The Good Fight

Liz!

Hey, how are you?

How was your vacation?

Fantastic,

but I needed another month.

Yeah, well, who wouldn't?

- This is weird. - Yeah.

- The street? - Yeah, it's some police exercise

of some sort. I...

We all have to park on Randolph for the next few weeks.

Anyway, I hear work is going well.

Yup. We had a good month.

Chumhum is back.

I know. That is huge. Congratulations.

Ah, well, congratulations to you.

- Can I say something? - Mm.

You don't have to be downstairs.

We can find room for you on the 23rd.

No, I'm fine. I like the corner office.

All right, well, I had it expanded for you.

Oh, well, you didn't have to, but thank you.

Well... it's the least I could do.

- What is that? - That's weird.

Smells like fireworks.

Welcome back.

Do you need help on Chumhum?

Uh, no, I got Diane's help.

Diane?

Yeah. She's back from vacation.

- Really? - Yep.

- Ready to sabotage you? - No.

She's good. We had a good talk,

and she-she wants to be downstairs.

Liz, you're a sweet leader and I love you,

but Diane will not be happy downstairs.

Barbara Kolstad was a name partner for six years

and in a few months, Diane had her out and took her job.

It is always so great to start my day with you, Madeline.

Watch her.

She's coming after you.

You're late. The class action is in there.

Uh, good to know.

Where is Diane Lockhart's office?

Over there, but she's not in yet.

Just sign in on a clipboard.

They'll help you out with the class action.

Thanks.

- Hello? - Just plugging in your computer.

Marissa?

Marissa Gold, attorney at law, at your service.

Oh, my gosh.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

- How was your vacation? - Wonderful.

And much too short.

What's going on here?

Uh, nothing, just helping you unpack.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

- I can do it. - I know.

I'm doing it to get on your good side.

Still want this?

Definitely.

You all right?

My mind's just in another time zone.

The protest downstairs, I know.

- What? - The protests?

Didn't you smell the tear gas? I almost got stuck in it.

The police were barricading the street.

Where do you want these?

What are those?

African masks.

Well, I can see that, but where are they...

...from?

Your closet upstairs. You never unpacked them.

What?

Does this feel like something we've done before?

What do you mean... Unpacking your stuff?

No. I mean, yes.

I have this weird feeling of déjà vu.

What do you mean... Unpacking your stuff?

Yes. We've done this before.

What do you mean... Unpacking your stuff?

Thank you.

You know the best way to overcome déjà vu.

- What? - Do something nice for me.

That's why I want to get on your good side.

I think it's a smart idea to give me

the Lila motion to argue today.

Oh. Marissa, that is a major case.

But it's just a continuance,

and I've been the paralegal on it for months now.

And Lila likes me. She wants me to be involved.

I promise I'll be great, I swear.

God.

It must be the tear gas. That's the fourth one today.

Madeline Starkey.

What?

Madeline Starkey, the FBI agent.

She had the same thing happen.

Okay. What's weird

is when the bell tower across the street rings...

The birds fly right into the window.

Do you need something, Diane?

No.

You can take the continuance.

- Really? - Mm.

You-you won't regret it, I swear.

Oh, God.

Good talking to you. See you next time.

I don't need to see this, Bill. I've read the suit.

I think it's helpful to see the evidence, don't you?

Ah, yes, because you were so concerned about sexual assault.

I actually thought you were. Here it comes.

Wait.

No. Stop.

Stop, stop. G-Get off me. Stop, please!

Get away from me. Stop!

Bill, you can show as much of this

as you want, but this is not a real assault.

This is an animated assault. You know Diane?

- I do. Diane. - Bill.

Diane and I have represented dozens

of rape and assault victims, which is why we're outraged

at equating this animated version for the actual thing.

Yeah, and it's just coincidence that you're defending Chumhum?

Don't pretend to play on our feminist conscience.

Your client had every opportunity

to take off her goggles. She didn't.

- That's right, blame the victim. - Oh, come on.

It's offensive to sue deep pockets over something

that women actually go through.

Your client's just trying to make money.

- What is it? - I think it's a protest.

- I hear it's tear gas. - I heard it was

- a trucker strike. - Really?

- Yeah, like Canada. - What do they want?

What does anybody want?

All right, Bill,

so what's your bottom line?

- Two million, and we're out. - With an NDA?

Of course.

Give us a few hours.

Will Chumhum go for it?

No, not for two million.

Maybe I can get them under one.

Have you ever been tear gassed?

No. Have you?

No, my dad was. He said it was murder.

Maybe we should get security to escort workers to their cars.

Well, I-I have a meeting with STR Laurie now,

so I can bring it up. Oh.

Gift from Chumhum

- to everyone in the firm. - Have you tried it?

No.

Diane, you're not gonna fuck me over, are you?

No, never.

I've no idea why I would do that.

I'm glad you're in charge.

And, Liz, can I tell you one thing that I've learned here?

Women don't like to take credit. Men do.

That's why they get promoted.

Here she is. The woman of the hour.

Mr. Winston, Mr. Osman, hello.

Uh, did Osman mention why we wanted to see you?

- No. - To congratulate you. You've done

- amazing work here. - Thank you. Thank you,

but it's not just... It's, um...

You know, it's... it's exciting.

It's exciting to see that my leadership has led the firm

- to such great results. - Yes, Chumhum.

- Fantastic. - Mm.

The best quarter this firm has ever had.

And we think it'll be even better

when you have a second name partner.

- Excuse me? - We want you

to share responsibility.

We think that'll be better for the firm.

Yeah, but the firm is great as it is.

We agree, but imagine how well it could work with two of you.

Uh, did you go hunting

with Diane's husband?

Yes.

And that's when you decided

- that I needed help? - No, no, that has nothing

to do with this.

Liz, thanks for expanding the office.

It looks great.

Did you have your STR Laurie meeting?

I did.

And are they gonna get security to walk us to our cars?

Didn't come up.

Is everything all right?

I thought so.

Is it with you?

Yes.

May I help you?

Would you show me to my office?

I...

Uh, sure.

You a new associate?