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Previously on Family Law...

-It's from the Law Society.
-I've been suspended.

-So he really is a bigamist?
-His days on the bench are over.

-You'll be my homework mole.
-It would be an honor, sir.

Sabrina Bass is a top
one percent client.

Get inside her head, like Harry.

Your ex-husband denied you
a lucrative singing career

he needs to repay every cent.
Would you allow me that honor?

She tried to give Sofia
this pink-and-white headband

and Sofia said, "Am I five?"
And you should hear her laugh.

-Ready?
-Ready.

Philanthropist and legal eagle
Connery Bass was back in court,

facing off against Sabrina Bass,

in what will be the most expensive
divorce in the city's history.

Reputedly worth over $200 million,
Connery Bass is known as "David"

for his wins against Goliath-like
corporations in dozens--

Oh, poor Connery.
He's done so much for our city.

He gave $10 million to the hospital
and donated a lot to the art gallery.

whose pop song Cristal was one of
YouTube's Most Disliked Videos.

Sabrina Bass, champagne glass
The boys stare at my turnt-up ass

Spending cash, rocking jewels
Top to bottom, I'm so cool

In addition to divorce,
She's suing Mr. Bass

for defamation
and loss of future earnings,

citing his "intentional sabotage
of her musical career."

-Not exactly fair and balanced.
-Can you blame them?

She won't be happy until
she takes him for every last cent.

Do I need to point out the hypocrisy?

This. All of this. Bought with
the proceeds of your three divorces.

I was shrewd. She's just greedy.

What kind of sentence
is Chip Crombie facing?

We shouldn't hope for more than
a fine, maybe community service.

You don't hate that idea?

Chip in a vest, picking up garbage
on the side of the road

that's a very appealing mental image.

-Breakfast.
-Thank you, but I should get to work.

Now before you run off, I'm having
a housewarming this Wednesday.

-I'll meet you out front.
-Okay. Thank you for the coffee.

-Any time.
-We've talked about this.

-Nico and Sofia will be there.
-So?

I had to meet every
uncle you were dating

but I'm not doing that to my kids.

Oh, please.
Frank introduced them to Isabelle.

I need to take the kids to school.
I'll see you on Wednesday.

Don't forget you're coming early
to help. Hello?

Sorry about my mom.

And no offense but you absolutely
cannot come to her housewarming.

Good. Because I was
absolutely not planning to.

-Morning, Ralph.
-You're Ralph. I'm Sam.

-And I'm late. Have a good week.
-You okay with picking up the kids

from volleyball and fencing
on Wednesday?

-What?
-My mom's housewarming.

-I said I'd go over early?
-Right. Yeah, I'll bring them over.

Everything okay?

Someone arranged Isabelle's garden
gnomes into an orgy last night.

Who would do that?

the better question is why does
a grown woman have gnomes?

A kid gave her one years ago
and she pretended to love it.

Word got out,
she can't stop getting them.

That's so sweet.
Hope none of them herpes.

-Good morning, Ms. Bianchi.
-Morning, Winston. Who's...

Oz. Sabrina's music producer.

They were recording this morning.

Apparently Sabrina ate a pot gummy
to release her subconscious.

-Get the creative juices flowing.
-As one does.

Then she remembered she had
this meeting, so Oz gave her a ride.

I know it's hard
don't let them get to you.

You see The Morning Show?

They made me look like a vampire
that's bleeding St. Connery dry.

If they knew what it was like,
they would be on my side.

Absolutely.

And all the stuff they said about
what Connery's done for the city?

I'm the one who made him donate
the Warhols to the art gallery.

What can we do for you today,
Mrs. Bass?

More spousal support. I can't live
off the pocket change he's paying.

Just so I'm up to speed, what do you
consider "pocket change"?

$50,000. Per month.

Family Law

We'll file a motion to request
an increase in monthly payments.

Just spit-balling, maybe you could
find some trims to your budget?

I thought she was supposed to be
your silent second chair.

Time in the recording studio
must be expensive.

Could that wait till
after your divorce?

-I've put my life on hold for years.
-And we understand that.

My life doesn't start till this album
comes out. I know what you think.

That I'm a bimbo who
lucked into marrying a rich guy.

But I have worked my ass off.

Do you have any idea what it took

a poor kid from Manila
to be chair of her own foundation?

