1 00:00:21,921 --> 00:00:23,889 Do you want the spot? 2 00:00:24,424 --> 00:00:25,448 Do I want the spot? 3 00:00:25,725 --> 00:00:28,489 Oh, I'm sorry. I thought... Nothing. 4 00:00:29,129 --> 00:00:31,029 What's the spot? 5 00:00:31,197 --> 00:00:34,689 Oh, well, if you stand right here, you can see the painter's signature. 6 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:36,927 The light catches it just right. 7 00:00:37,103 --> 00:00:40,334 Ah, then, sure, yeah. I do want the spot. 8 00:00:42,742 --> 00:00:44,539 Where am I looking? 9 00:00:44,711 --> 00:00:49,739 Um, ahem, the inside top of the right thigh. 10 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:11,468 That wasn't a pickup line. I did think you wanted the spot. 11 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:13,265 I know. 12 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:17,399 I just like your voice. I wanted to hear it again. 13 00:01:18,978 --> 00:01:21,742 - That's a made-up accent, isn't it? - Yes. 14 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:25,373 I use it to impress women in museums. 15 00:01:25,552 --> 00:01:27,179 [BOTH LAUGH] 16 00:01:27,353 --> 00:01:29,821 DIANE: Australians don't ask what people do? 17 00:01:29,989 --> 00:01:32,924 - Oh, we do. We just wait. - For? 18 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:34,651 Events to evolve. 19 00:01:34,828 --> 00:01:37,058 Oh, and how might they evolve? 20 00:01:37,230 --> 00:01:39,892 Well, you will ask me in a few minutes what I do for a living. 21 00:01:40,066 --> 00:01:42,591 - Because I'm an American? - And because it's a natural question. 22 00:01:42,769 --> 00:01:44,669 And that is why I have to ask you to dinner. 23 00:01:44,838 --> 00:01:48,296 Ha-ha-ha. You have to ask me to dinner before I ask you what you do? 24 00:01:48,475 --> 00:01:50,636 Yes. Do you promise to meet me? 25 00:01:51,010 --> 00:01:52,978 I can't do that. 26 00:01:53,146 --> 00:01:55,512 First tell me what you do and then I'll decide. 27 00:01:56,516 --> 00:01:58,507 I like you, Diane. 28 00:02:00,220 --> 00:02:03,053 And I'm only doing this because it's my job. 29 00:02:03,723 --> 00:02:04,747 You've been served. 30 00:02:06,292 --> 00:02:07,316 [BELL RINGS] 31 00:02:08,361 --> 00:02:10,761 You're not becoming one of those overprotective moms, are you? 32 00:02:10,930 --> 00:02:12,420 I might be. 33 00:02:12,599 --> 00:02:14,897 Mrs. Hartley? Wasn't she your teacher in middle school? 34 00:02:15,068 --> 00:02:17,468 ZACH: Yeah. - Mom. 35 00:02:18,171 --> 00:02:20,833 Lillian and Mrs. Brooks. Where have they been? 36 00:02:21,007 --> 00:02:25,068 - "Those poor, disadvantaged children." - "Imagine going to a public school." 37 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:28,442 Since when did I raise such sarcastic kids? 38 00:02:28,748 --> 00:02:30,113 Who's that? 39 00:02:30,283 --> 00:02:31,875 I think that's Kelsey's dad. 40 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:35,485 No, I think they moved away. I think he wants you. 41 00:02:35,655 --> 00:02:37,714 Maybe he's a teacher? 44 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:50,200 So are you dating anyone? 45 00:02:50,570 --> 00:02:52,333 Off and on. 46 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:55,668 You are the definition of off-and-on, Will. 47 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:58,834 - You gotta get serious sometime. - Who says? 48 00:02:59,012 --> 00:03:01,606 The pope, I think. 49 00:03:02,248 --> 00:03:03,272 [BOTH LAUGH] 50 00:03:04,584 --> 00:03:07,849 Oh, your time's up. And someone's waiting to cut in. 51 00:03:10,790 --> 00:03:11,814 DIANE: Where are you, Will? 52 00:03:11,991 --> 00:03:15,654 WILL [OVER PHONE]: A wedding. Wendy Scott-Carr's coming after me. 53 00:03:15,828 --> 00:03:18,763 I, uh... Will, we're on speakerphone. 54 00:03:19,799 --> 00:03:21,733 [OVER PHONE] Uh, the summons isn't about you. 55 00:03:21,901 --> 00:03:24,392 We got served too. Alicia, myself and David Lee. 56 00:03:24,571 --> 00:03:25,936 What? Why? 57 00:03:26,105 --> 00:03:29,632 DIANE: It's one of David Lee's divorces. The Huntley divorce. 58 00:03:29,809 --> 00:03:32,369 The wife of the venture capitalist? We did well by her, didn't we? 59 00:03:32,545 --> 00:03:33,773 Half his business assets, 60 00:03:33,947 --> 00:03:36,472 the house in Highland Park, and sole custody of their daughter. 61 00:03:36,649 --> 00:03:38,879 She's not suing us. The husband is. 62 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:41,179 - What, for being too effective? DIANE: No. 63 00:03:41,554 --> 00:03:43,112 Alienation of affection. 64 00:03:45,959 --> 00:03:47,586 You're kidding. What is this, the '30s? 65 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:50,490 No, we're one of seven states that still has it on the books. 66 00:03:50,663 --> 00:03:53,427 Yeah, as a joke. As a Depression-era curiosity. 67 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:55,898 What, he's saying we split them up? That's crazy. 68 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:59,698 DIANE: Yes, and his lawyer's coming here in a few hours to talk settlement. 69 00:03:59,872 --> 00:04:01,772 - You think the timing's suspicious? DIANE: I do. 70 00:04:01,941 --> 00:04:04,034 Three days before we refinance. 71 00:04:04,611 --> 00:04:06,306 We're going through a short-term problem. 72 00:04:06,479 --> 00:04:07,503 Nothing to worry about. 73 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:10,012 WILL: I'm coming. We need to get this off the books fast. 74 00:04:10,183 --> 00:04:12,014 Where's David Lee? What's he saying about this? 75 00:04:12,185 --> 00:04:15,848 What the hell? Now I'm being penalized for doing my job well? 76 00:04:17,056 --> 00:04:21,425 I, uh... Just see you in a few minutes, Will. 77 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:25,052 You know what? We countersue. It's the principle of the thing. 78 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:30,330 So, David, not to pry, but did you enlist? 79 00:04:30,503 --> 00:04:32,368 Yes, I was getting bored. 80 00:04:32,538 --> 00:04:35,974 The Yale Club. I was served backstage during Gilbert and Sullivan. 81 00:04:36,142 --> 00:04:38,872 Alicia, you were on the Huntley divorce your first year. 82 00:04:39,045 --> 00:04:41,809 - He was sleeping with some stripper. - Good, that's what we need. 83 00:04:41,981 --> 00:04:45,280 There can't be alienation of affection if the husband was cheating. 84 00:04:45,652 --> 00:04:47,552 Get Kalinda. 85 00:04:51,257 --> 00:04:54,920 There's, uh, nothing I need to know here, is there, David? 86 00:04:55,094 --> 00:04:56,459 What do you mean? 87 00:04:56,629 --> 00:04:59,757 - Oh, I think you know what I mean. - This was a straight division of assets. 88 00:04:59,932 --> 00:05:02,230 We were there for her. We did right by her. 89 00:05:03,336 --> 00:05:04,928 Okay. 90 00:05:05,905 --> 00:05:08,396 ALICIA: Hi. - Hey. It doesn't let up, does it? 91 00:05:08,574 --> 00:05:10,201 Not often. Is everything all right? 92 00:05:10,376 --> 00:05:11,707 Yeah, I was at a wedding. 93 00:05:11,878 --> 00:05:14,278 No, I mean the Wendy Scott-Carr thing. 94 00:05:14,447 --> 00:05:17,883 Yeah. Don't worry. Something I'm handling, you know. 95 00:05:18,751 --> 00:05:22,243 This is an easy lawsuit. We just need to get to the wife. She... 96 00:05:24,724 --> 00:05:26,351 I thought I'd dress up for this lawyer. 97 00:05:26,526 --> 00:05:27,550 [CHUCKLES] 98 00:05:28,695 --> 00:05:31,630 We just need to get to the wife. Get her on record. What's her name? 99 00:05:31,798 --> 00:05:34,892 - April Huntley. - Right. She hired us. He didn't. 100 00:05:35,068 --> 00:05:37,798 She's the one who wanted the divorce. We didn't force anything on her. 101 00:05:37,970 --> 00:05:38,994 DIANE: She still a client? 102 00:05:39,172 --> 00:05:41,697 Julius is primary on her business holdings. 