WEBVTT 00:00:06.042 --> 00:00:07.709 [The Constellations' Perfect Day] 00:00:07.777 --> 00:00:11.367 ♪ ♪ 00:00:18.450 --> 00:00:20.053 ♪ it's a perfect day ♪ 00:00:20.121 --> 00:00:25.727 ♪ to go and tie one on ♪ 00:00:26.182 --> 00:00:28.765 The 2011 Tesla Roadster Sport, 00:00:28.766 --> 00:00:30.765 offered only to our most exclusive members. 00:00:30.833 --> 00:00:32.264 You know your vehicles. 00:00:32.331 --> 00:00:35.265 I promise to have her back before she turns into a Pontiac. 00:00:35.332 --> 00:00:37.335 - Hey, Harvey. - Laurence. 00:00:37.403 --> 00:00:39.041 How would you feel about taking something 00:00:39.109 --> 00:00:40.442 other than the Tesla tonight? 00:00:40.509 --> 00:00:42.610 - It goes against my policy. - What policy? 00:00:42.677 --> 00:00:44.613 My "I want the Tesla" policy. 00:00:44.680 --> 00:00:46.282 - Yeah. - Tell you what. 00:00:46.350 --> 00:00:48.983 You know more about the car than I do, 00:00:49.050 --> 00:00:54.756 it's yours. 00:00:54.824 --> 00:00:56.125 Horsepower. 00:00:56.193 --> 00:00:57.993 Really? That's where we're starting? 00:00:58.062 --> 00:01:00.398 Well, if it's so simple, just answer it. 00:01:00.466 --> 00:01:02.934 288. Top speed. 00:01:03.003 --> 00:01:05.504 125 miles an hour. 00:01:05.572 --> 00:01:06.705 0 to 60-- 00:01:06.773 --> 00:01:08.473 3.7 seconds. 00:01:08.541 --> 00:01:10.041 Yeah. You know your cars. 00:01:10.109 --> 00:01:11.476 I'm an enthusiast. 00:01:11.544 --> 00:01:13.611 And I've been waiting for the Tesla for months. 00:01:13.679 --> 00:01:15.780 Okay. 00:01:18.616 --> 00:01:20.385 Laurence. 00:01:22.587 --> 00:01:24.855 Knock yourself out. 00:01:24.922 --> 00:01:26.155 So why'd you let him have it? 00:01:26.223 --> 00:01:27.723 Because it never hurts to have a man 00:01:27.791 --> 00:01:30.124 who runs a $2 billion hedge fund owe you one. 00:01:30.192 --> 00:01:31.792 But if you're just gonna give it to him, 00:01:31.860 --> 00:01:33.427 why bother to compete first? 00:01:33.495 --> 00:01:34.595 Because if I didn't beat him, 00:01:34.663 --> 00:01:36.164 he wouldn't feel he owed me one. 00:01:36.231 --> 00:01:37.932 I'm suddenly feeling old school. 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:40.236 Why don't you surprise me, huh? 00:01:40.304 --> 00:01:41.904 ♪ ♪ 00:01:47.645 --> 00:01:51.748 Are you Mike Ross? 00:01:51.816 --> 00:01:54.651 Harvey told me to tell you that 8:00 means 8:00. 00:01:59.422 --> 00:02:03.024 ♪ It's a perfect day to waste away ♪ 00:02:03.092 --> 00:02:06.093 ♪ your perfect plot to play ♪ 00:02:06.161 --> 00:02:08.095 ♪ just another perfect day ♪ 00:02:08.162 --> 00:02:11.464 ♪ but before you know it's gone ♪ 00:02:19.039 --> 00:02:20.173 Glad you showed up. 00:02:20.241 --> 00:02:21.408 Oh, hey. I'm sorry. I was just-- 00:02:21.475 --> 00:02:23.577 Shut up. Listen. 00:02:23.645 --> 00:02:24.812 You see these cars? 00:02:24.880 --> 00:02:26.280 Yeah. They're awesome. 00:02:26.348 --> 00:02:27.415 They suck. 00:02:27.483 --> 00:02:29.250 They're nothing compared to this. 00:02:29.318 --> 00:02:30.719 Whoa. 00:02:30.786 --> 00:02:33.121 The engine in this car is made by McKernon Motors, 00:02:33.189 --> 00:02:36.023 the industry standard in Formula One. 00:02:36.091 --> 00:02:38.059 In fact, they've won more championships 00:02:38.127 --> 00:02:39.727 than any other engine on the planet. 