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Family Law - Season 4 - Episode 05: PG Rating
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00:00Previously on Family Law.
00:02The numbers were awesome.
00:03The Phoenix made the right choice.
00:05Your listeners will love you.
00:07I've been in discussions with Marcus Peterson about a merger.
00:10Sorry, what?
00:10That's approximately how much you draw annually.
00:13This goes through.
00:15We're killing it with the co-parenting.
00:16Good thing, since it sounds like we might be working together soon, too.
00:20What do you mean?
00:20Oh, because of the merger.
00:21What merger?
00:23Dude.
00:26I'm pregnant.
00:27Dude, tell me you ordered a DNA test.
00:30The baby's mine.
00:31All I know about you is she eats cheesies in bed.
00:33She was sleep-deprived, stuffing her face with chips, elbow-deep in rodent dump.
00:37You want to be a part of the baby's life now?
00:38If I'm not, she might kill it.
00:47Did you read the links I said?
00:48Nope.
00:49But not because I was too busy.
00:51I just don't want to.
00:52Well, give them a look.
00:53Fetal development is fascinating.
00:55Nutrition is so important.
00:57I bet.
00:58For instance, did you know white bread, like the bagel you're eating, has almost zero fiber?
01:02That's so.
01:02Why not swap it for multigrain or try vitamin supplements?
01:11Did you rob London drugs?
01:12Folic acid is a must.
01:14Got your vitamin A and C, D and E.
01:15Is there a vitamin F and U?
01:18Look, I appreciate you coming all this way with your research and your body fascism, but it's my body, my
01:25home.
01:26So, get out.
01:27Just read the links.
01:29We should take precautions, especially for a pregnancy like this.
01:33Geriatric pregnancy.
01:43Let's watch Charlie's Angels.
01:45They're spies with a huge wood collection.
01:47What's not to like?
01:48Nah, I'm in the mood for sci-fi.
01:51Remember the one about the scientist who creates life and then everyone treats it like a monster?
01:54For the last time, we are not watching Flubber.
01:56Why not?
01:57Daniel, Harry, where are they?
01:59Mr. Spence, um, Harry's office, but they're in a closed door.
02:04She's kind of scary, right?
02:06One day, we'll meet just like her.
02:12Uh, good morning.
02:14We're having a...
02:14When were you two going to tell me?
02:17Your mother and I have only spent one night together.
02:21No, not that.
02:22The merger with Marcus Peterson's firm.
02:24You didn't think I should know I'd be working with my ex-husband?
02:27If the deal goes through, you two won't even be on the same floor.
02:30And a merger's great for the firm. More clients, which means more money.
02:33Yeah, for you, the partners.
02:35For the rest of us, it means more politics, higher billing targets, longer hours, more people like you.
02:40Abigail, I promise, the culture of this firm won't change.
02:44Mr. Spence, Diana Souk is here.
02:46Ah, yes.
02:47Ms. Souk's brought us a personal injury case right in your wheelhouse.
02:51Mm, since when do we take on personal injury cases?
02:53It's a lucrative field, one in which your sister excels.
02:55You've been a racehorse trapped in the barn for too long.
02:58We want to take advantage of your gifts.
03:00We do?
03:01Actually, Danny, why don't you shadow your sister on this one?
03:05Me? Why?
03:07Never too late to learn a new area of law.
03:09And who better to learn from than the litigator who nabbed a seven-figure settlement in the Cowabunga waterslide incident?
03:16Okay, Shadow. Take good notes.
03:19Cece will take notes.
03:20If that makes you feel any better.
03:29Diana, hi. I'm Abigail Bianchi. I'll be representing you. This is Cecil, our paralegal.
03:34And I'm Daniel Svensson.
03:36Think of him as an observer.
03:38Like an intern?
03:39Actually.
03:40Quieter than an intern.
03:41How can we help you today?
03:43Ugh, this bougie couple is suing me. Their car got smashed up and they want me to pay for it.
03:48Why are they suing you?
03:49They're saying my daughter crashed it. That she broke into their car and took it for a joyride.
03:55Did she?
03:57Of course not.
03:58What's your daughter's name?
03:59Michaela Souk. She's a good kid. A quiet kid. She spends all her time making fan art. She would never
04:06do this.
04:11This car is wild.
04:15Yas!
04:17I can't believe I'm doing this.
04:21I think she did it.
04:24I can't believe I'm doing this.
04:25I can't believe I'm doing this.
04:26You can't prove it.