I had my jaw broken to fix my teeth.

I had laser eye surgery
to ditch the cheap glasses.

And I paid for all of it,
working minimum-wage jobs.

So don't tell me
that I haven't earned every cent.

I need you, but learn when
to keep your mouth shut.

-Are you capable of that?
-Her burn rate is unbelievable.

Okay. Let's say
Connery made a 100 grand a year.

You wouldn't bat an eye that Sabrina
is entitled to her fair share, right?

Cecil.

Hey. What's up?

If you're not too busy ratting us out
maybe you can get us into court?

-Yeah. Sure thing.
-Now, Cecil.

-How'd it go last night?
-What was last night?

Kelly met Lucy's friends
for the first time.

It was so much fun but then Kelly got
a headache, so we had to leave early.

Was that from watching you be a
narcissistic supply to your friends?

See you later, Jerri.

-Why are you tormenting your sister?
-It's not her. It's Kelly.

She called me "insensitive"
and "disrespectful of boundaries."

-She said I only talk about myself.
-Oh, Kelly sounds very perceptive.

Well, she's right about him.

Never tell someone
you don't like their partner.

It always comes back to bite you.
Moral of the story? Zip it.

Let's revisit once you've met her.

My door is open if you want
to talk strategy.

No, I'm good. Thanks.

Get Sabrina's monthly support
bumped up.

The unsuspended lawyers
here are working on it.

I hope I don't need to remind you

-of what's riding on this.
-Well aware.

-Abigail...
-Nope.

She's vain, self-absorbed
and has absolutely no filter.

-Guess we know where Abby gets it.
-But I love her.

She was really good to me
when Maggie and I broke up.

The house will be incredible.
Joanne has great taste.

-I'm in.
-Really?

-Dying to meet her. And your dad.
-I'm so happy.

I didn't think you'd want to do
family again after Abby and Daniel.

I don't have anything against them.

I've got an outside perspective,
I'm bound to see patterns you don't.

-So how was your week with Dad?
-Fine.

-Highlights? Lowlights?
-We made something really cool.

Isabelle taught us
how to do pour painting.

-Did she?
-It was actually pretty fun.

Neat.

And we made pasta from scratch.
It tastes so much better than...

It was okay.

Well, when you work 9:00 to 3:00
and have your weekends off,

it leaves more time for painting
and I always had bigger ambitions.

Thank God,
you aren't limited to teaching.

You can be whatever you want to be.

Wow, Mom, thanks for the talk
from 1973. Can I wear pants too?

-Cordelia. Hi.
-Hello, Abigail. Daniel.

How are you so calm? I'd be barfing
going up against the Flame-Thrower.

Hey. You got this.
Don't let Harry get into your head.

Mrs. Bass agreed
to the original monthly sum

on the basis that he would conclude
their separation in a timely manner.

But he and his legal team have
dragged out these proceedings.

-Objection. No foundation.
-Sustained.

Mr. Svensson,
are you really telling the court

that your client can't make ends meet
on $50,000 a month?

-Mrs. Bass is entitled to--
-Forgive the interruption,

I've been granted a court order to
halt proceedings in Bass versus Bass.

-All assets to be frozen immediately.
-Seriously, Mom?

Connery Bass represented 94 victims

in a class-action suit
against a construction company.

He argued negligent building
practices led a condo to collapse,

-killing 23 people.
-And he won.

The claimants were awarded
$600,000 each.

They waited two years
for the settlement.

That's hardly uncommon.

When it finally arrived,
there was a missing zero.

Mr. Bass's firm told them $68,000
was all that remained after expenses.

I've initiated a forensic audit

which has already revealed
troubling discrepancies.

Your Honor, with all due respect
to my-- Ms. Silva,

this has nothing to do
with my client.

She posts pictures of herself with
handbags that cost more than my car.

Well, the court order is clear.

I can see no way to move forward
until this is resolved.

-Bass versus Bass is adjourned.
-Thank you.

How can they do that?

Just freeze all the money?
How can I finish my album?

If you knew nothing
about the embezzlement--

Of course I didn't know.

It's no surprise,
Connery is a lying, cheating bastard

but to steal from those poor victims?

I know it's tempting to bash your ex
but try to stay off social media.

