1 00:00:02,377 --> 00:00:03,897 I got approached today by the New York Bar. 2 00:00:03,921 --> 00:00:05,001 The guy pretty much told me 3 00:00:05,047 --> 00:00:07,233 if we don't take Zane's name down, they'll do it for us. 4 00:00:07,257 --> 00:00:09,123 If you can't tell me who you are to him, 5 00:00:09,218 --> 00:00:10,800 maybe you can tell me who he is to you. 6 00:00:10,886 --> 00:00:11,946 I just know that he's somebody 7 00:00:11,970 --> 00:00:14,087 that I can't seem to figure out how to cut out of me. 8 00:00:14,223 --> 00:00:16,534 - I know exactly what you two are doing. - Louis, before you jump... 9 00:00:16,558 --> 00:00:17,785 You were up all night trying to figure out 10 00:00:17,809 --> 00:00:18,870 how you were gonna handle the Zane situation. 11 00:00:18,894 --> 00:00:21,334 You're my lawyer. You knew something, and you kept it from me. 12 00:00:21,396 --> 00:00:23,374 - We've been over this. The reason I... - What we haven't been over 13 00:00:23,398 --> 00:00:25,139 is that I was forced to lie yesterday. 14 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:26,461 The longer we leave his name up there, 15 00:00:26,485 --> 00:00:28,647 the more damage we inflict on ourselves. 16 00:00:28,737 --> 00:00:29,818 No, I'm not doing it. 17 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:31,883 The Bar tried to get me to take over as managing partner. 18 00:00:31,907 --> 00:00:32,967 You're here to tell me you're taking over. 19 00:00:32,991 --> 00:00:35,950 I'm here to tell you that if they can do that, what else can they do? 20 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:37,847 - We need to put an end to this. - What are you talking about? 21 00:00:37,871 --> 00:00:39,224 I'm talking about taking Robert's name down. 22 00:00:39,248 --> 00:00:40,284 What's going on here? 23 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:42,161 If we don't do this, this firm has no future. 24 00:00:42,251 --> 00:00:44,538 If you do this, you'll be lucky if I don't go to the Bar 25 00:00:44,628 --> 00:00:46,290 and tell them what really happened. 26 00:00:46,380 --> 00:00:49,464 This is a court order granting me full control of your law firm. 27 00:00:49,550 --> 00:00:51,041 You can refuse, in which case 28 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:54,218 the Bar will suspend every partner in this firm for six months. 29 00:00:59,017 --> 00:01:00,258 You up for another round? 30 00:01:01,603 --> 00:01:04,437 You're probably the only one here who could give me a real fight, 31 00:01:04,523 --> 00:01:07,140 but I doubt a workout is why you texted. 32 00:01:07,234 --> 00:01:08,975 You always did call me on my shit. 33 00:01:09,736 --> 00:01:11,022 So what's going on, Lucas? 34 00:01:11,113 --> 00:01:12,695 To put it bluntly, I got fired. 35 00:01:12,781 --> 00:01:14,488 What? Last I heard the job was going great. 36 00:01:14,575 --> 00:01:17,488 It was, but we just missed out on a DOD contract. 37 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:19,365 Which means they're letting guys go. 38 00:01:19,454 --> 00:01:21,036 But only one from my department. 39 00:01:21,123 --> 00:01:23,163 And the guy they're keeping is the CEO's son-in-law. 40 00:01:23,667 --> 00:01:25,249 It's nepotism, no two ways about it. 41 00:01:25,377 --> 00:01:28,290 - It's more than that. It's a lawsuit. - I thought so, too. 42 00:01:28,380 --> 00:01:30,692 So you know any hotshot lawyers that might be interested in my case? 43 00:01:30,716 --> 00:01:31,716 I might. 44 00:01:32,217 --> 00:01:34,334 Why don't we get breakfast? You can fill me in. 45 00:01:34,428 --> 00:01:36,489 Okay, but if you're buying, it better show up on my bill, 46 00:01:36,513 --> 00:01:38,153 because I didn't come looking for charity. 47 00:01:38,181 --> 00:01:40,639 It's not charity. It's called pro bono. 48 00:01:40,726 --> 00:01:42,763 - Samantha... - Lucas, we served together. 49 00:01:42,853 --> 00:01:44,560 I'm not taking no for an answer. 50 00:01:48,900 --> 00:01:51,734 Harvey, Donna. What a pleasant surprise. 51 00:01:52,446 --> 00:01:53,937 Can I interest you in some Weetabix? 52 00:01:54,573 --> 00:01:56,439 Wow. What are you wearing? 53 00:01:56,533 --> 00:01:58,136 What do you mean, what am I wearing? It's my mankini. 54 00:01:58,160 --> 00:01:59,776 - Your what now? - It's a Speedo. 55 00:01:59,870 --> 00:02:01,111 I wear it instead of underwear. 56 00:02:01,204 --> 00:02:03,164 It's incredibly supportive. Here, let me show you. 57 00:02:03,206 --> 00:02:04,742 - Donna? - Louis, as much as we would 58 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:07,826 love for you to show us how supportive your underwear is, 59 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:10,957 Harvey and I are here to share some news 60 00:02:11,048 --> 00:02:12,692 about why we were together the other morning. 61 00:02:12,716 --> 00:02:14,611 Yeah, I know why you were together. You were worried about the firm. 62 00:02:14,635 --> 00:02:17,423 Except the firm isn't the reason why Harvey came over the other night, 63 00:02:17,512 --> 00:02:20,220 and it's definitely not why he stayed over. 64 00:02:20,307 --> 00:02:22,845 Wait, Harvey, you have a problem with your plumbing? 65 00:02:22,934 --> 00:02:24,162 'Cause if you need to use my shower... 66 00:02:24,186 --> 00:02:26,143 That's not what she's saying, Louis, and... 67 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:27,470 I'm never gonna use your shower. 68 00:02:27,564 --> 00:02:29,334 It's got a steam feature! Come on upstairs. I'll show you. 69 00:02:29,358 --> 00:02:30,358 Louis! 70 00:02:31,526 --> 00:02:32,566 Harvey and I are together. 71 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:34,172 Yeah, I know you're together. You're standing right in front of me. 72 00:02:34,196 --> 00:02:35,858 See? This is what I'm talking about. 73 00:02:35,947 --> 00:02:37,508 I mean, like, how did he even make it through law school? 74 00:02:37,532 --> 00:02:41,116 No, no, no, no, no. Harvey and I are in a relationship. 75 00:02:42,621 --> 00:02:45,329 - Oh, my God. - Yeah. 76 00:02:45,415 --> 00:02:47,560 And we didn't want to tell you before because it wasn't the right time, 77 00:02:47,584 --> 00:02:49,450 but we're telling you now because we're happy 78 00:02:49,544 --> 00:02:51,285 and we don't want to hide that anymore. 79 00:02:51,380 --> 00:02:54,748 Especially not from our partner and our friend. 80 00:02:54,841 --> 00:02:58,334 I really appreciate that, Harvey, and I am so happy for you both. 81 00:02:58,428 --> 00:02:59,428 But? 82 00:02:59,805 --> 00:03:02,843 A proper celebration's gonna have to wait because I have some news, too. 83 00:03:02,933 --> 00:03:04,219 What is it, Louis? 84 00:03:05,018 --> 00:03:06,018 We have a problem. 85 00:03:09,564 --> 00:03:10,771 How long is she gonna be here? 86 00:03:10,857 --> 00:03:11,973 I don't know. 87 00:03:12,067 --> 00:03:13,795 Apparently, it's left to the Bar's discretion. 88 00:03:13,819 --> 00:03:15,060 Bullshit! 89 00:03:15,153 --> 00:03:16,644 There's no way I'm letting the Bar 90 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:19,321 move someone into my house and tell me how to run it. 91 00:03:20,325 --> 00:03:21,861 - What? - You know what. 92 00:03:21,952 --> 00:03:23,471 This never would've happened if you just... 93 00:03:23,495 --> 00:03:24,495 Don't even say it. 94 00:03:24,579 --> 00:03:25,640 You don't even know what I was going to say. 95 00:03:25,664 --> 00:03:27,058 I can take a guess. You were gonna say 96 00:03:27,082 --> 00:03:28,842 this all happened because of what Robert did. 97 00:03:28,875 --> 00:03:31,458 It happened because of your collective choices. 98 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:33,286 This is a private meeting, Faye. 99 00:03:33,380 --> 00:03:35,167 Well, it's also the perfect opportunity 100 00:03:35,257 --> 00:03:38,170 for me to introduce myself to the firm's leadership, 101 00:03:38,260 --> 00:03:39,260 such as it is. 102 00:03:39,386 --> 00:03:41,469 - Such as it is? - Ms. Paulsen, 103 00:03:41,555 --> 00:03:44,172 when a firm's out of control, that starts at the top. 104 00:03:44,266 --> 00:03:46,223 And if you think you can waltz right in here 105 00:03:46,309 --> 00:03:48,016 and start throwing around accusations... 106 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,935 Then how about we throw around some facts? 107 00:03:50,021 --> 00:03:53,230 You've had two managing partners disbarred in as many years, 108 00:03:53,316 --> 00:03:54,807 a junior partner go to prison, 109 00:03:54,901 --> 00:03:56,563 and if you think anybody believes 110 00:03:56,653 --> 00:03:58,861 that you weren't a party to that fraud, think again. 111 00:03:58,947 --> 00:03:59,947 But, 112 00:04:00,949 --> 00:04:01,949 as of today, 113 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:05,819 I'm wiping the slate clean of everything you've ever done. 114 00:04:06,037 --> 00:04:07,744 You have no proof we've ever done anything. 115 00:04:07,831 --> 00:04:09,572 I have experience. 116 00:04:09,666 --> 00:04:12,374 And when there's this much smoke, there's always fire. 117 00:04:12,461 --> 00:04:15,670 So if you want me gone, there's only one way to make that happen, 118 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:18,248 convince me you people can be trusted to fly right. 119 00:04:18,341 --> 00:04:19,752 And if we don't? 120 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:21,755 You mean if you continue to cross lines? 