Burden of Truth

Previously on Burden of Truth.

I believe the girls suffer from conversion disorder.

You were supposed to link the benzene

to the girls' symptoms, not come up with a new theory.

So Steve, someone you were close with, committed suicide

and the tremors started after that, right?

- You're David Hanley's daughter? - Yeah.

Can you think of anyone who might wanna do this?

CTS, my old law firm.

It's over. Enjoy your cure.

How do you know when a lawyer's lying?

Their lips are moving.

So, you're not going to court?

You're actually giving up on the case?

I'm not giving up.

There is no case.

I didn't think you were a quitter, Joanna.

We can't win with what we have.

At least show up.

Billy's going to throw up a hail Mary and he needs help.

Hail Mary's aren't exactly my style.

We built the entire case around the barrels in the field

and now you're telling me you think it's conversion disorder?

I just know what we can prove and what we can't.

The truth and legal proof are not the same thing.

Every time that we say benzene, they're gonna argue conversion.

It's gonna confuse a jury.

So? You can explain it in a way they'll understand.

Whenever there are two alternate theories,

people will always believe

the most convenient one.

The one that doesn't come at a price.

Conversion disorder absolves the Mill

and it saves Millwood.

I'll be in the truck.

He will get over it.

Dr. Williams, what are the steps

involved in diagnosing conversion disorder?

Objection, Your Honour.

Our expert has already provided

a full explanation in the motion materials.

I think it's important for us to understand the steps.

Be brief, Counselor Crawford.

Thank you. Alright.

So, take me through it.

A patient walks into your office.

Now what?

We look for symptoms of altered motor function

not better explained by other medical or mental disorders.

So conversion disorder is a diagnosis of exclusion.

The first thing you have to do

is prove it's not something else.

Yes, but there are several mitigating factors...

Our medical expert

will testify that the symptoms were caused by exposure

to a toxic chemical,

most likely benzene,

which was found buried in the girls' athletic field.

This is not a case of poisoning.

It is conversion disorder.

Is that all for this witness, counsel?

Not even close, Your Honour.

Since I got here, some random person

punched me at the bar,

someone broke into our office,

and I was attacked in my motel room.

Hm... Not exactly a stellar homecoming.

I just need to know which of these things is related

to the case and what is...

- Personal. - Yeah.

OK.

First, I'd make two columns. Professional and personal.

The office break-in: definitely professional.

Motel attack likely too. You're going after the Mill.

And what about when you said to me that you thought

you'd never see a Hanley step foot in town again?

My stepdad used to call David Hanley the Grim Reaper.

Someone you'd never want knocking on your door.

We used to live just down by the water along Front.

My stepdad built our house himself.

And then, one day,

your father knocks on the door with legal papers.

Bulldozers right behind him.

- Riverside Park. - Mm-hmm.

My stepdad refused to sign

and your old man got him fired.

Eventually, he lost the house

to the bank and we ended up

in an apartment the other side of Willow Road.

- I'm sorry. - Wasn't just us.

Seems like everyone in town has a David Hanley story.

None of them have happy endings.

He always told me he was a town solicitor.

Doing wills and trusts.

I can see you're working hard not to be like him.

And failing at it.

Yeah. Gotta get to work.

Owen. Wait. What about the punch?

Lots of people get punched at The Boot.

- They don't even need a reason. - Ahem.

Alright.

I know who, but I don't know why.

Her name's Amy Carr.

You got an address for me?

Doctor, a differential diagnosis

is simply when two different things

can be mistaken for each other.

Yes.

According to this textbook,

Conversion disorder is often confused

with Parkinson's, mood disorders,

and can you read that last entry at the bottom there?

- Toxic poisoning. - So,

the differential diagnosis for the symptoms

exhibited by these girls

is toxic poisoning.

Your Honour, we have a legitimate issue

on which experts disagree.

It requires a trial, discovery

and a decision by the trier of fact.

Opposing counsel's argument is speculative and not plausible.

There is no evidence to tie the symptoms to toxic poisoning.

We have provided a medically supported explanation

for the plaintiff's symptoms.

We ask the court to uphold our motion

to dismiss the case against Matheson Steel and P and L.

Counselor Crawford.

You don't have enough here.

The court rules in favour of the motion to strike.

The case is dismissed.

- Thank you. - What the hell happened?

We just lost the case.

Ladies.

Listen,

your lawyer lost in there,

but you won. Now we can focus on your treatment.

My mom says that your treatment is not covered by insurance.

No, listen, don't you worry about that, OK?

I am not leaving here until you get better.

It's not gonna cost you a cent.

- Are you serious? - Absolutely.

This case has been a distraction to all of you girls.

It's time we find a cure.

All you need to do

is sign this,

and we can get back at it as soon as possible.

- A non-disclosure agreement? - Shouldn't we get Billy

- to look this over first? - This is a standard NDA.

My services normally come at a premium rate, but I can't afford

to treat everyone for free.

Just you girls.

The only thing that I ask for is...

a small amount of discretion. That's all.

That's great.

Listen, it's been a long day.

You should get some rest.

We're gonna get you well.

Beckbie.

Been thinking about that mystery vehicle of yours,

the one from the other night at the motel.

- Why? Something turn up? - No, just...

just a real shame that the plates got written down wrong.

Yeah. Breaking and entering, assault,

and we got nothing. I'd chalk that up as a shame.

Yeah, well, you'll have plenty of time

to investigate on all the data banks.

- What are you talking about? - You didn't read the schedule?

Your chariot awaits.

Desk duty?

I'll be back in a couple hours.

If you don't mind, make sure there's a fresh pot of coffee on,

alright, buds? Thanks.

Sam!

I'll set up an appointment with Dr. Williams right away.

You got mail.

From the university.

What makes you think that doctor

will stick around when the case is over?

Doesn't matter. We'll go to him.

Whatever the cost. Are you gonna open that?

Taylor,

Dr. Williams can help you. You're going to get better.

OK? Come on.

Cheer up. We won.

Is this what winning feels like?

So, I was looking into

the academics at McGill today. They have pre-law.

Pre-law's just an undergrad degree.

- So you've looked into it? - I don't wanna get ahead of myself

'cause I haven't even been accepted yet.

Yeah, but you will.

Are you doing okay?

I think so.

How's it going with Dr. Williams? Good.

I stopped twitching.

Got my cleats on, been kicking the ball around a little bit.

- Are you sure that's safe? - I feel okay.

I feel better than okay. Went for a run yesterday.

All the way to the bridge and back.

Well, don't push yourself.