Fairly Legal (2011–2012): Season 1, Episode 7 - Coming Home - full transcript

Are you alone?

No. Well, I'm
meeting someone.

Mmm. Oh. Well,
that's just too bad.

Why is that?

Because we could
have talked.

We're talking now.

And then, you could
have bought me a drink.

It's not too late.

And who knows where
it might have led?

Marriage?

Mr. Patrick,
right this way.



Our table's ready.

This is a nice place. Yeah.

It's fancy.
Mmm-hmm.

I thought we were just
going to grab a quick bite.

Thank you.

Thanks.
Enjoy.

You don't remember.
Remember what?

It's the 19th.
Okay.

It's been six months
since we filed for divorce.

I just figured since we're
signing papers tomorrow,

we should go over
the agreement.

Right. Okay.
That's a good idea.

You know, if there's something you're not
comfortable with, we can talk about it.

Mmm-hmm.
Discuss the...



Hi. Can I get you started
with something to drink?

Nothing for me.
Thanks.

And for you, sir?
Oh, yeah.

It's weird hearing
you speak Chinese.

Mandarin.
Right.

It helps me service our clients
who do business in the Far East.

Ah. The Far East. Maybe you
should open an office there.

Did you call me in here just
to show off your Chinese?

Mandarin.
Right.

One of our clients, William
Hemmond, has asked us to help

a friend of his son's
in a financial mediation.

Okay.
It's a credit dispute.

Mmm. All right. Well,
that sounds simple enough.

Kate, Hemmond is a
very important client.

Reed & Reed has been representing
his company for over 17 years.

Simple is good. I like
simple. I can handle simple.

I've got too
much complicated.

Hi. I'm Kate Reed.

Tim Hemmond. And this is...
Claudia Evans. Glad to meet you.

Oh, so good to meet you. We
appreciate your time on this.

Claudia's like a
little sister to me.

Sure. Why don't
you guys have a seat?

Thank you.

So, tell me
what's going on.

I have this credit card and
someone else is using it.

Without your
permission?

Sort of.

She wants to close the account,
but she can't pay off the debt.

Have you talked
to her directly?

Not exactly.

It's complicated.

I think it's important for you to know
that Claudia served with me in Afghanistan.

In fact,
she did two tours.

Which is impressive, but, uh,
what are we talking about here?

Is this credit card fraud
or identity theft?

Whatever you say
here, stays here.

Claudia, the whole mediation
process, it's very confidential.

Um...

The Army knows me
as Claudia Evans.

And my friends know
me as Claudia Evans.

I have a credit card under
the name Claudia Evans.

But you're not Claudia
Evans. My name is Sofia Pena.

I joined the Army right after high
school. This recruiter at a mall.

He was talking about being a part
of something bigger than myself.

Something special. And for the
first time, I felt I had a calling.

But how does that
lead to identity theft?

I used a social security number I
bought off the street to sign up.

The guy told me she was dead,
that it was a victimless crime.

So, then, you switched
names to enlist.

You're not a
U.S. citizen?

My parents brought me here
from Honduras when I was a baby.

Growing up, I thought

I was just a regular citizen,
you know, an American.

Like all the other kids.

But one day, in civics
class, I found out I wasn't.

But you've lived here all
your life. So, can't you apply?

I'd have to leave the U.S.
and go back to Honduras.

With no guarantee she'd be approved
or even get a visa to come back home.

I became Claudia to be a
soldier and serve my country.

I never forgot that I
was Sofia. It's just...

When I came home,
she didn't matter.

Why would you say that?

To get an apartment or a
cell phone, you need credit.

And a job history.

Sofia Pena
didn't have either.

So, I got a credit card
in Claudia's name.

But Claudia Evans
is still alive.

And all that activity showed
up on her credit report.

I made a mistake.

And I want to get things
straight with Claudia Evans.

I never meant
to hurt her.

Well, maybe we can
work this out.

With her, directly.

Great.
Whatever you say.

I just need to keep this
off of Immigration's radar.

We need Reed & Reed to handle
this quickly and quietly.

Tim, this is not a
simple financial dispute.

I know. But you've
got to handle it. Please.

Why is this so
important to you?

Because your unit
is your family.

And we take care
of our own.

I command a support unit.
Supply and logistics.