00:02:39.795 --> 00:02:41.128 How do you know all this? 00:02:41.196 --> 00:02:43.030 Avery McKernon was the first client 00:02:43.097 --> 00:02:44.331 I ever brought into the firm. 00:02:44.398 --> 00:02:46.533 - Was? - He died three months ago. 00:02:46.601 --> 00:02:47.700 Oh, God. I'm so sorry-- 00:02:47.768 --> 00:02:48.868 Not the point. 00:02:48.936 --> 00:02:50.803 McKernon's engines and his company 00:02:50.871 --> 00:02:53.439 have something in common-- They win, like me. 00:02:53.506 --> 00:02:56.308 And because I win, I've been promoted to senior partner, 00:02:56.376 --> 00:02:58.144 which means you'll be handling all their paperwork. 00:02:58.211 --> 00:02:59.445 Oh, so you brought me here 00:02:59.513 --> 00:03:00.880 to give me an appreciation for the product. 00:03:00.947 --> 00:03:02.482 No, I brought you here to meet Robert Stensland, 00:03:02.550 --> 00:03:03.750 the new CEO. 00:03:03.818 --> 00:03:05.418 He'll want to put your name with a face. 00:03:05.486 --> 00:03:06.386 How do you know? 00:03:06.454 --> 00:03:07.988 Because Robert's a tightwad, 00:03:08.055 --> 00:03:09.189 and we don't bill you out for nothing. 00:03:09.256 --> 00:03:10.457 Wait a minute. 00:03:10.524 --> 00:03:11.758 Is this conversation right now billable? 00:03:11.826 --> 00:03:12.892 You bet your ass it is. 00:03:12.960 --> 00:03:16.929 Yes. Up top. Come on. 00:03:16.997 --> 00:03:18.064 What? We're making all this money. 00:03:18.132 --> 00:03:19.199 We can't celebrate it? 00:03:19.266 --> 00:03:22.268 Not in poor taste. 00:03:22.336 --> 00:03:25.772 Dominic. Mike, I'd like you to meet Dominic Barone, 00:03:25.839 --> 00:03:28.274 the man responsible for the design and production 00:03:28.342 --> 00:03:29.608 of this engine. 00:03:29.676 --> 00:03:31.343 This is my new associate, Mike Ross. 00:03:31.411 --> 00:03:32.745 He's just a kid. 00:03:32.812 --> 00:03:34.112 Are you trying to steal his soul before he hits puberty? 00:03:34.180 --> 00:03:35.580 Okay, obviously... 00:03:35.648 --> 00:03:37.316 You're still upset about our labor negotiations. 00:03:37.383 --> 00:03:38.784 My-- My workers took a big hit. 00:03:38.852 --> 00:03:40.486 And McKernon took a bigger one. 00:03:40.554 --> 00:03:43.356 Both of which poised the company to be strong for years. 00:03:43.424 --> 00:03:44.757 I was always straight with you about that. 00:03:44.825 --> 00:03:46.725 Sophisticated words for a guy who screwed us. 00:03:46.793 --> 00:03:47.660 Look, I'm sorry you feel that way, 00:03:47.727 --> 00:03:48.994 but you have to admit, 00:03:49.062 --> 00:03:53.432 I did have the courtesy to do it from the front. 00:03:53.500 --> 00:03:55.601 Wow. Yeah, he really appreciates 00:03:55.669 --> 00:03:56.936 what you've done for the company. 00:03:57.004 --> 00:03:58.371 Robert Stensland, 00:03:58.438 --> 00:04:01.341 I'd like you to meet your new associate, Mike Ross. 00:04:01.408 --> 00:04:03.376 We're not paying him what we pay you. 00:04:03.444 --> 00:04:06.413 Nor should you, but I assure you he's highly effective. 