121 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:24,754 Then you'll be fired. 122 00:04:24,890 --> 00:04:27,382 - You don't have the authority to do that. - Yes, I do. 123 00:04:27,476 --> 00:04:29,889 As I have the authority to approve new cases, 124 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:33,096 allocate resources, and just about anything else I see fit. 125 00:04:33,190 --> 00:04:36,058 And the first order of business is doing what you all should have. 126 00:04:36,151 --> 00:04:37,767 Taking Robert Zane's name off that wall. 127 00:04:37,861 --> 00:04:39,898 No. That is not happening. 128 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:43,652 If you think you have a say in the matter, you haven't grasped the situation. 129 00:04:43,742 --> 00:04:46,075 If you so much as reach for that name, 130 00:04:46,161 --> 00:04:49,325 you haven't grasped that I will find something on you. 131 00:04:49,414 --> 00:04:53,374 And that mentality perfectly underlines why I am here. 132 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:55,668 And leaving that name up sends the wrong message. 133 00:04:55,754 --> 00:04:56,915 It sends the message 134 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:58,997 that we don't throw our friends to the wolves. 135 00:04:59,090 --> 00:05:01,298 You want to throw your friend a retirement party 136 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:04,877 or help him launch a charter boat company to show your support, be my guest. 137 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:08,966 But that name comes down today. 138 00:05:10,644 --> 00:05:13,637 I don't believe this. You're just gonna let her do this? 139 00:05:13,730 --> 00:05:15,016 Samantha, it's not our decision. 140 00:05:15,106 --> 00:05:16,938 Well, whether I stay here or not is. 141 00:05:17,025 --> 00:05:18,561 So you can go to hell. 142 00:05:21,363 --> 00:05:23,123 Fortunately, I'm used to reactions like that. 143 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:27,321 So as I said to Louis when he signed off on this, 144 00:05:27,410 --> 00:05:29,743 I suggest you start getting used to doing things my way, 145 00:05:29,955 --> 00:05:31,742 because this isn't the Wild West. 146 00:05:31,832 --> 00:05:35,246 And your days of operating however the hell you want are over. 147 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:46,086 See the money, wanna stay for your meal 148 00:05:46,179 --> 00:05:49,217 Get another piece of pie for your wife 149 00:05:49,307 --> 00:05:52,766 Everybody wanna know how it feel 150 00:05:52,853 --> 00:05:56,142 Everybody wanna see what it's like 151 00:05:56,231 --> 00:05:59,395 I'll even eat a bean pie I don't mind 152 00:05:59,484 --> 00:06:01,225 Me and missy is so early 153 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:02,981 Busy, busy making money 154 00:06:03,071 --> 00:06:04,071 All right! 155 00:06:04,155 --> 00:06:09,696 All step back I'm 'bout to dance 156 00:06:10,579 --> 00:06:12,320 The greenback boogie 157 00:06:15,667 --> 00:06:18,159 Don't bother, Harvey. I'm outta here. This place is not for me. 158 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:20,791 Samantha, you can't quit. We need you. 159 00:06:20,881 --> 00:06:23,361 Well, she doesn't need me, and she's the one calling the shots. 160 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:25,444 And if you think just because you gave me a client I'm going to stay here... 161 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:28,802 Samantha, like it or not, the world thinks Robert is dirty. 162 00:06:28,889 --> 00:06:32,473 People also think that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 163 00:06:32,559 --> 00:06:34,801 So if you leave, it's not gonna look like a protest. 164 00:06:34,895 --> 00:06:36,807 It'll look like what they all think is true. 165 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:41,808 I just don't have it in me to roll over to her, Harvey. 166 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:43,004 I'm not asking you to roll over. 167 00:06:43,028 --> 00:06:44,610 I'm asking you to wait this thing out. 168 00:06:44,696 --> 00:06:45,896 Because the second she leaves, 169 00:06:45,947 --> 00:06:47,867 we're gonna put his name right back on that wall. 170 00:06:48,533 --> 00:06:51,401 And what about the fact she gets approval over all new cases? 171 00:06:51,494 --> 00:06:53,222 Because I met with an old friend this morning. 172 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:57,240 He can't afford us, and there is no way I'm not helping him. 173 00:06:57,334 --> 00:06:59,562 Then as far as I'm concerned, you met with him last night, 174 00:06:59,586 --> 00:07:01,122 which means it's not a new case. 175 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:03,625 She has a problem with that, she can take it up with me. 176 00:07:07,052 --> 00:07:09,214 - Louis, we need to talk. - What is it? 177 00:07:09,304 --> 00:07:11,532 You didn't mention that you signed off on this whole thing. 178 00:07:11,556 --> 00:07:13,034 What difference does it make? I didn't have a choice. 179 00:07:13,058 --> 00:07:14,720 Yes, you did. You could've used her 180 00:07:14,809 --> 00:07:17,288 to convince Harvey to take that name down. Which, thanks to you, is happening anyway. 181 00:07:17,312 --> 00:07:18,312 Thanks to me? 182 00:07:18,396 --> 00:07:19,749 I don't see anybody else in this room. 183 00:07:19,773 --> 00:07:21,293 And you weren't there last night, Alex. 184 00:07:21,733 --> 00:07:23,753 If I had refused, they would've suspended everybody's license 185 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:25,393 for six months right then and there. 186 00:07:25,487 --> 00:07:26,923 So do you want to keep fighting with each other, 187 00:07:26,947 --> 00:07:28,215 or do you want to start fighting her? 188 00:07:28,239 --> 00:07:30,026 There is no fighting her. 189 00:07:30,116 --> 00:07:31,510 Gretchen, please, this doesn't involve you. 190 00:07:31,534 --> 00:07:32,900 Well, maybe it should. 191 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:35,156 Since I'm the only one who knows Faye Richardson. 192 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:37,871 - You know her? - Worked in her firm years ago. 193 00:07:37,958 --> 00:07:41,042 Back before she became the Bar's special asshole. 194 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:43,540 Word was when she was managing partner, 195 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:46,873 she found out her husband crossed some kind of line. 196 00:07:46,967 --> 00:07:49,755 She stripped his name off the wall and fired him. 197 00:07:49,844 --> 00:07:51,051 Damn. 198 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:52,698 A woman who could do that to her own husband 199 00:07:52,722 --> 00:07:54,075 isn't going to care what we do to her. 200 00:07:54,099 --> 00:07:56,011 But she'll care about what the Bar does. 201 00:07:56,601 --> 00:07:57,682 You got something? 202 00:07:59,187 --> 00:08:00,187 I might. 203 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:02,855 And just how long is this woman going to be here? 204 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:06,605 Well, according to her, as long as she deems it necessary. 205 00:08:08,196 --> 00:08:09,778 What is it, Katrina? 206 00:08:09,864 --> 00:08:12,948 This is exactly why I went to Alex to take Robert's name down. 207 00:08:13,034 --> 00:08:14,991 Something like this was bound to happen. 208 00:08:15,078 --> 00:08:16,806 Well, I can understand how you feel that way, 209 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:20,323 but at the time, standing by Robert felt like the right thing to do. 210 00:08:21,584 --> 00:08:24,873 - Am I interrupting? - I was actually heading out. 211 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:27,748 - Katrina Bennett. - Faye Richardson. Pleasure to meet you. 212 00:08:30,969 --> 00:08:33,086 Ms. Richardson. Is there something you need? 213 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:34,465 Please, call me Faye. 214 00:08:34,556 --> 00:08:36,639 I may be here as a special master, 215 00:08:36,725 --> 00:08:38,536 but it doesn't mean we can't be on a first name basis. 216 00:08:38,560 --> 00:08:40,893 Well, is there something that I can do for you, Faye? 217 00:08:40,979 --> 00:08:44,814 I understand as COO you handle administrative coordination? 218 00:08:44,899 --> 00:08:47,044 That's right. Are you looking to get a secretary, or... 219 00:08:47,068 --> 00:08:50,152 I'm looking to schedule an exit interview with Thomas Kessler. 220 00:08:50,238 --> 00:08:52,480 And why would you want to meet with Mr. Kessler? 221 00:08:52,574 --> 00:08:54,987 Because this firm's troubles started 222 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:58,365 when it put Mr. Kessler's interests above another client's. 223 00:08:58,455 --> 00:09:01,072 I don't understand why someone they did that for 224 00:09:01,166 --> 00:09:02,373 would suddenly leave. 225 00:09:02,459 --> 00:09:05,873 And you think his reasons might indicate an underlying problem? 226 00:09:05,962 --> 00:09:08,124 Do you think there's an underlying problem? 