04:27Oh, oh.
04:28You got nothing legit.
04:29Oh, oh.
04:30The glove don't fit.
04:32Oh, oh.
04:33You got it equipped.
04:34Oh, oh.
04:35The charges won't stink cause I ain't no sucker.
04:38Ain't your lollipop.
04:40But you can't kiss my sweet.
04:43Never gonna stop, never gonna stop, never gonna stop, never gonna stop
04:47You can't prove it, oh, oh
04:49But I didn't crash their car, why am I on the hook?
04:53It's called parental liability
04:54Which basically holds parents responsible for damages caused by their child
04:57But these cases are difficult to win
04:59I hope so, did you see that car?
05:02Probably costs a fortune, I can't afford to fix it
05:05Michaela's father can't help?
05:07He passed away a few years ago
05:09I'm very sorry
05:11It's been really hard on Michaela
05:14In these claims, the plaintiff will try to prove the parent could have stopped their child
05:18From causing the damage, that they could have predicted it
05:21Has Michaela done anything like this before?
05:24Never
05:26I know how that video looks, but I swear, Michaela is a good kid
05:31Then there's no way you could have predicted it
05:33I'll build a strong defense
05:35We'll build a strong defense
05:36Whatever you do, don't blame yourself
05:41Of course she should blame herself
05:43It's negligent parenting, plain and simple
05:44Is it that simple?
05:46I bet you were ways you buttoned up to have a rebellious streak
05:48Oh, you have no idea
05:50He was such a teacher's pet
05:52I used to call him suck-up Svensson
05:54You came up with that nickname?
05:56Follow me all the way to high school
05:57I remember when my eldest went through her rebellious phase
06:01One minute she's making me homemade cards
06:03The next she's setting off stink bombs in a teacher's lounge
06:06Beg me to represent her in case the school sued
06:08I mean, that's what being a teenager is all about
06:10Pushing boundaries, trying new things
06:12Is it fair to blame the parents?
06:14Joanne was on the hook for half the things I did at that age
06:17She'd be broke
06:17With the spousal support I was paying?
06:19I highly doubt it
06:21I had a wild side, too
06:22Watched PG-13 movies when I was 12
06:26Yet you somehow turned out fine
06:29I never went through a rebellious phase
06:31Never say never, Winston
06:32You look 15
06:33Really?
06:34Whatever teens do, it's up to their parents to keep them in line
06:37Like when Craig goes poop in the park
06:39Whose job is it to pick it up?
06:41Usually mine
06:41For the last time, parenting Craig is not parenting
06:45Give him nine months, he'll get it
06:47Little teen rebellion is healthy
06:48I partook in my own share of tomfoolery
06:51But the law is clear
06:53If parents can be forced to pay for their children's mistakes
06:55Best to keep them on a tight leash
06:57Says the man who did little to no parenting
07:01Diana says this is highly out of character for Michaela
07:03I'm going to drop by her house
07:04And see if she's got her mom blinders on
07:07Could sure use the insight of a famous radiotherapist
07:11I think she can squeeze that in her schedule
07:15Shadow, come
07:30How are things with Maggie?
07:32She's seeing someone
07:33Oh, I'm sorry
07:34Actually, I think Maggie and I are better off as friends
07:38It's weird saying that out loud
07:40It'd be weirder if you stayed together
07:42Too much kidnapping under the bridge
07:44You and Maggie
07:45It's a good example of platonic co-parenting
07:47You're reading up on the subject
07:49You know, because of my situation with Jude
07:51Seamless segue
07:51I want to be supportive
07:52So I made a few observations
07:54But she is so stubborn
07:55What kind of observations?
07:57I suggest that she lay off processed foods
07:59Broader vitamins
08:00Oh, and she blew a gasket
08:01When I called it a geriatric pregnancy
08:03You called it a what?
08:05It's a clinical term
08:06You're lucky you're not on a slab at the morgue
08:17Yeah?
08:18Michaela?
08:19Abigail Bianchi
08:20These are my colleagues
08:22Do you know why we're here?
08:23Yeah
08:25Is your mom home?
08:26No
08:27Can we wait inside?
08:31Sorry, I should run
08:33I've got mathletes
08:34I used to do mathletes
08:34Oh, wow
08:35It was around in the dark ages
08:40Is she making fun of me?
08:47As an ex of kin
08:48My client is entitled to be a snake
08:50Trudy Lockhart's will is explicit
08:52Her home on Point Ray Road
08:54Is to be left to her beloved Charles
08:56But I'm her nephew
08:58Come on, Phil
08:58You know this will is atypical to say the least
09:01Atypical?