Sofia's a driver.

Last year, we were
making a good will run,

dropping medical gear and food
to a village outside Kandahar.

On the way back,
our Humvee hit an IED.

Hey!

Hold on to me!

I guess they didn't
like the food.

It does kind of suck.

All right.
Hold tight, okay?

I'm calling for help. A
QRF will be here in no time.

All right? We're going to be okay.

So, we've been
through a lot together.

And I feel
responsible for her.

I called Tim because I
knew I could count on him.

Can we count on you?

Yes.

Hey, Leo.

See if you can get

Claudia Evans on the
phone for me, please.

Courthouse
records called.

The David Smith case file
is in a basement, they think.

They think?
It's 30 years old.

I mean, hopefully, it's
on paper and not papyrus.

People vs. David Smith
is there.

It's ringing.

Leonardo, do you know why I
hold you in such high esteem?

My sense of
personal style?

It's because you anticipate my needs
without me actually having to say them.

You need me to call you a cab. Nope.

You need me to order you lunch. No.

I leave my desk

and calls don't get returned, invoices
don't get paid, files go missing.

The machine breaks down.

My father left that man
a quarter of his estate.

And I don't know why.
I may never know why.

Unless you look
for the answer.

Ah, it's like we have
a mind meld, you and I.

Uh-huh.

Oh, and nice
personal style.

Too late. Oh, and Justin called. Twice.

Thank you. Thank you.

Uh, is this
Claudia Evans?

Mr. Karros. Thank you
so much for coming in.

So, what didn't you want
to tell me over the phone?

Ah, that there is a light
at the end of the tunnel.

I spoke with the attorneys
in Shenzhen this morning,

and we have a new
settlement offer.

Finally. Did those bastards own
up to what they took from me?

No. Not exactly.

So, we're stuck
in the damn tunnel.

They're offering $5 million paid
out over the next three quarters.

15 cents on the dollar
going forward.

With no admission
of guilt.

You're joking.

Those bastards stole my
patent. Shut that plant down.

Well, you know it doesn't quite
work like that, Mr. Karros.

Certainly not in China. I don't like it.

Well, you don't have to.
But you have to take it.

We have been litigating
this case for three years.

It's a good deal. We're not
going to get a better offer.

Teddy promised
me better.

He most certainly
did not.

And if he were giving you this
information, you would be over the moon.

Now, would you like me to
call and accept the offer,

or do you need to find a new
attorney and start from scratch?

Ms. Evans, thank you so much for
agreeing to participate in this mediation.

You said on the phone this was about
my credit report? That you could fix it?

Yes. That's right.

But, before we begin, I'd like
to introduce you to Sofia Pena.

Ma'am.
Hello.

I never even knew until last
week that you were alive.

What?

I promise I will make
this up to you. Okay?

I'll pay any fees...
Oh, my God.

It's you... involved
with fixing your credit.

You stole
my identity?

Sofia used your social security
number to enlist in the military.

Which I know has created
enormous problems for you.

I have been living a
nightmare. I'm sure you have.

And we kind of have
a plan to fix it.

She's going to pay off your credit
card and all your banking fees.

And everything that was opened
in your name will be closed.

I was denied
a home loan.

After years of saving, I
lost my chance to buy a house.

I am so sorry.

It was humiliating. I mean,
I'm standing there, screaming,

"That's not me,"
but they don't listen.

Claudia, that must have
been horrible for you.

But right now, let's just
stay focused on the solution.

Because this plan right
here, it serves everyone.

Oh, really? Does it put her in jail?

It's unlikely that criminal
charges would be brought up

against Sofia.

Are you freaking
kidding?

Immigration and Customs
would take precedence.

She's not legal?

If Immigration takes over,
there is a possibility that Sofia

could be deported. Which
would be very bad for you

because then she wouldn't
be able to pay you back.

You have my word that
I will set things right.

Tell that to the
authorities.

Ms. Evans.
Wait. Wait.

Claudia, if you could...

I never saw that coming. Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.
I... I'm so sorry.

You know what? This
is not over. All right?

This is not over.

I take back the compliment
on your personal style.

Do you know the difference between
a black widow and a brown recluse?

Because I do.

This is about the
David Smith file?

Everything pre-1990 is in a
deep, dark, dangerous basement.

