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What preceded...

I came to drop this off.

A simple divorce agreement.

What? Those are Maggie's conditions.

That's all worth nothing.

Maggie?

Good.

You play no part in my daughter's life.

Go now.

What I like most about her?

You are more relaxed with her.

The disciplinary board is also demanding random breath tests.

I know. - Your child?

Our child.

Abby, can I talk to you for a minute?

Bringing your toyboy into our professional community...

This is not my community.

My probationary period ends next month.

Are you really risking your reputation...

to bother me?

Previous statement was correct.

That is now confirmed.

Then go to court.

And?

Who is she?

Who is who?

Man, I know your pattern.

You break up, we do a lot together.

You find someone else, you disappear.

I hardly saw you.

So?

It's different, it's friendship.

Bullshit.

Man and woman are never just friends.

That you still live in the last century...

Look at me and say you don't want to fuck her.

That's not it.

He spoke without looking at me.

How do you get away with it?

Did you think so?

When do you introduce her?

No offense intended, but...

that wouldn't do me any good.

How so?

Miss Bianchi...

you have fulfilled the conditions of your probationary period.

The committee is convinced that you…

perform legal work unsupervised.

Mr. Svensson...

thanks for your guidance.

Best.

We don't want to see you anymore.

Likewise.

That's over.

Have you thought about your future?

No.

Too much hassle with my divorce.

I still can't believe it.

Hanging out your dirty laundry in public.

Well, my worst dirty laundry...

already hangs on youtube.

Frank left me no choice. - I used to like him.

Yes, me too.

You're a great lawyer, Abigail.

I'll say it again: if you want, you can come to my office.

Thank you.

I have prepared a proposal.

You are kidding me? - I want to tell you...

about a man, Tiger Woods.

A golfer... - I know who he is.

When he was involved in a scandal, all the sponsors dropped him.

Except for one.

Nike.

Nike continued to support him.

They believed in him.

They helped him up again.

Nike offered him a multi-million dollar contract.

You offer me less than a caddy deserves.

A reasonable offer for someone in your position.

The Bar Association...

Last year's scandal...

will haunt you for some time to come.

I'm sure you can find another job...

but legal work at an insurance company...

I don't think it's for you.

I want to be your Nike.

I have a meeting. - Okay.

Glad you keep going to AA.

I've been watching you closely.

Your comeback is remarkable.

Like a football player after surgery.

Men like to use references to sports.

Your work on the collective action...

was great.

thank you

The partners and I voted.

Now that the probationary period is over, we'd like to hire you back.

This could be your place again.

What is your proposal?

Open without a key...

CD player for up to six CDs.

So retro.

Nice color.

Banana? - Lemon.

Look, Mr. S.

Now that I'm a legal assistant...

I'll give myself a new car.

Only 250,000 clicks. - Well done, Cecil.

You'll be late in three minutes.

SORRY FOR YESTERDAY.

YOU HAVE A FRIEND

I DON'T WANT TO FORGET OUR FRIENDSHIP.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED ON ME.

Shortness is...

creature of wit.

Danny, did you... - I kissed Martina.

An impulse.

Stupid, she has a boyfriend.

She took off very quickly.

I want to text, but I don't know what.

Grow up and call her.

Correct.

Good idea, Luke.

That's why you're a psychologist.

And how are you?

Well how was it?

This lawyer can plead again.

Congratulations.

You may meet with other offices during working hours.

Thank you.

I'll take the files away from you.

Awesome.

Of course you get a reference.

It may take a while to get somewhere...

but there must be... - I already have two offers.

Real? Whose?

George Handlers. - Serious?

You don't have to act so surprised.

Good offer? - More than good.

Partner. - Real?

After all...

That's great news.

You are an injury lawyer. Family law doesn't suit you.

Not everyone thinks so.

Partner meeting starts now.

I must hurry.

Good luck with everything.

Hey.

Let's have lunch once in a while.

Softy.

I worry.

The last quarter was excellent...

mainly thanks to Abby's collective action.

Expected net amount is more difficult.

Why?

This came yesterday.

Extension of lease contract, rent is doubled.

Rip off.

We can look for something new.

In Railtown. -Railtown?

Less space is needed now that Abby is leaving.

Not so fast, Danny.

That is not certain yet.

No?

Oh, no, are you...

the second offer? - Didn't you tell Daniel?

We don't need to discuss something so obvious.

