What preceded...
From the Law Society. - I'm suspended.
So he's a bigamist? His days as a lawyer are over.
You're going to be my homework mole. - That would be an honor.
Sabrina Bass is a top client.
Think like them. Harry would.
Your ex-husband has robbed you of a singing career...
and he must pay every penny. Will you give me that honor?
She gave Sofia a pink and white headband.
Sofia said, "Do you think I'm five?" You should hear her laugh.
Finished? - Finished.
Philanthropist and top lawyer Connery Bass stood again last week...
opposite socialite Sabrina Bass...
in the costliest divorce battle in the city's history.
The filthy rich Connery Bass is known as 'David'...
for his victories over Goliath-like companies...
Poor Connery. He has done so much for our city.
He gave ten million to the hospital and the art gallery.
...whose pop song Cristal was hated on YouTube.
Sabrina is also suing Mr Bass...
for slander and loss of income...
because he destroyed her music career.
Not really fair and balanced. - Do you think it's crazy?
She won't be happy until she's stripped Connery.
Don't you think that's very hypocritical? - What?
Look around you. Bought with the proceeds of your three divorces.
I was smart. She's just greedy.
What's in store for Chip Crombie?
We should not expect more than a fine or community service.
Isn't that awful?
Chip with a vest picking up trash along the road.
That is an attractive image.
Breakfast. - Thank you, but I have to get to work.
Just a little while before you leave. I'm throwing a housewarming on Wednesday.
I see you. - Thanks for the coffee.
Don't mention it. - We discussed this.
Nico and Sofia are also coming. - So?
I had to meet all your dates but not my kids.
Frank also introduced them to Isabelle.
I have to take the kids.
I see you wednesday. - Come early to help.
Hello? - I'm sorry from my mother.
And sorry, but you can't come to her housewarming.
Nice. Because I didn't plan to.
Good morning, Ralph. - I am Sam.
And I'm late.
Can you pick up the kids from volleyball and fencing on Wednesday?
What? - My mom's housewarming.
I have to get there early. - Correct. Yes, I'll bring them.
Everthing allright?
Someone has set up Isabelle's garden gnomes in an orgy.
Who does such a thing?
Why does an adult woman have garden gnomes?
She got one once and pretended to like it.
Then she got more and more.
How sweet. Hopefully those leprechauns don't get herpes.
Good morning. - Good morning. Who is...
Oz. Sabrina's music producer. They had tapes this morning.
Sabrina has been eating cannabis gum to free her subconscious.
That makes you creative. - As it goes.
Then she thought about this meeting, so Oz brought her.
It's tricky, but don't be fooled.
Have you seen The Morning Show? Like I'm sucking the holy Connery dry.
If they knew what he's really like, they'd support me.
Absolute.
And what they said about what Connery has done for the city?
I made him donate the Warhols to the art gallery.
What can we do for you, Mrs. Bass?
I want more alimony. I can't live on this pittance.
Just for the record, how much is that pittance?
50,000. Per month.
We're filing a motion for more alimony.
And can you make some cuts here and there in the meantime?
I thought she would be your silent assistant.
Time in the recording studio must be expensive.
Can that wait until after your divorce?
I've put my life on hold for years. - And we understand that.
My life doesn't begin until this album comes out. I know what you're thinking.
A bimbo with a rich guy. But I worked my ass off.
Do you know what it cost...
as a poor girl from Manila to run my own foundation?
My jaw was broken doing something about my teeth.
My eyes have been lasered to get rid of those cheap glasses.
And I paid for everything with minimum wage jobs.
So I earned every penny.
You have to learn when to keep your mouth shut.
Can you? - She burned out so quickly.
Okay. Suppose Connery made 100 grand a year.
Then you wouldn't budge if Sabrina got her fair share, wouldn't you?
Cecil. - Hi. How is it going?
Can you take us to court if possible?
Yes. Sure. - Now, Cecil.
How was last night? - What do you mean?
Kelly saw Lucy's friends for the first time.
Very nice but Kelly got a headache so we had to leave early.
Was it because she watched you crouch in front of your friends?
Goodbye, Jerry.
Why are you tormenting your sister? - It's about Kelly.
