The Good Wife (2009–2016): Season 5, Episode 10 - The Decision Tree - full transcript

♪ Angels we have heard on high ♪

♪ Sweetly singing o'er the plains ♪

♪ And the mountains in reply ♪

♪ Echoing their joyful strains ♪

♪ Gloria ♪

♪ In excelsis Deo ♪

♪ Gloria ♪

♪ In excelsis De... ♪

Hi. What's going on?

- I'm following Damian.
- Good. You found something?

Not with the Gerraghty family.



I don't think
he's still working for them.

But?

He just pulled up
outside Florrick-Agos.

To their building?

Yeah.

What do you think,
he's jumping ship?

I have no idea.

Okay, keep vetting him.

Call me when you find out more.

New York is really coming together.

I'm glad.

You know where
your boy Damian is?

My boy?

You mean our newest partner?



He's at Florrick-Agos.

Why?

I've no idea.

But I guess you don't, either.

Hello.

Okay.

Thanks, I'll try later.

Yes?

We have a meeting.
Damian Boyle.

No. I have a meeting
with David Lee.

Yeah, David wanted me to take it.

He said, um, he'd rather
negotiate with the Devil.

Me, I don't care who I
negotiate with, so...

Do you have my check?

I do.

$150,000.
Your capital contribution refunded.

Nice furniture.

- May I see the check?
- Yeah.

Right after you sign
the exit contract

from Lockhart-Gardner.

Okay.

Thanks.

My pleasure.

So, you're the Governor's wife, yeah?

Yup.

Your husband's the fella that
slept with all those prostitutes?

Yes.

Hey, I'm all for forgiveness.

You know, confession...
Best thing God ever invented.

Actually, I was talking
to me ma last night...

Do you want me to read this?

Yeah. Sorry.

Here. Something to play with.

What's the problem?

The holiday party.

Ah.

Mr. Hayden,
could you do me a favor?

Just look this over.

It's my exit deal
from Lockhart-Gardner.

Just see if there are
any hidden land mines.

- Certainly.
- Thank you.

Let's bring Alicia into this.

We have sent out 800
invitations for Friday night,

and we've gotten 30 yeses back.

For the holiday party? 30 yeses?

Yeah, we're trying
to figure out what to do.

We didn't want to ask you this,

but... we need you to
invite your husband.

Oh, come on, guys, we can't
keep going back to that well.

If the governor comes, there
will be a jump in the RSVPs.

Maybe people are just late RSVPing.

- Let's just wait another day.
- No, the problem is

another firm decided
to throw a party that night.

- Lockhart-Gardner?
- Yeah.

- They're still trying to starve us.
- Okay.

I'll make a call, but I'm not
promising anything.

Okay, thank you.

Who's... Matthew Ashbaugh?

What?

Who's Matthew Ashbaugh?

A... A client. Why?

Special pains are
being made to segregate

your interests from his.

You can't get rid of me, Alicia.

I'm always here.

He's dead.

Are his cases dead?

I don't know.
Uh, some might be.

Well, this contract attempts to
exclude you from any benefits.

- Hello?
- Hello, Mrs. Ashbaugh,

this is Alicia Florrick...
I don't know if you remember me.

I used to represent your husband.

Hello?

What do you want?

Uh, is this a bad time?

What do you want?

Um, well, there are some cases,
y-your husband's cases,

still unresolved, and I've since
left Lockhart-Gardner,

and I was wondering if they were
settled to your satisfaction.

You're not getting his money.

I'm n... I'm not...
Um, what do you mean?

There already is a will, and
if you make a big deal of this,

I swear I'll sue you
for everything you have.

You're not getting paid enough, Alicia.

Tell your friend Will that.

- My friend?
- Will.

- Gardner.
- I thought you meant my will.

Your... What?

My last will and testament.

You're a bit slow today,
aren't you?

Mm. I think it's the music.

Can we please turn it down a little?

And give the NSA a respite? No.

If it's driving you crazy, just
think what it's doing to them.

Did you find out?

About Matthew Ashbaugh.

Oh, uh, not yet.

I think it might have
something to do with his estate.

- That makes sense.
- Mrs. Florrick,

your husband's on the line.

Robyn.

Do me a favor.

You see that man over there?

Ask him if you can
record the negotiations.

Tell him that you made a mistake
and you were supposed to

do it from the beginning
and I'm mad at you.

Cool.

Peter, hi.
Is everything all right?