09:01It's absurd
09:02Not to Trudy
09:05She adored Charles
09:09When an estate is left in the form of a pet trust
09:13It's appointed to the pet's caregiver
09:15Which means Georgina
09:16Why does a cat need 4,000 square feet and an ocean view?
09:19Because it's the home he grew up in
09:22Trudy wanted him to spend the rest of his days there
09:25Trudy also made a promise to my client that he'd be taken care of
09:28She wanted the house to go to him
09:30A promise?
09:31Is it reflected in the will?
09:36Sounds like a no
09:46I can't believe Aunt True cares more about that cat than me
09:50Did Charles send her a birthday card every year?
09:53She did leave you her stamp collection
09:54It's quite valuable
09:56Yeah, 85k, big whoop
09:58Challenging the pet trust won't be easy
10:00But if we can prove Georgina was providing inadequate care
10:03Perhaps we can have you appointed as Charles' new caregiver
10:07Caregiver to a cat? I'm allergic
10:09The home is worth 15 million dollars
10:13I'll get an empty pen
10:26Hi, sorry I'm late
10:28The salon's in Metrotown
10:30There was a perm crisis, I won't get into it
10:32That's a far commute
10:34Did you guys move here recently?
10:35Yep, the rent's crazy
10:37But the school in this catchment is worth it
10:39Private school education without the tuition
10:42Mikayla, did you say hi to our guests?
10:45Offer them anything to drink?
10:49Mikayla
10:51Yoo-hoo
10:53Does Mikayla spend a lot of time unsupervised?
10:56Lately, yes
10:58Since the move I've been working longer shifts
11:00There's no one else who could be with her?
11:02Your parents, a nanny
11:03Does it look like I can afford a nanny?
11:06And Mikayla's 14
11:07She can be on her own for a few hours
11:09Still after the incident, a judge will want to know you're keeping an eye on her
11:12Why are we even going to court?
11:14Mom, please just pay the Vandenbergs so this could be over
11:20Sorry about that
11:22Mikayla used to be such a sweet kid
11:24But now
11:25My daughter loathed me for years
11:27The good news is
11:28They seem to come out the other side
11:31Did you and Mikayla have a chance to talk about that night?
11:34Or maybe she explained why she took the car?
11:36She barely talks to me in full sentences
11:38Have you considered taking her to see a therapist?
11:41I tried
11:42After her father passed
11:43But it costs so much
11:45Therapy is expensive
11:47Why don't I meet with Mikayla a couple times?
11:50So if it helps, we can discuss the sliding scale
11:52That's a great idea
11:53Having Mikayla in therapy
11:54It's a good-looking court
11:55More than that
11:56We want to address any issues that led to the incident
12:00That too
12:04Sophia that bad?
12:05No, she was all sunshine and rainbows
12:08My child turned out like that?
12:10It's a good thing Jude has my help
12:11You are not seriously putting down cynical parents
12:14Of course not
12:14I was essentially raised by a single mom
12:16But that's why she enrolled me in a bunch of activities
12:18To keep me busy
12:20Fencing, piano, tennis, spirited math
12:22Oh, it says so much
12:24What?
12:25It's about how you became you
12:26Thank you?
12:28Those things cost money
12:29And I doubt that's the root of the problem
12:31I think Mikayla is grieving her dad
12:33I mean, losing a parent is tough
12:35Especially so young
12:36Shadow, find me some case law
12:38Before our next meeting
12:40Stop calling me that
12:49Sophia?
12:51Abigail, my granddaughter
12:51Was just explaining to me
12:53What an ick is
12:54I think I've had more than a few girlfriends
12:57Who've given me that feeling
12:59Hmm, I'm sure it was mutual
13:01And on that note, I'll go
13:03Bye, Grandpa
13:05Thank you, sweetheart
13:06For keeping me current
13:07You're gonna need a magic wand for that
13:10Mom, stop laughing at your own jokes
13:16So, what brings you to my office, kiddo?