Anyway, I'm a partner.

What do you mean by "second offer"?

Oh, you don't know.

Partner at George Handler.

Abby's leaving, Dad.

You are here.

Tell. How are Maggie and the baby?

Maggie is still in the hospital. It goes well.

Harmony is growing like cabbage. - Harmony?

Beautiful name.

I can't have anything to do with the baby.

I deserved that, didn't I? - No.

You didn't deserve that.

Maggie can't make that decision on her own.

We'll talk later. I have to go to court.

Is this...

Bianchi vs Bianchi? Yes.

Good luck.

Mr and Miss Bianchi.

I know more about you both than...

I'd like to know...

and neither of them look good.

Two family lawyers who...

fight in court.

Technically, I'm not a family lawyer.

Should you already speak?

We go on.

First point, Your Honor, is spousal support.

Miss Bianchi earned much less this year...

then Mr. Bianchi.

But my client is offering higher alimony...

as a gesture of goodwill.

Miss Bernstein?

I like to believe in Mr Bianchi's generosity, but...

my client will soon earn more than he does. Again.

Just like during our marriage...

so I have to pay high alimony.

Actually, you're lucky...

if you get anywhere else.

Proposal.

Shall we forget spousal support?

That never.

Surprising.

So just call?

I've been thinking.

You need to be more involved in decisions here.

Fine. - Jerri has been calculating.

We actually have to cut costs.

Agree. That's why we have to move.

And give the impression that things are not going well?

Absolutely not. We need to slim down a bit.

To fire someone.

Precautionary measures.

I get that. - Nice.

Decide who is redundant and fire them.

Ho, do you want me to?

Do you want to participate in decisions about hiring people?

Then you also have to participate in decisions about firing people.

Hey.

I just came from the hospital...

to talk it out with Maggie.

I'm not on the list.

I can't go to her or Harmony. - This is nonsense.

That won't hold.

You're Maggie's wife. You have parental rights.

Not necessarily.

There is a divorce agreement...

and I may have waived my rights.

What third rate asshole advised that?

Dad.

What inspires you to do that?

I want my daughter...

don't have to pay for life...

for a child that is not hers.

Jesus Harry.

I wanted a radical break, which I never had.

What are you saying?

That you would rather have disappeared from my life?

Of course not.

You played no part in my life. You had a radical breakup of 33 years.

Not financially.

I paid alimony to both mothers.

What an injustice.

Our mothers had the tedious job of raising us...

and you sore hands of checks signing.

Back to the beginning?

Mr. Svensson?

Mrs Fantetti on line two. She cries again.

Get out, everyone. - But we...

Now.

This was it?

I can't help it anymore?

Did Maggie also sign the agreement?

I do not think so.

I don't think she even saw it.

I brought it the night I found her.

She's still in the hospital.

Do you have another key?

Feels a bit intrusive.

If you get those papers...

we can solve this quickly and smoothly.

During a meeting...

we'll make sure you're in Melody's life from now on.

harmony.

Luce?

Why didn't you say anything?

I wanted to, but you were too busy with yourself.

Sorry, but from now on I'm here for you.

I'm taking over. - I do not want you.

I want Abby. - Why?

Because you didn't ask about Maggie and Harmony.

Abby is a mother.

She knows what I'm going through.

I have craig.

You have to stop that.

Knock Knock.

I got this for your new car.

No. A Maneki Neko.

Winston, thank you.

Awesome. - My grandpa and grandma had...

one for the car, it brought them luck.

I'm thinking of Jordy Randall.

He is the entire accounting department.

Then who does it?

Correct.

And Juanita Lopez?

She is sick more often than anyone else.

Absolutely not.

She has a child with disabilities...

hence the sick reports.

And Andy Mikita? He's about to retire.

You can't fire him two years early.

I do not want that.

Winston? - Come on Winston...

will it cost your bureau chief.

One of the assistants.

Yes.

That seems logical. - But who?

You know it.

"Last in, first out."

It's like giving the cat a high five.

Thank you.

Why didn't you say anything about Handler's offer?

Jesus, are you chasing me?

Have you already decided something? - It is difficult.

Partner with...

a ridiculously high performance pay and corner office where...

mine fits six times...

or a smelly windowless hutch?

Your sarcasm is inappropriate.

I will explain it so that you understand.

George's offer was like...

Nike hung out with Tiger Woods.

Well... then you have to take it.