Well, it sounds like
it should be fun for you.

Like those video games you like,
where all those creepy crawlers come...

No. No, no, no, no, no. These
spiders are real. Very real.

So, then, you don't
have the file.

I have bites
inside my ear.

You're better
than that, Leo.

I'm not. Really.

Kate Reed's office.
Hold, please.

Find a way.
It's important.

The venom of a brown
recluse... Mmm-hmm.

...is so toxic that...
Leo big.

Spider small.
Yeah. I know.

That's how they
get in your ear.

Good. Well, make
sure you rinse.

This is Kate.

They served me with a notice
from Homeland Security.

What? They're going to deport me.

Can you give me
the case number?

And the name of the
attorney in charge?

What are you
going to do?

My job.

The attorney is,
uh, Paul Hainsley.

Mr. Hainsley. Hi. Who are you?

My name is Kate Reed.
I was at your office.

I must have
just missed you.

Ms. Reed, I got your
messages. All six of them.

And now, we're talking. So,
you don't have to call me back.

How great is that?

Yeah, I've got a deposition
and then a hearing to get to.

Okay, just one minute. No.

Great, then I'll spend the next five
minutes convincing you to give me one minute.

You've got from here
until I get to my car.

Deal. Walk slower. What do you want?

Okay, so, my client, Sofia
Pena, a former soldier.

You've been
assigned her case.

Yeah? What can we do to
resolve her situation?

You're an immigration lawyer, you
should know the law is pretty clear.

Actually, sir,
I'm a mediator.

So, then, why are you...
And about the I.D. theft?

There are extenuating
circumstances.

Doesn't matter.
She's illegal.

I understand that.
But, I'm wondering if...

She's illegal.
She's got to go.

But she was a soldier. I mean,
that should count for something.

Ms. Reed. There is
nothing for you to mediate.

Your client got her
Notice to Appear.

Make sure she shows up
or I'll have her arrested.

Hey.
You sound sick.

I'm not.
Hung over?

Oh, I wish.

Why are you breathing heavy? It's
too early for that kind of call.

No, I was
just running.

I hate you.

So, listen. You didn't
call me back yesterday.

I know, I spent all day
chasing a DHS lawyer.

Those are some pretty serious
dudes. They can play rough.

Yeah. Paul Hainsley, he
wants to deport my client.

Yeah, I know Hainsley.
He can be a hard-ass.

And he's
railroading her.

You know, he doesn't even
see her as a real person.

Well, just between you and me, when the
DA needed help with his nanny's papers,

the guy played ball.
Really?

Yeah.
Huh.

Listen, the reason I was calling is...

I just wanted to apologize
for the other night.

Oh, Justin. It was me
who walked out on you.

You did, yeah.
But dinner was my idea.

It just wasn't the right way to deal
with, you know, what we're dealing with.

Well, I don't know. I just don't
want to talk about the divorce.

Okay. But I think, at
some point, you know...

You know, I'm really glad
that we're still friends.

Yeah. Me, too.

Listen. I'll talk
to you later, okay?

Okay. Bye.

Todd.

I filed a motion to dismiss
on the Rutledge case.

It was denied.

That's no surprise. Well, I
figured it was worth a shot.

I mean, now, maybe we
can move forward with...

What? You just keep taking
shots and hope for the best?

Um...
File a continuance.

You're a good lawyer, Todd.
You're just in over your head.

Hold down the fort until
we can get you some back-up.

All right.

Jolene?

I am so sorry, Lauren.

I'll have the Garza deposition
highlighted by the end of the day.

My kid's sick. He was
throwing up all night.

Too much information?

I just wanted you to get the door. Oh.

I hear the rumors.
The chatter.

Reed & Reed
could go under.

Or we could merge.
Or be bought out.

I know full well that
a cloud of uncertainty

is hanging over
the future of this firm.

It's caused some
people to jump ship.

So, I am damn
proud to announce

that we have finally settled
the Hang Seng patent suit,

the largest of Teddy's
outstanding litigations.

And as a thank you to all ofyou,
Christmas will be coming early this year.

You're all
getting bonuses.

The staff meeting
is adjourned.

Okay. Great work. Thank
you. It's a great win.

So, I spoke to this immigration
lawyer, and he says...

