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Previously on Family Law...

[Lucy] What's wrong with us?

Is it genetic?

Well, I'm not the one who cheated, so...

if it's genetic, you're the carrier,

not me.

I believe I'm owed spousal support.

Okay, Bailey, when did your marriage end?

Their marriage is still going strong.

What are their full names?

Gavin and Crystal Steele.

The Crystal Steel?

I mean, if gay people want civil unions,

fine, go for it,

but don't force the rest of us

to redefine the legal definition of marriage

to suit your agenda.

[Daniel] We understand how difficult this must be for you.

Your husband of how many years

finally coming out of the closet?

Bailey stole my husband. Why would I pay him this?

Because, based on earnings

before Bailey entered your life and after,

this is more than fair.

Apologies for interrupting the party.

What are you doing here?

Well, I was very impressed with your law firm,

so I've hired Harry to represent me in my divorce.

Oh, and you don't have to work

with your brother for the time being.

You're with me on this one.

What?

I'm going to need a street fighter.

[♪]

You two had sex.

[♪]

[knocking at door]

More financials for the Steele file.

I still can't believe

we're representing that woman in her divorce.

Mm. It's icky.

You coming to AA tonight?

Depends what time I get outta here.

Lots on your plate right now,

but AA has to take priority.

I know, I know.

Okay. So what's up?

Well, uh, let's see,

I crave a drink about three times a day.

Mm.

My daughter's channeling Jekyll and Hyde,

oh, and Frank and I slept together.

Tsk. So there's that.

Sounds like a step in the right direction.

Is it? It was just one night.

Eh, men are more sentimental about sex than you think.

[♪]

[sighs]

[keys clacking]

Babe?

Did you change your passcode?

[keys clack]

Why are you on my phone?

'Cause I can't find mine. I'm trying to call it.

Yeah. Yeah, I changed it.

They say you're supposed to do that every couple months.

What's the new one?

Is it easier if I just do it?

[laughs]

Mm. It's, uh, six-seven... eight-eight.

-[text alert chimes] - You got a text message.

You can ignore it.

It's Nina.

She says your 9:00 a.m. is pushed to 9:30.

[other cell phone rings]

[cell continues ringing]

That was my last cup of organic Greek yogurt.

- I didn't know it was yours. - Well, you knew

it wasn't yours.

[slams door]

Unclench your buttcheeks!

I'll buy you a giant tub of the stuff

on my next trip to the Bulk Bin.

Uh, they don't sell it at the Bulk Bin.

This isn't about yogurt, is it?

I didn't ask to work with Harry.

Y-you think I actually want to represent Crystal Steele?

Yeah?

-[knocks] - We have a walk-in.

Okay. Thanks, Jerri.

Actually, she was asking for Abby.

[♪]

[Daniel sighs]

Elaine?

Abby!

Oh, my god! Hi.

[laughs]

Talia! Have you ever grown.

Everybody says that.

Wh-- what are you doing here?

I tracked you down! Family law, huh?

Yeah. I just wanted a better work-life balance.

I know. I did my research.

It's fine!

Our mistakes don't define us.

You're my friend and a damn good lawyer,

and I could really use both right now.

What's going on?

It's Shaun. Well, you remember

what he was like when we were married?

Well, unsurprisingly,

he's been an even bigger asshole since the divorce.

He's breaching our parenting agreement,

the miserable prick.

Uh, hey, maybe we should talk in our boardroom?

Nina?

Could you grab a snack and some magazines for Talia?

I'd love to!

It's just over here.

[Nina] This way.

It's my dad, he's sick back in Germany.

They just moved him into palliative care.

Oh.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

I want to take Talia with me to go see him one last time,

but Shaun keeps putting up all these roadblocks.

First, he wouldn't switch

a couple of parenting days with me

so I could get more affordable flights.

Wow, he really is a miserable prick.

I know, right?

So, I bite the bullet,

I get the more expensive flights,

and now he's refusing to sign Talia's travel consent letter.

- What? - He says he won't

let her step foot on a plane unless she gets vaccinated.

So she's not vaccinated yet?