00:04:06.480 --> 00:04:08.615 Well, I'll believe it when I see it. 00:04:08.683 --> 00:04:10.617 I had him read your corporate lease last week. 00:04:10.685 --> 00:04:12.452 Ask him anything. 00:04:12.520 --> 00:04:16.055 That's a 300-page document. 00:04:16.124 --> 00:04:19.459 Okay, what are the terms? 00:04:19.527 --> 00:04:21.327 Okay, I have no idea what you're talking about. 00:04:21.396 --> 00:04:22.963 The named lessee 00:04:23.030 --> 00:04:25.365 was the parent company, Glendon Enterprises. 00:04:25.433 --> 00:04:29.035 35,000 square feet at 19 west 57th. 00:04:29.103 --> 00:04:30.436 $80 a foot. 00:04:30.504 --> 00:04:33.706 Expires in six months with an option to extend. 00:04:33.774 --> 00:04:35.208 Exercisable in 30 days. 00:04:35.276 --> 00:04:38.378 - Who signed the lease? - You did. 00:04:38.446 --> 00:04:40.747 - What's my middle name? - The letter "L." 00:04:40.814 --> 00:04:43.383 What happens in the event the company no longer exists? 00:04:43.451 --> 00:04:44.651 That wasn't in the lease. 00:04:44.719 --> 00:04:45.985 How can you be sure? 00:04:46.053 --> 00:04:47.921 Because the lease I read wasn't 300 pages. 00:04:47.989 --> 00:04:49.423 It was 364. 00:04:49.491 --> 00:04:51.426 And I can tell you what's on any one of those pages, 00:04:51.493 --> 00:04:52.760 but I can't tell you that. 00:04:52.828 --> 00:04:54.395 That's how I can be sure. 00:04:54.463 --> 00:04:55.796 Excellent. 00:04:55.864 --> 00:04:57.732 You can get him started on the new deal right away. 00:04:57.799 --> 00:04:59.433 - New deal? - Yeah. 00:04:59.501 --> 00:05:02.770 I have found a buyer willing to spend $200 million 00:05:02.838 --> 00:05:04.305 for the ground underneath the flagship factory. 00:05:04.373 --> 00:05:05.940 Where are you moving manufacturing? 00:05:06.007 --> 00:05:07.308 Well, that's the beauty of it. 00:05:07.375 --> 00:05:09.877 The real asset of McKernon Motors is the name. 00:05:09.944 --> 00:05:11.979 We move overseas, we save ourselves a bundle. 00:05:12.046 --> 00:05:13.747 Up front payout while retaining the name 00:05:13.815 --> 00:05:14.848 and maintaining cash flow over time. 00:05:14.916 --> 00:05:17.118 That's genius. Exactly. 00:05:17.185 --> 00:05:18.353 All right, we'll take care of everything. 00:05:18.420 --> 00:05:20.622 - Okay. - All right. 00:05:20.689 --> 00:05:24.126 - Thanks. - Really? 00:05:24.194 --> 00:05:26.028 Jesus. I knew he was cheap. 00:05:26.096 --> 00:05:27.130 I didn't realize he was an idiot. 00:05:27.197 --> 00:05:28.598 What are you talking about? 00:05:28.665 --> 00:05:30.300 The asset's not the name. It's the quality. 00:05:30.368 --> 00:05:32.369 He moves overseas, it's gonna kill the goose 00:05:32.436 --> 00:05:33.436 that laid the goddamn golden engine. 00:05:33.504 --> 00:05:34.671 Wait a minute. 00:05:34.739 --> 00:05:35.772 I thought you didn't get 00:05:35.840 --> 00:05:37.574 emotionally attached to the client. 00:05:37.642 --> 00:05:38.975 I'm emotionally attached to me. 00:05:39.043 --> 00:05:41.310 Look, I made a bet that this company would grow 00:05:41.378 --> 00:05:43.112 and my billables would grow with it. 00:05:43.180 --> 00:05:44.380 We're holding a pair of aces, 00:05:44.448 --> 00:05:46.115 and this asshole's trying to fold. 00:05:46.183 --> 00:05:47.783 So? What are you gonna do? 00:05:47.851 --> 00:05:48.984 I'm not gonna do anything. 