Run Sweetheart Run

Now, are you sure you heard, uh, Larry correctly?

I'm positive.

I was waiting for someone to say something but either they didn't hear what I heard

or... they didn't care.

Well… we don't condone that kind of language so...

we'll conclude they didn't hear.

-But w-what I heard… -Oh.

I'm sure you've seen that a couple of the partners around here

are a little old school

but they do generally care about creating an inclusive and diverse environment.

Seriously? (laughs)

I mean, no offense but...

-Look. -take a look around.

Sister.

I know you're a part of that "When do we want it? Now!" generation,

but the reality is, no firm is perfect.

We are actively pursuing qualified women but that takes time…

if we want to hire the right people.

Yeah, of course.

But you know...

James shared with me the letter he wrote you for UCLA.

And that was quite a letter.

Thank you.

No, don't thank me.

Just know a letter like that carries a whole lot of weight outside these walls.

That's a win for you.

In the meantime, let me give a think onto your situation.

Now, I want you to feel protected in this process.

But sometimes doing a little less is more.

Morning. Fuller Lowes and Silver.

Mark Silver's office.

Sorry, he's just wrapping up a call.

-Can we try you back? -(phone ringing)

James Lowes' office.

He just stepped out. Can I take a message?

James Fuller's office.

Oh, hey, Judy.

He's still in the morning staff meeting, but I can get him to call you back.

Oh, and, Judy, the caterers will be with you at 4:00 p.m. to set up.

Happy anniversary.

Thank you, sweetheart.

: Shit.

James. Hey, is everything okay?

JAMES (over phone): Wow, you screwed me, Cherie.

You really screwed me.

Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.

I would've come to you first but I...

No, not the HR thing.

I'm firing Larry.

What he said was unacceptable.

You double-booked me.

How am I supposed to have my anniversary dinner

and a client dinner on the same night?

Double-book?

I didn't realize anything about a client dinner.

But you knew it was my anniversary, right?

Of course.

I, uh, spoke to Judy earlier.

Look, I don't care how it happened, I just need you to fix it.

Right. Absolutely.

Oh, I know. Can you take the dinner?

He's my oldest client. He hates talking law anyway.

Me?

You're both young. Don't even think about it like work.

Just take him out for a fun night on the town.

He'll be thrilled.

You'd really be helping me out.

What do you say?

Cherie?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

Absolutely.

Ah, there's my girl.

Can you get a babysitter on time?

Yeah, it'll be no worries.

Just… just send me the details.

: Oh, shit.

Ooh. No, no.

No, no. No. I need that one.

No, no. No. No, no.

I love you.

Nah, 'cause if you love me you wouldn't be calling me last minute.

: Thank you so much for coming.

You are literally saving my job.

I just couldn't bring myself to call Trey tonight.

Uh-uh. You need to avoid all interactions with Trey.

Luze is the best thing you're gonna get out of that man.

I know. I just can't believe I messed up like this.

What you mean you messed up?

Girl, real talk? I don't think I did.

Then you didn't. You don't ever mess up.

Yeah, but I can't tell my boss that, can I?

Just help me fix this, please.

Come on. That's why I'm here.

Let's go.

What says, "Take me seriously 'cause I'm a bright, future lawyer"

but also, "Don't take me too seriously 'cause I'm hella chill"?

-None of this. -What?

Maternity jeggings, no.

And please tell this does not have a snap so you can breastfeed.

Well, I haven't been shopping since I've had the baby.

Yeah, no shit.

Oh, my gosh. Remember this?

-(Cherie chuckles) -Pre-baby Cherie.

Oh. Come on, red is a power color.

It's not too short.

It's very confident and I mean, you'll still look sexy.

I 'm not about sexy.

Fine, hold on.

You want to keep it professional?

You leave the trench on.

You start feeling him a little and you want to show off them girls,

-you take the trench off. -(sighs)

Okay.

Let me see that pic.

It's on my phone.

Oh, you are definitely coming off this trench.

For real, it's time for you to have some fun.

No, okay, listen.

This is business, all right?

It's strictly professional.

I'm going to be in and then I am going to be out.

Oh, a little, a little in and out, huh?

-A little... -Stop.

Zip me up.

-Damn, you look so good. -(phone chimes)

Shoot, my car's here.

Okay, um, please don't close my laptop 'cause I'm recording that lecture.

Oh, oh, there's a bottle in the fridge in case Luze wakes up, okay?

Take my pepper spray.

Really?

He may be fine but he's still a man.

-(doorbell rings) -(sighs)

: God, please be like the picture.

Please be like the picture.

Cherie.

Uh, yeah.

Um, Ethan? (chuckles)

Well, that's-that's me.

Oh, um...

Oh.

How wonderful finally to meet you.

You, too.

Oh. I'm so sorry.

Please come in. I'm...

: Oh. Thank you.

-(quietly): Wow. -(door closes)

This is...

-Come on. -Oh, sure.

("My Love Lingers On" by Peter Sivo Band playing)

Your place is… I-it's amazing.

I've had a lot of help.

Um, do you want a drink before we leave?

-Uh, sure. That'd be nice. -Yeah.

What do you drink?

Uh, whatever you're having is fine.

-Um... gin and tonic? -Sure.

-It's actually the only drink I can make. -(laughs)

-Two ingredients is about all I can manage. -(pours drink)

Thanks.

Um, I'm a bit low on tonic, so it's mostly gin.

Oh, okay. (chuckles)

I'm sure it's fine.

You can tell a lot about a woman by what she drinks.

Really?

My mom always said it was the watch.

Oh, yeah?

What kind do you wear?

My mom's.

Oh.

So you're... sentimental.

Yeah.

I like that.

Can I see it?