Any glimpse of you
living the good life, is bad optics.

My associate is right.

Keep a low profile while I fight
to get your divorce back on track.

Channel that anger
into another great song.

Daniel.

-That suit looks great.
-A heads-up would've been nice.

That would've breached
lawyer-client privilege

but I was sorry to interrupt you,
I'm sure you were doing brilliantly.

Nice to see you, Abigail.

Do you have time for a quick bite?
My treat.

-Sure, we'd love to.
-Great.

What're we up for? Falafel?
Maybe sushi?

How about a sub on your way to office
so you can start pulling precedents?

I'm surprised you would choose
to represent such a plastic person.

I didn't choose to. I inherited her
from Dad when he was suspended.

Well...
-Well, what?

She's our biggest client. Should I
send her to the competition?

It's not what I pictured.
I always thought

-you'd defend the disenfranchised.
-I help people in my own way.

When he was little, the kids on
our street had a huge water-fight.

Planned it for weeks.
Well, Daniel despised guns.

The day came, he tied
a white dishcloth to a broom handle

and marched into the middle of it
to broker peace.

-How'd that turn out?
-They opened fire.

He ended up with
a water-logged wedgie

and spent the afternoon railing
against the injustice of it all.

I can see it so clearly.

My heart almost burst with pride
for you that day.

You were so clearly my son.

It seems your father's influence
has overshadowed mine.

He's nothing like Harry.

Tons of pro bono work.
Most of the time, he's in mediation

or doing collaborative cases,
anything to avoid court.

Drives Harry nuts.

Excuse me.

I've been watching your career
from afar.

Impressive rebound.

Thanks. Not sure why my career
would interest you.

Well, once upon a time,
I was your Aunty Zina.

When you were
my mom's best friend,

before you slept with my father.

I'm not proud of that.

I was sad to lose you.

Harry and I made every effort
to include you but your mother was--

Stop. Don't you dare blame her
for what you and Harry did.

You're right. That was offside.

Truce?

BURRARD ST

I feel like I understand you so much
better now. Your mom is a lot.

This is why they have elevator music
to drown out inane chatter.

Got to hand it to Harry,
he marries complicated women.

I just can't picture Harry
and your mom.

Why do you always have to talk?

Winston, as soon as they get back...

-They're here, sir.
-Send them in.

She couldn't wait until
the Bass divorce was finalized?

-This is so typical of your mother.
-Again, still suspended.

Was Connery really

-stealing his clients' money?
-Probably.

Do we actually believe Sabrina
didn't know?

-Irrelevant.
-Why even ask?

-Apply to vary the court order.
-Obviously.

Let her freeze his corporate assets.

That should cover potential claims.

They need to release his
personal assets

as our client
has substantial claim to them.

Good. Danny don't let your mother
get in your head.

Can I ask you two something?

What kind of crafts did you do
when you were kids?

Didn't you do any with your parents?

The craftiest Joanne ever got
was handing me scissors

to cut Harry out of the family photo.

I did those Snap Circuit kits,
built a computer.

My mom and I won a competition
with our robot.

Milk-carton birdhouses?

It's not a craft,
but you can't beat charades.

Even when people say
they don't like it, they do.

I love that because I don't have
to stop at the store.

Will we be seeing Ben
at breakfast tomorrow?

I'm with Nico and Sofia this week,
remember?

-Right.
-See you later, Jerri.

Abigail. Need I remind you
what a bad idea Ben is?

Someone gave me advice recently

about voicing opinions on
other people's partners.

What was it? Oh, right. Zip it.

-Kidlets, it's time to have some fun.
-I'm officially terrified.

Charades. So in this hat
are the things you get to act out.

Categories are movies, books, songs.
Oh, come on. It's going to be great.

I had a really big math test today,
so I kind of just want to relax.

The thing about charades,

even when you think you don't
want to play, you do.

Fine, but I don't want to pick out
of the hat. I've got my own.

Great. All right. Go for it.
Two words. First word.

Nice? Yes? Nice job? Good?

-Okay, second word. Sleep?
-Nap? Siesta?

Tired? Night. Okay. Night.
Good night. Goodnight.

She's no fun.

Dinner?

So who knows how long I'll be stuck
with this nightmare client.

I thought camels were the biggest
jerks in the mammal world.

