enough.

(Kang Yu Bin)

I will be right there.

Doesn't Tae Seok want to know how we are doing?

Why isn't he calling us?

I found a place.

It'll be vacant in a week,

so all you have to do is put up new wallpapers.

The prosecutor told me not to go too far.

They will investigate witnesses soon.

Our daughter-in-law...

has great eyes.

How did she know my size?

(Daughter-in-law)

Hi, it's me.

How are you?

Good.

Did Tae Seok come home from work?

No, not yet.

I'm sure he'll be home soon.

Yes. Have a good night.

(Mother-in-law)

(Sushi Inyeon)

What are you doing here?

I...

was just thinking this and that.

The breeze is nice.

What were you thinking about?

I know a lot of butchers,

but I don't know anyone useful.

That's what I was thinking.

What do you mean?

I know quite a few surgeons,

but...

there isn't anyone who can fix my head.

I wish it was cancer instead.

Then I would get a surgery...

or radiotherapy. The least I could do is try.

But this disease...

leaves me no room to try things.

I'm helpless while it takes over me.

It's suffocating.

Don't be so anxious.

You're getting treatment, too.

If you work hard,

you can stay in this state for the next 10, 20 or 30 years.

30 years?

Just until Yeon Woo graduates from university would be good enough.

No, I'm being too greedy.

I wish I could be all right until Jeong Woo graduates from university.

Once I see him graduate and find a career,

I'll feel at ease.

But on a day like today,

I'm not sure if that will happen.

Honey.

I don't think...

it's just my head that's broken.

My head keeps erasing my memories,

but my heart keeps remembering the past.

The things I need to remember are being erased by my head.

And things I desperately want to forget are remembered by the heart.

My head's the one that is broken,

but I don't know why my heart is the one that's aching.

Dong Woo...

came back alive over and over again.

But once I regain myself, he's already gone.

He disappears.

Realising that...

this will repeat tens and hundreds of times...

It's too agonising.

I think...

I'm getting punished.

Why would you be?

Because I'm a bad person.

I've hurt a lot of people.

I'm conceited...

and foolish.

That's not true.

You're a good person. I know that for a fact.

That's why I married you.

Because you're a good person.

When was I a good person?

You're still a good person.

To me,

you're the most precious person in the world.

You're a good man,

and you will continue to be a good man to me.

You have to be strong.

They're still working on new medication. There's still hope.

You have to be strong for our children.

I will.

I'll be strong.

Shall we go home?

Yes.

Young Joo.

Seo Young Joo.

What is it?

I like calling your name.

Instead of calling you by a nickname,

I should call you this way from now.

That way,

I won't ever...

forget your name.

(Sleeping Pills)

Why are you still up?

What are you thinking?

I found these sleeping pills.

Why are you still up?

What are you thinking?

I found some sleeping pills.

Honey.

Go to sleep.

What were you thinking?

Did you think...

I was going to...

I was thinking of taking some sleeping pills...

because I couldn't sleep these days.

Honey.

I'll make you some herbal tea.

I am not that weak of a person.

I have you...

and our children.

Why would I think of doing something like that?

Like you said,

I'm going to last for 20 to 30 years.

I am going to exercise a lot, too.

I will eat what you cook for me.

I will be strong,

so don't worry, okay?

I am still fine.

I am still...

the best lawyer at Taesun Law Firm.

Goodness.

How will you go on if you are already feeling scared?

What are you going to do if I die?

Don't say you will die!

Okay, I made a mistake.

I am sorry.

It's April 15...

in the year 2016.

I, Tae Seok,

won't give up my life...

no matter what happens.

Until the day my memories are gone,

I swear on the name of my family...

that I will continue to live...

a valuable life...

while keeping my dignity.

Dad!

Hey!

Seon Hwa.

Let me know Lawyer Park's schedule in advance.

For what?

I should know my partner's schedule.

You don't need to know everything about Lawyer Park's schedule.

It's helpful if I know...

his overall schedule.

Why are you looking at me like that?

- Something seems strange. - What does?

I am not sure. I wonder what it is.

Is that an answer or a question?

Good morning!

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you not happy that I am here?

It's not that.

What puts you in a good mood today?

I am always in a good mood. Every day is a good day.

- About Kwon Mi Joo... - You have a meeting at 2pm.

At 2pm? Okay, and...

- I have something to report. - Come in.

Is something wrong?