00:05:49.052 --> 00:05:50.019 You're gonna go through those bylaws, 00:05:50.087 --> 00:05:51.154 and you're gonna find me a way 00:05:51.221 --> 00:05:52.522 to get rid of Robert Stensland. 00:05:52.590 --> 00:05:53.790 No, no, no, no. I have to go see my grandmother. 00:05:53.858 --> 00:05:55.258 Uh-uh. - Is she dying? 00:05:55.326 --> 00:05:57.027 No. 00:05:57.095 --> 00:05:58.963 Cancel on her. 00:06:00.435 --> 00:06:03.935 ♪ Suits 1x03 ♪ Inside Track Original Air Date on July 7, 2011 00:06:03.936 --> 00:06:07.350 ♪ See the money, wanna stay for your meal ♪ 00:06:07.375 --> 00:06:10.529 ♪ get another piece of pie for your wife ♪ 00:06:10.554 --> 00:06:14.072 ♪ everybody wanna know how it feel ♪ 00:06:14.097 --> 00:06:17.328 ♪ everybody wanna see what it's like ♪ 00:06:17.353 --> 00:06:20.715 ♪ living in a beehive of your mind ♪ 00:06:20.740 --> 00:06:24.624 ♪ me and missus so busy, busy making money ♪ 00:06:24.649 --> 00:06:25.898 ♪ all right ♪ 00:06:25.923 --> 00:06:30.121 ♪ all that time imagine this ♪ 00:06:30.122 --> 00:06:33.703 ♪ the greenback boogie ♪ 00:06:33.728 --> 00:06:37.228 == sync, corrected by elderman == 00:07:00.318 --> 00:07:01.752 Uh... 00:07:01.819 --> 00:07:04.421 Ugh. 00:07:04.489 --> 00:07:05.489 Yeah. 00:07:05.557 --> 00:07:06.690 Did you find anything 00:07:06.758 --> 00:07:07.658 that'll help me get rid of Stensland? 00:07:07.726 --> 00:07:10.594 Uh, yeah, I think so. 00:07:10.662 --> 00:07:11.996 Well, if you're not here when I need it, 00:07:12.064 --> 00:07:13.031 what good does that do me? 00:07:13.099 --> 00:07:15.533 What? It's 7:15... 00:07:36.923 --> 00:07:37.856 Did you get it? 00:07:37.924 --> 00:07:39.591 Picked it up yesterday. 00:07:39.658 --> 00:07:41.493 Did you sleep with it under your pillow? 00:07:41.560 --> 00:07:42.794 How I sleep is none of your concern. 00:07:42.861 --> 00:07:44.595 Yeah, neither is the Yankees' batting order, 00:07:44.663 --> 00:07:46.064 but that doesn't stop me from thinking about it. 00:07:46.132 --> 00:07:48.967 Harvey. Promise me you won't be cocky. 00:07:49.035 --> 00:07:50.469 I understand what's at stake here. 00:07:50.536 --> 00:07:51.570 I'll be perfectly humble. 00:07:51.638 --> 00:07:52.905 Great. You ready? 00:07:52.973 --> 00:07:55.708 You kidding? I was born for this. 00:07:55.776 --> 00:07:58.812 7:45. Nice of you to show up. 00:07:58.880 --> 00:08:00.547 Uh, yeah, I was up till 5:00 in the morning. 00:08:00.615 --> 00:08:02.550 I'm kidding. But Louis Litt wants to see you, 00:08:02.618 --> 00:08:03.718 and I don't kid about that. 00:08:03.785 --> 00:08:05.019 - What does he want? - I don't know. 00:08:05.086 --> 00:08:06.453 Louis doesn't let me in on his game plan, 00:08:06.521 --> 00:08:07.988 but I kind of prefer it that way. 00:08:08.056 --> 00:08:10.123 Okay, um, can you tell him that I have to see Harvey first? 00:08:10.191 --> 00:08:11.524 Your call. 00:08:11.592 --> 00:08:13.693 But, uh, if you're gonna be sleeping in your suits, 00:08:13.760 --> 00:08:15.494 you may want to keep a fresh one in the office. 