13:19Not that I'm complaining
13:21Okay
13:22I've given it a lot of thought
13:24And
13:26I want to move in with you
13:28Full time
13:37The old house was my turf
13:39And Isabel was kind of
13:40A guest
13:41But at this new house
13:43It's like, I'm the guest
13:45I'm sure that's not how they feel
13:46Dad and I used to do Wordle together
13:48Every morning
13:49Now it's just him and Isabel
13:50Talking renovations
13:52Ugh, the way they go on
13:53About floor tiles
13:54They'll level out
13:55You'll get your Wordle back
13:56Well, the reno's
13:57Are gonna take months
13:58And also, they're just so cringed together
14:00You know
14:01With Nico off eating baguettes
14:02In France
14:04It's a little lonely
14:07Well, I'd love for you
14:09To live with me
14:09But I don't have my own place yet
14:11We'd still be at Jojo's
14:12I'm okay with that
14:13I love Jojo
14:15Okay, well I have to talk to your dad
14:17About it first
14:17Get the all clear
14:19You know, I am old enough
14:20To vote with my feet
14:22Pick up a few things
14:23And both your parents are lawyers
14:25You are old enough
14:26I know, but
14:27Communication is important
14:29And yada yada
14:36Hi again
14:37Wrong unit
14:38I'll be quick
14:41Look
14:43I'm sorry
14:44It was wrong of me
14:45To give you unsolicited advice
14:46However well researched
14:49Whoa
14:51Did you draw that?
14:52Yeah, meet the big bad
14:53Of Orc Retaliation 2
14:56Cool
14:57That's scary
14:58I gave him your forehead
15:01You were apologizing
15:02Here's the thing
15:03If you and I are going to
15:04Co-parent this child
15:04We need to get him along
15:06I take your point
15:08Do you want to go out
15:09Sometime this week?
15:09Get to know each other?
15:11Unromantically?
15:12Of course you felt
15:13The need to add that
15:15Fine
15:16Let's hang out
15:18Okay
15:19I'll get out of your hair
15:21Just don't work
15:22Too late tonight
15:23A good night's sleep
15:24Is good for the
15:24Daniel
15:26Just leave
15:41Mikayla is sorry
15:42For causing you distress
15:44I promise
15:44Not only am I disciplining her
15:46I've arranged for her
15:47To seek therapy
15:48To
15:51Address any issues
15:52That led to the incident
15:54My client isn't able
15:55To offer financial compensation
15:57But she is willing
15:58To make restitution
15:59Oh
16:01Mikayla can mow your lawn
16:02Every week
16:03She'll be mowing
16:03For the rest of her life
16:04She can also walk your dog
16:08Thanks
16:08But my clients
16:09Won't drop their claim
16:10Mikayla can't do yard work
16:12And call it a day
16:13What kind of deterrent is that?
16:15Well, let's discuss
16:16Other options
16:16We're just not comfortable
16:18With her spending time
16:19At our house
16:20Last time
16:20She was on my client's property
16:22It didn't work out so well
16:24Just the thought of her
16:25Near our prize money hydrangeas
16:26She's put us through
16:27Quite enough already
16:28Parental liability claims
16:30Are rarely successful
16:31Davey v. Henson
16:32You'll spend more money
16:33In court
16:34Than you would
16:34Repairing your car
16:35My client is willing
16:36To pay your deductible
16:37And the increase to your premiums
16:39If they go up
16:40We shouldn't have the hassle
16:41Of dealing with our insurance company
16:42And it's about principle
16:44Clearly Mikayla has
16:45Never learned about
16:46Consequences at home
16:47Sorry
16:49Are you dissing my parenting?
16:51We're not dissing anything
16:53We just think you should act
16:54More like your daughter's mother
16:55Instead of her
16:56Best friend
16:59Say that again
17:00I can see where she gets it
17:01Surely we can reach a compromise
17:03Sure
17:03My clients are flexible
17:05Money's an issue
17:06Then Miss Sue
17:06Can pay them back in installments
17:15This cat is living
17:17His best life
17:17So it seems
17:18Hard to prove neglect
17:20When he's this pampered
17:21Are those real aviators?
17:24Pictures don't tell the whole story
17:25Contact Phil Sterling
17:27I want to conduct
17:28Our own evaluation
17:29With a third party vet
17:31Just to be clear
17:32You want me to subpoena a cat?
17:34Indeed, Cecilia
17:40So this is how
17:40The other half lives
17:45A guest?
17:47She said that?
17:48Don't be a cup of about it
17:52Sure you said
17:53Something supportive in there?
17:55I just didn't realize
17:56We were so
17:58Cringe
17:58Please
17:59If parents hold hands
18:01Their kids react that way
18:02They want us to be asexual
18:03What about you and Ben?
18:05You two make her cringe?