103 00:05:41,874 --> 00:05:44,001 - I'll call him? - No. Will, you talk to her. 104 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:46,111 - Why? - Because Will can talk to her. 105 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:49,973 WILL: We know her husband's attorney? - No. Someone from L.A. 106 00:05:50,149 --> 00:05:52,242 L. A? Why L. A? 107 00:05:54,787 --> 00:05:56,482 Hello? 108 00:05:57,423 --> 00:05:58,685 ALICIA: Hello? 109 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:00,655 It's freezing outside. 110 00:06:00,827 --> 00:06:02,761 Yes, I know. It's January. 111 00:06:02,929 --> 00:06:06,456 And all this affection for seasons, I don't understand. 112 00:06:06,632 --> 00:06:08,031 I think it's about change. 113 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:10,328 Yeah, change. It's monstrous. 114 00:06:10,670 --> 00:06:12,467 May I help you? 115 00:06:13,139 --> 00:06:15,198 I'm Burl Preston for Diane Lockhart. 116 00:06:15,375 --> 00:06:17,741 He's really suing us. We thought you could sign an affidavit 117 00:06:17,910 --> 00:06:19,468 saying you asked us for the divorce. 118 00:06:19,645 --> 00:06:22,671 APRIL [OVER PHONE]: Jake is such a turd. He's really suing you? 119 00:06:22,849 --> 00:06:25,409 April, how does Jake know Burl Preston? 120 00:06:25,585 --> 00:06:27,212 APRIL: Burl who? 121 00:06:27,487 --> 00:06:28,852 Preston. 122 00:06:29,021 --> 00:06:31,489 He's an L.A. Lawyer. A top L.A. Lawyer. 123 00:06:31,657 --> 00:06:34,717 APRIL: Oh, must be from one of his companies. Why? 124 00:06:34,894 --> 00:06:38,022 I'm just surprised he would take this case. 125 00:06:38,197 --> 00:06:40,495 APRIL: Huh. Maybe he wants part of the 44 million. 126 00:06:42,201 --> 00:06:43,225 Will? Are you there? 127 00:06:43,403 --> 00:06:45,564 Yes, I'm here. 128 00:06:45,738 --> 00:06:48,468 How did you know your husband was suing for 44 million? 129 00:06:48,641 --> 00:06:50,541 APRIL: How did I know? 130 00:06:50,710 --> 00:06:52,268 You said. 131 00:06:52,445 --> 00:06:53,469 No, I didn't. 132 00:06:53,646 --> 00:06:57,946 Ms. Lockhart, I always seem to be visiting you during the cold months. 133 00:06:58,117 --> 00:07:00,642 Yes, I don't suppose you'd fly us to L.A. For the depositions. 134 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:03,554 Ah, now, there's an idea. 135 00:07:06,058 --> 00:07:07,855 I don't think you've met. 136 00:07:08,027 --> 00:07:11,394 Captain David Lee. I was the divorce attorney. 137 00:07:11,998 --> 00:07:15,525 So you're the one who wrested control of my client's companies. 138 00:07:15,701 --> 00:07:17,931 Uh, no, I think he should look to his wife for that. 139 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:19,901 - We just got her... - David, stop. 140 00:07:20,673 --> 00:07:22,334 Mr. Gardner, hello. Good to see you again. 141 00:07:22,508 --> 00:07:25,102 They have her. They have Mrs. Huntley. 142 00:07:25,278 --> 00:07:28,679 That's right. Mr. And Mrs. Huntley have reconciled. 143 00:07:28,948 --> 00:07:30,347 You broke up their marriage 144 00:07:30,516 --> 00:07:33,451 and hastily sold off their most valuable asset. 145 00:07:33,619 --> 00:07:34,984 It was a fair division of assets. 146 00:07:35,154 --> 00:07:36,678 For you, yes. 147 00:07:36,856 --> 00:07:39,916 Bubble Elastic was a company owned by Mr. Huntley. 148 00:07:40,092 --> 00:07:42,560 Mrs. Huntley gained control of it during the divorce. 149 00:07:42,728 --> 00:07:44,093 Exactly. She gained control... 150 00:07:44,263 --> 00:07:47,562 Until you helped her sell it earlier this year at a loss. 151 00:07:48,234 --> 00:07:52,261 It's now worth $44 million. 152 00:07:52,438 --> 00:07:54,429 This is not a harassment suit. 153 00:07:54,740 --> 00:07:58,403 You conspired to end this marriage for your financial gain. 154 00:07:58,578 --> 00:08:02,878 As a result, my client lost out on a $44 million windfall. 155 00:08:03,049 --> 00:08:05,984 And that is the amount you'll pay. 156 00:08:11,757 --> 00:08:12,781 Uh-oh. 157 00:08:25,872 --> 00:08:26,896 [INDISTINCT CHATTERING] 158 00:08:28,708 --> 00:08:30,073 Wait a minute! 159 00:08:30,243 --> 00:08:33,610 This was always part of the equity partner agreement. 160 00:08:33,779 --> 00:08:35,178 I have no control over family law. 161 00:08:35,348 --> 00:08:37,509 Why should I be held accountable for his screw-ups? 162 00:08:37,683 --> 00:08:40,277 - My screw-ups? I did not... WILL: Okay, hold it together, guys. 163 00:08:40,453 --> 00:08:43,650 - No, I'm not gonna take that from him. - Him? Julius. 164 00:08:43,823 --> 00:08:46,383 - My name is Julius. - All right, all right. Listen up. 165 00:08:46,692 --> 00:08:47,716 We need to win. 166 00:08:47,894 --> 00:08:51,625 Malpractice insurance won't cover this. It's an intentional tort. 167 00:08:51,797 --> 00:08:55,927 So we are all on the hook for $1.2 million. 168 00:08:56,502 --> 00:08:59,266 ELl: Excuse me? DIANE: On the hook for 1.2 million. 169 00:08:59,438 --> 00:09:01,133 All of the equity partners share everything, 170 00:09:01,307 --> 00:09:02,831 in sickness and in health. 171 00:09:03,009 --> 00:09:04,169 Who is he? 172 00:09:04,343 --> 00:09:07,835 Um, I just signed the equity partner agreement last week, 173 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:10,847 and you're telling me I owe you 1.2 million? 174 00:09:11,017 --> 00:09:12,416 Only if we lose, Eli. 175 00:09:12,585 --> 00:09:15,053 Which, given David Lee and his methods, seems highly likely. 176 00:09:15,221 --> 00:09:17,416 Oh, go to hell, Julius. There, I said your name. Happy? 177 00:09:17,590 --> 00:09:19,581 JULIUS: When you're disbarred. How about that? 178 00:09:19,759 --> 00:09:22,728 - You're a moron! - Oh, bring it on. 179 00:09:23,095 --> 00:09:24,357 What is going on here? 180 00:09:28,834 --> 00:09:30,062 One happy family. 181 00:09:33,806 --> 00:09:36,673 - Could you, uh, buzz Diane Lockhart? - Excuse me. 182 00:09:36,842 --> 00:09:38,867 - This is a place of business. - Yes, hi. 183 00:09:39,045 --> 00:09:42,674 Tori, get security. If you wanna serve someone, leave it with the receptionist. 184 00:09:42,848 --> 00:09:46,511 No, I'm not here to... I'm here for Diane on a personal matter. 185 00:09:46,686 --> 00:09:47,948 Yeah, it's all personal. 186 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:51,021 Mike, can you escort this process server down to the lobby, please? 187 00:09:51,357 --> 00:09:52,585 MIKE: Sir. 188 00:09:52,758 --> 00:09:55,386 Please give this to her, okay? 189 00:09:56,028 --> 00:09:58,724 You can leave it with the receptionist. 190 00:10:00,232 --> 00:10:01,893 KALINDA: The photos are real. 191 00:10:02,068 --> 00:10:05,629 He did meet and sleep with a stripper. 192 00:10:05,805 --> 00:10:08,330 - But? - It wasn't purely spontaneous. 193 00:10:08,507 --> 00:10:11,237 - We did not. - No, we didn't. 194 00:10:11,677 --> 00:10:13,975 Mrs. Huntley wanted full custody of her daughter. 195 00:10:14,146 --> 00:10:19,015 That was unlikely, so David Lee asked me to set up a DUI trap. 196 00:10:19,185 --> 00:10:21,346 The stripper wasn't supposed to sleep with him. 197 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:23,454 Just get him drinking above the legal limit 198 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:26,592 and then a cop I called pulled him over. I mean, it worked. 199 00:10:27,259 --> 00:10:30,524 The husband had a DUI just before the custody hearing. He lost custody. 200 00:10:33,032 --> 00:10:35,398 You have such lofty goals when you start a law firm. 201 00:10:35,701 --> 00:10:38,135 Dreams of fighting injustice, righting wrongs. 202 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:41,034 Again, the point wasn't to get him to sleep with her. 203 00:10:41,207 --> 00:10:42,731 Mr. Huntley acted on his own there. 204 00:10:42,908 --> 00:10:44,500 WILL: Was this discussed with the client? 205 00:10:44,677 --> 00:10:46,542 Mrs. Huntley? Not to my knowledge. 