Why are you full of energy today?

- Did something happen? - No.

Nothing happened.

Okay.

Let's work hard again! Let's go!

Yes, Sir!

Did you find something?

I did find something,

but I need time to confirm.

There is a 50 percent chance.

What did you find?

Secretary Yoo told me that you were in the office.

Yes? What brings you here?

It's been a long time.

You can't get rid of eczema that easily.

Lawyer Park?

What rumour?

Who said that?

He seems completely fine.

Goodness.

I should change the alarm to a female's voice.

(Litron Patch 5)

Are you busy?

No.

I heard you have a meeting with Vice President Shin today.

Yes, at 2pm.

Do you think things will go well?

I am reviewing the scenario right now.

What do you mean, scenario?

There's a story the client wants me to tell in court.

I see.

Do you need me?

No...

I just...

I'll get back to work.

Lawyer Han.

Don't mind me.

What do you mean?

I'm a selfish man.

So I don't care about other people's personal lives.

But...

since I'm your senior, let me just say this one thing.

I want you to think carefully about...

if you'd be okay...

to give up on a lot of things...

and still be happy.

And also if you're happy right now.

The reason why we strive to live...

is because of that, too.

We're trying to be happy.

Gosh.

It's not like me, right?

It was too corny.

I'll be going.

Okay.

Right.

Did you get an MRI at Hope Hospital?

Yes.

Why do you ask?

I see.

A friend of mine at the hospital was worried.

Is everything all right?

Of course.

It was when I had that car accident.

My friend forced me to get it,

so I took it as a precaution.

It was fine.

I'm glad.

What did your friend say?

It wasn't much.

What is it?

You don't have to be bothered by it.

- You should get back to your work. - Okay.

What are you talking about?

Only Mr Kim in Radiology know about this and he's trustworthy.

And you know that I can hold my tongue.

Don't you remember tattling on me about Dr Kim?

That was because you tricked me.

Well that person is focused on mental health.

I'm sure they just assumed. Don't worry.

When I look back at what I've done,

I deserve everything...

and I don't have any right to blame anyone.

But...

try to stop people...

from talking about it for a while.

Why are you acting nice?

It's awkward.

Anyway,

thank you for helping me.

Where are you going?

- To the restroom. - I see.

- Okay. - Okay.

You don't have to ask me about everything.

- I'm sorry. - There's no need to be sorry.

I called you after reading the hit-and-run article.

I know who the suspect is.

Don't make prank calls.

Isn't it Lawyer Park Tae Seok's kid who died?

If I tell you the suspect,

how much reward will I get?

That's not something I can decide.

- Let's talk in person. - Listen carefully to his voice.

- Hello? - I think I made the wrong decision.

- I shouldn't have called you. - He sounds young.

He's probably in his late 20s or early 30s.

I'm close with them.

I'm sure they'll be happy to pay a reward.

I think I'll just go directly to them.

- Bye. - Hold on.

Hey. Hello?

Hello?

Who does he mean by going directly to them?

It's probably Lawyer Park.

He seems to know him...

and also said that he made the wrong decision.

Mostly, it'd be better...

to ask him for the reward money.

Then why didn't he call...

Lawyer Park to begin with?

I think he called on a whim.

If he had a plan, he would have called Lawyer Park first.

He could be the suspect, too.

There have been cases where witnesses were suspects.

I received the security footages of the area around that payphone.

We can't see his face at all.

This...

This looks like a handkerchief, right?

You're right.

He must be the real suspect.

Looking at how he's been behaving, he's not an easy person.

Why does he need to be so careful?

If he's the suspect, that explains it.

I checked other footages in the area,

but he travelled through blind spots so we couldn't find anything.

And it's hard to see his face...

through these footages.

Right, have you contacted Lawyer Park?

I couldn't yesterday.

Why not? Did something happen?

I saw Lawyer Park...

in the restroom just now.

I was really surprised.

I didn't know he worked here.

And I read the article recently.

I never intended to call the journalist myself,

but Seung Ho wouldn't do me a favour.

He told me he'd never be able to talk to you about it.

Did you threaten him?

No.

Why would I do that to my best friend?

I just asked for a favour.

Right.

He probably told you because you were his best friend.

And that's why I kept it a secret for the last 15 years.

Because he's my best friend.

And we'll continue to be best friends.

Thank you.

I'm a proud person, but things are not looking bright.

