The Good Fight

Bitch.

Fucking bitch.

I know where you live.

I know where your family...

This is for Maia Rindell.

I'm gonna rape you and your dyke girl...

Hi. Good morning.

And fuck you. You stole my money.

I just want you to hurt like I do.

Hi, it's my first day here.

And, uh, I'm not too sure where to g...

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- Maia Rindell? - Yes!

You okay?

Yes! Just, um...

Hi.

Julius Cain.

I'm the managing partner here.

Let me show you to your desk.

We have 55 associates and 40 work stations,

so we employ a hot desk system.

Occupy any empty chair in the communal area,

but keep your laptop with you because you might be returning

to a different space when you come back.

Go ahead.

Good.

At 10:00, I'm gonna need you at the SWSMU offices,

so meet me at reception in 20 minutes.

- The what? - SWSMU.

One of our union contracts.

Once a month, we offer their members

pro bono service as part of our retainer.

20 minutes.

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Did you hear that, Diane?

I... yes. I just can't believe it.

They're withholding my capital contribution?

They say they have to review your tenure.

What tenure?! I was a name partner.

I created that firm.

- It's my money. - I'm sorry, Diane.

Do I have any reserves?

If you sell your apartment.

I can't do that.

Well, you can always talk to your new partners,

and see if they'll offer you a loan.

Ah, we tried to call you at home.

- Because? - We're moving you down the hall.

There's a new partner.

We have to make room.

Diane?

Yep.

See, it's not so bad.

Home sweet home.

Oh, and I'm gonna need you at the SWSMU this morning.

Why? I did it last month.

Yes, and you were so good at it, too.

Good morning.

Sharise.

Come on, come get this.

Come get this. Come get this!

How that college search coming?

Ah, all-consuming. Twins, you know.

Yeah, I hear you.

Any word on the Kendall offer?

They called this morning.

Who? David Lee?

Yes, sir.

We're getting our six mill.

Diane here yet?

Yeah, she's in with Barbara.

She is, huh?

I heard you speak at an ABA conference a few years ago.

- Oh, yes. On racial hiring? - That's right.

Oh, well, I hope I didn't embarrass myself too much.

Hmm, not too much.

Diane Lockhart.

I feel like we acquired

our very own Jimmy Butler right here.

- Adrian, how are you? - Good, good.

A little gift for you.

Spring Arbor Lake Wine,

my very own label, 2006. Mwah.

You have a winery?

Ah, just a row of vines, that's all. Sit, sit.

So how's everything going with you two?

- Barbara give you the rundown? - She did.

Are you two playing nice?

- We are, Adrian. - Good.

Oh, by the way, just a housekeeping matter,

but we'll need your capital contribution by next week.

Oh, yes, of course.

Um, just so you know,

my old firm is being a bit intransigent.

Yeah, David Lee.

- Wonderful guy. - So, um,

if you don't mind being a bit patient.

Of course.

But listen, I'll need you in the 11:00 a.m. meeting

to pitch cases to our litigation financiers.

Right.

- Well, good. I'll see you there. - You will.

Diane.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

Hmm.

And how patient are we to be?

Let's give her two weeks.

- Hello? - Just plugging in your computer.

Are you from Lockhart, Deckler?

Lee, Lyman, Deckler, Gussman...

Well, that didn't take them very long.

I know. Bunch of assholes.

- Marissa? - Yeah, hey.

Want me to set up anything else?

- No, I can do it. - No, let me.

If I get back too quick,

they'll just send me out on another errand.

Here, I'll hang these.

When Alicia hired me,

I was supposed to be involved in cases and everything,

but it's been all moving boxes since she left.

Still want this?

Definitely.

And, uh, where do you want these?

- What are those? - African masks.

Well, I can see that. Where are they from?

Your office.

No.

David Lee. Very funny.

By the way, I know you still need an assistant, Diane.

- Hello. - Uh, this is Marissa,

from my old firm.

Hi. Just dropping stuff off.

Well, I have a few people coming in today

for possible assistants.

I'll send them by.

Thank you.

Okay, I don't want to sound self-serving here,

but I think it's a smart move for you to hire me.

Oh, good to know. Thank you.

No, seriously. You need an assistant.

I can do whatever you want around here,

and I'm not that expensive. What are you paying?

Why don't you just leave your résumé, Marissa?

I don't have one. I'm much better in person, anyway.

Look, just hire me for one day,

just until you get someone better.

And I promise you won't get someone better.

You limit your pro bono consultations

to 20 minutes each.

If their legal issues require more time, go to Lucca.

She will sign off on more time.

Remember, you're only here

to offer legal advice, not legal work.

Don't get tied down.

Move people on into other

legal resources when you can:

Prairie State or Legal Assistance.

You're the "door close" button in the elevator.

Comforting, but not necessarily effective.

Here we go.

Okay, members, listen up, listen up.

Remember these lawyers are here as union advocates,

so please limit your questions to workplace matters.

Only workplace matters.

Okay, who is here on their work break, please raise your hand.

Oh, come on.

Donny, I know it's your day off. Get your hand down.

Only people on their lunch break.

Come on, you're only screwing over

your union brother and sister.

Good.

Those on lunch break, come on up to the stage.

Line up for each desk. Let's go.

You're seriously telling me I have to go to someone else

on my lunch break?

The thing is, ma'am, we're not really here

to help with family law issues,

but, uh, I can refer you to...

He's not paying child support!

How am I supposed to make ends meet if he won't pay child support?

I know, I'm sorry. It's just...

Well, I'm not really supposed to help with...

Then why are you here?

If you can't help, why are you here?

I need help.

Hello.

Oh, come on.

I'm gonna help you out here.

Thank you.

Sir, would you like to come to my desk?

No, I'm good here.

I'm a third-year associate. She just passed the bar.

That's okay.

I'm sticking.

Next?

I, I just can't survive on $400 a week.

I can't pay for my rent.

I can't pay for my ex-wife.

And they're not adjusting it for after taxes.