206 00:10:46,712 --> 00:10:48,441 She just wanted full custody of her daughter. 207 00:10:48,614 --> 00:10:50,275 This was David Lee going the extra mile. 208 00:10:50,549 --> 00:10:52,710 Yep, good old David Lee. 209 00:10:52,885 --> 00:10:55,115 Was this written down anywhere, this DUI trap? 210 00:10:55,488 --> 00:10:58,218 Possibly in David's notes, but I'm not sure. 211 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:00,182 Okay, we'll try to limit discovery. 212 00:11:00,359 --> 00:11:01,883 Kalinda, you do a document sweep. 213 00:11:02,061 --> 00:11:04,291 We need to know what skeletons are rattling around. 214 00:11:04,463 --> 00:11:07,330 And, Alicia, you're the David Lee wrangler. 215 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:08,990 Will, do you have a minute? 216 00:11:09,168 --> 00:11:11,102 Thank you, Alicia, Kalinda. 217 00:11:13,105 --> 00:11:15,835 - We can't catch a breath, can we? - You need to hire a lawyer. 218 00:11:16,008 --> 00:11:18,135 - We can handle this. - No. 219 00:11:19,145 --> 00:11:22,046 I mean, Wendy Scott-Carr. I have a few names. 220 00:11:22,214 --> 00:11:23,306 No, it's all right. 221 00:11:23,482 --> 00:11:25,916 I'm interviewing Jason Cline and Lionel Deerfield. 222 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:27,876 They're good. 223 00:11:29,221 --> 00:11:30,813 We don't want this to go to a grand jury. 224 00:11:30,990 --> 00:11:32,514 I know. 225 00:11:33,559 --> 00:11:35,117 - You're okay? - I am. 226 00:11:36,228 --> 00:11:38,753 If this starts impacting the firm, 227 00:11:40,666 --> 00:11:42,133 - we'll have to talk. - Will, 228 00:11:42,301 --> 00:11:44,895 there is nothing we will ever have to talk about. 229 00:11:45,137 --> 00:11:47,435 This is a state's attorney witch hunt, that's all. 230 00:11:47,606 --> 00:11:49,733 We're in this together. 231 00:11:50,276 --> 00:11:54,645 DAVID: The last thing I need now, is your opinion. 232 00:11:56,816 --> 00:11:58,113 It's probably too early to drink. 233 00:11:58,784 --> 00:12:00,718 Another two hours. 234 00:12:01,153 --> 00:12:03,678 - You need a lawyer. WILL: I need a lawyer. Thanks. 235 00:12:04,323 --> 00:12:06,587 I seem to be the state's attorney's target of the month. 236 00:12:06,759 --> 00:12:08,727 - Yeah. - I think this investigation 237 00:12:08,894 --> 00:12:10,828 into judicial bribery is getting more serious. 238 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:12,958 Don't worry. You'll be fine. 239 00:12:14,266 --> 00:12:15,426 - I will? - Oh, yeah. 240 00:12:15,601 --> 00:12:17,159 This is a little hiccup. 241 00:12:17,336 --> 00:12:20,134 The state's attorney just needs to throw its weight around a little bit. 242 00:12:20,473 --> 00:12:21,531 What about a grand jury? 243 00:12:21,707 --> 00:12:24,437 Ooh. Grand juries. 244 00:12:24,777 --> 00:12:25,835 They're a joke. 245 00:12:26,979 --> 00:12:28,378 I'm a fighter. 246 00:12:28,547 --> 00:12:29,673 We'll fight them together. 247 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:33,250 APRIL: He told me my husband was cheating on me. 248 00:12:33,419 --> 00:12:34,681 He showed me pictures. 249 00:12:35,121 --> 00:12:38,318 I was stunned. I trusted my lawyer. I trusted my firm. 250 00:12:38,491 --> 00:12:39,890 But your husband did cheat on you? 251 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:42,357 No. He said he had never met that woman before. 252 00:12:42,528 --> 00:12:44,792 She sat down next to him and offered to buy a drink. 253 00:12:44,964 --> 00:12:48,092 But this is him kissing her, isn't it? 254 00:12:48,267 --> 00:12:49,894 It was a peck. A peck on the cheek. 255 00:12:50,069 --> 00:12:52,537 And didn't he say this was a setup by your divorce lawyer? 256 00:12:52,705 --> 00:12:54,605 Would you like to take over the questioning? 257 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:56,503 No, but I thought we might cut to the chase. 258 00:12:56,675 --> 00:12:58,336 Okay, here's the chase. 259 00:12:58,511 --> 00:13:00,809 You came to David Lee to divorce your husband? 260 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:02,607 No, I came to David Lee for advice. 261 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:07,276 Is this your signature on the attorney-client retainer agreement? 262 00:13:07,753 --> 00:13:10,779 - And what does it say on top there? - "Intent to divorce." 263 00:13:10,956 --> 00:13:14,016 April, did you try to reconcile with your husband 264 00:13:14,193 --> 00:13:15,854 - before the divorce? APRIL: Yes, twice. 265 00:13:16,028 --> 00:13:18,690 And when you told your divorce attorney this? 266 00:13:18,864 --> 00:13:21,697 - He showed me these pictures. - Of course I showed her the pictures. 267 00:13:21,867 --> 00:13:23,732 She was wanting to reconcile with the bum. 268 00:13:23,903 --> 00:13:25,029 PRESTON: You didn't want that? 269 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:26,899 DAVID: If I'm a shoe salesman and you come to buy shoes, 270 00:13:27,072 --> 00:13:30,166 it's not my job to talk you out of it, it's my job to find a good shoe for you. 271 00:13:30,342 --> 00:13:31,900 Twice, she tried to reconcile. 272 00:13:32,077 --> 00:13:34,204 Twice, she came to you to call off the divorce. 273 00:13:34,380 --> 00:13:36,143 Twice, you convinced her not to. 274 00:13:36,315 --> 00:13:38,078 Because he was shtupping a stripper. 275 00:13:38,250 --> 00:13:40,013 That was not proven. Mr. Huntley denies he... 276 00:13:40,186 --> 00:13:43,451 Oh, my God, he does. How could I have been so mistaken? 277 00:13:43,622 --> 00:13:46,682 - Mr. Lee was speaking sarcastically. - Who do you call a true friend? 278 00:13:46,859 --> 00:13:49,521 The one who sees your husband shtupping a stripper and says nothing, 279 00:13:49,695 --> 00:13:52,823 - or the one who says something? - Did you hire the stripper? 280 00:13:53,432 --> 00:13:55,798 Did I what? Did I hire this woman? Are you crazy? 281 00:13:55,968 --> 00:13:57,799 Please, answer the question. 282 00:14:00,606 --> 00:14:03,905 - No, I did not hire the stripper. PRESTON: You perjure yourself, sir, 283 00:14:04,376 --> 00:14:06,776 it's the equivalent of perjuring yourself in court. 284 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:12,314 Thank you. Go ahead and ask the question again. 285 00:14:12,484 --> 00:14:16,386 PRESTON: Did you hire this woman? 286 00:14:24,630 --> 00:14:27,565 No, I did not hire the stripper pictured in those photos. 287 00:14:27,733 --> 00:14:30,031 I did lose my virginity when I was 14. 288 00:14:30,202 --> 00:14:33,433 - I have a crush on Jacqueline Onassis. - Okay, thank you. 289 00:14:33,606 --> 00:14:35,130 I didn't cry when Challenger exploded. 290 00:14:35,307 --> 00:14:36,569 Thank you. 291 00:14:36,742 --> 00:14:39,905 - Basically, you're in trouble. - Thanks. 292 00:14:40,079 --> 00:14:43,810 I'm not here to sugarcoat it, Will. You hire me, I'll give it to you straight. 293 00:14:44,350 --> 00:14:47,319 They're investigating you for arranging bribery. 294 00:14:47,486 --> 00:14:49,078 From the sound of it, they have something. 295 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:50,654 They have circumstantial something. 296 00:14:50,823 --> 00:14:52,188 For a grand jury, that's enough. 297 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:54,155 And your defense? 298 00:14:54,760 --> 00:14:56,853 - Turn evidence. - Against who? I don't have anything. 299 00:14:57,029 --> 00:15:01,398 Everybody has something. Give it to them, for a lighter sentence. 300 00:15:01,734 --> 00:15:03,793 - How light? - Two years, maybe. 301 00:15:03,969 --> 00:15:05,493 Probation? 302 00:15:05,671 --> 00:15:07,263 No. Minimum security. 303 00:15:07,940 --> 00:15:10,204 Loss of your law license. 304 00:15:11,710 --> 00:15:14,144 I could never practice law again? 305 00:15:14,313 --> 00:15:16,144 That's right. 306 00:15:18,484 --> 00:15:19,508 [CHUCKLES] 307 00:15:19,685 --> 00:15:21,448 God, you're a bundle of laughs. 