I can't afford
a lawyer.

I mean, I'm already selling everything
I've got to pay off Claudia Evans.

And I'm moving in
with my boyfriend.

Wait. If I marry her,
would that help? Jeff.

Why not?
Hey, I love you.

Unfortunately, it just...
It doesn't work like that.

Sofia, do you have
any relatives here?

We could file for
hardship. No. It's just me.

Well, what about asking Tim
if his dad can give you a job?

Get you a
work visa.

Well, she'd have to go
to Honduras to qualify.

Maybe after I drop this stuff
off, I'll just keep going.

You can't run
from this, Sofia.

You know what's funny? My parents
hated when I spoke Spanish.

I mean, they didn't even want
me listening to Gloria Estefan.

I was their
All-American girl.

That's why they sacrificed. That's why
they were always tired and hungry and poor.

But, that was okay, because
their daughter was an American.

There's nothing
for me in Honduras.

My parents passed away.
My relatives are gone.

I'd be more at home
at a base in Afghanistan.

All right. I wish
there was another way.

But there's not. Meet
me at the DHS office.

I will walk you in. It will
look good for your case.

Really?
Yes.

We'll get a hearing on the calendar.
You'll resolve the issue with Claudia.

When you step
in front of that judge,

all he is going to see

is an upstanding
young woman.

Yeah, but the rules will
still be against me.

You are the kind of person
who does the right thing.

Don't change now.

I'll see you there.

Are you lost?

Yesterday, you missed
the staff meeting.

I thought it
was optional.

No, you didn't.

You're sitting
in my seat.

Oh, this is not your seat. No.
This is the property of Reed & Reed.

You simply rent it.
Oh, God, Kate.

How is the Hemmond case
coming along, by the way?

It's coming.

I thought it was a
simple financial thing.

Well, as it turns out, it
is less of a financial thing

and more of an
immigration thing.

Well, last year, Teddy and I helped
several clients with visa problems.

This is different.

With Immigration, it is not about the
cards you're dealt, but how you play them.

You have to be aggressive. Use
anything and everything you've got.

If you have even the
tiniest advantage, use it.

Okay. Yeah, I'll
remember that. Thank you.

Yeah.

Leo. You're here.

Yes.

So, then, you have
the David Smith file.

No.
Ugh.

That personal style thing
will only get you so far.

I'm looking for it
as we speak.

I sub-contracted the job
to a specialist.

What does that mean?

You want results.
You'll get them.

You hired somebody else
to look for the file?

I sub-contract
all the time.

I am part of a giant network
of specialized sub-contractors.

And what's
your specialty?

Delegating.

Ah. You made it.

Yeah.

Okay, I'm scared.

I mean, I've seen
some things in my life.

But right now,
I'm really scared.

Sofia, I understand.

And I know that this may feel
like a step in the wrong direction,

but it's really the only
way to get what you want.

Okay. Let's do it.
Okay.

Go ahead.

Hello. Uh, my client, Sofia Pena,
has received a Notice to Appear.

Can you direct us to the clerk's
office so we can set a court date?

Backup to the lobby.
Copy that.

Sofia Pena, I need you to place
your hands behind your head,

interlock your fingers, and
slowly get down on the ground.

Oh, okay. Wait. No,
no, no. No. I'm sorry.

Uh, we're just here to set
a court date. That's it.

Ms. Pena. Now.

What the hell is
going on here?

DHS has determined that she's a
flight risk and ordered her detained.

A flight risk?
Are you kidding me?

She's here.
She didn't run.

All right.
Let's go.

Who issued this order?
I want to know.

You'll have to check that on the
website after she's been processed.

All right. All right.
Look. Sofia?

Sofia. I promise,
I'll figure this out. Okay?

I need you to step back.
Sofia, I promise you.

I will fix this. I need
you to step back. Now.

You said this was
her best shot.

And I thought
it was.

But the arrest warrant was issued by
ICE after they sent the Notice to Appear.

We were talking about
moving in together.

Now, Sofia's locked
up in a cell.

Jeff, I wish I could fix
that. I really do. But I can't.

Not right away.

You don't understand. Okay, a
detention center is no place for her.

I don't know if she
can handle it.

She's been back two months.
But some nights...

It's like she
never came home.

Sofia.