Harry, I appreciate you...

offered me a place last year, but...

I especially need a radical break.

Shirley.

Hi.

How was the cruise? - This is burglary.

I'm on the lease. I still pay rent.

I've come to pick up papers.

This?

I took them to Maggie's yesterday.

You have given up your parental rights to your child.

Go away and leave my daughter and granddaughter alone.

We have to come up with something.

Never mind. Own fault.

No, Harry's fault.

You don't have to suffer.

Abby's right. We need to come up with an approach.

Can we say she didn't get legal advice?

Yes, if you want to commit perjury.

The agreement was in an envelope from Svensson and Svensson.

How about this?

You didn't get proper legal advice.

Harry is one of the better family lawyers...

The best. - In this case, his...

judgment influenced by his feelings...

about parenting and his own failure in it.

That's our argument.

Lucy received terrible legal advice.

Absolutely not.

I will not tarnish the reputation of this firm.

You mean your reputation.

I only speak the truth.

This is your fault.

Abby's right.

Think of a different strategy.

As? - You are lawyers.

Think about that yourself.

The house was largely financed by Miss Bianchi...

so it's her house.

She has not lived in the house for over a year.

She wanted to move.

Wild? - Miss Bianchi, shut up.

It makes more sense for Mr. Bianchi to stay in the house.

That's what the kids are used to...

and he becomes the primary parent. - Who says that?

My client wants equal time as a parent.

Mr Bianchi allows them to stay with her every other weekend.

Are you serious? -Miss Bianchi...

this is not a sports game.

No live report.

Your Honor, this is again...

an example of Mr Bianchi's punitive behavior.

I don't want to punish. I want to be practical.

Miss Bianchi goes back to work.

You don't keep that a secret.

Is that right, Miss Bianchi?

Are you working as a personal injury lawyer again?

I've had an offer I'm considering.

She worked nearly 2,000 hours a year when we were married.

How can she provide a good home...

if she's never there?

I don't have the job yet. - Both shut up.

Counselors...

can you shut up your clients?

Apologies, Your Honor.

My client just...

the best for the children.

I have enough information.

We'll meet again tomorrow for my verdict.

You should have told me about the job.

An offer. I haven't accepted anything yet.

But you do. - I would want to.

But what are the consequences?

Your income goes...

much to Frank.

I pay what I have to. I don't care about money.

Two persons. - Follow me.

And my parentage?

I'm sure the intercourse will be evenly distributed.

Maria Natali does not punish women for having careers.

Frank is not wrong.

When I saw work...

I hardly see the kids during the week.

So?

With your income you can hire a nanny.

Who does the housework.

How old are the children? - Eleven and fourteen.

They're about to leave the house.

Do you have children? - No.

Water.

Tissues.

And the layoff guide.

Where are you going?

Late lunch with Eleanor.

No, you have to stay. - I shouldn't and I won't.

Cecil, can you come?

Directly, sir.

Knock Knock.

Sit down. - To begin...

I want to give you this.

Open it.

For your new car.

Winston gave one, and I know you have a new car too.

With this I want you...

thank you for the support during the study for...

my certificate as a legal assistant.

The past two years here have been the best ever.

This is like family. - I have to let you go.

Where to?

I'm so sorry, Cecil. - Me too.

Didn't I park here?

Such a place, too good to be true.

Harry wants to see you.

Maybe the miser will come up with a better offer.

Close the door.

I've been thinking and changed my mind.

Am I worth more than Tiger Woods' caddy?

What?

I mean your strategy.

Go ahead.

Pleads that Lucy got very bad legal advice.

I want to sacrifice my reputation...

for my daughters happiness.

Naturally.

I say your strategy is good.

That's a compliment.

Yes, I'm happy for Lucy.

One tip, Harry. Every parent has a favorite child.

Most are good at hiding that.

I do not have that.

Cheer up, say.

You handed everything to Lucy on a silver platter.

You are willing to protect your reputation...

for dragging her through the mud.

You would never do that for Daniel or me.

A year ago your life was a mess.

You were a mess.

Nobody wanted to hire you.

When I became your mentor, friends doubted...

colleagues, my family, my mind.

And how did you express your thanks?

You were rude, recalcitrant, ungrateful and you drank your ass...

in my office.

I gave you a second chance.

So don't you dare say that I...

never risk my reputation for you.

I've dealt with you more than the other two combined.

Go to Handler.

Enjoy your fancy office and fat salary.