00:08:15.562 --> 00:08:16.529 Is it that bad? 00:08:16.596 --> 00:08:18.564 It's worse. 00:08:18.631 --> 00:08:20.232 Come on. 00:08:20.300 --> 00:08:21.867 I'd just like to say this is an honor, 00:08:21.934 --> 00:08:23.101 I take it seriously, 00:08:23.168 --> 00:08:24.869 and I intend to make you all proud. 00:08:24.937 --> 00:08:26.404 Except you, Fred. 00:08:26.472 --> 00:08:30.209 I gave up on making you proud in '99. 00:08:30.277 --> 00:08:34.113 Okay. There is one more order of business. 00:08:34.181 --> 00:08:36.716 He's not here. 00:08:40.688 --> 00:08:44.325 No. 00:08:44.393 --> 00:08:45.693 Where is he? 00:08:45.761 --> 00:08:47.128 He's at his senior partner initiation. 00:08:47.195 --> 00:08:49.063 Oh. That's great. But let me ask you something. 00:08:49.131 --> 00:08:51.532 What's the difference between a senior partner 00:08:51.600 --> 00:08:53.567 and...other partners? 00:08:53.635 --> 00:08:55.202 Isn't that something you should have been studying 00:08:55.270 --> 00:08:58.004 when you were pretending to go to Harvard? 00:08:58.072 --> 00:09:00.907 Okay. Senior partners, they buy into the firm. 00:09:00.974 --> 00:09:02.074 They share in the profits, 00:09:02.142 --> 00:09:03.275 but they also have to put up equity. 00:09:03.343 --> 00:09:06.111 So how much does it cost to buy in? 00:09:06.179 --> 00:09:09.614 $1/2 million... Right now? 00:09:09.682 --> 00:09:11.849 Harvey, you knew what the buy-in was. 00:09:11.917 --> 00:09:13.918 You knew today was initiation. 00:09:13.986 --> 00:09:15.587 How could you not have the money? 00:09:15.654 --> 00:09:19.924 I didn't think it was due today. 00:09:19.991 --> 00:09:21.225 It's not due today, is it? 00:09:21.293 --> 00:09:23.361 No. It's not. 00:09:26.198 --> 00:09:29.001 Every man in this room fell for exactly the same thing. 00:09:29.068 --> 00:09:30.068 Does that include you? 00:09:30.136 --> 00:09:31.737 No. No, it doesn't. 00:09:31.805 --> 00:09:34.006 Thank you, gentlemen. 00:09:44.920 --> 00:09:47.187 Peanuts, gluten, strawberries. 00:09:47.255 --> 00:09:48.989 What is this? A shopping list? 00:09:49.056 --> 00:09:50.590 No, it's just a list of foods that I'm allergic to, 00:09:50.658 --> 00:09:52.425 so when you select the venue, 00:09:52.493 --> 00:09:54.394 these foods are not to be on the menu. 00:09:54.461 --> 00:09:55.695 A venue for what? 00:09:55.763 --> 00:09:58.063 No one told you? 00:09:58.131 --> 00:09:59.464 - No one told me. - Oh, drats. 00:09:59.532 --> 00:10:02.033 Well, a long-standing Pearson Hardman tradition 00:10:02.101 --> 00:10:03.268 is the rookie dinner, 00:10:03.336 --> 00:10:05.437 which means you, the... 00:10:05.505 --> 00:10:06.838 - Rookie. Yes. - That's right. 00:10:06.906 --> 00:10:11.010 Are to host a dinner for your fellow associates. 00:10:11.077 --> 00:10:12.945 Well, come on. Don't look so blue. 00:10:13.013 --> 00:10:14.279 Oh, it's okay. It's really easy. 00:10:14.347 --> 00:10:16.415 All you have to do is just find a unique location 00:10:16.483 --> 00:10:18.317 and then coordinate with 50 other associates. 00:10:18.384 --> 00:10:20.919 It's really simple. No pressure. 