I would never let my child be injected with that poison.

["Uh-oh" by Jeremy Fisher plays]

♪ You can't prove it

♪ Uh-oh

♪ You got nothing legit

♪ Uh-oh

♪ The glove don't fit

♪ Uh-oh

♪ You gotta acquit

♪ Uh-oh

♪ The charges won't stick 'cos

♪ I ain't no sucker

♪ Ain't your lollipop but

♪ You can kiss my sweet

♪ Uh-huh

♪ Never gonna stop Never gonna stop... ♪

♪ Never gonna stop Never gonna stop ♪

♪ You can't prove it

♪ Uh-oh

[Harry] This woman's a friend of yours?

And a former client.

I repped her in a medical malpractice suit--

surgeon left a sponge inside during her hysterectomy.

Must have been a nice chunk of change.

It was.

Everyone's entitled to legal counsel.

I agree.

I was hoping I could take this one on myself.

[Daniel] Not gonna happen.

Her probation won't allow it.

He's right.

Plus, I need you to focus on the Steele case.

You take lead on this one.

But since you brought her into the firm,

I'll let you split your time between both files.

Oh. Gee, thanks.

[chuckles weakly]

So, what's this all about?

Why don't I let Elaine fill you in?

Sorry, so which vaccinations do you object to?

All of them.

But it's the MMR shot that Shaun is demanding.

He claims that he's concerned

about the measles outbreak in Germany.

Understandable.

Except it has nothing to do with that.

He just found out I have a boyfriend

and his fragile ego can't handle it.

You could spare yourself

the money, time, and energy of fighting this

and just get Talia vaccinated.

Absolutely not.

My baby sister died from her vaccinations.

My mom...

never got over it.

If anything ever happened to Talia...

I won't let it.

[♪]

How can you be friends with an antivaxxer?

Don't call her that.

Oh, okay, how about a "plague enthusiast,"

or "polio fancier," or straight-up nutbar?

You're totally stereotyping.

We all gravitate towards positions

that support how we already feel.

It's called confirmation bias.

Thanks for the Psych 101 lecture,

but nobody asked for your opinion.

Lucy's right.

A person's beliefs don't define who they are.

Glad to hear you say that.

Crystal's here for our meeting.

[♪]

Okay, that covers division of assets.

Let's talk spousal support.

Ohh. What kind of man asks for support?

One who has a rich wife.

If I've got no choice,

let's at least make it a one-time payment.

I wouldn't advise that.

If you pay it in a lump sum, you'll get zero tax relief,

and you've had a pretty good run the past few years.

The payout would be calculated on that.

I don't want a long, drawn-out legal battle, okay?

[feigns choking up] I just want to get on with my life.

[Harry] You're the client.

If that's what you want,

we'll figure out an offer that seems fair.

Not too fair.

You get a whiff of something there?

Yeah.

The distinct and unmistakable waft of horseshit.

I found a doctor who can help with Elaine's case.

Can you meet him to get an affidavit?

Going for a ride.

Okay, so after your ride?

This is the kind of thing

that lands in the junior counsel category.

Well, so does the work I have to do for Harry

this afternoon.

Which lands in the sub-category--

"not my problem."

Can you at least ride by the registry

to get us into court on a rush for tomorrow?

Sorry, can't. Today's my long zone-two ride!

[♪]

[door bangs shut]

You have to do something.

About what?

I know you're not that oblivious.

Daniel's taken his eye off the ball.

He-- Actually, he's not even in the game,

he's just standing on the sidelines.

I think you mean the dugout,

if you're going with the baseball analogy.

You get the point.

I won't coddle him.

An unhappy Daniel is bad for business.

[♪]

So, Dr. Hylund,

I understand you did a fellowship

in pediatric medicine.

And 30 years in pediatric practice.

Our client's daughter suffers from severe bouts of eczema.

In your professional opinion,

would there be any risks to her getting vaccinated?

[Dr. Hylund] Absolutely.

Hundreds of studies show

that eczema and other auto-immune disorders

can be exacerbated by vaccinations.

That's fantastic.

Hey, Peekaboo.