308 00:15:21,620 --> 00:15:23,952 Yep. Old age. 309 00:15:24,123 --> 00:15:28,423 My cynicism seeping through like oil through a garden of leaves. 310 00:15:31,597 --> 00:15:32,825 Are you guys being sued? 311 00:15:33,899 --> 00:15:35,799 I saw Burl Preston out there. 312 00:15:35,968 --> 00:15:36,992 Goodbye, Lionel. 313 00:15:37,770 --> 00:15:38,896 Thank you. 314 00:15:47,913 --> 00:15:49,608 Is it true? 315 00:15:49,782 --> 00:15:52,478 What, the Challenger? Yes, I didn't cry. 316 00:15:52,651 --> 00:15:54,243 David, 317 00:15:54,420 --> 00:15:56,388 did you hire that stripper for a DUI trap? 318 00:15:56,989 --> 00:16:00,516 Forty-four million dollars, that's what I just saved you in there. 319 00:16:00,693 --> 00:16:04,185 They can't prove we hired that stripper, the lawsuit goes away. 320 00:16:04,363 --> 00:16:05,387 You wanna question that? 321 00:16:05,564 --> 00:16:07,122 I wanna question you perjuring yourself. 322 00:16:07,299 --> 00:16:09,358 I told them the truth. I did not hire her. 323 00:16:09,668 --> 00:16:11,067 Kalinda did? 324 00:16:11,537 --> 00:16:13,095 This is an adult's game, Diane. 325 00:16:13,272 --> 00:16:18,232 I'm fine if you don't wanna play, but then don't ask the questions. 326 00:16:18,844 --> 00:16:19,902 What about Alicia? 327 00:16:21,080 --> 00:16:22,911 - What about her? - She's being deposed next. 328 00:16:23,082 --> 00:16:24,140 Will she contradict you? 329 00:16:32,624 --> 00:16:34,091 Hi. 330 00:16:34,259 --> 00:16:35,749 Hi. 331 00:16:40,032 --> 00:16:42,660 When you had your troubles with the Treasury, 332 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:44,427 - the Treasury monitor... - Yes? 333 00:16:44,603 --> 00:16:47,470 - The lawyer you used, she was good? - Yeah, she was great. 334 00:16:47,639 --> 00:16:49,504 - What was her name? - Elsbeth Tascioni. 335 00:16:49,742 --> 00:16:52,006 - Are you looking for a lawyer? - I might be. 336 00:16:53,245 --> 00:16:55,236 Too bad there are none here. 337 00:16:56,882 --> 00:16:58,907 What's going on, Will? 338 00:17:00,986 --> 00:17:02,977 - You don't have to tell me. - It's not anything. 339 00:17:03,155 --> 00:17:05,749 I just don't wanna make life more complicated. 340 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:08,016 - She's discreet, this woman? - Yes. 341 00:17:08,193 --> 00:17:11,959 Um, she's also different. I'm not sure how well you'll get along. 342 00:17:12,431 --> 00:17:14,797 - Well, is it worth a meeting? - It is. 343 00:17:14,967 --> 00:17:16,127 Um... 344 00:17:18,070 --> 00:17:19,662 Don't judge by first impressions? 345 00:17:21,840 --> 00:17:23,603 Promise. 346 00:17:29,581 --> 00:17:31,310 Hi, Alicia, how are you? 347 00:17:31,717 --> 00:17:33,617 Good, David, what's up? 348 00:17:34,019 --> 00:17:35,748 I've done something for you. 349 00:17:35,921 --> 00:17:38,219 Your children's trust. I've decided to get a jump on it. 350 00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:41,848 - Okay, thanks. - No problem. Had to get done. 351 00:17:42,027 --> 00:17:44,359 It was complicated because it had to anticipate all the ways 352 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:47,658 you might go with your husband. Separation. Divorce. 353 00:17:48,967 --> 00:17:52,767 So... You know, my memory, not so good. 354 00:17:52,938 --> 00:17:54,565 Anyway, with your upcoming deposition, 355 00:17:54,740 --> 00:17:56,401 I just wanted to check my facts with you. 356 00:17:56,575 --> 00:17:58,304 Make sure we're in agreement. 357 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:00,401 You know. 358 00:18:00,913 --> 00:18:03,279 Will they ever dump David Lee? 359 00:18:03,449 --> 00:18:06,543 No. He brings in too much money. 360 00:18:06,718 --> 00:18:08,686 What if he was costing too much money? 361 00:18:08,854 --> 00:18:11,789 Well, depends on how much money. 362 00:18:11,957 --> 00:18:14,482 It's not about love. It's about commerce. 363 00:18:14,660 --> 00:18:16,958 So if I made a play? 364 00:18:17,129 --> 00:18:18,596 It would depend on the play. 365 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:19,890 DAVID: Okay, thanks a lot. 366 00:18:21,633 --> 00:18:25,262 But if you go after David Lee, you'd better win, or it won't be pretty. 367 00:18:27,739 --> 00:18:29,536 PRESTON: Hi. - Hello. 368 00:18:29,708 --> 00:18:31,437 It's kind of nerve-racking in here, isn't it? 369 00:18:31,610 --> 00:18:33,305 Everybody ducking and covering. Hmm? 370 00:18:33,645 --> 00:18:36,580 - No, it seems fine to me. - Really? 371 00:18:36,748 --> 00:18:38,807 Then you're made of stronger stuff. 372 00:18:38,984 --> 00:18:42,818 You know the penalty for perjury, Mrs. Florrick? 373 00:18:42,988 --> 00:18:45,115 ALICIA: I do. - What is it? 374 00:18:45,290 --> 00:18:48,054 Perjury is a class-three felony resulting in imprisonment 375 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,161 for no less than two years and no more than five. 376 00:18:50,429 --> 00:18:52,761 Good. Thank you. 377 00:18:52,931 --> 00:18:56,890 In what capacity did you assist David Lee on the Huntley divorce? 378 00:18:57,069 --> 00:19:00,334 Under his supervision, I helped negotiate the division of assets 379 00:19:00,506 --> 00:19:03,339 - and execute the paperwork. PRESTON: And what else? 380 00:19:03,509 --> 00:19:04,737 I'm not sure what you mean. 381 00:19:04,910 --> 00:19:08,175 Didn't you also function as something of a hand-holder for my client? 382 00:19:08,347 --> 00:19:09,837 No. 383 00:19:10,182 --> 00:19:12,616 - You didn't? - I didn't. 384 00:19:13,652 --> 00:19:16,519 Oh, I see. 385 00:19:16,688 --> 00:19:18,622 Let me try again. 386 00:19:18,790 --> 00:19:21,452 Did you function as hand-holder to April Huntley, 387 00:19:21,627 --> 00:19:24,323 - the wife of my client? - I tried to comfort her, yes. 388 00:19:24,496 --> 00:19:28,455 You told her you had also dealt with an unfaithful spouse. 389 00:19:30,402 --> 00:19:32,996 We commiserated over similarities in our personal lives. 390 00:19:33,338 --> 00:19:36,501 Did you express what a relief it was to be away from a cheating husband 391 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:40,668 saying, "You can't imagine the relief you feel that first night, 392 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:43,747 just being alone, having a glass of wine"? 393 00:19:43,916 --> 00:19:47,044 Objection, Mr. Preston. Are we really delving into Mrs. Florrick's private life? 394 00:19:47,219 --> 00:19:51,087 Only as far as Mrs. Florrick delved into it to further the firm's interests. 395 00:19:51,256 --> 00:19:54,783 Did you exploit your marital status to influence my client's wife? 396 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:57,588 Mrs. Huntley asked me about my own experiences 397 00:19:57,763 --> 00:20:02,063 and I shared those with her in an attempt to comfort. That is all. 398 00:20:02,234 --> 00:20:05,226 To your knowledge, did David Lee hire the stripper, Alexandria, 399 00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:07,531 - to seduce my client? - No. 400 00:20:10,943 --> 00:20:12,706 You're under oath, Mrs. Florrick. 401 00:20:12,878 --> 00:20:15,711 Yes, I recognize that, and my answer is still no. 402 00:20:17,616 --> 00:20:20,813 That seems to be your case, Mr. Preston. Shall we call it a day? 403 00:20:20,986 --> 00:20:23,454 Just one more thing. 404 00:20:23,822 --> 00:20:26,347 Mrs. Florrick, what is this? 405 00:20:26,658 --> 00:20:29,718 It appears to be a contract for the sale of Bubble Elastic. 406 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:31,021 PRESTON: It is, in fact. 407 00:20:31,196 --> 00:20:33,721 - Your law firm negotiated that sale? - We did. 408 00:20:34,199 --> 00:20:36,633 Mm-hm. Do you see that last line? 409 00:20:36,802 --> 00:20:39,270 What percentage did your law firm negotiate 410 00:20:39,438 --> 00:20:41,497 for Bubble Elastic's future profits? 411 00:20:41,673 --> 00:20:42,970 It says 5. 