She said I'm "insensitive" and "don't respect boundaries."
And that I only talk about myself. - Very observant.
She's right about him.
Never say you don't like someone's partner.
That always turns against you. The moral of the story? Mouth closed.
Just meet Kelly first.
We can discuss a strategy.
No that is not necessary. Thank you.
Sabrina's alimony needs to go up.
The non-suspended lawyers are working on it.
You know what's at stake, right?
I know that.
Abigail. - No.
She is vain, self-centered and does not mince words.
Clearly who Abby got it from. - But I love her.
She was nice to me when Maggie broke up.
And Joanne has good taste.
I'm coming. - Real?
I want to meet her. And your father. - I'm so happy.
I thought you didn't want that after Abby and Daniel.
I have nothing against them.
As an outsider I see patterns that you don't see.
How was your week with Dad? - Fine.
Highlights? Lows? - We made something cool.
Isabelle taught us how to pour acrylic.
Real? - It was quite fun.
Great.
And we made our own pasta. It tastes much better than...
It went well.
If you work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and not on weekends...
you have much more time for it. I always had bigger ambitions.
Fortunately, teaching isn't your only option.
You can become whatever you want.
Thanks for the talk from 1973. Can I wear pants too?
Cordelia. Hi. - Hello, Abigail. Daniel.
I wouldn't be so calm if I had to go up against him.
Hey. You can do it. Don't let Harry drive you crazy.
Mrs. Bass agreed...
provided that Mr. Bass would complete the divorce in a timely manner.
But they seize every opportunity to prolong this process.
Objection. Unfounded. - Assigned.
Mr Svensson, are you really telling the court...
that your client can't get by on $50,000 a month?
Your Honor, she is entitled to... - Sorry for the interruption.
I have a court order to drop the Bass vs. Bass case.
All assets are frozen. - Are you serious, mom?
Connery Bass represented 94 victims...
in a class action against a construction company.
Negligence led to the collapse of a flat.
And 23 people died.
And he won. The plaintiffs were awarded 600,000 each.
They waited more than two years for it.
That's not uncommon. - In the end, the amount was too low.
Mr. Bass' company said they only got 68,000 after expenses.
I have started an investigation.
Irregularities have been discovered.
Your Honor, with all due respect to my... Miss Silva...
but this is totally irrelevant.
Yesterday she posted a picture with a bag that is more expensive than my car.
The command is clear.
I can't move forward until this is resolved.
Bass to Bass is adjourned. - Thank you.
How can they?
Freeze all the money? And what about my album?
If you didn't know about the eclipse...
Of course not. Connery is a lying, adulterous sack...
but to steal from those poor victims?
Blaming your ex is tempting, but stay off social media.
Any glimpse of a good life is bad for your image.
My partner is right.
Keep your head down while I fight for the divorce.
Use your anger for a new song.
Daniel. That suit looks great on you. - Should have warned me.
Then I would have violated my professional secrecy...
but sorry to bother. You must have done great.
Nice to see you, Abigail. Do you have time for a snack? My treat.
Yes Nice. - Nice.
What will it be? Falafel? Sushi?
A sandwich on the way to the office so you can look for precedents?
I'm surprised you would want to represent such a fake human being.
I took her over from Dad when he got suspended.
Well... - Well, what?
You don't send the largest client to the competition.
I always thought you'd help the underprivileged.
I help people in my own way.
When he was little, children from the street would have a water fight.
Planned for weeks. Daniel hated guns.
One day he tied a white tea towel to a broom handle...
and walked over to make peace.
How did that turn out? - They opened fire.
He got wet underpants...
and ranted about the injustice for the rest of the afternoon.
I see it so clearly.
I was so proud of you that day. You were clearly my son.
But your father's influence overshadows mine.
He doesn't look like Harry. Lots of pro bono work.
Usually he does mediation or collective cases.
Anything to avoid court. It drives Harry crazy.
Excuse me.
I've been following your career from a distance. Impressive revival.
Thanks, but why are you interested in my career?
I was once your Aunt Zina.
As my mom's best friend before you slept with my dad.
I'm not proud of that. I was sorry to lose you.