You getting this down?

Sorry.

"Exacerbated by... vaccinations."

Got it.

[Hylund] And these vaccines cause

far more serious health problems--

high fevers, infection, seizures,

Bell's Palsy, autism--

Perfectly healthy babies

all of a sudden having cognitive issues.

[mutters] Yeah. Okay.

I think we've got what we need.

You know, always been kind of a late bloomer.

Failed grade one

and I was in special gym all through elementary school.

What the hell is "special gym"?

My mom thought it was because

she dropped me on my head as a baby,

but maybe it was the vaccines.

Wait. That quack actually got to you?

I didn't say a word till I was four.

Cecil, do you know how hard it was

to find even one medical professional

with an anti-vaxx position?

Yeah, I know, but--

No. Science has spoken.

Vaccines are safe and climate change is real.

[phone ringing]

Make sure the only thing on that affidavit

is the stuff about Talia's eczema.

Hi.

Sure, that sounds great.

[♪]

Hi.

Thanks for meeting me.

Yeah. No problem.

So, what's up?

I... am opposing you in court tomorrow.

What?

Yeah.

I thought it was Dean Gillespie.

He had to leave town on an emergency,

so the file got passed to me.

Oh.

Well, thanks for telling me.

Yeah. So your friend, Elaine, is an antivaxxer?

Yeah.

I was surprised.

Tough to swallow, but...

she needs someone on her side.

That's very noble of you,

especially since you have no chance of winning.

Huh.

[♪]

Soy chai latte. Your favourite.

What do you want this time?

So cynical! [chuckles]

It's just a small gesture of my appreciation f--

You know how I can tell a lawyer's lying to me?

Her lips are moving.

Good one. Look.

I just want to know which judges are on the bench tomorrow.

Oh, really?

That's hardly even bending the rules.

All right. Looks like we've got...

Guerrera,

Pennyfeather, Hingston,

Johal, Thompson, Boyte...

Did you say Judge Thompson?

Yup. Down in the basement courtroom.

Do you...

Is there any way you could slot us in down there?

Now, that would be bending the rules.

I-I wouldn't ask,

but my client has social anxiety disorder.

I know, but a smaller space with fewer people

would really help her cope with an already stressful day.

[Roz sighs]

All right, but the only reason I'm gonna do this

is because everyone else wants to be kept out of the basement.

Thank you.

[Roz grunts]

[♪]

[Abigail] Good news.

I got us Judge Thompson.

Everyone knows she's...

A complete whack-job?

I was going to say

an empathetic ear with holistic sensibilities.

How did you rig that?

Another day,

another soy chai latte

for my favourite trial coordinator.

Aw, thanks.

But I should let you know,

you don't have Judge Thompson anymore.

You got moved to a larger courtroom with more security.

What? Why?

[Frank] Because I requested it.

Daniel.

Hey, Frank.

We're dealing with a hot-button issue.

Emotions could run high, there could be protesters.

Better to be safe than sorry.

See you in there.

Wow. Someone just got out-lawyered by her ex-husband.

Husband.

Which judge do we have now?

- Hingston. -[Abby groans]

Perfect. The judge you puked on.

[Abigail] I didn't puke on him!

[meekly] I puked in front of him.

[♪]

[meekly] I are you looking for?t exay

[Abigail] Whatever I can find.

We don't know anything about Judge Hingston.

Aw, except you blew chunks in his courtroom,

which is probably the only thing coming up on Google.

Oh. Oh. I think I found something.

Hi, Abby.

Good.

[Frank] There is no ambiguity here.

The benefits of vaccinations far outweigh the risks.

We ask the court to side with science in this dispute,

and act in the best interests of the child.

Counsel?

Uh, will we be

requiring a mop and bucket again today, Ms. Bianchi?

No, Your Honour.

Good luck.

I agree with opposing counsel,

that protecting the child's health

is what's important here.

Since Talia was a little girl,

she's suffered from debilitating eczema.

As evidenced by Dr. Hylund's affidavit,

this condition suggests

she could have an adverse reaction

to the MMR vaccine.