412 00:20:43,141 --> 00:20:46,599 - But I was not involved in that. - I know. 413 00:20:46,778 --> 00:20:49,178 But I thought a third-year associate who perjured herself... 414 00:20:49,348 --> 00:20:51,111 DIANE: Objection. ...would be the best one 415 00:20:51,283 --> 00:20:53,547 to read about the demise of Lockhart-Gardner. 416 00:20:53,719 --> 00:20:56,916 - Is this a deposition or an attack? PRESTON: A little of both, actually. 417 00:20:57,456 --> 00:20:59,617 That line there, 5 percent, 418 00:20:59,791 --> 00:21:02,919 means you made more from that company than Mrs. Huntley. 419 00:21:03,262 --> 00:21:06,356 - Does that sound fair, Mrs. Florrick? - It sounds like a judgment call. 420 00:21:06,531 --> 00:21:07,862 A legal judgment call. 421 00:21:08,033 --> 00:21:09,057 Ms. Lockhart is right. 422 00:21:09,234 --> 00:21:12,032 I may not have you on alienation of affection, 423 00:21:12,204 --> 00:21:13,933 but I now have you on fraud. 424 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:15,164 We're done here. Thank you. 425 00:21:16,308 --> 00:21:20,472 Oh, no. We're just beginning. 426 00:21:25,550 --> 00:21:26,574 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 427 00:21:26,752 --> 00:21:29,346 It was money. I was trying to make the firm money. 428 00:21:29,521 --> 00:21:30,783 DAVID: I'm not gonna pay for his mistake. 429 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:32,287 I'm not paying for yours. 430 00:21:32,457 --> 00:21:33,924 Let's all raise hands. One at a time. 431 00:21:34,092 --> 00:21:35,821 I got a 5-percent return on the company sale. 432 00:21:35,994 --> 00:21:38,360 I can't help it if David Lee got his client less. 433 00:21:38,530 --> 00:21:40,054 What? Are you kidding? 434 00:21:40,232 --> 00:21:42,530 Your left hand does not know what your right hand is doing. 435 00:21:42,701 --> 00:21:44,931 Why am I being persecuted for doing my job? 436 00:21:45,103 --> 00:21:48,163 Because you didn't tell us, and now it's fraud, you stupid... 437 00:21:48,340 --> 00:21:49,637 Stupid what? 438 00:21:49,808 --> 00:21:52,743 - Ooh. Come on, say it. - I didn't say anything. 439 00:21:52,911 --> 00:21:55,471 I wasn't gonna say anything. And I'm offended that you'd think... 440 00:21:55,647 --> 00:21:57,706 - Oh, are you offended, David? DIANE: Thank you. 441 00:21:57,883 --> 00:22:00,113 Did the client sign a conflict-of-interest waiver? 442 00:22:00,652 --> 00:22:02,415 That's right, she did. It's standard for us. 443 00:22:02,587 --> 00:22:03,679 Good, we're protected. 444 00:22:03,855 --> 00:22:06,790 It can't be fraud if she signed off on any potential conflict of interest. 445 00:22:06,958 --> 00:22:09,426 - Why don't I find it in discovery? - You're blind. It's there. 446 00:22:09,594 --> 00:22:10,891 - It's a standard rider. - Where? 447 00:22:11,063 --> 00:22:13,691 It's a rider. If it's not with the hard copy, it's in the database. 448 00:22:13,865 --> 00:22:15,594 DIANE: Okay, get Kalinda on it. - Ahem. Diane? 449 00:22:17,302 --> 00:22:18,667 We need to talk. 450 00:22:19,271 --> 00:22:20,704 ELl: Clause 63. 451 00:22:20,872 --> 00:22:23,033 In a malpractice case, the partners can vote 452 00:22:23,208 --> 00:22:26,769 to hold only the negligent partner liable for the entirety of damages. 453 00:22:26,945 --> 00:22:30,142 We are not throwing anyone under the bus, Eli. 454 00:22:30,315 --> 00:22:32,249 Last time I looked, we were all under the bus. 455 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:35,409 This was a clause insisted on by David Lee. 456 00:22:35,587 --> 00:22:36,884 - He was the one... - Who told you? 457 00:22:37,289 --> 00:22:39,757 Who told me David Lee insisted on it? Kalinda. 458 00:22:40,292 --> 00:22:41,589 He was afraid to be at the mercy 459 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:44,354 of other people's mistakes. It seems only fitting that... 460 00:22:44,529 --> 00:22:47,293 David Lee brought in 30 percent of the firm's business this year. 461 00:22:47,466 --> 00:22:49,900 And a hundred percent of the malpractice suits. 462 00:22:50,068 --> 00:22:52,127 You are a profit participant now, Eli. 463 00:22:52,304 --> 00:22:54,431 Throwing David Lee overboard is shortsighted. 464 00:22:54,940 --> 00:22:56,840 It is reacting to short-term circumstances 465 00:22:57,008 --> 00:22:58,703 with long-term measures, and I won't do it. 466 00:22:58,877 --> 00:23:02,438 No, you won't do it because you have a failed romantic notion 467 00:23:02,614 --> 00:23:05,708 that what you are running here is a family. It's not a family, Diane. 468 00:23:05,884 --> 00:23:09,047 A family can't fire you. A family doesn't cost me $1.2 million. 469 00:23:09,221 --> 00:23:10,950 We're not doing it, Eli. 470 00:23:11,123 --> 00:23:13,387 If David Lee came to me wanting to dump you, 471 00:23:13,558 --> 00:23:15,219 I would have that same answer. 472 00:23:17,095 --> 00:23:19,222 I can outvote you. 473 00:23:19,965 --> 00:23:22,092 All I need is a majority of the equity partners. 474 00:23:22,267 --> 00:23:24,064 Well, that's true. 475 00:23:24,669 --> 00:23:27,001 Too bad you haven't been fostering relationships. 476 00:23:32,611 --> 00:23:33,737 No time like the present. 477 00:23:51,997 --> 00:23:54,522 ELSPETH: I'm sorry. They're painting. 478 00:23:54,699 --> 00:23:58,726 They keep trying to improve my office. Oh, no, wait, wait, wait. 479 00:23:59,204 --> 00:24:00,831 Oh, no. 480 00:24:01,006 --> 00:24:06,069 That's okay. Uh, the painters are practical jokers. 481 00:24:10,449 --> 00:24:11,916 Thanks for meeting me, Miss Tascioni. 482 00:24:12,083 --> 00:24:14,643 I've met a lot of lawyers, but Mrs. Florrick swears by you. 483 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:18,415 Oh, well, she's very nice. 484 00:24:18,723 --> 00:24:21,658 So they're accusing you of bribing judges? 485 00:24:21,827 --> 00:24:23,192 The state's attorney's office, yes. 486 00:24:23,361 --> 00:24:25,591 - But they're not saying which ones? - No. 487 00:24:25,764 --> 00:24:26,788 [PHONE RINGING] 488 00:24:31,903 --> 00:24:34,463 - Do you hear that? - Yes. 489 00:24:36,908 --> 00:24:39,706 Fantasia, someone's calling. 490 00:24:40,111 --> 00:24:41,203 Fantasia. 491 00:24:41,379 --> 00:24:43,609 - Why don't I come back? - No, no, this will just take... 492 00:24:43,782 --> 00:24:45,215 [ELSPETH GRUNTS] 493 00:24:46,017 --> 00:24:48,781 Uh, call back. If you can hear me, call back. 494 00:24:48,954 --> 00:24:51,047 You know, let me arrange another time for us to meet. 495 00:24:51,223 --> 00:24:52,554 No, no, Mr. Gardner. 496 00:24:52,724 --> 00:24:55,818 Who are the three most honest judges in Cook County? 497 00:24:55,994 --> 00:24:58,724 The three most honest? I don't know. 498 00:24:58,897 --> 00:25:02,025 Howard, Spinelli, Kotter. Why? 499 00:25:02,200 --> 00:25:05,226 And you're just waiting around for a grand jury, right? 500 00:25:07,405 --> 00:25:09,430 - Yes. - That's a mistake. 501 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:12,338 You have to apply pressure to the special prosecutor. 502 00:25:12,511 --> 00:25:15,537 - How do I do that? - No, you don't do anything. I do that. 503 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:18,842 - And how do you do that? - I have no idea. 504 00:25:19,017 --> 00:25:21,247 But I'm just starting. 505 00:25:29,594 --> 00:25:31,391 Okay? 506 00:25:32,531 --> 00:25:33,555 - Okay. - Okay. 507 00:25:33,732 --> 00:25:35,666 [PHONE RINGS THEN ELSPETH GASPS] 508 00:25:36,401 --> 00:25:38,164 I think that's a different one. 509 00:25:38,336 --> 00:25:39,701 Fantasia. 510 00:25:39,871 --> 00:25:42,601 - If it's logged in, it's logged in. - But I checked the database, 511 00:25:42,774 --> 00:25:45,174 the contract's there, but there's one page missing. The rider. 512 00:25:45,343 --> 00:25:46,503 It's one page. So what? 513 00:25:46,678 --> 00:25:48,839 Forty-four million dollars depends on that one page. 514 00:25:49,014 --> 00:25:51,141 Well, here's a suggestion. Maybe it doesn't exist. 