Harry and I did our best to get you involved, but your mother...
Stop. Don't blame her for what you and Harry did.
You're right. That was inappropriate.
Peace?
I understand you much better now. Your mother is quite fierce.
That's why there's elevator music. To drown out chatter.
Harry does marry complicated women.
I don't see Harry with your mother. - Why do you always have to talk?
Winston, as soon as Daniel and Abigail get back...
They're here. - Send them in.
Couldn't she wait for the divorce to be finalized?
This is really something for your mother. - Still suspended.
Did Connery really steal money from his clients?
Probably. - Sabrina really didn't know?
Non relevant. - Why do you ask that?
Dispute Zina's order. - Naturally.
Freeze his company assets, fine. They cover other possible claims.
But our client is entitled to his personal assets. I get it.
Nice. Danny don't let your mom drive you crazy.
Can I ask you something?
What did you like to tinker with in the past?
Didn't you do that at home?
Joanne's craft...
had me cut Harry out of a family photo.
I made a computer with one of those Snap Circuit packages.
And my mom and I won a competition with our robot.
Milk carton birdhouses?
Hints are always good.
Everyone likes it, even if they say they don't.
Good tip. I don't need to get anything for that.
Will we see Ben at breakfast tomorrow?
I have Nico and Sofia this week, remember?
Oh yeah. - See you later, Jerri.
Do I need to tell you again how bad Ben is for you?
Someone recently gave me advice...
about expressing opinions about partners.
What was it again? Oh yeah. Mouth closed.
Kids, this is gonna be fun. - I'm terrified.
Hints. This hat contains the things that you can act out.
Categories are movies, books, songs. Come on. It will be great.
I had a tough math test, so I just want to relax.
Even if you think you don't feel like it, you do.
Fine, but I'll think of something myself.
Awesome. Okay. Go ahead. Two words. First word.
Nice? Yes? Well done? Good?
OK, second word. To sleep? - Nap? Siesta?
Tired? Night. Okay. Good night.
What a spoilsport.
To eat?
Who knows how long I'll be stuck with this client's nightmare.
I thought camels were the biggest acorns among mammals.
He pretends to be so cool. He's not. He's a loser.
Would she be okay? - Let them fix it themselves.
You call my friend a loser. - Can you let me go?
It looks intense. - Are you sure you want this?
I hate it when you call me that. - Then stop...
Hey. Everthing allright? - Leave my girl alone.
Fuck off, pervert. - Okay. I'm just trying to help.
Stand up for Judge Lee.
My client had no knowledge of the alleged crimes...
and deserves no punishment.
I would agree with you if that were true.
This is a list of expenses that Connery's firm deducted...
of the settlement money for the class action members.
Objection. We have not seen this. - Just in.
I have copies for you and Miss Bernstein.
Rejected, Mr. Svensson. Go on, Miss Silva.
Thank you. I direct the court to point number 12, $256,000 a year...
for three years, to a legal officer.
Who was that assistant? Sabrina Bass.
Objection. Irrelevant to the divorce procedure.
I hope my colleagues understand...
squabbling over alimony...
Order in the courtroom.
You give me reason to doubt...
that they kept personal and business income separate.
I need to go through this new evidence. The session is suspended.
Do assistants earn that? I need storage.
Why didn't you say you got paid with that money?
I didn't know it came from there.
Connery used to make me draw things.
I didn't read it. He was my husband.
Miss Silva just dropped a huge bomb.
You mean your mother.
As a gesture of sympathy for Connery's victims...
can you pay back the money you got as an assistant.
It would do your image good.
And it might convince Judge Lee.
Then you can finally move on.
Nearly $800,000. How am I supposed to magically get there?
Selling some jewelry? Or one of your Riopelles?
He did this. Why should I pay for his crimes?
That's not necessary. - Excuse me.
You couldn't wait for my client to be free, could you?
Nice to see you too.
After all these years, you're still so bitter you have to sabotage me.
Exactly, Harry. I studied law...
and established a human rights practice...
until I could sabotage your divorce case.
Which isn't even your business, because you're suspended.
How can you live with yourself?
Excuse me, do we know each other? - My husband was in that building.
For three days the kids and I didn't know if he was still alive.