227 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:09,650 I get the feeling you're really asking 228 00:09:09,674 --> 00:09:11,711 whether I'd tell you if I thought there was. 229 00:09:12,761 --> 00:09:13,877 And what if I were? 230 00:09:15,138 --> 00:09:17,596 Faye, if you know anything about me, you'd know that 231 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:21,141 I have a reputation for solving problems, not hiding them. 232 00:09:21,853 --> 00:09:24,971 Which is why I already sent Mr. Kessler our exit survey, 233 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:27,728 so when I get his responses, I will forward them to you. 234 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:29,017 Oh, please do. In the meantime, 235 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:32,062 I'd appreciate you setting up that interview. 236 00:09:32,155 --> 00:09:33,987 - I just explained... - I know. 237 00:09:34,074 --> 00:09:38,409 I just find face-to-face meetings much more informative, 238 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:39,495 don't you? 239 00:09:40,288 --> 00:09:41,288 I certainly do. 240 00:09:42,874 --> 00:09:44,536 - I'll set that up. - Wonderful. 241 00:09:44,626 --> 00:09:46,162 Anytime tomorrow should be fine. 242 00:09:51,841 --> 00:09:54,299 - Harvey, we need to talk. - We sure do. 243 00:09:54,385 --> 00:09:56,530 And I'm sorry, Donna. I know you're gonna disagree with me, but... 244 00:09:56,554 --> 00:09:59,262 - That woman needs to go. Now. - What? 245 00:09:59,349 --> 00:10:00,349 What do you mean, what? 246 00:10:00,433 --> 00:10:01,844 - That's what I was gonna say. - So? 247 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:03,801 So you're not gonna try and talk me out of it. 248 00:10:03,895 --> 00:10:05,386 That's so unlike you. 249 00:10:05,647 --> 00:10:06,647 - Huh. - Mmm. 250 00:10:07,023 --> 00:10:08,230 That is unlike me. 251 00:10:08,316 --> 00:10:10,002 Maybe you're not going to try and talk me out of it 252 00:10:10,026 --> 00:10:11,813 because you're less uptight since we, uh... 253 00:10:11,903 --> 00:10:13,519 Since we, what? 254 00:10:14,447 --> 00:10:16,063 Nothing. Since we nothing. 255 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:17,157 That's right. 256 00:10:17,242 --> 00:10:18,983 Because if anybody was uptight, it was you. 257 00:10:19,077 --> 00:10:20,387 But I'm the one acting consistently. 258 00:10:20,411 --> 00:10:21,822 Okay, maybe I was uptight. 259 00:10:21,913 --> 00:10:23,996 Or maybe I've had it with Faye's bullshit. 260 00:10:24,082 --> 00:10:25,664 I prefer my uptight theory. 261 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:27,537 Well, I prefer that Faye not find out that 262 00:10:27,627 --> 00:10:29,835 it wasn't Robert who broke privilege, it was us. 263 00:10:29,921 --> 00:10:31,148 Wait, what are you talking about? 264 00:10:31,172 --> 00:10:33,664 She just asked me to schedule an exit interview with Thomas. 265 00:10:33,758 --> 00:10:35,044 Donna, we can't let that happen. 266 00:10:35,135 --> 00:10:37,218 - Thomas won't lie for us again. - I know! 267 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:39,386 So the question is, how do we stop it? 268 00:10:41,057 --> 00:10:44,300 Well, if we can't ask Thomas to lie again, there's only one way out. 269 00:10:44,936 --> 00:10:47,895 Make it so he doesn't have to talk to her at all. 270 00:10:50,817 --> 00:10:52,809 Sorry to keep you waiting, Ms. Wheeler. 271 00:10:53,862 --> 00:10:56,400 - Now, what's this about? - Let's see. 272 00:10:56,489 --> 00:10:59,402 How about nepotism and wrongful termination? 273 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:03,285 You're here about Lucas Hodges. 274 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:04,907 That was fast. 275 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:06,955 Well, he's the only person we've let go recently 276 00:11:07,041 --> 00:11:09,499 and we were perfectly justified in our decision. 277 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:11,498 Why don't we let a judge decide that? 278 00:11:11,588 --> 00:11:13,796 You might want to get your facts straight first. 279 00:11:13,882 --> 00:11:16,420 The facts are you needed to cut someone loose 280 00:11:16,509 --> 00:11:19,673 and you chose to keep your son-in-law over a more qualified employee 281 00:11:19,762 --> 00:11:21,253 who happens to be a two-tour veteran. 282 00:11:21,347 --> 00:11:22,428 I know what he is. 283 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,427 Then you should know if you don't reinstate him, 284 00:11:24,517 --> 00:11:25,974 I'm gonna wrap Lucas up in a flag, 285 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:27,972 put him in front of a jury, and then we'll see 286 00:11:28,062 --> 00:11:30,179 exactly how many government contracts you get. 287 00:11:30,273 --> 00:11:31,935 Then we'll wrap you in time cards 288 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:35,985 and the medical bills we footed for an employee that Lucas injured. 289 00:11:36,112 --> 00:11:40,231 - What? - Lucas was far from perfect, Ms. Wheeler. 290 00:11:40,325 --> 00:11:43,944 He missed work at crunch time. He didn't always even call in. 291 00:11:44,037 --> 00:11:45,514 Says the man trying to get out of a lawsuit. 292 00:11:45,538 --> 00:11:48,702 You don't have a lawsuit because we had cause. 293 00:11:48,791 --> 00:11:51,283 And if you don't believe me, ask my secretary for his records. 294 00:11:51,377 --> 00:11:55,246 They'll show that he was erratic, he was impossible to work with. 295 00:11:55,340 --> 00:11:57,252 For God's sakes, one day someone startled him, 296 00:11:57,342 --> 00:11:58,583 he practically attacked the man. 297 00:11:58,676 --> 00:12:00,133 And if that's true, 298 00:12:00,220 --> 00:12:02,114 why didn't you bring this up when you let him go? 299 00:12:02,138 --> 00:12:05,097 Because I like Lucas, so we said 300 00:12:05,183 --> 00:12:07,369 it was because of that contract to give him a soft landing. 301 00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:10,386 But the truth is, we were gonna fire him no matter what. 302 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:13,723 So I'm sorry that he lied to you, 303 00:12:13,816 --> 00:12:15,523 but the suit has no merit. 304 00:12:16,361 --> 00:12:19,570 You can show yourself out. 305 00:12:31,042 --> 00:12:34,160 Louis, if you're here about changing our default font back to Helvetica, 306 00:12:34,254 --> 00:12:35,370 I already told you... 307 00:12:35,463 --> 00:12:38,331 I'm not here about that, Benjamin. I'm here because of Faye Richardson. 308 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:41,125 I just set up her firewall this morning. What about her? 309 00:12:41,177 --> 00:12:42,177 She's an intruder. 310 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:44,595 And she just fired a shot across our beloved bow. 311 00:12:45,556 --> 00:12:47,513 - Give me an order, Captain. - It's Admiral. 312 00:12:47,600 --> 00:12:49,717 And I want you to find a loophole in the Bar's bylaws 313 00:12:49,811 --> 00:12:51,768 that I can use to force them to remove her. 314 00:12:51,854 --> 00:12:54,346 But the Bar's bylaws are, like, 1,000 pages long. 315 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:55,647 3,000. 316 00:12:55,733 --> 00:12:58,128 And somewhere in there is a technicality that'll get rid of that woman, 317 00:12:58,152 --> 00:13:00,644 and you're going to build a program to find it. 318 00:13:00,738 --> 00:13:02,650 Louis, I don't know if I can do that. 319 00:13:02,740 --> 00:13:04,356 Benjamin, 320 00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:07,033 our home is under attack, and I can't defend it alone. 321 00:13:07,120 --> 00:13:09,014 I need you to do this, and I need you to do it quietly. 322 00:13:09,038 --> 00:13:10,779 Now, can I count on you or not, sailor? 323 00:13:11,207 --> 00:13:12,789 - Aye-aye, Captain. - It's Admiral. 324 00:13:12,875 --> 00:13:14,457 - Admiral, whatever. - That's right. 325 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:19,921 I can't believe they're using those days I missed against me. 326 00:13:20,008 --> 00:13:21,928 They're using them because they constitute cause. 327 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:23,487 The question is, why didn't you tell me? 328 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:24,738 It was a couple days here and there. 329 00:13:24,762 --> 00:13:27,220 Lucas, I never saw you be late to one exercise, 330 00:13:27,307 --> 00:13:28,889 - one training session... - So what? 331 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:31,638 So you know what. The absences, the aggression, 332 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:33,594 all worse during high-stress periods. 333 00:13:33,688 --> 00:13:35,528 - Look, Samantha... - You have PTSD, don't you? 334 00:13:35,606 --> 00:13:37,063 No, I do not. 335 00:13:37,900 --> 00:13:39,837 Check my medical records. There's nothing in them. 336 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,147 Because you never saw a doctor? 337 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:43,479 - Of course I saw a doctor. - And why was that? 338 00:13:43,573 --> 00:13:44,814 Because I had trouble sleeping. 339 00:13:44,907 --> 00:13:46,944 Because of nightmares, flashbacks? 