00:10:20.986 --> 00:10:22.153 And you're allergic to chicken? 00:10:22.221 --> 00:10:25.156 No, I just don't like it. 00:10:25.224 --> 00:10:27.892 Oh, by the way, what was so important 00:10:27.960 --> 00:10:29.861 that you had to see Harvey before you came to see me? 00:10:29.928 --> 00:10:31.262 Louis, Harvey doesn't really-- 00:10:31.330 --> 00:10:33.664 Can we-- Can we-- Can we-- Can we just-- Shut up. 00:10:33.732 --> 00:10:34.999 Okay. 00:10:35.067 --> 00:10:36.934 Let me just get something straight, okay? 00:10:37.002 --> 00:10:38.035 When I ask you a question, 00:10:38.103 --> 00:10:41.205 I just expect an answer. 00:10:41.273 --> 00:10:44.608 Uh... 00:10:44.675 --> 00:10:45.843 McKernon Motors. 00:10:45.910 --> 00:10:48.346 I was working on the due diligence. 00:10:48.414 --> 00:10:54.086 And why would that require you to look at the bylaws? 00:10:54.154 --> 00:10:55.855 State law requires a summary be prepared 00:10:55.923 --> 00:10:57.190 in the event of a sale. 00:10:57.258 --> 00:10:59.059 Privately held corporations are exempted. 00:10:59.127 --> 00:11:01.161 Not if the sale exceeds 150 million. 00:11:01.229 --> 00:11:03.798 According to who? 00:11:07.169 --> 00:11:09.737 The state's website. 00:11:09.805 --> 00:11:12.140 I like to be thorough. 00:11:13.743 --> 00:11:16.177 Well, put it there, buddy. 00:11:16.245 --> 00:11:17.646 Are you fricking serious? 00:11:22.018 --> 00:11:24.453 I understand Stensland is throwing a large amount 00:11:24.521 --> 00:11:27.256 of legal work our way with the McKernon Motors factory sale. 00:11:27.324 --> 00:11:28.291 How'd you know that? 00:11:28.359 --> 00:11:29.392 I hear things. 00:11:29.460 --> 00:11:30.527 You taking care of him? 00:11:30.594 --> 00:11:31.795 I am. 00:11:31.863 --> 00:11:34.064 By the way, for when it is due. 00:11:34.132 --> 00:11:35.399 What's this? 00:11:35.466 --> 00:11:38.136 It's a cashier's check for $500,000. 00:11:39.838 --> 00:11:41.773 You had this the whole time. 00:11:41.841 --> 00:11:45.009 I've had the money since I set my sights on senior partner. 00:11:52.450 --> 00:11:54.050 Nice of you to finally make it. 00:11:54.118 --> 00:11:55.985 Why does everybody keep saying that? 00:11:56.053 --> 00:11:57.319 Because you're supposed to be here 00:11:57.387 --> 00:11:58.354 when you're supposed to be here. 00:11:58.421 --> 00:11:59.822 Doesn't seem to apply to you. 00:11:59.889 --> 00:12:01.757 I'm not the topic of this conversation. 00:12:01.824 --> 00:12:04.326 Now what'd you find me on McKernon Motors? 00:12:04.394 --> 00:12:06.729 The board can't vote for at least 24 hours 00:12:06.797 --> 00:12:08.531 after the CEO presents a deal 00:12:08.598 --> 00:12:09.899 involving the sale of company land. 00:12:09.967 --> 00:12:12.035 But Stensland already presented it to the board. 00:12:12.103 --> 00:12:14.572 Right, but Stensland isn't CEO. 00:12:14.639 --> 00:12:17.741 I wrote those bylaws myself. He's CEO. 00:12:17.809 --> 00:12:21.780 Hmm. Page 238, clause 137 00:12:21.847 --> 00:12:24.216 states if the CEO dies, 00:12:24.284 --> 00:12:26.184 an interim CEO will be appointed 00:12:26.252 --> 00:12:27.786 until the board convenes an election vote, 00:12:27.853 --> 00:12:30.021 which can't be called till the next fiscal quarter, 00:12:30.089 --> 00:12:31.989 in this case next Thursday. 