Your Honour,

my client has been solely responsible

for her daughter's healthcare from the moment she was born.

Shouldn't it be this parent's decision

whether or not to vaccinate her?

Or are we supposed

to just hand over our liberty...

to the legal system?

Like we're in some kind of Big Brother state?

Some decisions need to stay in the family.

Aren't we all entitled to health freedom?

Her grandfather is dying

and their flight leaves in three days.

All right, Ms. Bianchi. I've heard enough.

[♪]

Despite

the science supporting vaccinations,

in this particular case,

with her mother's familiarity with her health needs,

I order that the child

may travel to Germany with Ms. Kasur,

provided that she stay at least 100 miles away

from the location of the measles outbreak.

You can't be serious!

[Hingston] Sit down! There will be

order in my court or you will be removed!

I deny Mr. Freeman's application

to have Talia vaccinated.

[bang]

This legal system is a complete joke.

What, did you pay him off? Hmm? With my money?

- Okay, come on. Let's go. - Thank you.

[Shaun chuckles bitterly]

You're a flake and a fraud, Elaine.

How dare you endanger our daughter?

We both decided not to get her vaccinated, okay?

I humored your asinine ideas when we were married,

no more!

- Oh, God, give me a break. - This isn't over.

I'm gonna appeal.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

Yeah, I've done extensive research on this,

Shaun, how much research have you done?

Enough to know that lavender oil does not cure polio.

[Elaine] You don't give two shits about any of this.

You're just sour that I found a real man.

[laughing] A real--

I feel sorry for the poor stooge

that has to deal with you.

Guys.

We, uh, we better go, okay?

I love you, Tully.

Call me later, okay?

We keep promising

that we are not gonna fight in front of her,

and we just keep doing it.

Well, every parent has moments they're not proud of.

She's struggling.

Mm.

Do you think talking to a therapist might help?

That's a great idea.

I know a good one,

but full disclosure-- it's another half-sibling.

[chuckles]

Ah, I'm so lucky to have you.

[♪]

[Abigail] Anything you'd like to say?

[Daniel] Like?

Like, "congratulations for killing it"?

Great job, Abby.

When Talia gets measles, at least you can say you won.

I was doing my job, okay?

And pretty damn well, I might add.

Do you really think Frank's not gonna

get this overturned on appeal?

That's not the point.

Did you even bother

to look into the death of Elaine's sister?

Uh, no, why would I do that?

Because her entire belief system stems on the idea

that her sister died from her vaccinations.

I dug up the coroner's report.

It was a crib death, Abby.

Had nothing to do with vaccinations.

'Course it didn't.

You wasted your time

looking into that

when you could've been doing something,

anything,

to help me prepare for court?

Instead, you've had your bike seat stuck up your ass

while I've been busting mine.

We're supposed to act in the client's best interests.

You've been completely unprofessional.

I've been unprofessional?

Well, you violate our code of conduct

on a daily basis.

You showed up to court drunk!

And I'm paying for it, okay?

Stuck doing double duty, relegated to your grunt work.

Oh, you really think I want you doing my grunt work?

You changed the entire culture of our firm.

Ever since you arrived, I hate coming to the office.

We defend the Crystal Steeles of the world now.

The anti-vaxxers.

Dad never would've stooped to this level before.

He would've made different choices.

Oh, my god.

That's what this is about?

That Harry hasn't made you partner?

[chuckles]

Well, guess what, genius?

Even if I hadn't joined the firm,

he still wouldn't have made you partner.

You think Elaine has a crazy confirmation bias?

Look in the mirror.

[♪]

[Harry] Gina? Gina!

Yes. Yes! I understand it has sentimental value.

Uh-huh.

Yeah. Yes, of course, I'm getting this all down.

What's up?

We were right.

Crystal's been a wee bit bendy with the truth.

I'll bring her in.

Gina, I'm listening to every word,

and I promise you, Gina,

I am going to do everything in my power

to get you possession of that Vitamix.

Uh, hi.

I just wanted to say thank you for the referral.

Elaine called.

I'm meeting Talia later today.

Great.

Was there something else?