I'm glad you came along, Dad.

I'd like to support you in there...

but your lawyer is right.

I must stay away.

Joanne.

What are you doing here?

I'm Lucy's bonus parent.

Thanks for that.

Dr. Svensson, why did you sign a document that...

waived the rights to your child?

If your lawyer is your father, do as he suggests.

Do you regret that?

Very much.

Thank you Dr Svensson.

Your Honor...

Dr. Svensson and Miss Roth selected the donor together.

Dr. Svensson came with me to the clinic and...

By law, assisted reproduction is...

the husband...

from the birth mother...

at the time of conception, parent of the child.

End of proof.

Miss Sugimoto? You can interrogate.

Thank you, your honor.

How long were you in a relationship before…

you proposed?

Three months. - Like this. That's fast.

You can say that, yes.

You told Miss Roth she was the only woman for you?

Objection.

Rejected.

I said something like that, yes.

And after less than a year of marriage...

did you have an affair?

Objection. It's not about morality.

Assigned.

Miss Sugimoto, get to the point.

My client made it clear that...

she wanted a family.

Is that right? - Yes.

Did you want during...

your short marriage children?

Not directly, but...

Did you see her when she was pregnant?

No, but she didn't want to see me.

Do you find that strange? - Objection.

Relevance?

My client's infidelity is irrelevant to...

her parental qualities. - Assigned.

And if I hear you again...

I remove you from my courtroom.

Please continue.

My colleague was correct about the law...

but she did not mention the second part of that law.

The person is the child's parent...

unless the person didn't consent to parenting...

or those in terms of being a parent to the child...

changed his mind.

Miss Roth was the one who wanted to be a mother.

She made all the decisions about that and was alone...

during her pregnancy.

But Dr. Svensson had no...

interest until she spent a few days with the baby.

She's an impulsive twister who...

change your mind very quickly.

She cannot be a stable factor in...

the life of the child.

Cecil, I need a copy.

I will do that. How many do you want?

Three. Where's Cecil?

He has been fired.

By Daniel.

MARTINA, WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU IN PERSON.

Did you fire Cecil?

Yes. - Why?

You wanted me to fire someone.

But not Cecil.

Stupid move, Danny.

I'm sick of it.

No matter what I do, it's never right. Not even if I do as you ask.

You keep telling me that…

I disappoint you.

I'm good at my job, Dad. Even if I do it differently than you.

You blab.

I know you think Abby is better...

but she leaves and I stay.

Show some respect and appreciation, because if you want...

the name on this office Svensson remains...

am I that Svensson.

I feel like Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca.

"But us?"

We always have AA.

Doesn't sound quite the same, does it?

I'll talk to that stubborn donkey one more time.

Please do not.

Really, this is the best for everyone.

This family is more useful to me if I keep my distance...

as far as from Earth to Neptune.

And you leave that chair here.

I remember when I rented this.

I thought...

"They have to carry me out of here."

It's just an office.

It's an image.

I'd rather retire than move.

I do not believe that.

This is a tough week.

What an understatement.

The ingratitude of my children...

I've done more for them than they realize...

and do they ever thank me?

They whine...

and complain, and say I was a bad father.

That's parenting, Harry.

Child support based on…

the Federal guidelines.

Spouse alimony is getting low.

Mr Bianchi...

I gave you temporary emergency custody a year ago...

for good reasons.

Miss Bianchi was not the right parent...

which became apparent in a very public way.

However, I have read the Bar Association report...

and have seen Miss Bianchi doing it here and I have to...

compliment you for your hard work to make your life...

to get back in order.

Mr. Bianchi, you and your lawyer have a lot...

made an effort to...

portraying Miss Bianchi as an unfit parent.

You insisted on an evaluation...

you fought against equal division of time.

And the suggestion that long hours mean...

less time as a parent hurts my feelings.

I rule parental time 50-50.

I agree with Mr Bianchi on one point.

It is in the best interest of the children that they…

stay in the family home.

Their lives have been disrupted enough.

Therefore my judgment is birdnesting.

You both live in the house, taking turns...

and every other week. - But Your Honor...

How... - I'm not asking for your opinion.

My God.

Thank you, Cordelia.

For all. - Don't mention it.

Hug? - No.

Good luck, Abigail.

Harry will miss you.

I'm increasing my offer for your sister.

Naturally.

I want you to know that because...

as a senior partner...

do I need to inform you about such things.