00:12:32.057 --> 00:12:34.725 So they can't vote him in until Thursday? 00:12:34.793 --> 00:12:36.026 Thursday. 00:12:36.094 --> 00:12:37.828 Okay. 00:12:37.896 --> 00:12:39.596 Well, prepare the due diligence 00:12:39.664 --> 00:12:40.931 for me to take to Stensland, 00:12:40.998 --> 00:12:42.398 but I don't want anything ready to sign. 00:12:42.466 --> 00:12:43.933 - Where are you going? - Out. 00:12:44.001 --> 00:12:45.701 I have until Thursday to find a new CEO. 00:12:45.769 --> 00:12:47.470 - Huh. - What? 00:12:47.538 --> 00:12:50.340 Oh, nothing. Uh, you know, just six hours, 00:12:50.408 --> 00:12:53.543 1,500 pages, and I, uh, 00:12:53.611 --> 00:12:55.146 I found your mistake. 00:12:55.213 --> 00:12:57.648 Yeah, you found the one mistake I made 00:12:57.716 --> 00:13:00.485 while drafting those bylaws a dozen years ago 00:13:00.553 --> 00:13:02.153 when I was two years younger than you. 00:13:02.221 --> 00:13:03.555 A mistake, by the way, 00:13:03.623 --> 00:13:05.591 that's gonna help me get rid of Stensland. 00:13:05.659 --> 00:13:07.493 Mistake. 00:13:24.938 --> 00:13:27.005 Excuse me, Mr. Specter? 00:13:27.072 --> 00:13:28.840 I was wondering if you might need a hand sometime 00:13:28.908 --> 00:13:29.874 with one of your matters. 00:13:29.942 --> 00:13:30.908 Uh, any one. 00:13:30.976 --> 00:13:32.343 Well, Allen-- 00:13:32.411 --> 00:13:33.611 It's Aaron. 00:13:33.679 --> 00:13:37.148 I think that says it all, don't you? 00:13:37.215 --> 00:13:39.416 What are you doing? 00:13:39.484 --> 00:13:41.251 Uh, I'm looking for a restaurant. 00:13:41.319 --> 00:13:42.853 Where did you go for your rookie dinner? 00:13:42.921 --> 00:13:44.488 I came into the league a sophomore. 00:13:44.556 --> 00:13:45.722 You better not be prioritizing that 00:13:45.790 --> 00:13:46.956 over McKernon Motors. 00:13:47.024 --> 00:13:48.391 I still need something to stall Stensland. 00:13:48.459 --> 00:13:51.160 It's right here. 00:13:51.228 --> 00:13:52.729 What are you so irritated about? 00:13:52.796 --> 00:13:55.164 I spent a day with a top headhunter I know 00:13:55.232 --> 00:13:57.534 who couldn't produce one legitimate CEO candidate 00:13:57.602 --> 00:13:58.669 by Thursday. 00:13:58.736 --> 00:13:59.770 What about that Dominic Barone guy 00:13:59.838 --> 00:14:01.105 who runs production? 00:14:01.172 --> 00:14:02.707 You said he was responsible for the engines, 00:14:02.775 --> 00:14:04.275 and he clearly cares about the workers. 00:14:04.343 --> 00:14:06.077 No, he's not the guy. 00:14:06.145 --> 00:14:07.780 Oh, you're scared you can't convince him 00:14:07.847 --> 00:14:09.515 because he hates you. I get it. 00:14:09.582 --> 00:14:10.783 Nice try. 00:14:10.850 --> 00:14:12.118 You know you can't host your dinner there. 00:14:12.185 --> 00:14:14.553 That's a Wachtell, Lipton, Klein restaurant. 00:14:14.621 --> 00:14:16.855 Okay. Fine. 00:14:16.923 --> 00:14:18.724 What about this place? 00:14:18.792 --> 00:14:20.893 Yeah, that'd be great if it was 2004. 