Like he's like this really cool guy.
He's not. He's a loser.

-Think she's okay?
-They'll figure it out.

-You're calling my friend a loser.
-Can you let go of me, please?

-It looks intense.
-You sure you want to do this?

-I hate when you call me that.
-Maybe stop acting...

-Hey. Everything okay?
-You need to quit macking on my girl.

-Piss off, you perv.
-Okay. Just trying to help.

All rise for the Honorable Judge Lee.

My client needs support, she knew
nothing of Mr. Bass's alleged crimes

and should not be punished.

And I would agree, Your Honor,
if that were true.

This is a list of expenses
Connery's firm deducted

from the settlement money
from the class-action.

-Objection. We haven't seen it.
-Fresh from the auditors.

I have copies for you
and Ms. Bernstein right here.

Overruled, Mr. Svensson.
Continue, Ms. Silva.

Thank you. I'd like to direct
the court to line item 12,

$256,000 per year,

over three years,
for the services of a paralegal.

And who was this paralegal?
Sabrina Bass.

Objection. It has no relevance
to my client's divorce.

I'd hope that my esteemed colleagues
understand

they can't argue about
support payment--

I will have order in my courtroom.

Ms. Silva, you have given me reason
to doubt the Basses

kept personal
and corporate income separate.

However, I need time to review
the new evidence. Court is adjourned.

Is that what paralegals make?
Because I think I need a raise.

Why didn't you say you
were being paid

from expenses from the class-action?

I didn't know
that's where it was from.

My husband gave me paperwork to
sign and witness, I didn't read it.

Okay. Well Ms. Silva just lobbed
a giant grenade into our case.

You mean your mother.

Sabrina as a gesture of compassion
towards his victims,

you could repay the money you got
for being Connery's paralegal.

It would boost your image and
convince Judge Lee to grant variance,

so you can finally get on
with your life.

That's almost 800 grand.

Where am I supposed to
come up with that?

Sell a few pieces of jewelry?
Or one of your Riopelles?

No. He did that to them. Not me.

Why should I pay for his crimes?

-You shouldn't.
-Excuse me.

You couldn't wait until my client
was free and clear.

Nice to see you too.

After all these years, you're still
so bitter, you have to sabotage me.

You got me. I put myself through
law school and spent 20 years

building a practice, waiting till
I could mess with your divorce case,

which isn't even your case,
because you are suspended.

How can you even look at yourself?

I'm sorry, do we know each other?

My husband was in that collapse.

For three days, the kids and I
didn't know if he was alive or dead.

He was the greatest dad,
their whole world.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I didn't even get time to be there
for my kids. No life insurance.

I had to go back to work.
Bills kept piling up.

I hung on for two years,
waiting for that settlement check.

When it finally came,
it barely touched the debt.

That's awful.

I'm choosing between
rent and groceries

while the Basses fight over
houses and horses.

I have no doubt that
Zina Silva will ensure Connery Bass--

You seriously believe
his wife didn't know?

-My client had no knowledge.
-Right. Keep telling yourself that.

I heard you ran into your Aunty Zina.

Word on the street is
she looks tired.

Someone told me she has a wattle.

Okay, she's trying to
recover millions for victims.

Oh, yeah. Sounds like her.

Wonder if she was
fighting for the underdog

while she was under my husband.

My Lucy-Goosey has gone through
a lot recently, as I'm sure you know.

It's good to see a smile
back on her face.

That is, in no small part,
thanks to you.

Thanks for making me feel
so welcome, Mr. Svensson.

-Please, call me Harry. Excuse me.
-Of course.

Hi, looks like you and my dad
are hitting it off.

We were, Lucy-Goosey.

Oh, my God.
He's always called me that.

I guess it's kind of infantilizing.

You said it, not me.

She lets us take Lila to her swimming
lessons on Saturdays now.

And she invited us
to her preschool art show.

Oh, I'm so glad Christina's
finally come to her senses.

Speaking of grandkids, where are
mine? They're 45 minutes late.

All right, I'll text Frank.

-Are you hiding?
-I'm avoiding Joanne.

She grilling you about the Bass case?
She's got a thing for Connery.

She was more interested
in my mom's appearance.

That tracks. You leaving already?

Kelly's not feeling well.
She's waiting in the car.