So I had no choice but to give up my pride.

Only if my father hadn't filed for bankruptcy,

I wouldn't have asked for such a small amount.

I'm not asking you to just give it to me.

I'll pay you back soon.

Send me the security footages.

It's hard to see his face.

Just send it to me. If it's someone I know,

I might recognise him.

All right.

If he calls you,

we have to make him meet with us.

There's no guarantee he'll call us.

He will.

So make sure you persuade him.

It might be our last chance.

Okay.

Also,

your wife came to see me yesterday.

Do you even realise how cruel and bad...

you are to her?

I know.

It's not my business...

how you live your life.

But...

I'm sure Dong Woo would want you to live happily.

(Check security footage)

(Gwon Myung Soo murder case, Ms Yang's mission son, call Det Kim)

Mother, it's me.

I just wanted to ask you something.

Hello.

Could I get an order of shrimp sushi?

Shrimp sushi?

Yes.

(Sushi Inyeon)

(Beloved son, Park Dong Woo)

This is our first time meeting.

Your dad bought your favourite shrimp sushi,

so I came to bring them to you on his behalf.

I am sorry...

for not visiting you sooner.

Please...

pray for your dad...

so that he can be strong.

- Lawyer Park. - Yes?

Ms Kwon Mi Joo is here.

Okay.

It's nice to meet you.

I've heard a lot about you.

I heard you are very competent.

I am flattered.

I haven't seen you in a while.

Hello, it's been a while.

It's awkward that you're suddenly speaking formally to me.

It's because we're in a meeting.

This is Lawyer Jeong Jin.

It's nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you, too. I am Do In Kyung.

Why isn't Vice President Shin here?

He will be here soon.

Am I the last one to arrive?

You are on time to the meeting.

Thank goodness.

I am Shin Young Jin.

I am Do In Kyung.

- Please have a seat. - Okay.

Is your leg okay?

Let's get this over with.

Okay.

These were taken at the hospital on the day she was abused.

It is clear in the photos that the wounds...

are the result of Shin Young Jin's punching Kwon Mi Joo's face.

This is an opinion document...

written by Mi Joo's doctor when she was admitted after being abused.

(After being abused, post traumatic stress disorder may follow.)

A witness confirmed that...

Mi Joo has been abused continuously by Young Jin.

- Additionally... - Evidence you have provided...

may prove that Mi Joo was...

either abused or got into an accident.

However, it doesn't prove that Young Jin is the assailant.

As I mentioned, we already have a witness.

Even if Mi Joo's secretary stands as a witness,

he or she will lack credibility.

Also, according to a witness we found,

Mi Joo fell down the stairs after tripping.

That's nonsense. No one has seen it.

No one has seen it?

That means your witness has lied.

Young Jin has been abusing her over a course of days.

Moreover,

we have enough evidence to prove his abuse.

Mi Joo only wants three things.

They are an uncontested divorce,

child custody and...

management rights to Hankuk Energy Group.

If we can't make settlements easily,

we will proceed it as a criminal case.

You know Jeong Hae Sung well, don't you?

Hae Sung and Mi Joo...

were a popular couple...

in university.

We have evidence that they recently met...

at bars in hotels and other places.

(Call history)

Let's talk in private.

The doctor who wrote this opinion statement...

is a sibling of Jeong Hae Sung.

Hae Sung is just a colleague!

Don't say a word.

- Lawyer Park! - We have...

enough evidence that will prove that the two were...

having an affair.

What are you trying to do?

The precise reason for divorce...

isn't abuse.

It's an extramarital affair.

Let's talk in private.

Please say what you'd like to say here.

I am asking you.

Pardon me.

Please excuse me for a while.

What happened to us?

You went too far.

- What do you mean? - Mi Joo...

has been abused.

She couldn't let anyone know...

because she didn't want to affect her parents' business.

She's been suffering from being abused.

How could you...

threaten someone who's been abused by saying...

she's been having an affair?

I have nothing more to say about that.

Tae Seok!

Time is money to lawyers.

Stop wasting my money.

How did you become...

so shameless like this?

You used to be kind,

and I thought you were a good lawyer,

but I'm speechless at what you have become.

It's better to make settlements.

It's better to give up child custody and management rights.

We can give her a generous amount of alimony.

I am glad Judge Na divorced you.

I felt sorry...

when I heard you got divorced after Dong Woo's accident.