No. Why did you wait
till today to invite me

to your party on Friday?

It's a mistake.

We've had some arguments around
here about imposing on you.

Who called you?

Nobody called me.

It was an e-mail invite.

By the way,
it wasn't an imposition.

Although I do have to go to
dinner with my mother on Friday.

Oh, okay, Peter,

it's fine.

No, listen, I really want to go.

Mind if I bring Mother along?
I think she'd love it.

Jackie?

Yeah. Can you call her?

She doesn't think you like her.

Okay.

Uh, I got to go.
I'll see you on Friday.

You can't agree to a party
without seeing the guest list.

Oh, yes, I can. I just did.

No, Alicia represents some clients

you do not want to
end up in a photo with.

It'll look bad.

Eli, you do what you do.

Okay? But I'm going to
my wife's holiday party.

So, are we...

Are we signing this, or what?

Just a few questions.

If I sign this,
I get my capital contribution?

Yes.

And this contract
will have no impact

on any profit participation

earned during my employment
at Lockhart-Gardner?

Uh, this contract has nothing
to do with profit participation.

So, it will have no impact...

- That would follow.
- It would follow that this contract

will have no impact...
of any profit participation

during my time at Lockhart-Gardner.

No.

Nice try.

That's yours, this is mine.

What's wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Very nice talking to you, Robyn...

and Alicia. Bye-bye.

That might be all we need.
Play it back.

What?

I had it on SmackTalk.

So, are we signing this, or what?

Just a few questions.

If I sign this, I get
my capital contribution?

Yes.

Uh, my nephews,
they were playing with it.

...will have no impact

on any profit participation earned...

So it will have no impact?

It does that when you
push the farting button.

And you pushed

- the farting button?
- Not on purpose.

...profit participation during...

- Mrs. Florrick?
- Yes?

This is... a bit of a surprise.

Uh, you haven't signed
the exit contract?

No, not yet. Why?

I called an old acquaintance
in probate court

about Mr. Ashbaugh's estate.

A contending will
has been discovered.

- Okay.
- There were two beneficiaries.

The Smile Train, a charity.

It's been bequeathed $12 million.

And you have been bequeathed
the rest.

How much is the rest?

$12 million.

♪ Echoing their joyful strains ♪

Holy s...

♪ Gloria ♪

♪ In excelsis Deo ♪

♪ Joy to the world ♪

♪ The Lord is come ♪

♪ Let Earth receive her king... ♪

Hello?

♪ Let every heart ♪

♪ Prepare him room ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing... ♪

Hello?

Oh, hello, Alicia, hello.

I-I'm sorry, I have a phone now.

It's very confusing.

How are the kids?

Great. Jackie, actually...

I wanted to invite you to a party.

- A party? Really?
- Yes.

Um, this Friday.

For my law firm.
It's a holiday party.

Oh, well,

I'm honored, Alicia,

but Peter and I have dinner plans.

I invited Peter, too.

I would love it
if you both could come.

How wonderful!
Thank you, Alicia.

Holiday decorations, Jackie.

Not Christmas, not Jesus.

Holiday.

I have a Hanukkah, too.

So...

You're following me.

Yeah.

Will was worried why
I was at Florrick-Agos.

I explained to him that
I was there negotiating

Alicia Florrick's exit package.

Good to know.

Maybe I can help you.

What do you need to know?

How involved you are
with your old clients.

I'm not involved.

They're criminals, and I'm a lawyer.

Of course.

Thanks.

Hmm.

- Check out the highlighted name.
- What's this?

This is the guest list for
Alicia Florrick's party.

The one Peter is attending.

"Colin Sweeney..."

Who...?

- Oh...
- Yes.

The wife-killer.

The white O.J.

- One of Alicia's clients.
- Well, you should tell Peter.

I did. He's still going.

Oh, that's unfortunate.

Marilyn, you need to tell him
it's an ethics issue.

It's not an ethics issue,
it's a publicity issue.

- That's not my business.
- But it's your business that...

What is that?

It's a pregnancy sound system.

It soothes the baby.

The baby has to listen
to that all day?

Eli, there are
no ethical issues here.

Wait. When Peter
was state's attorney,

he offered Sweeney a deal...

Early release in return
for wearing a wire.

That's an ethics violation.

Okay, but it's too late
to change Peter's mind.

Once he says "no,"
he doesn't reverse himself.

- Then what?
- Alicia.