He was a great father. Their whole world.
Condolences on your loss.
I couldn't be there for them. No life insurance.
I had to go back to work. The bills piled up.
I held out for two years, waiting for that check.
When it finally came, it was barely enough.
That's awful.
I do not have anything...
while they fight over the houses and the horses.
I'm sure Zina Silva will make Connery Bass...
Do you really think his wife knew nothing?
My client knew nothing. - Correct. Tell yourself that.
I heard you ran into Aunt Zina.
She seems tired. Someone said she has a double chin.
She tries to help victims.
Oh yeah. Really something for her.
Did she think to save the underdog...
when she was under my husband?
My Lucy-Goosey has been through a lot, you know that.
Good to see her smiling again. Thanks in large part to you.
Thank you for making me feel so welcome, Mr Svensson.
Just call me Harry. Excuse me. - Naturally.
You and my father do click.
That's right, Lucy-Goosey.
Oh my God. That's what he always calls me. It's childish.
Those are your words.
We can now take Lila to swimming lessons every Saturday.
And next month we can go look at school.
I'm so glad Christina has finally come to her senses.
Where are my grandchildren? They are 45 minutes late.
I'll message Frank.
Are you hiding? - I'm avoiding Joanne.
Is she questioning you about the case? She likes Connery.
She was more interested in what Mom looked like.
Logically. Are you leaving already?
Kelly isn't feeling well. She's waiting for me in the car. What?
Didn't she have a stomach ache the other day when you went out?
Headache. Leave her. I can't help you being alone.
I have a thing for Ben Cohen. - Is that right?
So he's the only one alone.
It's great, Joanne.
Thank you. I'm starting to feel at home.
Can I have a look upstairs? - Go ahead.
Hi. - Where were you?
Hi Uncle Daniel. - We had to stop for a while.
Sorry to interrupt, but Nico, you forgot your backpack.
Thank you. - You must be Isabelle.
Yes.
This is Jo-Jo. Uncle Daniel, this is Isabelle.
Hi. Nice to meet you. It's a beautiful house.
Sorry we're late.
What is she doing here? - We're going out for dinner.
Are you late because your girlfriend doesn't have a driver's license yet?
She's older than your fling.
You get nothing but praise and I was the boogeyman.
I did you a favor.
Sorry it disturbed your date.
Abby, don't be so uptight.
How long have you been dating Frank?
We're parked wrong, so I have to go.
Sorry to bother you.
Do you want to take a bath or would you rather sleep?
It's okay now. - You don't have a stomach ache anymore?
I feel fine again now. Want to walk to that new wine bar?
Sure? - It's a beautiful evening.
I told the kids we're leaving in ten minutes.
Was that Isabella? - Yes.
Her eyes are too big. - Why is this so hard?
I ended the marriage. I don't want him back.
Frank has taken a step back.
Joanne, thank you very much. You and Harry throw the best parties.
He's lucky. Losing his wild hair before, during and after you...
and then you take him back to his golden years.
We go. We both have to work tomorrow.
Thanks for your visit. - Cheers to your big heart, Joanne.
Do write this down, Cecil.
We're asking Connery for a one-time payment of $500,000.
Then Sabrina renounces other assets and income.
I'm going to get a carton of juice. I'll be right back.
Okay. The real thing.
We ask Sabrina to choose a few things.
Houses, paintings. - Nice.
And in exchange she waives future support...
and claim to his property.
Half a million? Have you gone mad?
Funny. Hopefully you also have a real strategy.
We're not going to share that with you. - Go convince her.
She's recording with Oz. Armory Studios on First Avenue.
Wouldn't I be the silent assistant?
I have to convince Cordelia.
Then we trade. Cordelia loves me. - Is that right?
We've seen the research.
Connery's ship has hit the iceberg and is sinking quickly.
Your client was also at the helm. Why would mine save her?
He is disbarred. Do you think Zina will stop digging?
There may be other money missing...
of class actions from long ago.
Do you really want to risk running out of money before you get paid?
Why did your mother have to do this now?
Naturally. Once she smells injustice, there's no stopping her.
My parents are both stubborn and determined.