[Lucy clears her throat]

Do you think I should come clean with Maggie?

Honestly?

I think Daddy's little girl has Peter Pan syndrome

and should grow up already.

That's kinda harsh.

Doesn't really answer my question.

[sighs]

Look.

There are times

I wish Frank had kept his one-night stand to himself,

but if I'd found out some other way...

it would have been way worse.

And I would have found out.

These things always come out eventually.

So what's so urgent?

We understand congratulations are in order.

Your own network talk show.

That's huge.

Yeah, we know.

You've been spying on me?

That's what I'm paying you for?

I can represent you better

if you didn't lie to me, Crystal.

You're obviously trying to pay out your spousal support

before Gavin gets wind of this job.

They haven't even made me an official offer yet.

Not until you tell them to, but they can't hold off forever.

Blah, blah, blah, we get it.

Okay, then so let's get an agreement in place.

We smelled a rat

as soon as you volunteered a lump-sum payment.

So will Gavin.

What reason would he have to settle this quickly?

Bailey.

They're still in the honeymoon phase.

Gavin would probably do anything for him right now.

People do crazy things for love...

and I happen to know Bailey needs a new studio space,

so maybe we can dangle that carrot.

[phone ringing]

I have to take this.

We're in a meeting.

It's Nico's principal.

Hello?

Mom?

I need a lawyer.

[♪]

Nico was caught violating the school's code of conduct.

Oh, yeah? What'd he do?

Bring his Medieval monk figurines to class

when it wasn't his "share" day?

He's been forging signatures.

Um... whose signatures?

Parents' signatures.

For students.

We found a calligraphy book in his desk.

He said he got it from his grandpa.

This isn't... This isn't like him.

Well, this has obviously been a challenging time for Nico.

How so?

I think you know how so, Ms. Bianchi.

Our son was bullied on school property,

during school hours, for weeks.

[phone alert chimes]

Neither you nor a single member of your staff noticed.

So let's not point fingers.

I have 800 students, Mr. Bi--

Nico's behavior has nothing to do with my wife.

[beep]

[Breathalyzer beeping]

[Frank clears his throat]

Nico will accept the consequences of his actions.

Well, I'm glad to hear that.

He's suspended from school for a week.

[Abby scoffs]

I'm up to my eyeballs.

I have to be in court.

Yeah, so do I. Against you.

Would it be possible to postpone this suspension?

[♪]

So, what are you in for?

I'm here to see my shrink.

What about you?

I'm serving a suspension for a forgery felony.

Let me guess.

Your parents are getting divorced?

They're already divorced.

Now they're fighting

about whether I should get vaccinated or not.

Bet you didn't know that over a million people

wouldn't have died from tuberculosis

if they'd had vaccinations in Medieval times.

Almost everyone is vaccinated now,

that's why I don't really have to.

It's called herd immunity and it keeps me safe.

As long as everyone doesn't do the same thing as you.

[footsteps]

Talia?

Hi. I'm Lucy.

Nico? What are you doing here in the middle of a school day?

That's a long story.

Perhaps best saved for another time.

[chuckles]

[Lucy] I heard your grandfather is sick.

Yeah, he's going to die soon.

He has cancer in his stomach.

I'm really sorry to hear that, Talia.

Are you two close?

My Opa took me

for a ride on the back of a motorbike one time.

It was awesome.

We didn't tell my mom.

My mom died of cancer when I was eight.

I think the worst part was knowing

that there was nothing I could do to stop it.

I felt so powerless.

Are you feeling anxious?

Yeah.

Because of your Opa?

And also just...

about what my parents say.

What do they say?

My dad says that if I don't get vaccinated,

I could get bloody boils all over my body

and could just drop dead.

But... [sighs]

my mom says that if I do get the shots,

I could drop dead.

I don't know who to believe.

You can love your parents

and disagree with them at the same time.

You don't have to pick sides.

You decide what you believe for yourself.

[♪]

Hello, Grandson! What are you doing here?

He's gonna be in the office all week.

He's been suspended from school.

Suspended?

Mm-hmm, for forging parents' signatures

on report cards.