Okay, this seems to be a matter
of two wills.

Yes, Your Honor.
Our client, Lila Ashbaugh,

is the true beneficiary
of her husband's estate...

Not after a second will was discovered
in a safety deposit box, Your Honor.

A will, we believe, is invalid,
and we ask for emergency relief.

This second will was
drawn up one year later,

and 16 months
before Mr. Ashbaugh died.

Yes, but it was drawn up
in Magic Marker.

It could be drawn up in crayon.
It's still valid...

You should know that.
It's still valid, Mr. Gardner.

Ladies, gentlemen, yes, I know.

I know. Other judges
let their lawyers run

free and wild, but in my court,

my probate court,
where I have been assigned,

you will bridle yourselves.

Now, one will bequeaths

the $24 million in personal
property to Mrs. Ashbaugh.

- And the other will...
- The later will.

The other will,

uh, bequeaths the assets
to the Smile Train charity and...

Alicia Florrick.

Well, hello, Ms. Florrick.

Your Honor.

It seems to be your lucky day.

The wife of a governor
and a $12 million inheritance.

Well, it's an odd day anyway.

Now, it seems to be our duty

to decide which will is valid,
is that correct?

Yes, Your Honor, and to that end,
we have a witness.

Paula Gidfar.

I was the witness to Matty's will.

Matty?

As in Matthew Ashbaugh?

Yes, Matthew.

Hmm. And this is your signature

on the will

with a little happy face
over the "I"?

Written in Magic Marker?

Yes.

It's all that we had.

Um, just before Matthew left,
we couldn't find a pen.

Do you work as a notary,
Miss Gidfar?

Do I?

No.

- Are you in the legal profession?
- Uh-uh.

The reason I ask is,
Mr. Ashbaugh seemed

to trust you with the witnessing
of such an important document.

Your Honor, we would
concede that Miss Gidfar works

in the sex trade as an escort.

Oh, no.
He's ruined my presentation.

And we would also agree
that her profession

doesn't matter, because it's still...

Blah, blah, blah.
Do you mind...?

- It's an associate of mine.
- Really?

What kind of associate?

Why, are you jealous?

Heart-stricken.

Paula's a very close associate,

very talented.

And she reviews
all your... contracts?

And how much did Matty pay you

for the night in question,
Miss Gidfar?

$5,000.

And what does $5,000 buy?

- Do we really need to go there, Counselor?
- There is a point, Your Honor.

- Miss Gidfar?
- $5,000?

It buys you the 9:00 to 9:00...

9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.,
anything you want.

Anything meaning sexually,
but not just sexually?

Yes. Uh,

some men want to cry all night
and be held.

Some want dinner dates,
some breakfast, you know.

Matty wanted a signature.

Well, that and an enema.

Yes, thank you.
Your Honor,

a paid witness is an invalid witness,
and Miss Gidfar was obviously paid.

- For sex.
- No, no, for everything.

She just said $5,000 covers everything,

including the witnessing of this will.

Ergo she was paid.

Ergo-ergo this will is invalid.
Thank you.

You cross.

What?

You handle the cross.

Oh, uh...

Counselors, anything,
or should we move on?

Good, Counselor.
We're ready for you.

Counselor?

Yes. I...

This, uh, all-service contract
with Mr. Ashbaugh...

Could you speak up, Counselor?

This all-service contract...

Too loud.

Have you usually contracted
in this manner with Mr. Ashbaugh?

In what manner?
You mean, the all-nighter?

- Yes.
- Yes.

Yes.

Oh, good. "Yes."

And have you witnessed other
contracts for Mr. Ashbaugh?

Have I?

Oh, a few, yes.

I see.

Uh, did you, uh, witness
the Lockhart-Gardner retainer agreement?

Come on, Your Honor.
This isn't about our retainer agreement.

This is about a will.

Is that an objection?

Yeah, it is. Objection.

Uh, Counselor,

do you have a counterargument?

Yes, I do. I very much do,

Your Honor.

It is, uh, an argument about...

many things.

Oh. Specifically,
if-if this will is invalid,

then the identically witnessed

Lockhart-Gardner retainer
agreement is invalid, too.

I think that's probably true,

but you're still left
with an invalid will.

Anything further, Counselor?

Actually, Your Honor,
uh, just one brief thought.

If you'll indulge me.

I will.

Miss...

Sorry, I forgot your name.

- Gidfar.
- Okay.