515 00:25:51,316 --> 00:25:52,510 Whoever logged it in messed up, 516 00:25:52,684 --> 00:25:54,584 - never got the rider signed. - Can you find out who? 517 00:25:54,753 --> 00:25:55,777 [SIGHS] 518 00:25:57,155 --> 00:25:59,214 If they log it in, it's in my database. 519 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,882 Computers don't make things up. People make things up. 520 00:26:02,460 --> 00:26:06,863 There. That's who logged it in. That's who made the mistake. Not me. 521 00:26:12,103 --> 00:26:13,934 KALINDA: Hi. 522 00:26:14,272 --> 00:26:15,967 Hi. Is something wrong? 523 00:26:16,141 --> 00:26:19,110 Uh, the Huntleys, that was your first divorce? 524 00:26:19,277 --> 00:26:20,301 Second. 525 00:26:20,478 --> 00:26:22,810 - You were at the firm for how long? - A half a year. Why? 526 00:26:22,981 --> 00:26:25,575 You supervised the signing of the contract? 527 00:26:25,750 --> 00:26:27,274 Yes. 528 00:26:27,452 --> 00:26:28,851 What's wrong? 529 00:26:29,020 --> 00:26:32,512 I'm finding some difficulties in the filing. 530 00:26:32,691 --> 00:26:34,852 There was no rider. 531 00:26:35,894 --> 00:26:39,125 In the hard copy, I know. You have to check the database. 532 00:26:39,297 --> 00:26:41,060 I did. I can't find it there either. 533 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,994 - There was a rider. - You sure? 534 00:26:45,170 --> 00:26:47,297 I saw her sign it. 535 00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:50,868 I was there when she signed it. I had to sign it too. 536 00:26:54,112 --> 00:26:56,103 Oh, my God. 537 00:26:57,115 --> 00:26:59,242 Are you sure? 538 00:27:01,319 --> 00:27:02,684 This lawsuit depends on that rider. 539 00:27:02,854 --> 00:27:04,287 Look, it was your first year here, 540 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:06,117 - is there any chance you could've...? - No. 541 00:27:06,458 --> 00:27:09,154 No, I mean is there any chance you could've filed it somewhere else? 542 00:27:09,327 --> 00:27:11,420 I don't think so, no. 543 00:27:12,430 --> 00:27:14,591 I have to tell Diane. 544 00:27:15,500 --> 00:27:18,731 Wait a minute. I'm in the lobby, Alicia. I can't hear. 545 00:27:18,903 --> 00:27:21,030 I'm on my way up. 546 00:27:22,474 --> 00:27:24,169 - Well, look who's here. - Yep. 547 00:27:24,342 --> 00:27:25,707 - Hi. - Mr. Copeland. 548 00:27:25,877 --> 00:27:29,608 Thank you for the poster, but the answer is no. I am not interested in... 549 00:27:29,781 --> 00:27:31,305 Would you excuse me? Just for a sec. 550 00:27:32,083 --> 00:27:33,914 Mr. Dobbs. Hello. 551 00:27:34,185 --> 00:27:35,379 Apologies. 552 00:27:36,087 --> 00:27:38,146 - That's not me. JACK: The summons is delivered... 553 00:27:39,224 --> 00:27:40,350 [BOTH GRUNTING] 554 00:27:40,525 --> 00:27:43,187 The summons is accepted when you acknowledge your name. 555 00:27:43,361 --> 00:27:46,228 Do you understand? Please, stop struggling. 556 00:27:47,365 --> 00:27:49,526 I'll let you go, Mr. Dobbs, if you promise not to fight. 557 00:27:49,701 --> 00:27:53,296 Now, do you promise not to fight? 558 00:27:53,605 --> 00:27:55,368 Yes. 559 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,040 Just take a few breaths. You'll be fine. 560 00:27:59,210 --> 00:28:01,804 - I'll sue your ass. - That's the first impulse. 561 00:28:01,980 --> 00:28:04,972 But I've documented everything and we got witnesses. 562 00:28:05,684 --> 00:28:07,345 You have been served, Mr. Dobbs. 563 00:28:08,586 --> 00:28:10,349 You were saying? 564 00:28:11,256 --> 00:28:13,724 - That happens all the time? - No, no. 565 00:28:13,892 --> 00:28:17,328 Well, sometimes. Most people are pretty good about it. 566 00:28:17,495 --> 00:28:19,463 I wasn't here to see you. 567 00:28:19,631 --> 00:28:21,394 It's the same building. I serve this district. 568 00:28:21,566 --> 00:28:23,625 Oh, I see. 569 00:28:24,102 --> 00:28:26,366 Well, I misunderstood. 570 00:28:26,905 --> 00:28:28,270 It was very nice to see you again. 571 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:30,468 Very nice to see you. 572 00:28:35,447 --> 00:28:37,847 - What happened? - We can't find the rider. 573 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:42,050 - I filed it, but we can't find it. DAVID: The rider was signed. 574 00:28:42,220 --> 00:28:43,778 I was supervising Alicia. It was signed. 575 00:28:43,955 --> 00:28:46,219 - Where is it? - Would you stop cheering for disaster? 576 00:28:46,391 --> 00:28:47,722 I'm not cheering for anything. 577 00:28:47,892 --> 00:28:49,553 - This is an IT problem. DIANE: It's not. 578 00:28:50,261 --> 00:28:51,888 It's all our problem. 579 00:28:52,063 --> 00:28:54,031 I'm sorry. I know I logged it. 580 00:28:54,833 --> 00:28:57,097 It was your first year, Alicia. Are you sure? 581 00:28:57,435 --> 00:28:59,232 Yes. 582 00:29:01,172 --> 00:29:02,935 DIANE: Thank you, Alicia. 583 00:29:19,324 --> 00:29:21,155 So Clause 63. 584 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:26,087 Yeah. Clause 63. 585 00:29:26,264 --> 00:29:29,461 People have come after me, random people, here and there, 586 00:29:29,634 --> 00:29:32,865 but you're the first to do it so baldly. 587 00:29:33,371 --> 00:29:34,668 - Nice office. - Thank you. 588 00:29:34,839 --> 00:29:36,807 - Lot of square footage. - I don't keep track. 589 00:29:36,975 --> 00:29:38,738 How much are you bringing in each year? 590 00:29:38,910 --> 00:29:41,208 I haven't been here long enough to judge. 591 00:29:41,379 --> 00:29:44,906 Yet you feel comfortable enough to try to get me dumped. 592 00:29:45,216 --> 00:29:47,207 Yup, I guess I do. 593 00:29:47,385 --> 00:29:48,909 Is this a get-to-know-each-other session 594 00:29:49,087 --> 00:29:50,418 or are we confronting each other? 595 00:29:50,722 --> 00:29:54,681 You are gone. You are so gone, you might as well clean out your desk. 596 00:29:54,859 --> 00:29:57,020 Really? Uh, why's that? 597 00:29:57,195 --> 00:29:59,663 Because I will insist on it. 598 00:29:59,831 --> 00:30:02,061 Oh, no. Mm-mm. I'm sorry. 599 00:30:02,233 --> 00:30:04,895 You don't Clause 63 me. I Clause 63 you. 600 00:30:05,069 --> 00:30:07,503 Yeah, that might have worked at another time, 601 00:30:07,672 --> 00:30:10,106 but you screwed up, buddy. 602 00:30:10,275 --> 00:30:12,539 And people who screw up can't act like they didn't. 603 00:30:12,710 --> 00:30:14,268 They have to act contrite. 604 00:30:14,445 --> 00:30:17,471 And just so you know, contrite is not this. 605 00:30:20,618 --> 00:30:23,018 Okay. This was fun. 606 00:30:23,188 --> 00:30:24,655 Just so you know, 607 00:30:25,323 --> 00:30:27,757 I was going to leave. 608 00:30:27,926 --> 00:30:33,296 I had plans to leave, but now, you've made it worth my while. 609 00:30:34,065 --> 00:30:35,862 Nice to meet you, 610 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:37,829 buddy. 611 00:30:40,738 --> 00:30:42,365 [KNOCK ON DOOR] 612 00:30:42,540 --> 00:30:44,906 - Do you have a moment? - Sure. 613 00:30:45,410 --> 00:30:47,901 Diane has asked me to get your best memory of what happened. 614 00:30:48,646 --> 00:30:50,807 Sure. Let's go for it. 615 00:30:50,982 --> 00:30:52,643 Okay. 616 00:30:53,151 --> 00:30:55,949 Do you remember what time of day the contract was signed? 617 00:30:56,120 --> 00:31:00,921 After refreshing my memory with my day planner, it was signed at 11 a.m. 618 00:31:01,092 --> 00:31:04,619 I'm sorry, um, I have to ask you this, but where did you go afterwards? 619 00:31:04,796 --> 00:31:08,493 According to my day planner, I had a function at school. 620 00:31:08,666 --> 00:31:10,099 Grace's school. An assembly. 621 00:31:10,268 --> 00:31:11,963 And before you left, you filed the contract? 622 00:31:12,136 --> 00:31:15,594 Yes. Mrs. Huntley and her lawyer retained two executed copies 623 00:31:15,773 --> 00:31:17,001 and we retained one. 624 00:31:17,175 --> 00:31:18,802 Which you filed? 