340 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:48,262 I don't wanna talk about this. 341 00:13:48,286 --> 00:13:49,652 Well, we're gonna talk about it 342 00:13:49,746 --> 00:13:52,182 because I can't defend you if you're not being honest with me. 343 00:13:52,206 --> 00:13:53,206 Honest about what? 344 00:13:54,125 --> 00:13:56,186 About how there are nights I'm afraid to close my eyes 345 00:13:56,210 --> 00:13:58,042 and days I never get out of bed? 346 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:01,542 Listen to me. 347 00:14:02,383 --> 00:14:05,251 You have nothing to be ashamed of. 348 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:09,426 There are literally thousands of people going through the exact same thing 349 00:14:09,515 --> 00:14:10,951 and once we get you diagnosed, we can... 350 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:13,175 - I'm not getting diagnosed. - Lucas, it'll protect you. 351 00:14:13,227 --> 00:14:15,331 Samantha, I told them I didn't want to be diagnosed back then. 352 00:14:15,355 --> 00:14:17,688 I'm not getting reclassified now. That's the end of it. 353 00:14:17,774 --> 00:14:20,141 Wait a minute, you told them? You told your psychiatrist? 354 00:14:20,234 --> 00:14:23,022 I didn't go to a psychiatrist. I went to an MD. 355 00:14:23,112 --> 00:14:24,506 I begged him not to put it in my record. 356 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:27,068 He put it down as anxiety and gave me pills. 357 00:14:27,158 --> 00:14:28,510 And they kept me going through my tour. 358 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:29,534 And once you got out? 359 00:14:29,619 --> 00:14:30,819 I thought it would get better. 360 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:34,242 - But it didn't. - No. 361 00:14:35,083 --> 00:14:36,745 - It got worse. - Well, 362 00:14:38,002 --> 00:14:40,961 if your employer won't pay, maybe someone else will. 363 00:14:46,344 --> 00:14:47,505 Harvey. 364 00:14:47,595 --> 00:14:49,382 Thomas, do you mind if I come in? 365 00:14:49,472 --> 00:14:51,283 I really don't think we have much to talk about. 366 00:14:51,307 --> 00:14:53,139 Well, unfortunately, we do. 367 00:14:53,226 --> 00:14:57,846 Because, as a result of that hearing, 368 00:14:57,939 --> 00:15:00,898 the Bar installed someone to watch every move we make. 369 00:15:00,983 --> 00:15:03,600 And now she wants to ask you why you're leaving. 370 00:15:04,153 --> 00:15:05,589 And you know I'm not gonna lie again. 371 00:15:05,613 --> 00:15:08,321 Which is why I'm here to ask you not to leave. 372 00:15:08,408 --> 00:15:09,944 You've gotta be joking. 373 00:15:10,827 --> 00:15:12,193 Just hear me out, please. 374 00:15:12,537 --> 00:15:13,948 You've been with us a long time. 375 00:15:14,038 --> 00:15:16,701 And in that time we've tripled your business, 376 00:15:16,791 --> 00:15:17,872 we've taken you public... 377 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:20,167 - And completely betrayed my trust. - No. 378 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:22,290 I betrayed my own client for you. 379 00:15:22,380 --> 00:15:25,498 I lost my friend and my partner for you. 380 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:30,961 And if I'd done the technically right thing, 381 00:15:31,055 --> 00:15:32,421 you'd have lost your expansion. 382 00:15:32,682 --> 00:15:34,890 Now, I'm not saying we didn't make mistakes, 383 00:15:34,976 --> 00:15:37,309 and I know I need to earn back your trust. 384 00:15:38,146 --> 00:15:40,638 I'm just asking you to give us a chance to do that. 385 00:15:42,650 --> 00:15:43,857 Let me ask you this. 386 00:15:48,364 --> 00:15:49,946 Who is Donna to you? 387 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:55,027 She's the most important person in my life, Thomas. 388 00:15:56,372 --> 00:15:57,613 And she knows it. 389 00:16:00,835 --> 00:16:01,835 When? 390 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:04,377 The night I was cleared. 391 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:06,840 Okay. 392 00:16:09,719 --> 00:16:10,719 Okay. 393 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:14,009 I'll stay with your firm on one condition. 394 00:16:15,558 --> 00:16:17,515 From now on you're my lawyer, not Alex. 395 00:16:17,602 --> 00:16:19,309 Thomas, I'm not sure that's the best idea. 396 00:16:19,395 --> 00:16:20,789 Well, it's the only one that's gonna work for me 397 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:22,395 because I don't trust him anymore. 398 00:16:23,149 --> 00:16:24,390 And you were just honest with me 399 00:16:24,484 --> 00:16:27,192 about the most difficult question I'll ever ask. 400 00:16:27,904 --> 00:16:29,145 And you didn't flinch. 401 00:16:30,490 --> 00:16:33,233 Okay, but now that you know the truth... 402 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:34,567 I can get past all that. 403 00:16:35,495 --> 00:16:36,495 Are you sure? 404 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:39,571 Yeah, I'm sure. 405 00:16:54,096 --> 00:16:55,962 Samantha, there you are. 406 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:57,639 Whatever it is, the answer is no. 407 00:16:57,725 --> 00:16:59,091 Well, that's too bad, 408 00:16:59,185 --> 00:17:01,142 because I just heard you assigned an associate 409 00:17:01,229 --> 00:17:03,972 to subpoena military records for a new case. 410 00:17:04,065 --> 00:17:06,978 - So what if I did? - So, I want you to drop it. 411 00:17:08,152 --> 00:17:10,314 - Excuse me? - As I mentioned this morning, 412 00:17:10,404 --> 00:17:12,145 I have approval over all new matters, 413 00:17:12,240 --> 00:17:13,675 and this one has red flags all over it. 414 00:17:13,699 --> 00:17:16,619 Well, I don't see any red flags, and I'm not hanging my friend out to dry. 415 00:17:16,702 --> 00:17:19,445 The fact that he's a friend is the red flag, 416 00:17:19,539 --> 00:17:22,998 because if you start to lose, you may not fight the right way. 417 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:24,645 That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. 418 00:17:24,669 --> 00:17:26,355 But it doesn't matter, because this case isn't new. 419 00:17:26,379 --> 00:17:27,460 I took it last night. 420 00:17:28,673 --> 00:17:30,960 You don't think I know a cover story when I hear one? 421 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,486 I don't care what you think you know. 422 00:17:32,510 --> 00:17:34,422 I told Harvey about the case when I took it, 423 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:36,504 which means, according to your own rules, 424 00:17:36,597 --> 00:17:39,089 you don't get a say as to whether I drop this or not. 425 00:17:39,183 --> 00:17:41,550 Well, I do get a say on the use of firm resources, 426 00:17:41,644 --> 00:17:44,136 in particular on the cases that pay us nothing. 427 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:45,596 So if you pursue this, 428 00:17:45,690 --> 00:17:47,290 you do this without your expense account, 429 00:17:47,358 --> 00:17:49,020 our associates, and anything else. 430 00:17:49,110 --> 00:17:52,319 And if I find out otherwise, I'll drop the client myself. 431 00:17:58,828 --> 00:18:02,117 Let me get this straight. You want my help to go after the military? 432 00:18:02,206 --> 00:18:05,040 Yes, but first I need access to your expense account. 433 00:18:05,126 --> 00:18:06,126 Why? 434 00:18:06,210 --> 00:18:09,273 Because if I'm gonna get them to settle, I need to hire PIs, expert witnesses... 435 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:10,959 No, I mean why do you need my account? 436 00:18:11,048 --> 00:18:14,291 Because Faye banned me from using firm resources. 437 00:18:15,511 --> 00:18:19,630 So you don't just want my help, you want me to defy a direct order? 438 00:18:19,724 --> 00:18:21,306 If we do it right, she'll never know. 439 00:18:21,392 --> 00:18:22,512 Samantha, it's the military. 440 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:24,841 There's no way they'll ever give in before Faye finds out. 441 00:18:24,895 --> 00:18:26,852 Fine, I will use my own money for expenses, 442 00:18:26,939 --> 00:18:28,646 but I can't do it all on my own. 443 00:18:28,733 --> 00:18:30,544 I'm working without an associate myself right now. 444 00:18:30,568 --> 00:18:32,776 Katrina, it's not easy for me to ask for this. 445 00:18:32,862 --> 00:18:35,525 And it's not easy for me to say no. 446 00:18:35,615 --> 00:18:37,607 Don't you get it? I cannot let him down. 447 00:18:41,287 --> 00:18:43,700 Lucas and I didn't just train together. 448 00:18:44,415 --> 00:18:46,031 We served together. 449 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:51,663 And after my four years, he asked me to stay, but I didn't. 450 00:18:52,256 --> 00:18:55,340 I got out. He did two more tours. 451 00:18:56,135 --> 00:18:58,343 And in his head, he is still there 452 00:18:58,429 --> 00:19:03,049 while I wear $2,000 dresses and negotiate million-dollar deals. 453 00:19:04,644 --> 00:19:07,136 All right. I'll help you. 454 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:09,604 On two conditions. 455 00:19:09,690 --> 00:19:11,272 We do it on the up-and-up, 456 00:19:12,401 --> 00:19:14,267 and we pick a fight we can win. 457 00:19:21,952 --> 00:19:25,491 I know things are rough, Harvey, but shots for breakfast with my Scotch? 