You testified earlier

that you... just before
Mr. Ashbaugh left,

he had trouble finding a pen?

Yes.

And what time did he leave?

9:30. He had to get to work.

And he had contracted you
for a "9:00-to-9:00," you said?

Yeah. $5,000.

So your service to him
was over at 9:00 a.m.?

Oh, yes.
Oh, I see where you're going.

What time did you witness
the contract?

- After 9:00.
- So you were not being paid

under his all-service contract
at that point?

That's right, I wasn't.

And so I wasn't being paid
to witness his will.

Thank you, ma'am.

Oh. Uh, nothing further,
Your Honor.

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♪ Christ the everlasting Lord ♪

♪ Late in time behold him come ♪

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♪ Veiled in flesh
the Godhead see ♪

♪ Hail the incarnate deity ♪

♪ Pleased as man
with man to dwell ♪

♪ Jesus, our Emmanuel ♪

♪ Hark! The herald angels sing ♪

♪ Glory to the newborn king ♪

Hey.

- Hey.
- Having fun?

I thought you were gonna go fast.

Want to try the highway?

It's up to you.
I'm just your tail.

When I lose you, just, you know,

give me a call,
and I'll slow down, all right?

Kalinda,
you need to go out with me.

Sure. When?

No, I'm serious.
Just the two of us.

Me mom loves the Indians.

What makes you think I'm Indian?

Okay, the highway's
just ahead of you. Ready?

Oh, no, Kalinda...

You're driving too fast, love.

Going a little fast there,
aren't you, Speed Racer?

Detective, I'm a licensed
private investigator

in pursuit of a suspect.

Really? What suspect?

Hi-ya, Jenna, how's it going?

Damian, you were right,
she was following you.

Yeah.
But don't go too hard on her.

She meant well.

♪ Hail the incarnate deity... ♪

Ma'am, please step out
of the car.

Come on.

What? 90 miles in a 45 zone?

It's reckless driving,
aggravated fleeing of a peace officer.

It's a felony. Get out of the car.
You're under arrest.

Hello, I'm here for my daughter,
Alicia Florrick.

Hi. Uh, she's at court right now,

but she should be back
in about an hour.

Oh. Excuse me.

Hello.

Oh, Veronica, how are you?

It's Jackie.

Oh, yes. Jackie.

How are you?

Oh, I'm very well, thank you.

I'm at Peter's governor's offices,

and they're very impressive.

I'm glad.
What do you need, Jackie?

Well, I was just wondering
when you'll be at Alicia's party.

I was hoping
to meet up with you there.

You know, the holiday party
on Friday

at Alicia's new firm.

Veronica?

According to its date,
this will was

drawn up 16 months prior
to your husband's death.

Could you comment

on your husband's
mental state at that time?

Objection.
Improper expert opinion.

- Sustained.
- Was your husband having

difficulty at Baugh Tech,

- the company he formed?
- He was.

The New York board was attempting
to have him removed for cause.

And what was that cause?

Mental incapacity.

My husband was being deposed
by the board for acting erratically.

That's why we need

to prep you
for your deposition tomorrow.

It's power.

What is power, sir?

Insanity.

So you're saying
your eccentricity is a put-on?

Yes.

Throwing off the equilibrium
of your opponent.

I have a saying over my desk...

"Play the fox. Play the fox."

And your husband never expressed
any interest in drafting a new will?

That is correct.

Nothing further, Your Honor.

Just a few questions.

Mr. Hayden, one thing.

What do they have?

Something from the weekend
we were out there with Ashbaugh.

What did your husband
have written over his desk?

What?

Your husband had a motto
written over his desk.

Do you recall what this motto said?
And if so, did your husband...

It's power.

So you're saying
your eccentricity is a put-on?

Yes. Throwing off your
opponent's equilibrium.

I have a saying over my desk...

"Always play the fox.

"They'll never know
you're the sanest man

in the room."

Did your husband
often pretend to be crazy

to throw off his opponents?

Not back then, no.

Not when he was writing up
this stupid will.

And did your husband's
board of directors

rule that your husband was
of unsound mind?

No.

Nothing further, Your Honor.

Okay, I am ready to rule.

- We lost.
- Given that we have

conflicting testimony regarding
Mr. Ashbaugh's sanity...

lack of testamentary capacity
is a well-recognized basis

for invalidate...

...therefore I have no choice
but to consider

both wills valid,
given the laws of Illinois...

Your Honor, um...
before you rule,

we have another witness
we'd like to call.