Hey, wake up. Wake up.

Everything is fine.
You're safe.

Yeah.

Would it help if
you talked about it?

You need to get her
out of there.

Well, she'll
get a hearing.

And the DHS will make its case
as to why she should be deported.

And we will get a chance
to say why she should stay.

What can I do?

Gather everything
you can on Sofia.

Military records,
school records.

Make a list of people that could
serve as character witnesses.

Okay.
And in the meantime,

you have me.

Kate. Kate.

Cyrus here, found the
David Smith case file.

Oh, and this was messengered from DHS.

Mmm, she's a close approximation
to what you described.

She'll do.
What?

What am I
going to do?

Excellent. I will be in touch and
I will mark it in the calendar.

A pleasure bartering
with you, Leonardo.

What's going on?

Cyrus has a unique talent for finding
things, but lacks social skills.

Why was he looking
at me like that?

Well, you see, Kate, long
before man invented currency,

he exchanged goods and
services. Leonardo Prince.

What? You wanted the file.
Cyrus could find it. No.

Money was no interest to him. No.

It's just coffee. And it can happen
anytime in the next three years.

Don't worry.
He'll forget.

Oh, I doubt it.

Where do you
want this file?

Right there,
so you can read it.

Me?
Yeah.

It's gigantic.

Okay, then, I'll read it. And
you can research immigration law.

You know what? I can't. Because I am
reading the David Smith case file. Yep.

And to do both would be a
fundamental violation of the laws...

Find Paul Hainsley
for me.

Nine months.
I'll see you tomorrow.

I'll see you later. Sofia's
hearing isn't for nine months?

She'll be locked up the
entire time. See you, Jim.

You are borderline
stalking me.

Criminals don't get prison
sentences that are that long.

The immigration system
moves slowly. What can I say?

It isn't right.

Sofia Pena broke the rules. She's got
to wait in line like everybody else.

She was a soldier.

She risked her life
for this country.

All illegals are equal
in the eyes of the law.

That's not true
now, is it?

Look. Ifyou want to debate the
finer points... Two years ago...

...of immigration law... you
expedited a hearing for a British woman,

Maggie Harper, when her
tourist visa expired.

I vaguely recall that case.
Different circumstances.

Yeah, clearly. Because she
got a green card. Quickly.

What are you implying?

That when you're the DA's nanny,
you're more equal than the others.

What do you want?

Expedite Sofia's hearing.

I'll see what I can do.

Anything interesting
so far?

I'm not sure.

What do you mean?

That there is
a lack of certainty.

I'm not a lawyer, so I don't
want to give you bad information.

So, then, you
found something?

David Smith was
a financial manager.

He was on trial for embezzling money
from his clients. A lot of money.

Right. I know that.

According to
this transcript,

the reason that he went down was
because your father made a mistake.

Justin. I just got an
earful from Paul Hainsley.

I told you what I knew
about the DA's nanny

in confidence. I can't believe
you would use that to leverage him.

But you said it yourself that he is a
hard-ass. I mean, I didn't have a choice.

No, you always have a choice. You just
chose to get what you wanted at my expense.

You have no
boundaries, Kate.

And you never think about how the things
you do affect the other people in your life.

Look, I did what I had to
do to help my client, Justin.

Of course you did.

Because your clients are always
more important than the rest of us.

Especially me.

All right. Why don't we meet up
later and we can just talk about this?

Let's not.

Leo. Leo.

Good morning,
Sunshine.

Oh. What time is it?
Coffee time.

Oh. I pulled an all-nighter.

Technically, you were asleep
when I walked in, so...

I saw the sun come up.

You know what? It's not a
time to quibble. And I get mad

when I don't have my coffee.
Which is why I'm getting it.

You're the best. I'm going back to work.

Kate Reed's office.

Congratulations. Ms. Pena's
hearing has been expedited.

Fantastic.
Thank you.

Yeah, well, it promises to be the last
time I see you. So, I was inspired.

You're too kind. How far down
the calendar am I looking here?

Are we talking
days? Weeks?

Even better. We're going to
be in court this afternoon.

But that's not enough
time to prepare.

Well, you wanted special treatment.
You got it. I'll see you in court.

Leo!

That means "Hello. Good
morning. " In Mandarin.

I know.
Why am I here?