How did he learn to do that, you ask?

With the calligraphy book you gave him.

Canterbury's my favorite font.

Not easy to replicate a signature.

That's a real talent.

Just try not to foster criminal behaviour here, Harry.

Can I eat this?

Go nuts.

[♪]

I need to tell you something.

Is everything all right?

[takes a shaky breath]

So, a few months ago...

...I met a woman at Velvet.

She kissed me.

Did you kiss her back?

[choking up] I didn't pull away.

[quietly] Oh, God.

How could you?

You know what I went through with Janice.

I know.

Then what happened?

Nothing. [sniffles]

That's it.

Really?

Yes.

[chuckles sadly]

Why did you do it?

I don't know.

We got married so fast.

Because you begged me to.

I know.

I guess I just...

I miss parts of my old life.

I miss going to the club with you.

I never said I wouldn't go to the club.

You never say yes.

[Maggie chuckles incredulously]

Well, I just...

I can't go to work at 5:00 a.m. on three hours' sleep anymore.

I'm so sorry, Maggie.

I messed up!

You did.

Maybe we could...

...find some fun things to do that work for both of us.

[laughs]

Thank you.

[♪]

[♪]

[activists shouting, indistinct]

Do you know them?

I met them online.

They're from my "Parents for Holistic Healing" group.

They came out to support me!

[indistinct shouting continues]

The separation agreement states

that both parties agreed

their daughter, Talia, would not be vaccinated.

Despite the appeal you heard from opposing counsel,

Judge Hingston has already ruled in my client's favour.

Your Honour, I ask

that you uphold Judge Hingston's ruling

to follow the separation agreement

and allow Talia to travel to Germany.

With all due respect to Judge Hingston,

there is no honour in upholding a decision

that compromises the health of a child.

The risk of contracting measles in Germany is too high.

Talia will not be permitted to travel overseas

unless she is vaccinated.

[gavel bangs]

[♪]

My dad won't get to say goodbye to his granddaughter.

He's gonna be heartbroken.

I'm sorry.

I know what it's like,

having your autonomy as a parent taken away.

It sucks.

She was just so dismissive, you know?

People put blind faith in traditional healthcare.

It's-- What does that judge know?

She hasn't heard the stories I've heard--

hundreds of real-life horror stories.

Elaine...

have you ever read the medical examiner's report

on your sister's death?

I know what it says.

My mother didn't believe it for a second.

Neither do I.

Wait.

Are you happy we lost?

No!

Of course not.

I hate losing.

It's just, as your friend,

I feel like I have to say that...

...not vaccinating Talia,

even though I know you're--

you're just trying to protect her--

...it could hurt her

and others.

Just get her vaccinated, Elaine.

Even though I know it's scary,

just do it and-and take her to see her Opa.

How could you?

How dare you?

You're supposed to be on my side.

[sighing] Elaine, I am on your side.

You're not.

[quietly] Yeah.

I thought you were my friend.

[♪]

[Harry] So how exactly did your report card scam work?

It wasn't just report cards.

I also wrote notes for kids, too.

What kind of notes?

Hmm...

permission to go off school grounds during lunch,

sit out of gym,

leave class early for dentist appointments.

[chuckles quietly]

You're a nice boy, Nico.

Is that bad?

Those kids reaped the benefits of your skills

with zero risk.

What did you get out of it?

A suspension.

And money.

Y-- You were charging for your services?

$5.00 a signature.

How much did you make?

150 bucks.

You know, it's never too early

to start building an investment portfolio.

[knock-knock]

Mr. Svensson?

Mrs. Steele is in the boardroom.

Oh.

Wanna play Crazy Eights?

Sure!

[Crystal] This is basically Bailey's dream studio.

He has good taste.

He has expensive taste.

He'll want it.

And Gavin?

Will want what Bailey wants.

I talked to a mortgage broker.

She thinks they'd have to put down about 300K.

I think that's in the ballpark.

So... [chuckles feebly]

...my husband leaves me

and now I'm stuck paying for his new life

with his Picasso-wannabe boy-toy,

to whom I already paid a hundred grand?