I have ruled that Mr. Ashbaugh
was of sound mind.

Yes, and we accept your ruling,

but there is
the matter of undue influence.

Undue influence on the deceased?

Yes, we contend

he was encouraged
to draw up a new will

by his lawyer, Alicia Florrick.

Your Honor, this is offensive.

We ask for a leave of the court
to question Mrs. Florrick.

You have already ruled,
Your Honor!

Your Honor,
this is for emergency relief.

This is ridiculous...

That's enough!

It's almost 5:00 now.

We will take this up
tomorrow morning

with your new witness.

What does he got?

A whole lot of anger.

Mr. Gardner will argue
you seduced Mr. Ashbaugh.

Yes.

Are you ready for it?

I will be.

Oh, thank God you're here.

- What now?
- We got some more RSVPs.

Good. How many?

835.

I'm sorry, did you just say...?

Yeah, 835 people said yes.

We can't fit 835 people

- in our offices.
- I know.

You sent out
a press release about Peter?

No, we-we sent out
an e-mail alert

to our invitees, that's all.

Cary?

- When did we stop acting together?
- We are acting together.

As soon as I agree to call Peter,
you're sending him an e-mail.

- As soon as I...
- The party's tomorrow night.

Then come to me.

What did I do to you?

Did I hurt you in some way?

Mom, what are you talking about?

You invited Jackie?

Not me, your own mother?

Mom, it's not a real party.

It's a business party.

Jackie calls me out of the blue
and lords it over me.

And I'm just standing there
like an idiot.

"What party?"

Alicia, do you have a minute?

Mom, it was an oversight.

I meant to ask you
tonight to come.

You were? You're sure?

You're not just saying that?

I am not just saying that.

Would you come to the party
tomorrow night?

Can I bring someone?

Sure.

- That would be great.
- Oh, well!

I know exactly what
I'm gonna wear.

I bought it last week.

Okay, Mom, I'm gonna
get back to work now.

Alicia.

We have a small issue.

Of course.
Is it about the holiday party?

Yes. How did you know?

Alicia, we can't let
Peter be in the same room

- as Colin Sweeney.
- It's not just

that Mr. Sweeney has
an unseemly past.

It's an ethical question.

It might seem like a quid pro quo
for his plea bargain.

What?

Do you hear that?

It's my pregnancy sound system.

It soothes the baby.

- He doesn't like Chopin very much...
- Alicia,

will you speak to Sweeney?

- No.
- You won't? Why not?

Because I won't disinvite a client.

- Alicia, this is not a small issue.
- I know.

You should tell Peter.

And my guess is
you already told Peter

and he's coming anyway.

But I'm not disinviting a guest.

So, uh, what's the plan?

My plan?

Reading.

For how long?

See that bus back there?

Takes arrestees to court
for their bond hearings.

And you're waiting till it leaves?

Yup.

So I'm gonna be stuck
in holding overnight?

Yup.

Because Damian asked you to?

Yup.

Why?

Because I owe him.

What do you owe him?

Wow. You can't turn it off,
can you?

Just stop being an investigator
for, like, ten minutes.

Will that help me?

Sure.

Okay.

Charm me.

What?

You want out of your cuffs?

Turn on the charm.

I don't do charm.

Okay, then sit tight.

What do you call a boomerang
that doesn't come back?

What?

A stick.

Mrs. Florrick,

how long have you been
Mr. Ashbaugh's attorney?

Around two years.

Right up until his death.

And in all that time,

did Mr. Ashbaugh ever threaten
to fire you as his attorney?

No, not to my knowledge.

Really?

Are you certain of that?

Well...

I'm not certain of anything.

But if Mr. Gardner has
something more specific

he'd like to ask.

And in all that time,

did Mr. Ashbaugh ever threaten
to fire you as his attorney?

No, I mean...

Are you talking about the thing
two years ago?

Yes, the "thing" two years ago.

Tell me about this...

Hmm.

Did Mr. Ashbaugh express worries
about your representation

in a meeting
in his New York apartment

on September 23, 2011?

- They're out to get me.
- Matthew, if you say that

in this deposition,
it will sound crazy.

If I don't say in this deposition,
then they'll get away with it.

I have enemies.

Yes, and your enemies will cheer
if you say this.

Trust me, Matthew, please.

Stop saying my name like that.

I'm not 12 years old.

Yes, sir, I...

Matthew.

Listen to me.