What a waste of my emotions.

I think we're wasting time now.

I wasn't expecting you to play fair,

but I had no idea that you'd act this shamelessly.

I plan to expose Mi Joo's weaknesses in any way possible,

so you'd better make judgments wisely.

(Shin Young Jin)

Don't come near me.

Don't worry. I won't touch you at all.

(Voice recording)

I knew you would do this.

(The file has been deleted.)

Unless you want to ruin Hae Sung's life,

just settle the divorce.

Stop joking.

Stop joking?

Am I joking?

When you fell down the stairs,

I wondered what would have happened...

if you broke your neck instead of your leg.

Gosh. It's horrible to imagine.

I've seen someone crack his skull,

and it wasn't pleasant to watch.

What are you doing right now?

We were just talking.

Are you okay?

Let's just go.

We are still not done with...

We are still not done with...

I hope you get well soon.

Goodbye, then.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

She gets mad too easily.

She deserves to get hit.

Now you really look like yourself.

You seemed to be out of it for a while.

Lawyer Do.

I need to talk to you.

What is it?

I don't agree with Lawyer Park.

I'll do it.

It's okay, this is easy.

You should have asked me.

I can help myself.

Where's Lawyer Jeong?

I haven't seen him.

Sir.

Don't take cases like this any more.

You've done enough at the law firm...

to only handle cases that you want to.

What's with you these days? You're being too nice.

I'm upset that you got slapped in the face.

It's delicious. I like the aroma.

Did you wait for me?

Yes.

I heard you were humiliated.

It's nothing much.

Don't worry about it.

Do you want to get a drink?

Later.

You don't seem to drink these days.

It's my liver.

If I drink any more, it'll bloat and burst out.

Good job today.

I don't deserve a compliment yet.

Lawyer Do is not an easy opponent.

If it's you, it'll be fine.

I know you didn't want to take this case.

I'm sorry.

And I'm thankful.

You must be getting old.

You're becoming soft.

I guess so.

If I'm reminded of the past,

I must really be getting old.

You still have great skin.

You look young, don't worry.

Get back to work.

Okay.

They already bribed everyone else...

except for Ms Kwon's secretary...

Even if she sues,

it'll be a much bigger damage to Ms Kwon than to Mr Shin.

And there's a low chance that you'll win.

This...

isn't right.

Even if you hate Lawyer Park,

it's your duty to be on his side.

I know that.

I know it's wrong.

But I can't take part in making a victim into an assailant.

As someone who studied law,

consider it as my living up to my conscience.

So,

what is it exactly that you want to do?

Before that,

you have to promise me complete secrecy.

I'm disappointed in you.

I thought I misunderstood you.

But I was a fool for thinking that way.

- I'm not finished. - I don't want to hear it!

You have to!

Because I'm...

about to talk about what's really important.

I'm going to use bribery on top of everything else...

to find Kwon Mi Joo's weaknesses.

Because that's what Young Jin wants.

As for you,

you'll have to find clear evidence that he abused her.

What...

are you talking about?

The lawyer Ms Kwon hired is quite talented.

She's just...

and also bold.

She's someone...

who'll keep the secret of a young and just whistle-blower.

Are you...

I'm...

going to try my best...

to lose this game.

But there's no guarantee I'll succeed.

I know it's risky.

So...

I'll understand if you decline.

You're hiding something from me, right?

I'm not obligated to tell you everything.

Why are you copying me?

Do you have a copyright?

Enough with joking around.

I'm asking you because I must know if it's about Lawyer Park.

Why do you have the rule against dating people in the office?

That's not what I asked about.

I'm sure you can separate your personal and professional lives.

I think you're having trouble separating the two.

That's right. I have a hard time separating the two.

How long has it been?

About what?

You know what I'm talking about.

From...

the very beginning.

Really?

I'm not sure,

but I think so.

When I first started work,

I thought, "What a weird person."

But I couldn't stop thinking about it.

This is embarrassing to talk about.

Other lawyers don't know, do they?

- Are you worried about that? - Of course.

I'm sure no one knows.

You can't tell anyone.

Why would I tell others?

You promised.

Don't worry.

I plan on...

letting you keep your rule for a while at least.

What are you talking about?

You said that you won't date your colleagues.

Were you talking about me this whole time?

Then who did you think I was talking about?

I see...

That's...

I should get back to work.

