The Good Fight

My father, Carl Reddick,

stood with Dr. King, stood on the bridge at Selma.

Your daddy was a fighter.

Yeah. It's the end of an era.

I'm closing Assholes to Avoid,

so thanks a lot.

You're welcome.

You know why this happened?

Because we were adding

on of your litigation financiers to our list.

Jerry Warshofsky, asshole to avoid.

2.1 million.

"If you want my help, leave a flower pot"

"in your office window,

and I'll meet you at your parking space."

Were you followed?

No. So what do I need to do?

Follow the women.

The affairs, the prostitutes, the love child.

Follow the women.

I'm happy.

Am I ridiculous?

You like narrating your life.

You know, there are psychological studies

that say, when people are happy,

they look desperately for things to make them unhappy.

But that won't happen to us, will it?

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Kurt, tell me

everything's gonna be all right.

Everything's gonna be all right.

But mean it.

Everything's gonna be all right.

What could go wrong?

Our firm started with one man: Carl Reddick.

He was our founder, but he was also

the heart and soul of this firm for 15 years.

Could you say "civil rights icon"?

Same thing, but with "civil rights icon."

Uh, uh, sure.

Our firm started with one man:

Carl Reddick, the civil rights icon.

I read about Carl Reddick in the history books in school,

but to meet him here in the flesh,

it was a highlight of my life.

When my dad died, I could think of no better way

to honor his life than by taking over his partnership here.

I was Mr. Reddick's secretary for 15 years.

Can you say "Carl" when you talk about him?

Oh, I never called him Carl.

It just helps with the interview.

Was he a good boss?

Yes.

We just want the video to give some sense of the man.

Um, if you could talk a little bit

about working with him...

Like, what was a typical day like?

What's the first thing he would say

when you got there in the morning?

I...

Mm.

Who are you?

Who are we?

Deep down,

who are you?

Uh, mid-size Chicago law firm.

No, who are you really?

The website, it's fine.

The video of Carl Reddick will help; it adds media.

But what do you want to say?

Tell us your story.

Uh, well, we, uh, let's... we are growing.

We have hired 35 new attorneys.

We, uh, bought another floor.

Yes, but other law firms are growing.

What makes you different?

You're African American.

That's your brand.Uh-uh.

That's your story. We don't want to be sold

as an African American law firm.

But diversity is in right now.

Black Panther, Black-ish.

And diversity is something that you have in s...

...abundance.

Come in.

Do you have a second, Adrian?

Yes, I do. Excuse me.

God!

I can't believe we're paying for this guy.

We need to show you something from the Reddick interviews.

Okay, what's up?

We were doing an interview with his secretary.

We think you should see it.

He said he was tired.

He had to give a speech that night,

and I could help.

He asked me to come behind his desk.

He had his pants unzipped.

He wanted me to touch him.

He said it was because of the pressure.

And only I...

Only I could help.

There was more, but we didn't record it.

Jesus Christ.

She said there was forced copulation

the whole time she was here.

Not now, not now. Please. Please. Oh.

He forced her for 15 years?

That's what she said. Why would Cynthia stay

for 15 years?

Seriously?

Marissa... No, seriously?

I'm trying to figure this out.

Why would she even agree to an interview?

She was planning to say nice things about him.

But then, when we started asking questions...

She knew we wanted something glowing, and it bothered her.

All right.

Anybody else there when you interviewed her?

No. I need to ask you guys

not to say anything to anybody about this.

So we can cover it up?

Marissa, I don't have the luxury right now

of being outraged.

That doesn't mean I'm not outraged.

You understand?

Yes, sir.

Are you going to tell her?

I-I don't know. I don't know.

Hey, no. I'll take that.

I'd give him a break. Why?

Because half of our business comes from the Reddick name.

If it suddenly becomes as toxic as Weinstein's,

our firm is in trouble.

Well, then, maybe it should be.

Diane? Adrian. How far off are you?

About an hour. Why? What's wrong?

I just need your help with something...

sensitive.

Um, will you stop by my office and we'll talk?

Is everything all right?

Yeah. W-We'll talk.

Why'd you take the .375?

What?

Why did you take the .375 to the shooting range?

You hate the Hawkeye.

Thought I'd try it out.

Who did you go shooting with last night?

What?

Who did you go to the firing range with last night?

No one. Why?

Hey, Captain Video.

What, are you handling plutonium today?

No, I...

It's a scratched cornea.

Ow.Yeah.

I mean, it should be fine. It's just...

You know, it's lights. They make me tear up and cry.

So I got to wear these for a week.

Well, I wouldn't wear those when you meet with the partners.

Am I meeting with the partners? Julius is looking for you.

Why? I don't know.

We're spinning out of control these days.

Oh, there he is.

Mr. Cain? You needed to talk to me?

Yes. It's just a quick thing.

We're redoing the website,

and as a part of the rebranding,

we are adding associate and partner photos and bios.

Great. That sounds great.

Except there's a chance we won't be using your bio and photo.

Mine? Why?

Don't take it as a criticism.

You're doing a great job.

We just think that it's best for the time being,

until we can establish the new brand. Mm-hmm.

Okay. Uh...

It's just... It's not about you, Maia.

You are doing a great job.

and the scandal with your father. Oh, I'm fine.

I'm fine. I-I understand.

I just don't want you to be upset. No.

Sir, this... this is all medical.

Okay.

Lucca.

Yeah? Oh.

Do you want me to come back later?

No. What is it?

Uh, could you talk to Maia?

I think she's really upset about the website.

Sure.

Ah.

So are we clairvoyant now?

I had the guard call up when you arrived.

Adrian wants to see you.

Yeah. What's the topic?

I've been told I speak too much, so I won't handle that.

And, uh, Kurt called.

Kurt? Why?

Why did he call? I don't know.