625 00:31:18,977 --> 00:31:21,207 Yes. In the active drawer. 626 00:31:21,379 --> 00:31:23,847 And you made the photocopy, or did a paralegal? 627 00:31:24,015 --> 00:31:26,483 I did. And I personally filed it in the archive. 628 00:31:26,651 --> 00:31:27,811 And the rider was separate? 629 00:31:35,260 --> 00:31:36,284 I don't remember. 630 00:31:37,962 --> 00:31:42,262 Do you remember having to attach the rider to the contract? 631 00:31:43,301 --> 00:31:44,325 No. 632 00:31:44,502 --> 00:31:46,367 You don't remember? 633 00:31:47,805 --> 00:31:49,033 I don't remember. 634 00:31:49,207 --> 00:31:50,834 Do you remember signing the rider also? 635 00:31:51,009 --> 00:31:54,536 You had to sign it to act as a witness to his signature. 636 00:31:57,315 --> 00:31:59,875 - I'm gonna write that down as a yes. - I don't remember. 637 00:32:00,051 --> 00:32:03,248 - I'm gonna write that down as a yes. - No. I don't remember. 638 00:32:03,855 --> 00:32:05,823 Alicia Florrick. 639 00:32:07,558 --> 00:32:09,116 Yes? 640 00:32:09,294 --> 00:32:10,318 We found the rider. 641 00:32:10,495 --> 00:32:11,519 [SIGHS] 642 00:32:13,731 --> 00:32:15,665 - Where? Oh. DAVID: Cary's files. 643 00:32:15,833 --> 00:32:18,427 They had been moved into storage when we did the expansion. 644 00:32:18,603 --> 00:32:20,161 We found a hard copy. 645 00:32:25,310 --> 00:32:27,904 DIANE: We have it. We're good. 646 00:32:28,079 --> 00:32:29,239 We're good. 647 00:32:29,414 --> 00:32:31,848 We're okay. You must've been killing yourself. 648 00:32:32,016 --> 00:32:33,677 ALICIA: Yes, thanks. 649 00:32:33,851 --> 00:32:35,341 WILL: I'll get on with Mr. Preston. 650 00:32:35,520 --> 00:32:38,353 Why should we delay the good news from him? 651 00:32:38,556 --> 00:32:42,014 Oh, there it is. The rider. April Huntley's signature. 652 00:32:42,193 --> 00:32:46,254 And there's your confirming signature. Mm. 653 00:32:48,433 --> 00:32:52,870 DIANE: Well, David, dodged your bullet. DAVID: Yes, we did, yeah. 654 00:32:53,604 --> 00:32:55,834 DIANE: Oh, I can't wait to see his face. 655 00:32:56,007 --> 00:32:57,031 [DAVID & DIANE LAUGHING] 656 00:33:17,628 --> 00:33:20,529 But you're not sure? 657 00:33:20,698 --> 00:33:26,159 Am I sure that this rider is something David Lee slipped to me to sign? 658 00:33:26,337 --> 00:33:27,861 No. 659 00:33:28,039 --> 00:33:29,666 I just... 660 00:33:31,676 --> 00:33:34,304 I think there were six pages in my children's trust that I signed 661 00:33:34,479 --> 00:33:35,844 and now there are five. 662 00:33:36,681 --> 00:33:38,012 But you're not certain? 663 00:33:39,617 --> 00:33:42,950 One-hundred-percent certain? No. 664 00:33:43,121 --> 00:33:46,818 Then I think you have to commit to your best memory of events. 665 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:50,719 - I don't understand. - You remember seeing this rider 666 00:33:50,895 --> 00:33:52,590 - being signed two years ago? - Yes. 667 00:33:52,764 --> 00:33:54,163 - You're sure of that? - Yes. 668 00:33:54,332 --> 00:33:58,063 And you're not sure whether this rider page is different? 669 00:33:58,236 --> 00:33:59,999 That's correct. 670 00:34:00,171 --> 00:34:01,900 Testimony is about your best memory. 671 00:34:02,073 --> 00:34:04,166 You go with your best memory. 672 00:34:04,342 --> 00:34:05,673 What if it's wrong? 673 00:34:05,843 --> 00:34:08,107 Testimony isn't about right or wrong, Alicia. 674 00:34:08,279 --> 00:34:12,773 It's about the facts as established by your best memory of events. 675 00:34:12,950 --> 00:34:15,976 Your memory is this, you saw the rider being signed. 676 00:34:16,154 --> 00:34:17,178 Then that's the fact. 677 00:34:17,355 --> 00:34:19,983 It's not up to me to do my opponent's job for him. 678 00:34:20,158 --> 00:34:23,059 It's up to Mr. Preston to poke holes in your testimony. 679 00:34:23,995 --> 00:34:26,987 You do not poke holes in your own. Do you understand? 680 00:34:28,699 --> 00:34:30,326 I do. 681 00:34:31,836 --> 00:34:33,599 Thank you. 682 00:34:41,145 --> 00:34:43,409 WENDY: Okay, now point this down, and don't run. 683 00:34:43,748 --> 00:34:46,342 Okay? He's right over there. 684 00:34:46,517 --> 00:34:47,541 [WENDY & ELSPETH LAUGH] 685 00:34:48,653 --> 00:34:51,315 - Hello. - Hello. 686 00:34:51,489 --> 00:34:53,047 I heard this play was really good. 687 00:34:53,224 --> 00:34:56,352 - I like anything with bears. - Yes. 688 00:34:56,761 --> 00:34:58,524 You're Wendy Scott-Carr? 689 00:34:59,397 --> 00:35:02,025 I am. Do you work at the state's attorney's office? 690 00:35:02,200 --> 00:35:05,397 No. No, I'm a lawyer representing Will Gardner. 691 00:35:06,070 --> 00:35:08,436 Elsbeth Tascioni. 692 00:35:08,606 --> 00:35:09,834 I see. 693 00:35:10,007 --> 00:35:13,306 - He hired a lawyer? - What? Yes. 694 00:35:13,478 --> 00:35:15,742 Although, um, we haven't worked out all the details yet. 695 00:35:15,913 --> 00:35:18,882 But I know that you met with my client, 696 00:35:19,050 --> 00:35:22,679 and I don't think you should do that again without me being there, okay? 697 00:35:22,854 --> 00:35:25,288 - If that's what you'd like. - It is. If you don't mind? 698 00:35:25,456 --> 00:35:27,151 Wow, let me see. 699 00:35:27,325 --> 00:35:28,952 Oh, he even put your names in it. 700 00:35:29,427 --> 00:35:31,987 Okay, why don't you go see if you can get one from the lion too? 701 00:35:32,163 --> 00:35:35,030 - Okay? Go ahead. - Oh. Say hi for me. 702 00:35:35,199 --> 00:35:37,394 Your client bribed several judges, Miss Tascioni. 703 00:35:37,568 --> 00:35:39,297 Yes, well, funny you should bring that up. 704 00:35:39,470 --> 00:35:44,373 A reporter called me today from the Chicago Tribune, very nice man. 705 00:35:44,542 --> 00:35:46,908 And, um, he asked me about these three judges 706 00:35:47,078 --> 00:35:50,138 - that Mr. Gardner supposedly bribed. - I didn't say anything to the press. 707 00:35:50,314 --> 00:35:52,111 No, I know. I didn't think you did. 708 00:35:52,283 --> 00:35:57,687 Anyway, he asked me if they were in fact Howard, Spinelli and Kotter. 709 00:35:57,855 --> 00:36:00,847 - I said I didn't know. - I'm not investigating them. 710 00:36:01,025 --> 00:36:04,051 I know, I thought probably not. Because, as I said to this reporter, 711 00:36:04,228 --> 00:36:08,164 those are three of the most honest and beloved judges on the bench. 712 00:36:08,332 --> 00:36:12,132 And that would put you in a very difficult position at the courthouse, 713 00:36:12,303 --> 00:36:15,966 with all those judges very angry at you. 714 00:36:16,140 --> 00:36:17,300 You leaked those names? 715 00:36:17,875 --> 00:36:19,365 [CHUCKLES] 716 00:36:19,544 --> 00:36:22,945 I can bring obstruction-of-justice charges against you, right now. 717 00:36:23,114 --> 00:36:26,606 Yes, unfortunately, you'll need a judge to sanction any such charge 718 00:36:26,784 --> 00:36:31,619 and I think you'll find those judges in an uncooperative mood right now. 719 00:36:32,056 --> 00:36:33,455 Here we are. 720 00:36:34,892 --> 00:36:36,792 Your client better get ready for an indictment. 721 00:36:36,961 --> 00:36:39,953 Um, no, he doesn't need to be ready because, you know, I am. 722 00:36:40,131 --> 00:36:43,157 - And I'm sure we'll meet again. - Oh, I can't wait. 723 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:44,494 Okay. 724 00:36:45,002 --> 00:36:46,594 PRESTON: This is absurd. - Pardon? 725 00:36:46,771 --> 00:36:49,001 Do you expect me to believe this critical document 726 00:36:49,173 --> 00:36:50,936 surfaced at precisely the right time? 727 00:36:51,108 --> 00:36:52,837 DAVID: Are you suggesting it's a forgery? 728 00:36:53,010 --> 00:36:55,444 - I am. - Then I'm offended. 729 00:36:56,180 --> 00:36:58,512 Then we'd like to re-depose the parties involved 730 00:36:58,683 --> 00:37:01,049 to vouch for the document's legitimacy. 731 00:37:01,219 --> 00:37:03,813 And another first-year associate who worked on the divorce 732 00:37:03,988 --> 00:37:07,014 we've yet to depose, Cary Agos. 733 00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:10,086 Certainly. 