The price of success.

[sighs]

Fine. Let's...

Let's do it.

I made sure

the realtor got the listing into Bailey's inbox today.

Jerri, could you get Gavin Steele's lawyer in here?

This afternoon, if possible?

[cycling shoes clacking]

[Jerri snaps, hushed] Do something.

[♪]

Going for another bike ride?

What gave you that impression?

When is this going to end?

Hmm?

You, freezing me out,

which is particularly shitty when we work in the same office.

Well, not as shitty as my little sister running

my engagement breakup pool

in our office.

Look. It was insensitive and I'm sorry,

but you can't stay mad at me forever.

[♪]

[Nina and Nico chuckling]

[rehearsing] "So, what're you guys playing?"

[more casually] "So...

What, uh, what game you guys got going on here?"

[sighs]

[smoothly] "Whatchoo playin'?"

"Oh, Crazy Eights? I am crazy about Crazy Eights."

What? No.

[takes a nervous breath]

[sighs]

"Oh, Crazy Eights, huh?

Yeah, I'll play.

But I won't go easy."

[chuckles smugly]

♪ Nailed it

So! Crazy Eights, huh?

[♪]

X-Y-Z.

What?

"X-Y-Z"--

"examine your zipper."

[♪]

Happens to the best of us.

[slaps card down]

Last card.

[♪]

Thank you for coming in, Winnie.

Uh, where's Gavin?

He asked me to handle this without him.

He'd like to avoid being in the same room as you.

Wow, Winnie. Great people skills.

Thank you.

We'd like to offer Gavin spousal support payments.

This is the monthly figure we've calculated

based on Crystal's annual earnings.

We think it's more than fair.

- Hmm. I see. - And Crystal's income

has historically risen every year,

so one could reasonably assume

these payments will continue to increase--

That seems optimistic,

considering most of Crystal's upcoming speaking engagements

have been cancelled.

Maybe that's because

your client's sloppy public announcement

alienated half her fanbase.

Just spitballing.

I sense a case of "SIRS" looming in the very near future.

"SIRS"?

"Sudden Income Reduction Syndrome."

I assure you this isn't the case.

Crystal's actively looking for employment

and she's already had some nibbles.

A possible book deal, some television offers--

I have no doubt her income will continue to trend up.

Crystal's brand has been tarnished and,

judging by all this bravado,

her work opportunities are diminished.

I've been directed by my client

to ask for a lump-sum payment of 625,000.

[scoffs]

I don't have that kind of money!

Gavin damn well knows that.

We're prepared to offer 220.

- 500. - 260.

- 480. - 280!

Surely, you jest.

["sent text" alert whooshes]

[incoming text chimes]

Well, Gavin says "350 or no deal."

It's as low as he'll go.

[sucks air]

[sighs obligingly]

[sighs]

We'll want a full dismissal of support

and a signed release

to acknowledge that Crystal's income

could go up or down in the future.

We don't have a crystal ball.

Of course not, that would just be weird.

All right, fine.

I guess we have an agreement.

[keys clicking]

[sent text whooshes]

[♪]

[chuckles]

Daniel, you came.

No talking.

[chuckles]

[♪]

-[raps on glass] - Yep?

Talia was a no-show at her session today.

That's odd.

Elaine said she was getting loads out of the therapy,

when she was still speaking to me.

Straight to voicemail.

Maybe because she's not speaking to you.

- Maybe. - Where are you going?

To stop Elaine from kidnapping her daughter.

[♪]

Do we really think Elaine would take off with Talia?

She's a delinquent at heart.

[chuckles] No wonder you two get along so well.

Their flight was originally scheduled to leave tomorrow,

but she might be trying to get out of Dodge

before Shaun notices they're gone.

There's a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt

that leaves in four hours.

Hopefully, they haven't left for the airport yet.

Danny!

Yeah?

Sit.

I'm good.

So, I've given

your request for partnership some more thought.

Okay.

I want to offer you an eat-what-you-kill deal.

You get to keep

50% of everything you bring into the firm.

Yeah, I know what it means.

It's more money

and autonomy

without any of the risks of partnership.