458 00:19:25,915 --> 00:19:27,622 One of them is for you. 459 00:19:27,708 --> 00:19:30,121 And they're not because of bad news, but because of good. 460 00:19:30,211 --> 00:19:31,211 Then lay it on me. 461 00:19:31,295 --> 00:19:33,457 Because it is past time I heard something good. 462 00:19:33,547 --> 00:19:34,913 I got Kessler to stay. 463 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:37,374 He's gonna come in today and sign a new engagement letter. 464 00:19:37,468 --> 00:19:40,461 No shit. That is good. I'll call him right now, set up a meeting. 465 00:19:40,554 --> 00:19:44,298 That's the thing, Alex. He wants me to represent him. 466 00:19:44,809 --> 00:19:46,471 - You? - Yes. 467 00:19:46,560 --> 00:19:49,177 And before you say it, I was as surprised as anyone. 468 00:19:49,271 --> 00:19:51,763 Harvey, surprised is what you feel when you come home 469 00:19:51,857 --> 00:19:53,543 and your friends are there for your birthday, 470 00:19:53,567 --> 00:19:55,504 not when you find out your partner's taking your client. 471 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,631 Look, I know it's not ideal, but what do you want me to say? 472 00:19:57,655 --> 00:19:59,237 This is his condition for staying. 473 00:19:59,323 --> 00:20:00,655 I don't want you to say anything, 474 00:20:00,741 --> 00:20:03,553 but I also don't want you to come in here and try to tell me this is a celebration. 475 00:20:03,577 --> 00:20:05,739 You're right. It's not a celebration. 476 00:20:05,830 --> 00:20:08,948 But Faye wanted to ask him why he left, and we can't have that. 477 00:20:13,796 --> 00:20:15,037 Ms. Bennett, 478 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:19,709 I'm not one for small talk, so I'll jump right in. 479 00:20:19,802 --> 00:20:22,545 I saw you added yourself as attorney of record 480 00:20:22,638 --> 00:20:25,506 - on Ms. Wheeler's case. - I did. 481 00:20:25,850 --> 00:20:29,093 And did she inform you that I specifically forbade her 482 00:20:29,186 --> 00:20:30,893 from using firm resources? 483 00:20:30,980 --> 00:20:32,642 Yes, she did. 484 00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,849 Which is why I worked on my own time, 485 00:20:34,942 --> 00:20:38,276 and I won't be attending a deposition scheduled for today. 486 00:20:38,362 --> 00:20:39,819 I respect that. 487 00:20:39,905 --> 00:20:42,238 It shows a willingness to work within the rules. 488 00:20:42,324 --> 00:20:46,238 But I'd like to explain why I didn't want her to take that case. 489 00:20:47,079 --> 00:20:48,820 Because she's emotionally invested. 490 00:20:49,707 --> 00:20:52,547 And you're worried she'll be tempted to do something that she shouldn't. 491 00:20:52,626 --> 00:20:54,538 And if you understand that, 492 00:20:54,628 --> 00:20:58,247 I'm sure you'll understand if you really want to help Ms. Wheeler, 493 00:20:58,340 --> 00:21:00,332 you'll help her avoid doing just that. 494 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:07,343 How did Alex take it? 495 00:21:07,433 --> 00:21:09,299 He didn't love it, but he'll live with it. 496 00:21:09,935 --> 00:21:12,678 So Thomas is coming here today? 497 00:21:13,189 --> 00:21:14,958 Because Faye's gonna be asking about that interview, 498 00:21:14,982 --> 00:21:17,315 and we need him to have signed that engagement letter. 499 00:21:17,401 --> 00:21:18,733 Donna, he gave me his word. 500 00:21:18,819 --> 00:21:21,106 Great, then that means that he'll be here. 501 00:21:22,406 --> 00:21:24,398 Hey, what's going on? 502 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:27,283 Are you sure this is the best idea? 503 00:21:28,370 --> 00:21:29,486 You representing him? 504 00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:30,891 I mean, what happens the first time 505 00:21:30,915 --> 00:21:32,517 he doesn't like something that you've done, 506 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:34,221 or you think that he's being short-sighted? 507 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:36,706 How long before one of you brings up what happened? 508 00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:40,923 Donna, he's a grown man. It was his idea. 509 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:44,376 If he thinks he can make it work, I'm gonna trust him. 510 00:21:45,304 --> 00:21:46,886 How is it that you always 511 00:21:46,972 --> 00:21:49,339 make it feel like everything's gonna be okay? 512 00:21:49,433 --> 00:21:50,844 Because I'm Superman. 513 00:21:50,935 --> 00:21:52,346 No, you're supposed to say, 514 00:21:52,436 --> 00:21:54,039 "I was just thinking the same thing about you." 515 00:21:54,063 --> 00:21:55,975 But Superman wouldn't say something like that. 516 00:21:56,065 --> 00:21:57,727 He'd just expect Lana Lang to get it. 517 00:21:57,817 --> 00:21:59,795 Well, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not Lana Lang. 518 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:01,026 I'm Lois Lane. 519 00:22:01,111 --> 00:22:03,273 You have the best of both because Lana was a redhead. 520 00:22:03,364 --> 00:22:06,277 Is that mushy enough for you? 'Cause I've got to go save Metropolis. 521 00:22:09,161 --> 00:22:10,402 Save Metropolis. 522 00:22:11,247 --> 00:22:12,954 You don't even know your own phone number. 523 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:16,787 Okay, people! Listen up. 524 00:22:17,503 --> 00:22:20,996 As you may know a new attorney has joined us, Faye Richardson. 525 00:22:21,090 --> 00:22:24,174 And I would like you all to give her a very, 526 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:26,752 very warm welcome, but don't bother her. 527 00:22:26,846 --> 00:22:29,714 Just give her a wide berth. Any questions? 528 00:22:29,807 --> 00:22:30,968 Yes. 529 00:22:31,058 --> 00:22:34,301 You want us to make her feel welcome by avoiding her? 530 00:22:34,395 --> 00:22:35,931 Excellent question, Susan. 531 00:22:36,021 --> 00:22:38,058 The answer is yes. Yes, I do. 532 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:39,357 Um... 533 00:22:39,441 --> 00:22:40,441 Why? 534 00:22:41,151 --> 00:22:42,608 Another good question, Susan. 535 00:22:42,695 --> 00:22:45,859 Because as your leader, I know what's best, 536 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:48,941 and make no mistake, I am your leader. 537 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:51,447 - Okay, but... - No one likes a talker, Susan. 538 00:22:51,537 --> 00:22:53,324 Any other questions? No? 539 00:22:53,414 --> 00:22:55,246 - Great. - I have a question. 540 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:56,708 Why is she here? 541 00:22:56,792 --> 00:22:58,592 Is she heading up a new division or something? 542 00:22:59,086 --> 00:23:00,086 Sort of. 543 00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:02,036 She's actually an ethics expert. 544 00:23:03,007 --> 00:23:04,734 In light of recent events, I thought it would be wise 545 00:23:04,758 --> 00:23:07,296 to bring someone in to buttress the firm's reputation. 546 00:23:08,512 --> 00:23:11,880 Actually, truth is, she was reluctant to come... 547 00:23:12,683 --> 00:23:14,800 Oh. Don't let me interrupt, Louis. 548 00:23:14,894 --> 00:23:17,477 You were saying I was reluctant to come here. 549 00:23:17,563 --> 00:23:20,306 - Maybe not reluctant... - But it was your idea. 550 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:21,935 Isn't that what you said? 551 00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:24,234 And you would never lie to your associates, would you? 552 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:27,028 Framing things in context isn't lying, Faye. 553 00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:29,948 Then let me ask a question that needs no context. 554 00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:34,074 The Bar's leadership had doubts about your ability to follow the law, 555 00:23:34,496 --> 00:23:35,737 and that's why I'm here. 556 00:23:36,540 --> 00:23:37,872 Isn't that the case? 557 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:40,919 Yes. 558 00:23:42,838 --> 00:23:44,124 Thank you for helping me 559 00:23:44,214 --> 00:23:46,831 get off on the right foot with the associates, Louis. 560 00:23:46,926 --> 00:23:48,258 I appreciate it. 561 00:23:56,477 --> 00:23:58,719 - Alex, not now. - Yes, now, 562 00:23:58,812 --> 00:24:00,916 because Bromwell just told me they're being sued again. 563 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:02,897 - Shit, we just got them off. - I know that. 564 00:24:02,983 --> 00:24:05,441 And to make matters worse, we drew Judge Dorsey. 565 00:24:05,527 --> 00:24:07,860 God damn it! What? 566 00:24:07,947 --> 00:24:09,404 Louis, do you have a minute? 567 00:24:09,490 --> 00:24:12,858 Because I've hit a snag with our new server problem. 568 00:24:12,952 --> 00:24:14,614 Cut the code. Alex is on our side. 569 00:24:14,703 --> 00:24:16,535 In that case, I need a digital copy 570 00:24:16,622 --> 00:24:18,864 of the Bar's bylaws, but they're password protected. 571 00:24:18,958 --> 00:24:20,602 - Scan the ones I gave you. - I tried that, but... 572 00:24:20,626 --> 00:24:22,333 Are you shitting me? 573 00:24:22,419 --> 00:24:24,786 You can't even scan a simple document without screwing up? 574 00:24:24,880 --> 00:24:26,166 It wasn't my fault. 575 00:24:26,256 --> 00:24:27,943 Well, it isn't my fault that we're in this situation, 576 00:24:27,967 --> 00:24:31,256 but here I am, busting my ass, getting humiliated. 577 00:24:31,345 --> 00:24:35,134 And the one person that I ask to help me can't even tie his own goddamn shoes. 