(Lawyer Jeong Jin)

Everything will be fine.

Lawyer Park has someone great like you...

and also me who doesn't know how to separate work from personal life.

When you fell down the stairs,

I wondered what would have happened...

if you broke your neck instead of your leg.

It's horrible to imagine.

I've seen someone crack his skull,

and it wasn't pleasant to watch.

This man is crazy.

I will send it to Lawyer Do.

- Don't. - Why not?

This won't be considered as proof in court.

And Young Jin will only find out that we were recording him secretly.

But if the result from the test differs from assumptions,

that means we have no proof.

Wait until Lawyer Do sends us the result of the test.

Okay.

(Puppy)

Yeon Woo! It's Dad!

Hold on. Lawyer Jeong?

Thank you.

Don't mention it.

I can't believe you called me, Yeon Woo. What's going on?

Are you coming home early tonight?

Grandmother was disappointed last night...

because you didn't keep your promise.

I am sorry.

I will come home early tonight.

I am being honest.

I will definitely keep the promise this time.

You didn't buy me a puppy like you had promised.

I want a real puppy, not a stuffed animal.

Let me talk to your dad.

Mum wants to talk to you. Hold on.

Are you coming home early?

Yes, Young Joo.

What's with the voice?

What's wrong with my voice, Young Joo?

Call me before you leave work.

Okay.

Make sure you have your phone,

car key and your wallet.

Okay.

Drive safely.

Okay.

Mum, you are strange.

- Why? - Why did you talk to Dad...

as if you were talking to a child?

Did I talk like that?

Yes, you did.

If I really get a puppy, I will name him Park Three.

I remember...

Hyun Wook.

I think he came to visit us often.

You're right.

Are you saying...

you will tell everything...

to Lawyer Park?

I don't think...

I can always be dragged like this.

A dead child won't come back to life...

just because you confess the truth.

Instead,

it will only cause confusion.

What happened...

to the child was unfortunate.

However,

it was his fate.

- Grandmother. - You already...

paid for what you have done.

You have suffered enough...

and had a difficult time.

In a way,

you are also a victim.

You should free yourself from those personal feelings...

so that you can look at the world with discerning eyes.

You have so much...

you can do for the poor and the society at large.

It's unfortunate that a person who is kind...

and strong like you is tied down to this past.

Let your father deal with Hyun Wook,

and you should...

get ready to study abroad.

Learn a lot...

and come back after becoming wiser.

Gosh.

Phone.

My wallet is in my pocket.

Car key.

Where did I put it?

It's a good thing I remembered.

Let's see...

(Check security footage)

(Gwon Myung Soo, a Hope Market murder case)

(Yang Soon Ok's son is missing. Call Detective Kim Chang Soo.)

His name is Cheon Min Gyu.

(Kim Chang Soo)

- Are you getting off work? - Yes, see you tomorrow.

- Get home safely. - Bye.

By the way,

there is a detective named...

Kim Chang Soo.

Can you find out where he works?

Detective Kim Chang Soo?

I forgot where I put his business card.

His name sounds familiar.

Did you get another call regarding that case?

What do you mean by that?

The detective who came here for the case on Dr Kim's will...

was Detective Kim Chang Soo.

Is that so?

That's right.

Did they call you again regarding that case?

It's not that.

Do you know his number?

- I will look for his business card. - It's okay.

Just text me the number.

Okay.

- See you. - See you.

Do you want to have dinner?

Okay, let's have dinner.

Are you coming as well?

Can't I join?

Of course, you can.

What would you like to eat?

Let's have some pork rinds and soju.

I didn't ask you.

Pork rinds and soju sound good.

Is it because of the patch?

I heard it's really good for the skin.

Lawyer Park?

The two of you should go.

Go by yourself.

That man...

was here.

(Memory)

Is there evidence that the damaged watch belongs to Shin Young Jin?

There's no guarantee that the evidence wasn't fabricated!

Show the photo and ask whom it reminds him of.

Just tell me the truth.

I must know who killed my son.

You did it, didn't you?

Mum, Dad seems strange.

I promise you...

a better life once I pass the bar exam.

- Tae Seok. - I am worried because...

I will keep giving you...

a hard time in the future.

Do you remember the murder case at Hope Market?

Do you want to hear something funny?

My brother...

What an interesting coincidence.

To have all the people involved in that one case...

work in a single law firm...

seems like a miracle to be a coincidence.