734 00:37:10,261 --> 00:37:12,855 Why don't we arrange a time tomorrow? 735 00:37:27,612 --> 00:37:29,273 Hey. 736 00:37:29,780 --> 00:37:31,077 Hi. 737 00:37:31,349 --> 00:37:33,340 - Working late? - No. 738 00:37:34,352 --> 00:37:36,047 - Oh, you're not? - Nope. 739 00:37:36,220 --> 00:37:37,687 Well, then what are you doing here? 740 00:37:37,855 --> 00:37:42,519 There's something I thought might help you with your, um, summons. 741 00:37:43,127 --> 00:37:46,290 - My summons? - Yes, your lawsuit. 742 00:37:47,031 --> 00:37:49,659 Mr. Huntley had to sign off on the summons before I delivered them. 743 00:37:49,834 --> 00:37:50,858 Yes? 744 00:37:51,035 --> 00:37:53,196 And he wasn't at his wife's apartment. 745 00:37:53,471 --> 00:37:55,166 Really? 746 00:38:02,346 --> 00:38:04,610 PRESTON: Do you recognize this document? 747 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:10,246 No. 748 00:38:10,421 --> 00:38:12,184 PRESTON: You've never seen it? CARY: No. 749 00:38:12,657 --> 00:38:14,386 Thank you. 750 00:38:15,059 --> 00:38:18,495 You worked on this divorce case alongside Alicia Florrick 751 00:38:18,663 --> 00:38:20,688 and under the supervision of David Lee? 752 00:38:20,865 --> 00:38:22,059 Yes. 753 00:38:22,233 --> 00:38:25,600 So you were in a perfect position to see such a document? 754 00:38:26,671 --> 00:38:28,468 Not necessarily. 755 00:38:29,974 --> 00:38:31,771 But you worked closely on this case? 756 00:38:31,942 --> 00:38:34,968 Yes, but that doesn't mean anything. It's been two years. 757 00:38:35,146 --> 00:38:38,843 I couldn't tell you a single document that's in that file, to be honest. 758 00:38:39,717 --> 00:38:42,618 Do you have any idea how a document signed by Alicia Florrick 759 00:38:42,787 --> 00:38:45,187 got into your files in the first place? 760 00:38:45,356 --> 00:38:47,916 Sure. We shared an assistant. Things got mixed up sometimes. 761 00:38:50,594 --> 00:38:51,618 PRESTON: Ah. 762 00:38:52,863 --> 00:38:55,161 You were fired from this firm, is that right? 763 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:56,527 CARY: Yes. 764 00:38:56,701 --> 00:38:59,169 So your testimony may be influenced 765 00:38:59,337 --> 00:39:02,135 by the fact that you want your job back? 766 00:39:04,141 --> 00:39:06,507 I can see that you got a yarn you wanna spin, Mr. Preston, 767 00:39:06,677 --> 00:39:09,339 so let me just go ahead and lay this out clearly for you. 768 00:39:09,513 --> 00:39:13,381 I have absolutely no reason to believe that document is a forgery. 769 00:39:13,551 --> 00:39:16,076 I knew Mrs. Florrick and Mr. Lee to be outstanding, competent 770 00:39:16,253 --> 00:39:18,312 and ethical attorneys throughout my time at the firm. 771 00:39:18,489 --> 00:39:21,014 As for me, I have no vested interest in the outcome of this case. 772 00:39:21,192 --> 00:39:22,682 I don't work here, I don't intend to. 773 00:39:25,730 --> 00:39:27,755 Any additional questions? 774 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:34,231 Thank you. 775 00:39:35,106 --> 00:39:36,835 You're welcome. 776 00:39:38,142 --> 00:39:41,134 I don't get it. 777 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:44,077 Ah, wow. 778 00:39:44,248 --> 00:39:46,148 What's so funny? 779 00:39:47,985 --> 00:39:49,953 Things change. 780 00:39:52,323 --> 00:39:54,086 They do. 781 00:39:58,829 --> 00:40:00,126 I like working with your husband. 782 00:40:00,297 --> 00:40:02,356 He likes working with you. 783 00:40:06,971 --> 00:40:08,802 Given that you've been unable to establish 784 00:40:08,973 --> 00:40:11,237 that the waiver is anything but perfectly legitimate, 785 00:40:11,409 --> 00:40:13,900 - you are not left with much of a case. PRESTON: We disagree. 786 00:40:14,245 --> 00:40:17,578 We intend to obtain a forensic analysis of the ink on the document 787 00:40:17,748 --> 00:40:20,342 to determine whether it's actually two years or two days old. 788 00:40:20,518 --> 00:40:23,385 That's ambitious. And will run you about $30,000. 789 00:40:23,788 --> 00:40:27,656 So we would offer that same $30,000 as a, um, goodwill gesture. 790 00:40:27,825 --> 00:40:29,019 Absolutely not. 791 00:40:29,727 --> 00:40:31,490 Well, then. 792 00:40:31,796 --> 00:40:34,321 This is our final offer. 793 00:40:47,912 --> 00:40:51,177 - Okay, those are fake. - You'll have to do better than that. 794 00:40:51,348 --> 00:40:54,249 - They were taken when we were split. - I bought you that shirt last week. 795 00:40:54,418 --> 00:40:57,080 - Okay, hon, just stay calm. - You disgusting, shameless piece of... 796 00:40:57,254 --> 00:40:59,017 - Let's just take a breath. - No. 797 00:40:59,190 --> 00:41:00,282 - April... - I'm done. 798 00:41:00,458 --> 00:41:02,358 - April. Please. Please. JAKE: Please, honey. 799 00:41:02,526 --> 00:41:03,550 [PHONES RINGING] 800 00:41:03,727 --> 00:41:04,853 It's not true, Your Honor. 801 00:41:05,029 --> 00:41:09,090 Yes, there is an investigation, but the article as reported is not true. 802 00:41:09,266 --> 00:41:11,234 His Honor Kotter. 803 00:41:11,402 --> 00:41:14,565 Your Honor, I have a judge on the other line. 804 00:41:14,738 --> 00:41:17,764 No, no. I'll call you back. 805 00:41:17,942 --> 00:41:19,500 Judge Howard's in the waiting room. 806 00:41:19,677 --> 00:41:20,701 [SIGHS] 807 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:23,641 We have to take the fight back to her. 808 00:41:24,682 --> 00:41:26,309 Back to? 809 00:41:28,385 --> 00:41:29,852 We have to indict Will Gardner. 810 00:41:30,020 --> 00:41:33,148 ELl: He is a liability, Diane. - Thursday would be just fine for me. 811 00:41:33,324 --> 00:41:35,622 - All I need is two weeks. DIANE: Stop it. Both of you. 812 00:41:35,793 --> 00:41:37,124 Stop what? I'm not bluffing. 813 00:41:37,294 --> 00:41:38,886 You work at opposite ends of the building. 814 00:41:39,497 --> 00:41:41,988 - You barely see each other. - It's not about seeing each other. 815 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:44,999 It's about his methods costing me 1.2 million. 816 00:41:45,169 --> 00:41:47,660 If you'd like me to go somewhere else, Diane, just say the word. 817 00:41:47,838 --> 00:41:50,636 No, David, you will stay here because we leave you alone. 818 00:41:50,808 --> 00:41:52,799 DAVID: Somewhere else will leave me just as alone. 819 00:41:52,977 --> 00:41:55,002 No, they won't. Not the way we will and you know it. 820 00:41:55,179 --> 00:41:57,443 - It's a new economy. - People have to divorce. 821 00:41:57,615 --> 00:41:59,708 This lawsuit cost you. That is a simple fact. 822 00:42:00,651 --> 00:42:04,109 Everybody knows you're a risk, so stop threatening. 823 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:09,082 And, Eli, you're staying because this job is a temporary one for you 824 00:42:09,260 --> 00:42:11,353 until the governor's campaign. Tell me I'm wrong. 825 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:16,155 Good. This is an office of expediency. That is its strength. 826 00:42:16,467 --> 00:42:18,526 So stop bickering. 827 00:42:18,702 --> 00:42:21,967 And stop pretending like you'll leave. I won't have it. 828 00:42:25,576 --> 00:42:27,771 I'm going back to work. 829 00:42:28,012 --> 00:42:29,502 DIANE: Good. 830 00:42:30,314 --> 00:42:32,111 Eli? 831 00:42:41,559 --> 00:42:42,583 [SIGHS] 832 00:42:49,733 --> 00:42:50,791 You're back. 833 00:42:51,769 --> 00:42:54,294 Hi. How are you? 834 00:42:54,471 --> 00:42:56,200 I'm fine. 835 00:42:56,373 --> 00:42:58,170 - How are you? - Fine. 836 00:42:58,676 --> 00:43:00,803 Well, then we're both fine. 837 00:43:01,211 --> 00:43:03,475 I have to apologize again. 838 00:43:03,647 --> 00:43:06,741 I requested this job so I'd see you again. 839 00:43:06,917 --> 00:43:10,409 - Uh-oh. Why is that? - Mr. Gardner, 840 00:43:10,955 --> 00:43:12,422 you have been served.