You're a smart man
whose words are easily twisted.

People don't see
as deeply as you do.

And they'll use
the surface of your words...

Stop it, Alicia.

Are you married or aren't you?

Are you married, Alicia?

And after he asked you that,
did he threaten to fire you?

Yes.

And why did he threaten that?

I don't know.

But later that night,
didn't you say

that Mr. Ashbaugh was
in love with you?

Do you want me to
repeat the question?

No.

I was joking when I said that.

You were joking
that Mr. Ashbaugh was

in love with you and would
do anything you asked?

You're saying that was a joke?

Don't worry, I can get him
to change his mind.

How?

He cares about me.

You've got him wrapped around
your finger, is that it?

I have my ways.

This is crazy romantic.

This is the happiest I've ever been.

Mrs. Florrick, you knew he was
in love with you,

and you used it to get your way?

May I remind you
that you are under oath?

I didn't intentionally use him.

Not intentionally? I see.

So it's just the way
you are with men?

No.

I cared for him. I liked him.

And so it was all right
to use him?

You make things sound so simple.

I'm married.

You always use that, don't you?

"Married."

You're conveniently married
when you want to be.

That's not fair.

I loved you.

You made me believe that
so that you could steal my clients.

No.

Will.

Stop it!

I don't like it when you're weak.

Come back to bed.

You're working too hard.

And I have a tough witness tomorrow.

Let it go.

I'm here now.

Good news.
Donna Brazile wants to meet.

- Why?
- Why do you think?

2016.

- No.
- Yes.

Peter, it's not just the
presidency they're looking for.

It's the vice presidency.

Biden won't be Hillary's.
Hillary won't be Biden's.

They're looking for new talent.

- Or a stalking horse.
- So? The horse goes lame.

The stalking horse becomes the horse.

- Who's the horse?
- I don't know, whatever you meant.

The point is, she wants to meet.

Great. When?

That's the problem.

She's in town this Friday.

During Alicia's party.

- Eli, you know that I want...
- I know.

I know.
But she'll understand.

Alicia will understand.

This is about your future, Peter.

You're not trying to pull
something over on me, are you?

Yes, I'm arranging
a meeting with Donna Brazile

to keep you from going
to Alicia's party.

That makes sense.

You want me to call Alicia
and cancel?

No, I'll do it.

...and the fans are on fire,

because they've
just witnessed history.

Used to be a beat cop?

Uh, yeah.

For five years.

Still got the holster scars?

Both hips.

You like your Bersa?

My BP9?

Yeah. It's light.

It's like a kid's toy.

You should try
the Smith & Wesson M&P.

Same size.

Mmm, I never liked the grip.

You want to find out
about Damian, don't you?

That's why you're here.

Yeah.

It's too bad I like Damian
more than I like you.

Well, wait till you
get to know me better.

♪ Silent night ♪

No, no.

Alicia, I'm very excited
to come to your holiday party.

Jackie, I'm heading
into court right now.

What can I help you with?

Well, I was talking to your mother,

and she said she was
bringing a guest,

and I would love to bring a friend.

Let me take it.

No, I'm-I'm good.

Good morning, Mrs. Florrick.

Good morning to you.

How long have you been
Mr. Ashbaugh's attorney?

Oh, about two years.

And did Mr. Ashbaugh ever
threaten to fire you

as his attorney
over those two years?

Yes.

And when was this?

September 23, 2011.

Could you explain the circumstances?

Yes.

You and I were at his apartment
in New York City

prepping him for his testimony.

And was there anything
about that night...

Actually, I wasn't finished.

Do you want me to finish?

Please.

He was being removed
from the board of

one of the companies
he had created.

Mr. Ashbaugh thought that
he should be allowed to testify

to some of the concerns
he had over the board members.

We argued that was not
essential to the facts.

And did you change his mind?

Yes, I did.

And did you claim that
Mr. Ashbaugh was in love with you?

Mrs. Florrick?

I did claim that.

And did you suggest that you...

could use his love to...

manipulate him?

I said it was a possibility.

And did you manipulate him
into signing off on his will?

- Yes.
- Your Honor.

May I have a minute
to consult with my client?

No, Counselor.
I think she's doing fine.

Continue.

And this manipulation,

in your opinion, did it
constitute undue influence?

Unfortunately, I think it did.

And was there anyone else
involved with this manipulation?

Yes.

There was?

Who?

David Lee.

David Lee was involved
with this will?