Why did you want to argue with Harry every day...
instead of fighting with your mother?
Stop. - What the hell? That was him.
Do you think it's easy?
I know, but we're still not hitting those high notes.
Then turn on the autotune. - That's not how it works.
Make it work. I pay you for that. From the beginning. Come on.
We have no more time.
Have you not booked all day? What an amateur you are.
Yes, because no professional can put up with you.
This is unhealthy. I can't make art like that. What are you doing here?
We need to discuss a strategy.
That can wait until after my float. - Her float?
If she's like this, she'll go to a sensory deprivation spa.
If I'm lucky, they lock her up and forget about her.
Heavy session?
This album would launch our career.
Her single on one...
and she would introduce me to her powerful friends.
I am so stupid. So many alarm bells immediately went off.
Like her first video? - Crystal. And you know what?
And that her ex wanted to ruin her career...
but I think he was already broke because she pays me so bad.
How does she pay you?
All those victims thought they were getting a lot of money.
Not so. The lawyers withhold money. They are sewn.
Did she say Connery's office did that?
She said, “Bad for them, but that's how lawyers do it.
I still feel bad about it, but I…”
Sabrina told you that the money she used to pay you...
came from the money...
that was intended for class action clients?
Yes. For this.
She convinced Oz that lawyers always rob their clients.
Stop. - I don't want... - Daniel. She knew.
I can't just forget it again.
What should I do with it? - Dump her.
But Dad... - I support you with Harry.
We eat in half an hour.
What are we going to do for fun tonight? Playing tag?
Do whatever you want.
Good, because I want to finish my D&D campaign.
Do you want to watch Celebrity Kiss 'N' Tell with me?
That's a really bad show. - Horrible. Are you watching?
Yes.
You'll Never Guess Which Hot-Headed C-Star...
got caught with a shapely B-star who definitely isn't...
That guy had huge hands.
He yelled at a woman, she was terrified.
And then? - We walked up to them.
And before we knew it...
that huge guy lashed out at Daniel.
Are you serious? - Dan, dude. Good to see you.
I just heard about Tuesday night. - Yes.
He bent down, things got out of hand.
The veins in his neck swelled. I looked at him.
And said, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
He must have realized that we were too much together. He's lubricated.
Thank God. - You need a drink, buddy.
You've had a wild night. - Yes. Only...
What? - It didn't happen that way.
Some of the words are correct, but the order is wrong and...
Never mind. - No, tell me.
He has a big mouth.
He brightened it up a bit. So what? He's a writer, not a lawyer.
What are we celebrating? - We're getting married.
Okay. In your place.
Stay. - How was Sabrina?
She is happy that she can move on with her life.
Real? I thought she would spontaneously explode.
She has a good settlement and is rid of Connery. She's overjoyed.
And the victims? - I don't represent them.
Daniel, you can't... - Well done, Danny.
Against the Flamethrower, yes.
Thank you. - Are you free?
Then we have a drink and go to Cioppino's.
Max rolled a one and was eaten by a dragon turtle.
Sounds like a scary game. - "Adventure," Mom.
Adventure. Correct. - What are you doing?
Would you do me a favor and put this in that mailbox?
Okay. - No, stop it. Well done.
ZINA SILVA & PARTNERS
There's new evidence...
revealing Sabrina Bass' involvement in the embezzlement.
I knew it. She must have pushed him to do it.
Where would Zina have found the evidence?
I have such a client. - I have to hand it to her.
When she left me and said she was going to law school...
I didn't think she would.
And now look. A top lawyer and good for the camera.
You better go. You're late for your mani-pedi.
See you tonight.
What are you doing here? - I'm here for my son.
Joanne?
I should have said this years ago.
I'm sorry. For the part I played in everything.
I have no excuse except arrogance and selfishness of youth.
I should never have ruined our friendship for that man.
That man and I are back together...
so everything went as it should.
If you're happy, I'm happy for you.
Stay. - Hi.
Hi.
You can't say anything and we haven't spoken.
But I'm proud of you. - Why?
I'll take it to my grave.
But don't doubt that you did the right thing.
Let's have lunch next week. Just the two of you, okay?
Translation: Judith Bros Iyuno