578 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:38,968 So I don't care what it takes, get that copy and get it today. 579 00:24:39,103 --> 00:24:41,595 - But... - Benjamin, give us a few minutes. 580 00:24:44,358 --> 00:24:46,725 Okay, Louis. What's going on? 581 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:49,061 - You know what's going on. - Yeah, I do. 582 00:24:49,154 --> 00:24:50,895 Because I bit my own secretary's head off 583 00:24:50,990 --> 00:24:53,190 three seconds after getting off the phone with Bromwell. 584 00:24:53,450 --> 00:24:55,112 - Not to mention... - Not to mention what? 585 00:24:55,202 --> 00:24:56,738 Nothing. It's not important. 586 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:59,116 What is important is you and I are going out, 587 00:24:59,206 --> 00:25:00,617 and we're going out right now. 588 00:25:00,708 --> 00:25:03,200 - Alex, I don't need to... - Yes, you do, and so do I. 589 00:25:03,293 --> 00:25:06,022 Because if we don't blow off some steam, one of us is gonna kill someone. 590 00:25:06,046 --> 00:25:08,233 Well, then, what do you suggest? Because there's no opera today. 591 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:10,544 I have not gotten my mud membership card back yet. 592 00:25:10,634 --> 00:25:12,754 And unless there's a cat fair that I don't know about, 593 00:25:12,845 --> 00:25:14,131 we have got nothing. 594 00:25:15,723 --> 00:25:17,555 I have just the thing. 595 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:21,722 Mr. Daly, how many of your employees are veterans? 596 00:25:21,812 --> 00:25:26,102 I'm proud to say anywhere from 30% to 40% at any given time. 597 00:25:26,191 --> 00:25:27,602 So it's safe to say 598 00:25:27,693 --> 00:25:29,855 you're familiar with the struggles many veterans face. 599 00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:32,062 I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific. 600 00:25:32,156 --> 00:25:35,115 Post-traumatic stress disorder. Is that specific enough? 601 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:37,533 Yes, I'm familiar, but what's your point? 602 00:25:37,619 --> 00:25:41,454 My point is, do you think Lucas Hodges suffers from PTSD? 603 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:42,951 My client's not a psychiatrist. 604 00:25:43,042 --> 00:25:44,762 He's the one who said he's familiar with it. 605 00:25:44,793 --> 00:25:46,284 That doesn't necessarily mean... 606 00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:50,622 You had his office furniture rearranged so his back wouldn't face the door, Tom. 607 00:25:50,716 --> 00:25:52,152 And the only reason you would do something like that 608 00:25:52,176 --> 00:25:53,667 is if you suspected the truth. 609 00:25:53,761 --> 00:25:56,174 - Suspicion is not knowing. - Answer the question. 610 00:25:56,263 --> 00:25:59,256 Did you or did you not suspect PTSD? 611 00:26:04,813 --> 00:26:07,305 Are you sure you want me to answer that question? 612 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:10,233 Because if you do, I'm going to say, "Yes, I did." 613 00:26:11,070 --> 00:26:15,735 And then I'm gonna demand proof that he is a member of a protected class, 614 00:26:15,824 --> 00:26:18,862 which means an official diagnosis on his permanent record. 615 00:26:19,745 --> 00:26:23,113 Is that really what your client wants, Ms. Wheeler? 616 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:26,241 We didn't think so. 617 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:31,080 Which is why we're prepared to offer a sealed settlement of $25,000. 618 00:26:31,173 --> 00:26:34,007 That isn't even a third of what he was gonna make this year. 619 00:26:34,134 --> 00:26:35,500 That's the best you're gonna get. 620 00:26:36,762 --> 00:26:39,175 Take the deal, and let everyone walk away, 621 00:26:39,264 --> 00:26:42,098 or he can turn the camera back on and answer your question. 622 00:26:46,396 --> 00:26:48,809 Our offer stands for 24 hours. 623 00:27:03,413 --> 00:27:04,413 All right, so what, 624 00:27:04,498 --> 00:27:06,768 I just roll this thing down there and knock over the sticks? 625 00:27:06,792 --> 00:27:07,792 Pins. 626 00:27:07,876 --> 00:27:09,145 How have you never bowled before? 627 00:27:09,169 --> 00:27:13,288 Fourth grade, Joshua Hirshheiser had a birthday bowling party. 628 00:27:13,382 --> 00:27:15,749 Before we even started, I got my fingers stuck in the ball. 629 00:27:15,843 --> 00:27:17,835 They called me sausage fingers till eighth grade. 630 00:27:17,928 --> 00:27:20,716 So what do I do? I just throw... How do I throw it? 631 00:27:20,806 --> 00:27:22,672 Just walk to the line, release it. 632 00:27:32,359 --> 00:27:34,942 That's okay. Happens to everyone. 633 00:27:35,028 --> 00:27:37,236 Just try to keep your arm straight. 634 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:38,322 Ah! 635 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:46,497 Shit! 636 00:27:48,250 --> 00:27:49,477 Maybe we should try some bumpers. 637 00:27:49,501 --> 00:27:51,163 No! This is so stupid. 638 00:27:51,253 --> 00:27:52,313 If it weren't for the shoes, 639 00:27:52,337 --> 00:27:54,065 nobody would play this ridiculous game at all. 640 00:27:54,089 --> 00:27:56,422 Okay, let's try granny style. 641 00:27:57,843 --> 00:28:00,256 Oh. Okay, yeah. No problem. 642 00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:08,226 God damn it! 643 00:28:08,312 --> 00:28:11,055 This is worse than when I lost the junior wrestling championship! 644 00:28:11,148 --> 00:28:12,148 You wrestled? 645 00:28:12,232 --> 00:28:14,210 I don't know if you know this about me, Alex, but I have a lot of rage. 646 00:28:14,234 --> 00:28:17,102 Wait a second. Rage. That's it. 647 00:28:17,196 --> 00:28:20,940 Louis, I want you to imagine Faye's face on all those pins. 648 00:28:21,909 --> 00:28:24,492 Imagine she's taking your firm and laughing at you. 649 00:28:26,496 --> 00:28:28,283 Of course I'm taking your firm, Louis. 650 00:28:28,373 --> 00:28:31,582 Because you're weak and ineffectual, and you don't deserve it. 651 00:28:32,169 --> 00:28:33,410 Because you're nothing. 652 00:28:33,962 --> 00:28:36,295 You're a sausage-fingered failure! 653 00:29:09,873 --> 00:29:12,033 Excuse me, miss, I'm here to sign an engagement letter. 654 00:29:12,084 --> 00:29:13,370 Perhaps you could help me? 655 00:29:13,460 --> 00:29:15,452 Thomas! Right on time. 656 00:29:15,545 --> 00:29:17,065 What can I say? I'm nothing if not punctual. 657 00:29:17,089 --> 00:29:18,296 Well, Louis always did say 658 00:29:18,382 --> 00:29:19,859 that it was one of your many stellar qualities. 659 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:22,296 Oh, really? And what were some of my others? 660 00:29:22,386 --> 00:29:23,797 Loyalty. 661 00:29:23,887 --> 00:29:26,379 - Integrity. Height. - Height? 662 00:29:26,473 --> 00:29:28,715 What can I say? Louis prizes what he doesn't have 663 00:29:28,809 --> 00:29:30,662 and the fact that you've got that full head of hair? 664 00:29:30,686 --> 00:29:32,678 That makes you practically a god. 665 00:29:35,315 --> 00:29:38,854 Well, as much as I could talk about my stellar qualities all day... 666 00:29:38,944 --> 00:29:41,982 If we do that, then this engagement letter won't sign itself. 667 00:29:42,698 --> 00:29:43,984 No, it won't. 668 00:29:45,492 --> 00:29:47,859 Well, all you have to do is sign it, 669 00:29:47,953 --> 00:29:50,320 and I will make sure that Harvey gets it right away. 670 00:29:50,414 --> 00:29:52,201 Oh, it's okay, Donna. I can drop it off. 671 00:29:52,291 --> 00:29:55,329 He and I have some business to discuss, anyway. 672 00:29:56,044 --> 00:29:57,876 It was good to see you, Thomas. 673 00:29:58,880 --> 00:30:00,212 It was good to see you too. 674 00:30:06,263 --> 00:30:08,425 I can't believe you bowled a perfect game! 675 00:30:08,515 --> 00:30:10,177 I can't believe they didn't have rosé. 676 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:12,008 So I see you went with piña colada instead. 677 00:30:12,102 --> 00:30:13,388 Never disappoints. 678 00:30:13,729 --> 00:30:15,049 Thanks for bringing me here, Alex. 679 00:30:15,981 --> 00:30:18,815 I haven't felt this relaxed in days. 680 00:30:19,568 --> 00:30:23,187 It's like ever since she got here, I've been on the outside of my own firm. 681 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:26,114 Believe it or not, Louis, I know exactly how you feel. 682 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:27,359 When I first got to the firm, 683 00:30:27,409 --> 00:30:30,197 I thought Harvey and I were going to be like Stockton and Malone. 684 00:30:30,912 --> 00:30:33,905 But, for whatever reason, that didn't happen. 685 00:30:33,999 --> 00:30:35,956 Then I thought I was getting my name on the wall, 686 00:30:36,043 --> 00:30:39,252 and I found myself in a death match with Samantha instead. 687 00:30:40,213 --> 00:30:42,296 - I was no picnic either. - Mmm. 688 00:30:42,883 --> 00:30:44,090 No, you were not. 689 00:30:44,426 --> 00:30:47,510 But the thing is, all that happened, and I'm still standing. 690 00:30:47,929 --> 00:30:52,014 And, Louis, when this is done, you'll be standing, too. 691 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:53,432 We'll be standing. 692 00:30:55,062 --> 00:30:56,062 So, 693 00:30:58,440 --> 00:30:59,931 about this wrestling thing. 