Burden of Truth

- I think that's good. - He's told so many lies.

I just need to find the one that will trip him up.

- Ask your mother. - Yeah, I haven't heard from her in over a decade.

I just need to ask you a few questions about the purchase

of Matheson Steel. It's for an important case we're working on. There's something in here

you need to see. This is from Alison Shepperd.

Derek's been offered a job in Winnipeg. It looks like

I might be moving. You might actually have a case

against Matheson Steel, but you don't have a case against P and I.

- Someone poisoned me. - Sweetheart, I would

never hurt you. We're filing a motion

for a summary judgment on your claims against P and I.

If you don't have a case against the parent company,

then we're done.

Look who's back on the job.

How's the head? Good as new.

Did it have anything to do with our case?

It was time for me to pick a side anyway.

So, what can I do for you?

How does somebody just abandon their kid?

David Hanley.

It takes more than biology to make a dad.

Now, I'm speaking from experience.

I didn't grow up with my bio dad either.

At least you had a step-dad.

Hey, what am I? Come on.

Just because me and your mom didn't work out

doesn't mean that... What?

You've grown on me, String Bean.

- I have? - Yeah. Like a fungus.

Shut up!

You are the best dad I never had.

I'll take that.

So...

is it true that Ms. Evans is leaving?

That's what I heard. It's a loss for the school.

Come on.

The town's small and I'm not an idiot.

Of course I know.

Yeah, no relationship advice from kids, thank you very much.

I am 18!

I gotta go.

You have to face him.

Even if it hurts.

No power. No heat.

I'll handle it.

It must just be a mix-up.

They don't usually cut off the services

'til after your third warning.

I haven't been entirely honest with you about our finances.

I know. They're messing with us.

- You think CTS did this? - I used to...

call in fake gas leaks.

It's all about disruption.

Well, they set out to bankrupt us, and they're doing

a pretty good job. Good news is

I won 25 bucks playing the lottery.

They're keeping us busy fighting motions.

Wow.

Back in the day,

this was the old five and dime.

I never saw it as a lawyer's office.

But it's nice.

You know, it's... humble.

- What do you want? - Come on, you must have known

I was going to file for summary judgment.

Another obvious procedural hurdle, one that's beneath you.

You won't win your case

against P and I, but we've

prepared to make you an offer.

The girls split one million, paid out over five years.

- No way. - Ben will keep his promise

to clean up the field, and the girls will get cash to help

cover their medical bills.

Of course, we'll require full confidentiality. Joanna,

you're sitting in the dark. How can you possibly

survive a trial? This is a gift.

Take it.

We do not accept it.

The girls won't get a better offer than this.

You need to do the right thing for them.

We'll present it to our clients and get back to you.

I was thinking about all the extra hours

I spent working, trying to save up for this car.

All the plans we had for it.

Get out of Millwood.

- Go to school. - See the world.

I'd start with an ocean.

18 years and I've never seen an ocean.

You don't need to sell the car.

I need the money. The Mill filed the motion

to end the case. It could be over, right?

If we don't get a settlement, then the money

from this car is all I've got.

I have to accept the fact that my future is... right here.

You're gonna study sports medicine.

We need to accept that I'm not.

What about the clinical trial for brain injuries?

Molls, it seems promising.

The doctors are in Winnipeg. You're in Montreal.

- Then I'll transfer. - You're not giving up Montreal!

It's Billy.

There's an offer.

I have good news, Taylor.

P and I is making an offer to settle.

That's good. Your friends will get some money.

- How much? - More than they'd get at trial.

The thing is, Crawford is gonna try to drag this out

as long as possible.

Yeah.

I think it's just best for all of us if we put it behind us.

I'm not a part of the... I'm not a part of the suit anymore.

I know, honey.

But the other girls trust you.

Hey, they do.

They know you've been put in a difficult position.

And they know that you're smart

and honest.

So do I.

If you tell them to take the offer,

they'll take that seriously.

OK. I'll talk to them.

That's my girl.

If you apologize to the girls and their families.

Dad...

they just want someone to take responsibility.

Taylor, if it wasn't for me,

the Mill would've closed. There would be no Millwood.

Those are my terms.

Apologize, and then I'll talk to the girls.

Time to decide.

Now, we can do this by secret ballot.

We should know where everyone stands.

OK.

Well, obviously it isn't an ideal offer,

but it's something.

And it's your offer...

so it's up to you.

Who votes yes to accept the offer?

You guys, we could end up with nothing.

We're getting almost nothing. What's the difference?

The difference is getting out of here!

You're not the only one who wants to get out of Millwood,

Molly, and that offer is not gonna take you very far.

- So, majority rules? - Three to one.

OK. We move forward.

Can I help you?

I know you're my dad.

You have been misinformed, young lady.

DNA says otherwise.

Let me guess.

You tested your DNA with my daughter's?

Sibling DNA tests are inconclusive.

It proves nothing. Why are you here?

What do you want from me? What do you want?

- How about acknowledgement? - It's a lie.

Your family is using you. They're playing

on your emotions.

Joanna's my sister. I know it.

Somebody knocked your mom up, kid,

but it sure as hell wasn't me.

I hate him.

I know you do, baby. Welcome to the club.

- Why doesn't he want me, Mom? - Hey...

He doesn't deserve you.

I wish Owen were my dad.

I know.

I'm sorry.

- Dad? - Taylor.

Dad, it's just me.

There's no courts and there's no lawyers.

I'll never say anything.

I'll forgive you

if you just tell me the truth just once.

- Taylor... - You always wanted me

to go off and study. Come back, and...

take over the Mill.

I just did chemo, Dad,

because of Matheson Steel.

No. My Uncle Walter had leukemia.

It runs in the family.

I'm coming to court.

- Taylor, that's not a good idea. - I'm between treatments, Dad.

The doctors are saying that you need your rest.

I feel great. And I need to be there.

And I can't go with you.

Taylor...

You asked about your dad?

This should tell you everything you need to know.

Do the math.

You can use it.

After Matheson testifies, we'll call you to the stand.

It's very important you answer our questions

specifically and clearly, and that's it.

Keep your answers as short as possible.

The less you say, the less it gives the opposition.

- Nate, we agreed to this. - I agreed to sign an affidavit

to help you. We go to court tomorrow.

You can't back out now.

Billy, I gotta live here.