18:06We broke up
18:08So
18:10Might as well be asexual
18:12I'm sorry Abby
18:16Can't say the same for Harry and Joanne
18:17Sophia better brace herself
18:20For bare asses and skinny dipping
18:24It's not forever
18:25She'll come around
18:29As a wise person once said
18:30When I read a scathing essay about myself
18:33Just give her time
18:37Wow
18:39This person sounds like a complete jerk
18:41I'll tell him you said that
18:48How are things at home?
18:52Fine
18:52What about school?
18:54You just transferred right?
18:56Yeah
19:07Sorry
19:08It's fine
19:11Your mom mentioned your dad passed away
19:14Do you want to talk about it?
19:33How about this?
19:34During our session
19:35We'll keep your phone in this basket
19:36And it'll be waiting for you when we're done
19:44Thanks
19:49She gave you the silent treatment?
19:51Pretty much
19:51She was texting someone
19:53I had to take her phone and put it on my desk
19:55Impressive
19:56The only way Sophia would let me have her phone
19:57Is if I pried it out of her cold dead hands
20:00Direct quote
20:01Limit that screen time
20:02Studies show how addictive it is to a child's brain
20:04Stop reading up on child brains
20:06And start finding me case law
20:08Why?
20:08You don't use it
20:09It didn't seem like Mikayla was texting a friend
20:11She looks worried
20:13But she wouldn't say why
20:14We have another session tomorrow
20:16Maybe she'll talk then
20:25Is council ready to begin questioning?
20:28Watch how it's done
20:30Diana, why did you move to Shaughnessy?
20:33For Westfern Academy
20:34It has an international baccalaureate program
20:37And they have all these art classes
20:39Why is that important to you?
20:41Mikayla loves art
20:42She spends all her time drawing, painting
20:45Did she ever get into any trouble at her old school?
20:47Never
20:47Nothing like this has ever happened before
20:50Your Honor
20:50Given my client's commitment to the child's well-being
20:53And that the child herself has no history of delinquent behavior
20:56It is clear this was an isolated incident
20:59Not a reflection of my client's parenting
21:04Does opposing counsel wish to cross-examine?
21:06Ms. Zouk, what is your daughter's GPA?
21:09I'm not sure
21:10Objection?
21:10Relevance?
21:11What do her grades have to do with the claim?
21:13The child is flunking her classes because she's been skipping them
21:16No way
21:17The school would have notified me
21:19Not directly
21:20Your daughter made sure of that
21:24A form redirecting the school's messages to your daughter's cell
21:28Is that your signature?
21:31Yes, but I never signed this
21:32Well, that's because your daughter forged it
21:35Your Honor, I'd like to submit video evidence
21:37Objection
21:38We need to review it first
21:39What if it violates the child's privacy?
21:41The video was posted through Mikayla's social media just this morning
21:44It's public information
21:46Overruled
21:48Yes
21:52This is for you guys
22:03Looking good, Britsy Wolfman
22:05All right
22:05She can draw
22:06Your Honor
22:08Crashing my client's car was not an isolated incident
22:11The child has a history of damaging property
22:14As her parent, Ms. Sook should have discouraged this behavior
22:17My clients should not have to pay for her negligence
22:22Court is adjourned until I have a chance to further review this evidence
22:30Watch and learn?
22:32More like crash and burn
22:34See you back at the office
22:41How are you?
22:43All those things
22:45Mikayla did that
22:47I feel like I don't even know her
22:49She's at that age
22:50Where kids are programmed
22:52To keep things from you
22:53It says nothing about you as a parent
22:55When I was a couple years older than Mikayla
22:57I got pregnant
22:58I kept it from my parents
23:00Until I couldn't hide it anymore
23:02Want to know how they reacted?
23:04Guessing they didn't show you a gender reveal party
23:07They said I embarrassed them
23:10Then they kicked me out
23:12Diana
23:12The worst part?
23:13I knew they'd act like that
23:15That's why I didn't tell them
23:17And I never wanted Mikayla to feel that way about me
23:22But whatever she is going through
23:24She won't talk to me
23:27What did I do to make her not trust me?
23:39Well placed, Benson
23:40Be honest
23:41Did you only pick this place because it's the food of my people?
23:44No
23:44I picked it because everyone raves about the seared beef
23:47Relax
23:47I'm messing with you
23:50Okay
23:51One last stop
23:52If it's Zumba, I'm out
23:54Oh, way more fun than that
23:58What is this?