I'd rather participate in the pre-discussion than...

that I hear afterwards.

I understand.

But as a partner you also see the value of your sister.

I know it's less than you can get from Handler...

but I also know that it will pay off for you in the long run.

My performance pay?

You understand that you can't have more than Daniel.

On paper, then.

I'm listening.

I want to set up a trust fund for Sofia and Nico.

They can go to the university of their choice.

You should do that anyway, you're their grandfather.

At least think about it.

I will think about it.

Do you keep the name Bianchi?

I haven't thought about it yet.

You can be the future of this office.

Harry has offered you the best possible.

But that's nothing compared to what causes injury.

Don't even come close.

George Handler sent data...

about the first case I would do.

Tell.

Remember that guy with the heart attack on Robson Street...

and the saving angel who resuscitated him?

She saved his life. - He's suing her.

No.

For breaking a rib during CPR.

Even assholes need lawyers.

Just doing your job...

like you always do.

That's right.

Or you don't accept his offer.

You don't have to accept your father's offer either.

This week, you've seen offices come to you.

Two pistachios, please.

Miss Roth...

when you discovered the affair...

how did you feel?

I was devastated.

I know that feeling all too well.

Objection. Her feelings don't matter.

Assigned. Miss Bianchi, to the point.

What did you do next?

I asked Lucy to go.

When she contacted...

I said I didn't want that.

So if your lawyer says Dr. Svensson was not involved...

during your pregnancy, did she meet your wishes?

Will be.

I just got through a rotten divorce.

My ex and I hit each other hard.

Objection. Why does counsel share her private life?

I'm getting to the point, really.

Quick, please.

We made decisions based on anger and pain.

Not in the interest of our children.

And that is exactly what is happening here.

It is everyone's right to change...

mind, but also...

how they are.

Dr. Svensson thought it would be easier for everyone...

if she stayed away.

It would be easier...

because we all know that families are chaotic...

complicated...

and be terribly annoying.

She found herself wanting the chaos.

She is devoted to this child...

and deserves to be in her life.

But more importantly...

the child deserves the love and support of both parents.

End of proof.

I have carefully considered the arguments...

and I rule in favor of the defendant, Lucinda Svensson.

Yes.

She is a parent, with all rights...

and responsibilities that come with it.

Her name is on the birth certificate.

Miss Roth is primary parent as long as the child is a minor.

Dr. Svensson can visit for up to two hours a day.

Miss Roth, I know it's hard on your feelings...

put aside, but...

with Dr. Svensson...

she gets more love, not less.

The case is closed.

Well, how did it go? - I'm officially Harmony's parent.

Glad it worked out.

Thanks to Abby. She was great.

Congratulations mom.

Can I speak to you?

I've taken the liberty of unpacking your things.

Daniel. - Yes?

You can hire Cecil again. Your sister stays.

I think the revenue next year...

will be higher than we first expected.

Will you give me my job back?

Yes. - Awesome.

I mean, I'll think about it.

What do you want?

A parking spot...

and wage increase.

I can arrange the parking space.

Agree.

You sure heard it.

Yes.

We become one big unhappy family.

That was it? No cool "congratulations"?

Couldn't you have gone to Handler?

Great, with your help I negotiated...

a parking space. - No, you did.

Do you want to celebrate? My treat. Let's go to Moxie's.

Alas, I'm going shopping with my boyfriend...

for a chaise longue.

Correct. - Do you want to come?

No. Is okay.

Have a nice weekend, Winston. - Thank you, Cecil, you too.

Cecil.

Nina?

Did you get my card from Australia?

Not yet.

You don't know.

Martina, I want to apologize for the last time.

That was not okay.

You have a friend...

and I don't want to lose our friendship.

Martina, I have to...

You continue to live at home.

We alternate.

Dad lives here for one week, then I live here for one week.

No more back and forth.

That seems very logical to me.

Thank you, justice system, which finally...

we were thought, for we are...

are not the ones who make a mess...

have made of.

Can I go back to my castle?

The serfs are going to revolt.

Naturally.

I'm trying to get used to this arrangement.

Me, too.

Let's do that another time.

We've had more good times than bad, haven't we?

Great times.

We made great kids.

Maggie?

Everthing allright?

Mom. I have much to tell you.

First...

you can see the grandchildren again...

but I share the house with Frank...

so I'm only here 50% of the time...

Sorry.

Harry?

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