I bet that's what you're wondering.
And I'm going to tell you.

Oh, awesome,
as you might say.

Um...

I need your,
how do you say, help.

Well, our timetable has changed, and...

Anyway, coming to you is
definitely a last resort.

Yeah, that's a strange way
to ask for my help, Kate.

It's the case that the
Hemmonds brought in.

What's gone wrong?
A lot.

The client's in detention. And in a few
hours, she'll go to an immigration hearing.

After which, she
could be deported.

Okay.

What do you
need me to do?

I need you to go to the hearing
and buy me as much time as you can.

Okay.

I can give you that.

Great. Thank you so much, Lauren. But,

I will need something
in return.

Like what?

Tell me what you've
found on David Smith.

Don't blame Leonardo. His
friend, Cyrus, told me.

He would have given
over nuclear launch codes

if he talked to me
for another minute.

According to
the transcript,

Smith was cooperating
with the authorities.

But then, Dad failed
to produce key evidence.

Teddy refused.
No.

He said he lost it.

But the judge
didn't believe him.

So, then, what could have been
just a slap on the wrist for Smith

ended up becoming
hard time.

You're saying that Teddy gave
this man a quarter of everything

he had because
of a mistake?

It cost him 12
years of his life.

The hearing is in a few
hours. I'll see you in court.

Tim. Tim. Hi.

Kate.

I tried calling you. But,
uh... Where are you going?

I have to report. My
unit's headed back to Kabul.

Oh. Did you get Sofia out of detention?

Well, she's in immigration
court right now.

And I'm just not convinced that a judge
will be swayed on Sofia's merit alone.

The decision could
go either way.

Tim, is there anything that you can tell me
that can just tip the balance in her favor?

Why ask me?

Because I called every soldier in
your unit, and they all said I should.

What are you
holding back?

One's measure should
not be taken by lineage,

or where on a map
they were born.

Actions speak loudly. A person
is defined by what they do.

Counselor, proceed to make a point,
or just proceed to the end, or just...

Let's get on with this.

When all the facts have been presented, Your
Honor, there will be no doubt in your mind

that Sofia Pena belongs
here and nowhere else.

Where's Kate?
I don't know.

Moving right along here. Mmm-hmm.

All right. Mr. Hainsley?
Your filing stands?

Yes, Your Honor. We're
seeking immediate removal.

Your Honor?
Yes, Counselor?

I would like to request that the motion
to remove be read in full into the record.

Ahh, we don't
usually do that.

My client has a right
to hear the motion.

In full.

You're not here to make any
friends, are you, Ms. Reed?

So sorry we're
late, Your Honor.

Order, please.

Your Honor,
we'll waive the right

to hear the motion
read into the record.

Hey, I like it. Let's make
a plan and stick to it.

Hey. New witness.

I'd like to call a character
witness to the stand.

Warrant Officer
Tim Hemmond.

Your Honor, this witness has already
submitted a written statement.

This is just another
pointless delay.

No. New info.

This witness has new
information, Your Honor.

All right, then.
I'll allow it.

Do you promise to tell
the truth, the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth,

so help you, God?
I do.

Counselor.

State your name, please.

Warrant Officer Tim
Hemmond, United States Army.

And what is your
relationship to Sofia Pena?

She served in my support
unit in Afghanistan.

Medal.

Hey.

I have had
just about enough.

Ask him about
the medal.

You keep it up, and I will
hold you both in contempt.

Yes, sir.
Mr. Hemmond.

Could you tell us the story
behind your medal, please?

Sofia and I were on our way back
to camp from a remote village.

We were the last
vehicle in our convoy.

And we tripped an IED.

Tim. Tim. Come on. We've
got to get out of here.

Hang onto me, Tim.

Tim. Tim.
You with me?

I guess they didn't
like the food.

Yeah, well,
it does kind of suck.

You're hurt.

Uh, I'll be okay.
All right.

I'm going to call, a QRF
will be here in no time. Okay?

Good.

Headquarters.

Now, an incident like that
triggers an investigation.

Sofia knew that saving the
life of her superior officer

would draw a lot of
attention to herself.

And any publicity might lead the Army to
discover the fact that she was illegal.

So, we agreed to tell a story that
would shine the spotlight somewhere else.