694 00:31:01,943 --> 00:31:03,150 Not many people know. 695 00:31:03,403 --> 00:31:06,441 When I told Harvey, he got me a onesie for my birthday. 696 00:31:08,283 --> 00:31:09,399 You ever wear it? 697 00:31:09,493 --> 00:31:10,734 That's not the point. 698 00:31:10,827 --> 00:31:11,827 Well, 699 00:31:12,996 --> 00:31:15,454 since we're talking about things people don't know, 700 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:16,540 I tap. 701 00:31:16,958 --> 00:31:17,958 No way. 702 00:31:24,007 --> 00:31:28,377 Holy shit! How? When? 703 00:31:29,179 --> 00:31:30,865 My mom made me take lessons when I was a kid. 704 00:31:30,889 --> 00:31:33,927 I don't believe it. You have cats, you dance. 705 00:31:34,017 --> 00:31:35,737 You might be the manliest man I've ever met. 706 00:31:35,769 --> 00:31:38,477 Well, what do you say we keep my manliness between us? 707 00:31:38,563 --> 00:31:39,849 Oh, please, say no more. 708 00:31:39,940 --> 00:31:42,978 I've had to downplay my masculinity in front of Harvey for years. 709 00:31:43,068 --> 00:31:45,981 I'm sure you have, Louis. I'm sure you have. 710 00:31:46,071 --> 00:31:47,071 Hmm. 711 00:31:48,532 --> 00:31:50,569 - Well? - Well, what? 712 00:31:50,659 --> 00:31:53,197 - How did it go? - Shitty. 713 00:31:53,286 --> 00:31:56,154 They offered us $25,000 and said if we want more, 714 00:31:56,248 --> 00:31:58,456 we'll have to go on record with an official diagnosis. 715 00:31:59,209 --> 00:32:02,998 Okay, if they're offering that, we can probably get them up another 25. 716 00:32:03,088 --> 00:32:05,831 $50,000 isn't enough. I want 500. 717 00:32:05,924 --> 00:32:08,194 Samantha, that's never going to happen. We have no leverage. 718 00:32:08,218 --> 00:32:09,218 So we'll get some. 719 00:32:09,302 --> 00:32:10,838 You're going to blackmail him? 720 00:32:10,929 --> 00:32:12,591 I'm gonna do right by my client. 721 00:32:12,681 --> 00:32:16,220 And if you think extorting a settlement is doing right by your client, then... 722 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:19,414 Faye was right, you shouldn't have taken this case. 723 00:32:19,438 --> 00:32:20,804 I don't believe this. 724 00:32:21,356 --> 00:32:24,474 - She got to you. - No, Samantha, I got to me. 725 00:32:24,568 --> 00:32:27,356 And what you're talking about is exactly the type of thing 726 00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:29,529 that got us handcuffed to her in the first place. 727 00:32:29,614 --> 00:32:32,677 And if you think I asked for your help so you could be little Sally Girl Scout... 728 00:32:32,701 --> 00:32:35,114 I think you're letting your guilt blind you 729 00:32:35,203 --> 00:32:37,035 to what Lucas really needs, 730 00:32:37,122 --> 00:32:39,705 which is treatment for his condition. 731 00:32:40,459 --> 00:32:42,075 You don't think I know that? 732 00:32:42,169 --> 00:32:46,379 I tried, but I can't make him get help any more than I could... 733 00:32:47,257 --> 00:32:50,750 Samantha, I understand what you're feeling. 734 00:32:50,844 --> 00:32:53,803 But this isn't the way to help your friend. 735 00:33:03,231 --> 00:33:06,144 Donna, there you are. I was looking all over for you. 736 00:33:06,610 --> 00:33:11,321 Listen, I wanted to tell you how sorry I am about the other morning. 737 00:33:11,406 --> 00:33:12,567 Am I missing something? 738 00:33:13,116 --> 00:33:14,302 What do you have to be sorry about? 739 00:33:14,326 --> 00:33:17,194 Well, you and Harvey came to me with wonderful news, 740 00:33:17,287 --> 00:33:19,870 and I got so caught up with the firm situation, 741 00:33:19,956 --> 00:33:22,268 that I really didn't get a chance to say how happy I am for you. 742 00:33:22,292 --> 00:33:23,769 That's really thoughtful of you, Louis, 743 00:33:23,793 --> 00:33:25,125 but I completely understood. 744 00:33:25,212 --> 00:33:26,578 All the same. You're my friend. 745 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:28,958 Monumental thing happened for you, and... 746 00:33:30,091 --> 00:33:31,423 I want to hear all about it. 747 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:33,926 - You mean girl talk? - You know it. 748 00:33:34,346 --> 00:33:36,053 Which means I want to hear how it happened. 749 00:33:36,139 --> 00:33:37,139 I will tell you. 750 00:33:37,224 --> 00:33:38,493 - When it happened. - All the details. 751 00:33:38,517 --> 00:33:40,620 - What was it like? - Okay, I'm shutting this down right now. 752 00:33:40,644 --> 00:33:41,964 No, Donna, I don't mean like that. 753 00:33:42,812 --> 00:33:44,332 I just want to do a side-by-side comparison 754 00:33:44,356 --> 00:33:45,563 of Harvey's style to mine. 755 00:33:46,858 --> 00:33:49,145 - What is wrong with you? - Okay, fine. 756 00:33:49,611 --> 00:33:50,611 I'm sorry. 757 00:33:50,695 --> 00:33:52,231 What I mean to say is... 758 00:33:52,322 --> 00:33:53,563 I'm thrilled for you. 759 00:33:54,866 --> 00:33:58,906 - I'm even happier for Harvey. - Oh! Really? And why is that? 760 00:33:58,995 --> 00:34:02,033 Because you're the best thing that's ever happened to him. 761 00:34:02,958 --> 00:34:04,915 And he finally knows it. 762 00:34:06,586 --> 00:34:08,506 That's the sweetest thing you've ever said to me. 763 00:34:08,547 --> 00:34:11,881 Does this mean you'll reconsider describing Harvey's technique to me? 764 00:34:12,676 --> 00:34:14,338 All right, then we'll do it later. 765 00:34:16,763 --> 00:34:19,506 You are not gonna believe what Louis just tried to... 766 00:34:19,599 --> 00:34:21,215 Thomas backed out, Donna. 767 00:34:22,644 --> 00:34:23,644 What? 768 00:34:23,728 --> 00:34:26,562 He said he thought he could handle it, but he couldn't. 769 00:34:26,648 --> 00:34:29,436 Harvey, I told Faye that he was signing with us. 770 00:34:29,526 --> 00:34:31,686 - This means that he's gonna... - I know what it means. 771 00:34:32,696 --> 00:34:34,858 She's gonna want to go back to interviewing him. 772 00:34:35,991 --> 00:34:38,028 No. She won't. 773 00:34:39,619 --> 00:34:41,451 'Cause I'm gonna tell her the truth. 774 00:34:49,504 --> 00:34:51,541 Donna, what can I do for you? 775 00:34:52,924 --> 00:34:54,335 You can listen. 776 00:34:55,802 --> 00:34:57,634 And hopefully understand. 777 00:34:58,638 --> 00:34:59,674 Understand what? 778 00:34:59,764 --> 00:35:01,596 Why Thomas Kessler left. 779 00:35:02,601 --> 00:35:04,638 I was under the impression it didn't matter 780 00:35:04,728 --> 00:35:06,435 when you told me he was coming back. 781 00:35:06,521 --> 00:35:07,887 He's not. 782 00:35:07,981 --> 00:35:10,098 And the reason he's not is the same reason he left. 783 00:35:12,068 --> 00:35:15,652 Thomas wasn't just a client. He and I were in a relationship. 784 00:35:15,739 --> 00:35:17,605 - Were? - Yes. 785 00:35:17,699 --> 00:35:20,737 We ended it a few days ago, and you can ask him about it yourself, 786 00:35:20,827 --> 00:35:23,365 but you would just be making him reopen a wound 787 00:35:23,455 --> 00:35:24,696 that he is trying to close. 788 00:35:25,290 --> 00:35:27,373 Why didn't you tell me this before? 789 00:35:27,459 --> 00:35:31,373 Have you ever been in a relationship that you thought would last but didn't, 790 00:35:31,463 --> 00:35:33,250 and when it ended, 791 00:35:33,340 --> 00:35:37,835 there was collateral damage that you never could've anticipated, 792 00:35:37,927 --> 00:35:39,634 but still felt responsible for? 793 00:35:45,393 --> 00:35:46,600 That's why. 794 00:35:48,063 --> 00:35:50,305 You can cancel the interview, Donna. 795 00:35:51,733 --> 00:35:54,396 And thank you for telling me the truth. 796 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:03,160 What's that? 797 00:36:03,828 --> 00:36:07,117 It's a settlement offer for $25,000. 798 00:36:07,207 --> 00:36:09,324 I don't want a settlement. I want my job back! 799 00:36:09,417 --> 00:36:10,953 Lucas, listen to me. 800 00:36:12,128 --> 00:36:15,417 It took me a long time to admit that sometimes I need help. 801 00:36:15,507 --> 00:36:18,625 And right now you need professional help. 802 00:36:18,760 --> 00:36:20,738 You're not gonna get out of this hole without... 803 00:36:20,762 --> 00:36:23,596 - Damn it, I told you! - I know what you told me. 804 00:36:24,307 --> 00:36:25,468 But you're my friend. 805 00:36:25,558 --> 00:36:28,551 You're still living back there, and I am not gonna leave you behind. 806 00:36:28,645 --> 00:36:30,331 What do you know about this? You weren't even there! 807 00:36:30,355 --> 00:36:32,847 And I will feel guilty about that for the rest of my life. 808 00:36:34,109 --> 00:36:35,691 But what I'm not gonna do 809 00:36:35,777 --> 00:36:40,522 is let you leave here without signing this job offer. 810 00:36:40,657 --> 00:36:43,491 - What? I thought you couldn't... - I can't. 811 00:36:44,953 --> 00:36:47,616 I created a corporation. 812 00:36:47,706 --> 00:36:50,574 That is a contract between you and SW Industries. 813 00:36:51,626 --> 00:36:55,290 To the world, you have a job. One year, the pay is $100,000. 814 00:36:57,716 --> 00:36:59,082 I can't take your money. 815 00:36:59,634 --> 00:37:01,466 It's not charity. 816 00:37:01,553 --> 00:37:05,923 If you don't get the help you need, that contract is null and void. 817 00:37:08,435 --> 00:37:12,725 Lucas, I have only ever told one other person this. 818 00:37:15,567 --> 00:37:17,809 I was beaten as a kid. 819 00:37:19,362 --> 00:37:21,900 And it took admitting that I needed professional help 820 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:23,151 to get over it. 821 00:37:25,744 --> 00:37:27,531 You've been to war. 822 00:37:35,837 --> 00:37:37,669 I told myself I could handle it. 823 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:38,872 You can. 824 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:43,167 You just can't do it alone. 