24:00You said this was going to be fun
24:02Hi there
24:03Welcome to Baby CPR
24:05Come on, grab a dummy and join us
24:11Okay, are we ready to get started?
24:13The first thing we're going to talk about is Baby Danger
24:20Hey mom
24:21Hey
24:23Sophia, what's your GPA?
24:25Uh, 3.8 something, why?
24:28No reason
24:29What are you watching?
24:32One of my clients, her daughter keeps pulling these ridiculous stunts
24:35Why would she incriminate herself by posting them?
24:38She wouldn't
24:39This is her social media
24:41Give my generation more credit
24:43If we don't want to get caught doing something, we won't post it
24:45My guess, someone else made an account under her name
24:48Same thing happened to Simon Getty
24:50Who?
24:51This kid in my class, kind of quirky, used to say random things
24:54Until a bunch of guys made an account under his name called Simon Says
24:58And turned everything he said into a meme
25:00Kids can be such assholes
25:02That they got caught?
25:03The teachers never found out
25:04Sometimes it would even update during class
25:07Simon would see it on his phone, but he never said anything
25:10Why not?
25:11I think you still want to be their friend
25:36Abigail
25:37Geez, Jerry
25:39What can I do for you?
25:41I didn't mean to scare you
25:43I need you to sign this
25:57Let's talk about your hobbies
25:59Your mom mentioned you love drawing
26:01Not really
26:03Okay
26:05What's your favorite class?
26:06Don't have one
26:09I'm flunking
26:11Because I'm not good at anything
26:13I'm sure your friends wouldn't say that
26:15Friends?
26:17Okay
26:18What about Iris?
26:20She's the girl I saw you with, right?
26:22I said I don't have friends
26:23I have no hobbies
26:25My mom gave up everything
26:27So I could go to this stupid school
26:29And
26:33And I just suck at all of it
26:36Have you tried talking to your mom about your feelings?
26:39I can't
26:41Why not?
26:44How do you tell your mom
26:47You're a loser?
26:51Knock knock
26:52Abby
26:52I'm in the middle of a session
26:54Sorry
26:54This will just take a second
26:55I left something on your desk
26:59Sorry
27:00We'll just give her a minute
27:12I want to know how you got this
27:14Read first
27:15Judge later
27:16If you tell anyone you're over
27:18Tell what?
27:20That's the question
27:20Someone is bullying Michaela
27:22And I bet whoever it is
27:23Forced her to take that car
27:25Why don't you just ask Michaela?
27:27She's a closed book
27:28You talk to a teacher?
27:29Teachers are clueless when it comes to bullies
27:31Trust me
27:32Maybe the students know
27:33They'll never tell me
27:34As soon as they sense an adult is investigating
27:36They'll delete the chat
27:38And our trail goes cold
27:39It's true
27:41Teenagers only trust each other
27:45Too bad we can't just do it
27:4621 Jump Street
27:57What?
28:03How did I get roped into this?
28:05What if we get caught?
28:07What if we're charged with trespassing?
28:09We won't get caught
28:10Trust me
28:11First mission's always scary
28:12I was nervous too
28:14When they sent me to pray away the gay camp
28:17They sent you where?
28:18Teen City is the only place for me
28:22Ten thousand teams can't be wrong
28:27Excuse me, sir
28:31Only students pass this point
28:33Teen City is jumping tonight
28:36Right
28:36I'm a sub
28:37For
28:38Spanish
28:43Okay
28:43Hey. Buena suerte.
28:46Mucho nachos.
28:52Them. The jocks are the bullies. I bet my maneki nico on it.
28:57Yeah. Cool kids don't even care about inpopulars. Much less bully-dom.
29:04There. The smart kids.
29:07Really? They look so sweet.
29:09Smart kids are the worst. They've got the skills to trap you and the most to prove.
29:14How do you know about all this?
29:16Because I lived it.
29:20How do we get them to confess?
29:23I have an idea.
29:27What did you think of the reading?
29:301984. I liked it.
29:31Did you read Melanie's essay? Social media and the surveillance state. Like, wow. Great analysis, Captain Obvious.
29:37Yeah. Super obvious.
29:39Hey. Can I sit here?
29:43Are you new?
29:44I just transferred from Millview.
29:45Oh. That school doesn't offer IB classes. They only have advanced placement.
29:50Thank God they kicked me out.
29:52They did?
29:54Why?
29:56We did a production of hairspray and I put itching powder in all their wigs.
30:01Would have been perfect for your post-pix account.
30:08What do you mean?