No.

The other one.

Thank you, Mrs. Florrick.

Whoa, wait a minute.

I don't think
Mrs. Florrick was finished.

No, I don't think she was, either.

What-what do you mean
by "the other one"?

Do you mean the other will?

Yes. David Lee is

Lockhart-Gardner's lawyer
in family law.

He asked me to use my influence

with Mr. Ashbaugh
to get him to sign this will.

You mean the will
benefiting Mrs. Ashbaugh.

Yes. Mr. Ashbaugh was delaying.

Mr. Lee asked me to...

"prime the pump,"
I believe were his words.

Okay.

Anything further, Counselor?

Not for the moment.

It's good to see you again, Donna.

You know, Eli thinks
that this is about 2016.

Is he right?

Well, he's partially right.

We're gonna see who's suiting up
and who's sitting on the sidelines.

Well, we're...

W-Would you like us
to be suiting up?

Well, it depends.

Would you consider?

Oh.

- Excuse me.
- Go ahead, take it.

Um...

It's my mom.

Well, now you have to take it.

- No. No, he really doesn't.
- Come on.

It's his mom, Eli.

Thanks, Donna.

Hi, Mom.

Uh... No, I'm sorry,
I can't make it.

I'm in a meeting.

Sorry. Yeah.

All right. Good-bye.

Do you have to be someplace?

No. No, we're just...

Actually, yes.

My wife's party.

But I've occupied your time.

Donna...

Do you want to go to a party?

Those are magical words.

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

Hello?

I can't hear you. Hello?

Yes, Alicia.

Alicia, we're...
We're coming now.

- To your party.
- Eli?

Yes. We are coming to your party.

Peter and... Donna Brazile.

Did... Did you just say

Donna Brazile is coming
to my party?

Yes. Yes, I know.

We have lost all shreds of sanity.

But I just wanted to know...

please, God...
is Colin Sweeney there?

Be of good cheer, Eli.

Colin Sweeney couldn't make it.

His flight got delayed
in San Francisco.

Oh, thank God!

Thank your Christian Jesus God.

Merry Christmas, Eli.

♪ Jingle bells... ♪

So, are we millionaires yet?

Only in the love
we have for each other.

Can we buy anything with that?

Well, you can always...

- Uh-oh.
- What?

Eli's not gonna be happy.

Why? Who is it?

An old client.

Lemond Bishop.

The top drug dealer in Chicago.

Sometimes I think of you as Mom,

and other times just as
this interesting person

who lives at our house.

Be right back.

Excuse me.

Cary!

What's Lemond Bishop doing here?

Oh, he came?
That's great. Where?

- You invited him?
- No, I did.

I thought you wanted him
as a client.

Oh, God.

Because we don't actually have
a national religion in America, Jackie.

That should have no impact
on office decorations.

Out of sensitivity.

Veronica, I don't want
to offend you, but

you really should think
about drinking less.

Oh, really? Why is that?

'Cause you're raising your voice.

Well, maybe you should
drink a little more,

and that might kill
that bug up your ass.

Could you deal with that?
Thanks.

Florrick-Agos & Associates.

Oh. I expected to get Cary.

I'll have him call you back.

No, that's all right.

Uh, there's been a...

Something's happened.

We discovered another
safety-deposit box

belonging to Mr. Ashbaugh.

Okay.

There were four more wills in it,

leaving all his money
to four other women.

This seems to be something
Ashbaugh does.

Did.

So it looks like all five
will be found invalid.

Anything else?

No.

Well, thanks for calling.

You're welcome.

Happy holidays.

I usually vote Republican,

but I couldn't resist
voting for you.

Yeah, uh, here,
let's find Alicia. Donna...

I-I would love some time
to talk to you, sir.

About some charity ideas.

Sounds good.

Hey, Cary, congratulations.

Is that who I think it was?

Yeah, just keep moving.

Donna, I'd like you to meet Alicia.

Lemond Friggin' Bishop?

It was news to me, too, Eli.

Hey. This is terrific.

Thank you for coming.

Donna, I'd like you
to meet my wife Alicia.

Pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.
Thank you so much for coming.

Something strong.

Is that music coming
from your stomach?

Yes.

It's my music system
for the baby.

Oh, how clever.

How many months?

Three and a half.

And do you know the sex yet?

I do. It's a boy.

Oh, a boy.

How sweet. I love boys.

Do you have a name yet?

I do.

Peter.