825 00:37:48,933 --> 00:37:51,767 Mmm. That looks delicious. Mind if I have some? 826 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:54,394 - You want some prunie? - I would. 827 00:37:54,481 --> 00:37:57,690 In fact, why don't you pour another glass and we could take it down to Benjamin? 828 00:37:57,776 --> 00:37:59,392 He's been working so hard. 829 00:37:59,486 --> 00:38:00,852 - Benjamin? - Mmm-hmm. 830 00:38:00,945 --> 00:38:02,905 Yeah, I was having a little trouble with my email, 831 00:38:02,989 --> 00:38:04,901 so I went to get him, and wouldn't you know it, 832 00:38:04,991 --> 00:38:07,199 I found him hip deep in the Bar's bylaws. 833 00:38:07,285 --> 00:38:08,846 Well, you know, Benjamin is an avid reader. 834 00:38:08,870 --> 00:38:13,080 Especially when he's given an assignment by the managing partner. 835 00:38:13,958 --> 00:38:15,199 I don't believe it. He told you. 836 00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:17,956 That's what you're concerned about? 837 00:38:18,046 --> 00:38:19,582 You people! 838 00:38:20,340 --> 00:38:23,833 I come here and give you a chance to clean up your act, 839 00:38:23,927 --> 00:38:25,293 and inside of two days, 840 00:38:25,386 --> 00:38:27,423 not only am I openly defied left and right, 841 00:38:27,514 --> 00:38:30,257 but I find out the managing partner wants me gone so badly, 842 00:38:30,350 --> 00:38:32,070 he ordered someone to hack the New York Bar! 843 00:38:32,101 --> 00:38:33,861 Bullshit, I didn't order Benjamin to do that! 844 00:38:33,895 --> 00:38:35,557 Are you saying he's lying to me now? 845 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:38,560 I'm saying I told him that I didn't give a shit what it took. 846 00:38:38,650 --> 00:38:40,733 I wanted the bylaws. I didn't mean for him to... 847 00:38:40,819 --> 00:38:42,026 To hack them? 848 00:38:42,111 --> 00:38:44,979 Well, that's what he took it to mean. Because you gave him an order. 849 00:38:45,073 --> 00:38:46,793 Said you didn't care how he accomplished it. 850 00:38:46,825 --> 00:38:48,657 And you know what? As far as I'm concerned, 851 00:38:48,743 --> 00:38:50,860 you're lucky I'm not letting you go right now. 852 00:38:50,954 --> 00:38:52,365 You can't talk to me like that. 853 00:38:52,455 --> 00:38:54,162 That's the problem with this place. 854 00:38:54,249 --> 00:38:56,241 You're a bunch of wild dogs running around, 855 00:38:56,334 --> 00:38:59,168 defecating all over the legal standards you swore to uphold. 856 00:38:59,254 --> 00:39:03,669 And you can bet your ass I'm gonna put a leash on every one of you. 857 00:39:14,185 --> 00:39:15,801 - Well? - It's done. 858 00:39:16,688 --> 00:39:17,849 We're off the hook. 859 00:39:19,107 --> 00:39:20,268 Then she bought it. 860 00:39:20,358 --> 00:39:22,816 It was the truth, Harvey. There was nothing to buy. 861 00:39:23,778 --> 00:39:26,942 Hey, what do you say we break out the can opener? 862 00:39:27,407 --> 00:39:28,407 Whoa. 863 00:39:28,491 --> 00:39:31,575 That is a pretrial thing, not a we-just-got-out-of-trouble thing. 864 00:39:31,661 --> 00:39:32,947 Who says it can't be both? 865 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:36,530 The can opener says it can't be both. You can't argue with the can opener. 866 00:39:36,624 --> 00:39:38,727 - Hey, I'm not the bad guy here. - You might not be the bad guy, 867 00:39:38,751 --> 00:39:40,396 - but that doesn't mean that... - I hate to interrupt, 868 00:39:40,420 --> 00:39:43,629 but you need to get yourselves over to IT, and you need to do it right now. 869 00:39:49,095 --> 00:39:50,461 What the fuck did you do? 870 00:39:50,555 --> 00:39:52,783 Louis, you don't understand. She knew before I even told her. 871 00:39:52,807 --> 00:39:56,517 Bullshit. She knew because you told her. You betrayed me. You betrayed this firm... 872 00:39:56,603 --> 00:39:58,014 I tried to hide it, I swear. 873 00:39:58,104 --> 00:39:59,915 Save your pathetic excuses, and get the hell out of my firm. 874 00:39:59,939 --> 00:40:01,146 You are fired. 875 00:40:01,232 --> 00:40:03,019 - Louis, stop! - Stay out of this. 876 00:40:03,109 --> 00:40:04,670 She's not staying out of it, and neither am I. 877 00:40:04,694 --> 00:40:05,754 What the hell is going on here? 878 00:40:05,778 --> 00:40:07,658 I asked this traitor to help us get rid of Faye. 879 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,313 Instead of doing it, he ratted me out. 880 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:11,760 Louis, what was I supposed to do? She found out about the hack. 881 00:40:11,784 --> 00:40:12,784 What hack? 882 00:40:12,869 --> 00:40:14,829 He asked me to find a loophole in the Bar's bylaws 883 00:40:14,913 --> 00:40:16,404 that he could use to get Faye out. 884 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:18,329 Louis, you had no right to ask him that. 885 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:20,624 Bullshit, I had every right! I'm the managing partner. 886 00:40:20,710 --> 00:40:22,062 Just like I have the right to fire him. 887 00:40:22,086 --> 00:40:26,000 No, you don't. There's three of us here. I'm calling it to a vote. I'm against. 888 00:40:26,090 --> 00:40:29,003 You can't do that. He's support staff. It's not subject to a vote. 889 00:40:29,093 --> 00:40:31,085 The hell it isn't! Right, Harvey? 890 00:40:32,013 --> 00:40:33,504 Right. Louis... 891 00:40:33,598 --> 00:40:35,534 Okay, this is horseshit. You're just agreeing with Donna 892 00:40:35,558 --> 00:40:37,238 because you don't want her to be mad at you 893 00:40:37,268 --> 00:40:38,329 now that you're in a relationship. 894 00:40:38,353 --> 00:40:39,434 Louis, that's ridiculous. 895 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:42,012 Harvey would never side with me just because of that. 896 00:40:43,483 --> 00:40:47,523 Yeah, I knew it. Which means it's my call. Benjamin's gone. 897 00:40:47,612 --> 00:40:49,023 No, he's not. 898 00:40:49,113 --> 00:40:51,696 Because this shows an utter lack of judgment. 899 00:40:51,783 --> 00:40:53,115 And I'm not letting it stand. 900 00:40:53,201 --> 00:40:54,595 No, you're just going to come in here 901 00:40:54,619 --> 00:40:57,014 and publicly humiliate me for the third time in as many days. 902 00:40:57,038 --> 00:40:58,038 Well, forgive me 903 00:40:58,122 --> 00:41:00,205 if I don't feel like sticking around for your party. 904 00:41:04,545 --> 00:41:05,545 Bowling? 905 00:41:07,048 --> 00:41:08,630 He's already telling people? 906 00:41:08,716 --> 00:41:10,173 No, I went by his office earlier 907 00:41:10,259 --> 00:41:13,627 to see how he's doing with the whole Faye thing, 908 00:41:13,721 --> 00:41:15,281 and Gretchen told me where you two were. 909 00:41:15,348 --> 00:41:17,590 Well, if you want to know how it went, 910 00:41:17,684 --> 00:41:19,141 the man's actually a natural. 911 00:41:19,727 --> 00:41:20,727 I'm not surprised. 912 00:41:21,562 --> 00:41:24,521 - You aren't? - No, once he puts his mind to things, 913 00:41:24,607 --> 00:41:26,849 Louis is an incredibly quick study. 914 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:29,230 - You really do know him. - I do. 915 00:41:29,779 --> 00:41:30,940 Which is why I know 916 00:41:31,030 --> 00:41:33,989 he's going to need his friends now more than ever. 917 00:41:34,075 --> 00:41:36,818 You were there for him today, and I appreciate that. 918 00:41:36,911 --> 00:41:39,073 Well, I'll be there for him tomorrow, too. 919 00:41:39,163 --> 00:41:40,495 We all will. 920 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:56,136 What are you doing here? 921 00:41:56,222 --> 00:41:58,054 I heard what you said about humiliating you, 922 00:41:58,141 --> 00:42:00,758 so I'm coming to you in private to say what I have to say. 923 00:42:01,227 --> 00:42:02,227 What is it? 924 00:42:02,311 --> 00:42:03,831 Well, for starters, Benjamin is staying 925 00:42:03,896 --> 00:42:07,230 because he doesn't deserve to be punished for doing something you made him do. 926 00:42:07,316 --> 00:42:08,627 I told you, I didn't make him do anything... 927 00:42:08,651 --> 00:42:09,651 And Wells Fargo 928 00:42:09,736 --> 00:42:12,820 didn't make its employees open those fake accounts. 929 00:42:12,905 --> 00:42:15,613 But pressure from the top is hard to withstand. 930 00:42:15,700 --> 00:42:17,761 Well, then why don't you have that engraved on a paperweight? 931 00:42:17,785 --> 00:42:20,744 Because you may be special master, but I'm managing partner. 932 00:42:20,872 --> 00:42:23,910 - That gives me certain rights... - Not anymore. 933 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,000 What? 934 00:42:25,084 --> 00:42:27,146 Because I went after your bylaws, you think you can go after mine? 935 00:42:27,170 --> 00:42:29,287 Good luck. They're airtight. 936 00:42:29,380 --> 00:42:32,418 I meant you're not managing partner anymore. 937 00:42:33,551 --> 00:42:35,258 Effective immediately. 938 00:42:35,344 --> 00:42:38,303 You're stripped of your title and all the duties that go with it. 939 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:41,302 You can either accept this or resign.