30:09Your private page.
30:10The one you use to share pranks.
30:12We don't know what you're talking about.
30:13Fine. Deny it.
30:15But you're missing out on premium content.
30:22See that TOC?
30:25He gave me detention, so I gave him laxatives.
30:37I underestimated you.
30:38People do that.
30:39You know what? I'll add you.
30:42No, Iris, don't.
30:43Shut up, Stefano.
30:44Yeah, Stefano. Lock it up.
30:46I'll let you follow our page.
30:48If you do one more thing.
30:53I am really sorry, Cecil, but I had to do it to gain their trust.
30:57Just when I upgraded my ride, too.
31:10Spenson and Spenson, can you hold, please?
31:13So sorry to keep you waiting.
31:17Three o'clock. That's right.
31:19Lovely. See you then.
31:21Where on earth is everyone? Cecile?
31:23He got a pistachio lodged in his tooth. He's at the dentist.
31:26In Winston?
31:26Drove him there.
31:27Well, that's just great. Cecile was supposed to take Charles to the vet.
31:31Oh, don't look at me. I've got an office to run.
31:36Thanks, Jerry. I owe you one.
31:38More than one.
31:41Oh, yes, Mr. Makeda.
31:48Look at that whiskered face.
31:50He's actually quite adorable.
31:52Don't let him fool you.
31:54Never can't tell what a cat is thinking.
31:57What are you talking about?
31:59Huh.
32:00Here I thought cats were disagreeable.
32:03Uh-uh.
32:04I love it. It's tampering.
32:07Well, I've done some thorough tests,
32:09and Charles here meets every metric of exceptional health.
32:12Of course he does.
32:13But when we took a look at Charles' previous records,
32:16we noticed a discrepancy.
32:22Hmm.
32:30Basically, they make someone record themselves doing a prank
32:32for the promise of popularity.
32:34And use it to blackmail them into doing something more extreme.
32:36Like jam lockers, clogged sinks.
32:39Betray friends.
32:40How'd you get all this?
32:42Not important.
32:43This is evidence.
32:44It's proof that Michaela was blackmailed
32:46into stealing the Vandenbergs' car.
32:48Speaking of cars,
32:49what's the maximum reimbursement for petty cash?
32:52There's more.
32:53Meet the ringleader.
32:56That's the girl who called me old.
32:57Look at her surname.
33:01Iris Vandenberg.
33:13Mrs. Vandenberg, do you have a child?
33:16I do.
33:16Yes.
33:17How many hours does she study a day?
33:19Two hours with her tutor, three by herself.
33:23Does she do any extracurriculars?
33:25Chess, cello, robotics.
33:27What about her online activity?
33:29Objection.
33:29How is any of this relevant?
33:30Counsel asked my client similar questions.
33:32Seemed relevant then.
33:34Overruled.
33:34Will counsel please get to the point?
33:37Screenshots from a private post-pix account.
33:40Can you describe what you see?
33:43Miss Sook's daughter breaking into my car.
33:46Are you aware your daughter coerced her into doing it?
33:49Objection.
33:49Lack of evidence.
33:50Have you any proof?
33:52Text messages from the child and yours.
33:56Can you read them out loud?
33:58Iris, if you don't do this, I'll leak the videos.
34:02Michaela, what if I crash the car?
34:04Won't your parents be mad?
34:07Iris, IDC about them.
34:10What does IDC mean for those of us not presently teenagers?
34:14I don't care.
34:17Why would your child blackmail someone into damaging your property?
34:21Maybe all those hours of studying, the extracurriculars, the pressure of being a top student made her crack?
34:29Maybe as her parent you're to blame.
34:32Or maybe not.
34:34A teenager's life and choices are complex.
34:39It's not as simple as it's the parent's fault.
34:42So why fault my client's parenting?
34:44Because she can't watch her child 24-7?
34:46Because she can't afford nannies or expensive after-school programs?
34:50She can barely afford the child's therapy, which she needs, due to your child's bullying.
34:55The child didn't damage your car because of my client's parenting.
34:59She damaged it because of your child's coercion.
35:09I'm inclined to agree.
35:11I dismiss the Vandenbergs' claim for damages.
35:14Ms. Sook is entitled to her cost and to 15 sessions of therapy for Michaela.
35:18To be paid for by the Vandenbergs.
35:31I can't thank you enough.
35:33You and Lucy.
35:34And you.
35:35Oh, you don't have to.
35:36You are so lucky to learn from this rock star.