Get you focused on fee production.

I'm plenty focused.

Then we can re-open the partnership discussion

down the line.

What do you think?

It's an interesting idea.

It's a good deal, Danny.

I'll think about it.

[♪]

Elaine!

Look, I know what you're gonna say.

Really?

Because I don't know where to start.

Maybe we should let them talk alone.

[sighs heavily]

Look, I know that this seems crazy.

This is crazy.

It is completely insane.

The system is rigged to support this patriarchal bullshit.

Well, I'm not gonna let Shaun or that sanctimonious judge

make my decisions.

This is my family, my life.

They have no right!

I-I hear you,

but you can't beat the system this way.

Be smart.

My dad is dying!

Elaine.

Listen to me.

Not only would catching that flight

be a breach of your court order,

but leaving the country without Shaun's consent--

it's child abduction.

I can't abduct my own daughter.

The courts will disagree.

You will lose custody of her.

Do you get that?

You'll go to prison!

How much good do you think you'll be to Talia

from a jail cell?

Elaine!

She... She needs you.

What if we don't come home?

I won't go to prison

if Talia and I stay in Germany for good.

You're not thinking straight.

I want to support you, but...

this is my line.

Do you understand?

[sighs]

How are you feeling?

Scared.

About the trip?

No. I'm not scared to go to Germany anymore.

What are you scared of?

To tell my mom I got vaccinated.

[♪]

[Frank] Talia's all up-to-date on her vaccinations.

Elaine found a flight that leaves tomorrow night.

Are you okay with that?

Do I have a choice?

How the hell did Talia forge our signatures so well?

Listen, man, um,

thank you for everything.

I hope I never see you again. No offense.

None taken.

[Abigail chuckles]

So, are we going to discipline our son?

You mean after that punishing suspension

he's already endured?

Nah.

[Frank] Honestly?

- I'm a bit proud. - Mm-hmm.

But if he ever tries to forge one of our signatures,

he's a dead boy.

[Frank chuckles]

Ah! I have to admit,

between Sofia and Charles Manson Kid,

now Nico's new-found rebellious streak.

I am struggling to keep on top of it all.

Single parenting's impossible.

Single parenting? That's a bit of a stretch.

I've had Nico all week.

Sorry.

And thank you.

No problem.

I love seeing so much of him.

[♪]

Maybe it's time to adjust the parenting agreement.

That would be great.

[♪]

♪ I'm feelin' blessed

[♪]

♪ I'm feelin' blessed

Nice shot to finish 'em off, babe.

Thanks.

Hey, you!

[Lucy gulps]

I didn't know you were in the league.

Um, we just joined.

Asha, this is my wife.

Maggie.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

So how do you two know each other?

Just... the community.

You know. Around.

Well, it was... nice to meet you.

Gotta dash. Night shift.

[♪]

♪ Queenie, Queenie

♪ Don't drop the ball

♪ Queenie, Queenie

♪ Don't drop the ball

♪ Queenie, Queenie Don't drop the ball ♪

♪ Down come baby cradle and all ♪

♪ Queenie, Queenie

So you're married, huh?

I should've told you.

♪ Queenie, Queenie Don't drop the ball ♪

♪ Down come baby cradle and all ♪

We can't keep doing this.

I really want to make my marriage work, Asha.

And I respect that.

I really do.

But we should probably say goodbye properly,

don't you think?

♪ Queenie, Queenie Don't drop the ball ♪

♪ Queenie, Queenie

That washroom is filthy.

A filthy washroom for a filthy girl.

♪ Down come baby cradle and all ♪

[♪]

♪ Screamin' from the kettle Knockin' at the door ♪

♪ Baby kicked the bucket full of suds ♪

♪ On the floor

♪ Rain starts fallin' Clothes on the line ♪

♪ "What's a stay-at-home mama do with all that time?" ♪

♪ Queenie, Queenie Don't drop the ball ♪

♪ Queenie, Queenie

♪ Don't drop the ball

♪ Queenie, Queenie Don't drop the ball ♪

♪ Down come baby cradle and all ♪