-What?
-Didn't Kelly have a stomach-ache

-when you last went out?
-Headache.

Quit picking on her just because
you both are sad and alone.

-I'm not alone. I'm dating Ben Cohen.
-You're dating him?

So, really, he's the only one
who's sad and alone.

It's absolutely amazing, Joanne.

Thank you.
It's starting to feel like home.

-Do you mind if I peek upstairs?
-Oh, go ahead.

There you are.
Where have you been?

-Hi, Uncle Daniel.
-We had to make a quick stop.

Didn't mean to crash the party.
Nico, you forgot your backpack.

-Thank you.
-You must be Isabelle.

Yeah.

This is Jo-Jo.
Uncle Daniel, this is Isabelle.

Hi. It's nice to meet you.
It's a beautiful home.

Sorry we're a bit late.

-What's she doing here?
-We're going for dinner.

You're an hour late because she
doesn't have a driver's license yet?

She's older than your fireman.

The difference is you get high-fives
and I was a cradle-robber.

I did you a favor.

Sorry picking up your kids for
a family event cut into your date.

Oh, my God, Abby,
get off your high-horse.

So how long have you and Frank
been dating?

I think we're parked in a bad spot,
so I should get going.

Sorry for intruding.

Do you want me to run a bath
or would you rather go to sleep?

-I think I'm okay now.
-Your stomach's not hurting anymore?

I don't know what it was,
but I feel fine.

Want to walk to that new wine bar?

-Are you sure?
-Why waste a beautiful night?

Just gave the kids 10 minutes,
we're going to head out.

-So that was Isabelle?
-Yeah.

Her eyes are too big for her face.

Why is this so hard?

I'm the one who ended the marriage.
It's not like I want him back.

You know, I think Frank traded down.

Joanne, thank you so much. You and
Harry always threw the best parties.

He's one lucky guy, sowing his oats
before, during and after you,

for you to take him back
in his golden years.

We better be off.
We both have to work in the morning.

-Well, thank you so much for coming.
-Cheers to your big heart, Joanne.

Make sure you get this down,

so we'll ask Connery for a one-time
500-K lump-sum payment.

In exchange, she'll walk away from
all other assets and future earnings.

Going to grab a juice box.
Be right back.

Okay. So the real deal.

We ask Sabrina to choose
a few assets in her name.

-Properties, paintings.
-She'll love it.

In exchange, she'll waive
all future support

and any claim to his
or the firm's assets

-She'll hate that but--
-Half a million? Are you mad?

Very funny. I hope you have a real
strategy to extricate our client.

-None we'll be sharing with you.
-Go sell it to her.

She'll be recording with Oz.
Armory Studios on First Avenue.

I thought I was
the silent second chair.

I'll be busy convincing Cordelia
to sell it to Connery.

-So we'll switch. Cordelia loves me.
-But does she?

We've both seen the audit.

Connery's ship has hit the iceberg,
it's sinking fast.

Your client's hands
were on that wheel too.

Why should mine give her a lifeboat?

He'll be disbarred.
You think Zina will stop digging?

There could be missing settlements
from decades of class-action cases.

You want to risk the money running
out before he pays your fees ?

Why did your mother have to do this
now?

Who am I kidding? The minute there's
injustice, there's no stopping her.

My parents share
a certain stubborn single-mindedness.

What made you want to butt heads
with Harry every day

instead of fighting the good fight
with your mother?

So young
So pretty in the big city

You just had to have me.
Did you love me?

I gave my best years
And you took them from me

From me
You spit me out

You spit me out

And I was your candy-ay-ay
You spit me out

-Cut.
-What the hell, Oz? That was the one.

You think it's easy
capturing lightning in a bottle?

I know but we're still not hitting
those high notes.

-So turn on the auto-tune.
-That's not how it works.

Make it work.
That's why I'm paying you.

Okay. From the top. Let's go.

Actually we're out of time.

Oh, my God.
You didn't book the whole day?

You are such an amateur.

Obviously. Because no professional
would put up with you.

This is toxic. I cannot make art
like this. What are you doing here?

We need to talk strategy.

-It can wait till after my float.
-Her float?

When she gets like this, she goes to
a sensory-deprivation spa.

if I'm lucky, they'll lock her
in a tank and forget about her.