35:58Dr. Spenson will be with you soon.
36:00Thanks.
36:03I hear you're transferring to a new school.
36:06That's exciting.
36:07It doesn't matter where I go.
36:09It'll turn out the same.
36:12One of my teachers called high school the best years.
36:15Isn't that depressing?
36:17I hated school.
36:19Really?
36:20But you seem, like, smart.
36:23I skipped a grade or two.
36:25So I was always the youngest.
36:27Which isn't a great way to make friends.
36:30Were they awful to you?
36:32They were.
36:34So I studied harder.
36:36Because if I didn't belong, I might as well be the best.
36:40Sounds like a lot of pressure.
36:43That's why I took a gap year.
36:46I'm in a much better place.
36:49High school's just a few years.
36:51After that, it's this whole other world.
36:55Give it time.
36:57You'll find your people.
37:14Without a doubt, Georgina provides exceptional care to the cat.
37:17And yes, Trudy's will is rock solid.
37:22But there is a discrepancy.
37:24One that changes things considerably.
37:27Aha!
37:28Wait.
37:29What are we looking at here?
37:31Charles' dental records, x-rays, and microchip ID.
37:34None of which match this cat's.
37:39What do you mean they don't match?
37:40I mean, the cat in this room, healthy and pampered as he is, is not Charles.
37:45So where's Charles?
37:47Dead, Louis.
37:48Catch up.
37:49I really did love Charles.
37:51I kept him alive as long as I could.
37:53But Trudy just stuffed him with tuna every day.
37:56She might as well just poured mercury down his throat.
37:59So you replaced him?
38:02I grew quite fond of that house.
38:04The Ocean View alone.
38:06Booyah!
38:07The house is mine!
38:09Sorry, loser.
38:10Have fun being homeless.
38:13Not so fast.
38:15Due to the death of the beneficiary, Charles, the real one,
38:19we must redistribute the assets according to a residual clause.
38:25Redistribute to who?
38:26The bulk of the estate will be dissolved and donated
38:29to the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association.
38:33Will I at least get to keep Charles II?
38:38That could be arranged.
38:44What are you looking at?
38:59Oh, hey.
39:01Jude's just getting ready.
39:03Taryn.
39:04You're the baby daddy, aren't you?
39:06What's up?
39:08Later, babe.
39:15Ready for round two of baby CPR.
39:18That's a sentence I never thought I'd say.
39:26So, we've checked the airway for obstructions.
39:29All clear?
39:31Now.
39:33One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten.
39:37So, Taryn, you two a thing?
39:40Just a friend.
39:41With benefits.
39:43And when did you two start having benefits?
39:46Last week?
39:49You seem mad.
39:50I'm not mad.
39:51Good.
39:52Because you shouldn't be,
39:53since you're the one who keeps calling this
39:54a platonic arrangement.
39:55I just wonder if you should be having one-night stands.
39:57We were one-night stands.
39:58For the baby.
39:59Is it safe?
40:00All that jostling?
40:03Okay, remember when you said you would stop prying?
40:04Well, this counts as prying.
40:05I'm just thinking about our baby.
40:07Stop!
40:09You just broke your baby's ribs.
40:19For all my years.
40:21And this is the first case that turned into an Agatha Christie novel.
40:25Feels odd celebrating when neither of our clients got what they wanted.
40:30They were terrible people.
40:31I'll drink to that.
40:35You seem upbeat these days.
40:37Do I?
40:38Yeah, less moaning and groaning.
40:40No nautical references.
40:43You're over, Johan.
40:46Not quite.
40:48We're trying again, but we were taking it slow.
40:50One day at a time.
40:51You said you were moving on.
40:53I tried to, but I...
40:55couldn't replace Johan.
40:59All the others were just poor substitutes.
41:11While Pam was going on about her toe fungus,
41:13all I could think was,
41:15you were a podcast already.
41:17I don't even mean that ironically.
41:20So, I heard the silliest gossip.
41:22Pearl from Viserion Roth was talking to Suzette.
41:26Something about a merger between us and Peterson?
41:29Bunch of nonsense.
41:30Harry wouldn't keep something like that from me.
41:32He would have told me straight away, right?
41:38Abigail.
41:41Right?
41:42All right.
41:54We're going to take you next time.
41:55Bye.
41:55Bye.
41:56Bye.
41:58Bye.
41:59Bye.
42:00Bye.
42:04Bye.
42:04Bye.
42:06Bye.
42:08Bye.
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