I accepted this medal

in her honor.

And not a day goes by
where I don't think

about the courage
she showed that day.

This is where
this medal belongs.

Thank you for my life.

Your Honor?

She is everything we fight for
and everything we stand for.

If she doesn't belong in
this country, none of us do.

Thank you, Mr. Hemmond.

You're excused.

Your Honor, as compelling as
Ms. Pena's personal story may be,

it does not change
the facts of this case.

She was not born in
the United States.

She has not applied for
residency or citizenship.

Section 329 of the INA
states that any person

who serves honorably in the armed
forces during a time of conflict

is eligible to apply
for citizenship.

Ifyou apply under your own name, and
ifyou show a year of good moral character.

I.D. theft exemplifies
quite the opposite.

I think saving a man's
life speaks for itself.

All right. That's enough.
That's enough.

Ms. Pena.

You don't make this
decision very easy.

As Mr. Hemmond attests,
you are owed

a debt of gratitude for
your exemplary service.

But from the
state's perspective,

you've also
transgressed. So...

I... Who are you
and what do you want?

My name is Kate Reed, and I'm here to
find a way to make sure everybody wins.

Ah. I see. Well, you know, since you
seem to be the one pulling the strings...

Yeah. Yeah,
go ahead. Wow me.

Well, working
with Sofia, sir,

I have taken steps to rescind all
infringements on Claudia Evans' identity.

Further, Tim has volunteered
to take up a collection

from Sofia's unit that will cover
the debt and compensate Ms. Evans.

You're saying the identity
theft can be erased

and all the money
paid back, with interest.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Absolutely.

Ms. Pena? Anything
you'd like to say?

Um...

Sir.

I made a foolish choice.

I regret it, and I will
never let it happen again.

All I ask is that you see
me for who I really am.

It is clear to me that, as a
teenager, you made a wrong decision

for the right reasons.

And I believe that

your remorse is sincere, as is your
willingness to make up for your misstep.

So, Ms. Pena, I will end removal
proceedings and grant you relief,

contingent upon your completion
of the terms of reparation

outlined by Ms. Reed.

Sorry, sir.
Uh, this Ms. Reed?

Do what she says...
Yes, sir.

...and you get to stay.

Once financial amends
are made, I will allow you

to file for citizenship
using your own name.

And it is my ruling that you
have well earned that opportunity.

Thank you.
Oh, you're welcome.

Congratulations.

I don't know how
to thank you guys.

Thank you both
so much.

You know what? Go celebrate.
We still have some work to do.

So, congratulations.
Sofia.

Oh, wait. Wait.
Don't forget this.

Thank you.
Yep.

Counselor.

Uh, Lauren...

Thank you.
You were very good.

And you were very Kate.

Hey. I tried calling you. But
you didn't answer your phone.

That's because I didn't
want to talk to anybody.

I'm really sorry I
betrayed your confidence.

So, you just apologize and
everything is all right?

Justin, it's me
we're talking about.

God. You're unbelievable. You know that?

Aw, Justin,
I'm sorry.

But don't hold this over
my head just to get even.

This isn't about getting even.

This isn't about Paul
Hainsley. And you know it.

All right, fine.
I admit it.

I've been avoiding signing
the divorce papers. But it's...

It's only because I really
like things the way they are.

What we have
is not a marriage, Kate.

I know.
And isn't that great?

How is that great?

Well, when we were "married" married, we
never had any time for each other, right?

And that
created pressure.

Right. Which I was willing
to work through. You weren't.

We have everything I loved
about the relationship

without actually having to be
in the relationship. Mmm-hmm.

So, it's all the fun
without the work, right? Yes.

And what's wrong
with that?

Where do I start?

Hmm. Stop.

What's wrong? This is what we always do.

Yeah, and there's good
reasons why we should.

No, no, no. And then, it just goes back to
the way it was before, and nothing changes.

And I don't want to do
this anymore, Kate. I can't.

Sure, you can.

No, I can't.

What if you were mediating
this relationship?

Hmm? What would
you say?

Ignore the problems.
Go to bed.

No. You'd say
fix it. Right?

Maybe.
Yeah.

I love you,
Kate. I do.

But what we have
is broken.

And we can't keep
pretending that it's not.

Justin.
No. I'm just...

I'm sorry.