Rough session?
-She said this album would launch

our careers.
Her single hits number one

then she'd hook me up with
her rich and powerful friends.

God. I am so basic. There were
so many red flags from the start.

-Like her first video?
-Cristal. And you know what?

I bought into all that about
her ex tanking her career

I think he was already going broke
because the way she's paying me?

-How is she paying you?
-Those victims from the collapse

think they're getting fat stacks
But they never do.

The lawyers skim off the top,
they get screwed.

That's what she told you
Connery's firm was doing?

She said it sucks for them,
that's the way lawyers do it.

I still feel really bad about it
but I just--

Just so we're clear, Sabrina told you
that the money she was using

to pay you came directly from
the money

for Connery's class-action clients?

Yep. For this.

And I was your candy-ay-ay
And you spit me out

She convinced Oz it was de rigueur

for lawyers to steal the money.

-Stop. I don't want--
-Daniel. She knew.

So now I know. I can't un-know.

-What am I supposed to do?
-Dump her.

-But Dad--
-I'll have your back when you say.

Dinner will be here in half an hour.

What fun will be forced on us
tonight? Freeze tag?

Do whatever you want.

Great. I want to finish
my new D&D campaign.

You want to watch
Celebrity Kiss 'N' Tell with me?

-That's a terrible show.
-The worst. You want in?

Yes, I do.

You'll never guess
which hot-blooded C-lister

was caught with a curvaceous
B-lister who is definitely not...

This guy's got hands
like wrecking balls.

He's yelling at this woman
half his size. She's freaked out.

-What'd you do?
-We walk up. Ask her if it's okay.

But this massive wall of humanity
just takes a swing at Daniel.

-Are you serious?
-Dan, my man. Good to see you.

-I'm just hearing about Tuesday.
-Yeah.

So he ducks,
things are getting crazy,

this guy's veins are popping,
I look him dead in the eye

and I say,
"Are you sure you want to do this?"

He must've realized he didn't want
to take on two of us. He bailed.

-Thank God.
-You need a drink, my friend.

-You two had a wild night.
-Yeah. Except...

-What?
-That's not how it happened.

Some of the words are right
but in the wrong order and...

-Never mind.
-No, tell me.

He's a big talker.

So, he embellished a bit, so what?
He's a writer, not a lawyer.

-What are we celebrating?
-We're getting married.

Okay. Get in your spot.

-Stay.
-How'd it go with Sabrina?

She's relieved to be moving on
with her life.

Really? I thought
she'd spontaneously combust.

Got her a great settlement and out
of Connery's mess. She's thrilled.

-What about the victims?
-I don't represent them.

-Daniel, you can't...
-Nicely done, Danny.

Up against the Flame-Thrower,
no less.

-Thanks, Dad.
-I hope you're free.

We'll grab a drink at the club,
then I'm taking you to Cioppino's.

Then Max rolled a crit-one on stealth
and got digested by a dragon turtle.

Sounds like quite a high-stakes game.

"Adventure," Mom.

-Adventure. Right.
-What are you doing?

Will you do me a favor and pop this
in that mailbox right there?

-Okay.
-You can leave that on. There we go.

ZINA SILVA & ASSOCIATES

New evidence has come to light

revealing Mrs. Bass's involvement
in the alleged embezzlement.

I knew it. She's probably the one
who put him up to it.

I wonder where Zina
found the smoking gun.

I have a client in 10.

Got to hand it to her.
When she broke up with me

and she said she was
going to law school,

I didn't think she'd follow through.

Look at her now.
A hell of a good lawyer.

She's great on camera.

You better go. You'll be late
for your mani-pedi.

See you tonight.

-What are you doing here?
-I came to see my son.

Joanne.

I should've said this years ago.

I'm sorry. For the part
that I played in everything.

I've got no excuse, other than the
arrogance and selfishness of youth.

I never should've blown up
our friendship for that man.

Well, that man and I
are back together,

I guess it all turned out
the way it was meant to.

Well, if you're happy,
then I'm happy for you.

-Stay.
-Hi.

Hi.

I know you can't say a word
and we never had this conversation.

-But I'm proud of you.
-For what?

Don't worry.
I'll take it to my grave.

But never doubt
you did the right thing.

Let's grab lunch next week.
Maybe just the two of us this time?