00:14:20.960 --> 00:14:22.027 Oh, my God. 00:14:22.095 --> 00:14:26.165 Why does any of this matter? God. 00:14:26.233 --> 00:14:28.900 You see that guy over there by the fax? 00:14:28.968 --> 00:14:33.471 Take a good look. 00:14:33.539 --> 00:14:34.973 He's never gonna make partner. 00:14:35.040 --> 00:14:36.808 Okay. Let me guess. 00:14:36.876 --> 00:14:39.111 Because he threw a lousy rookie dinner? 00:14:39.179 --> 00:14:41.146 No, because he doesn't get it. 00:14:41.214 --> 00:14:42.782 Get what? 00:14:42.849 --> 00:14:45.952 He doesn't get that doing good work isn't the whole job. 00:14:46.020 --> 00:14:47.520 Part of getting it 00:14:47.588 --> 00:14:49.322 is that things like the dinner actually matter, 00:14:49.390 --> 00:14:51.425 even when you don't think they do. 00:14:51.492 --> 00:14:52.860 Look, you were giving me shit 00:14:52.927 --> 00:14:54.128 this morning because I come and go when I want to. 00:14:54.195 --> 00:14:55.429 You know why I can do that? 00:14:55.497 --> 00:14:58.031 Because when I got here, I dominated. 00:14:58.099 --> 00:15:00.266 They thought I worked 100 hours a day. 00:15:00.334 --> 00:15:02.602 Now, no matter what time I get in, 00:15:02.669 --> 00:15:05.905 nobody questions my ability to get the job done. 00:15:05.973 --> 00:15:07.407 Get it through your head. 00:15:07.475 --> 00:15:09.275 First impressions last. 00:15:09.343 --> 00:15:10.977 You start behind the eight ball, 00:15:11.044 --> 00:15:12.879 you'll never get in front. 00:15:24.359 --> 00:15:26.159 - Hey, you busy? - It's 7:00. 00:15:26.227 --> 00:15:28.295 I'm not here 'cause I like the view. 00:15:28.363 --> 00:15:29.730 And don't misunderstand me. 00:15:29.798 --> 00:15:31.598 When I say "The View," I'm referring to your face. 00:15:31.666 --> 00:15:33.300 That's funny, because I'm hideous. 00:15:33.368 --> 00:15:35.335 - What's up? - You're a foodie, right? 00:15:35.403 --> 00:15:36.436 Why do you say that? 00:15:36.504 --> 00:15:37.772 Because you're the only person 00:15:37.840 --> 00:15:39.240 I've ever seen order a shrimp, red pepper, 00:15:39.308 --> 00:15:40.341 and goat cheese pizza. 00:15:40.409 --> 00:15:41.977 Well, right, but without the pepper, 00:15:42.045 --> 00:15:43.779 what connects the goat cheese and the shrimp? 00:15:43.847 --> 00:15:45.314 I'm a foodie. 00:15:45.382 --> 00:15:47.117 Okay, so I need your help finding a restaurant 00:15:47.184 --> 00:15:48.218 for the rookie dinner. 00:15:48.286 --> 00:15:49.520 Well, that's unfortunate, 00:15:49.587 --> 00:15:51.055 but I'm swamped, and I don't have time 00:15:51.122 --> 00:15:52.256 to teach you about cuisine. 00:15:52.324 --> 00:15:53.624 Well, no, don't make me remind you 00:15:53.692 --> 00:15:55.393 that you owe me one. How's that? 00:15:55.460 --> 00:15:57.294 You told Louis I was working on Harvey's case before his. 00:15:57.362 --> 00:15:58.830 Because you told me to. 00:15:58.897 --> 00:16:00.465 Well, now I'm telling you to help me with my dinner. 00:16:00.532 --> 00:16:01.566 Mm. 00:16:01.633 --> 00:16:03.634 - You-- Okay. - Good luck with that. 00:16:03.702 --> 00:16:05.937 Not gonna help me with my dinner. 00:16:06.005 --> 00:16:09.006 Now I'm talking to myself. 00:16:11.577 --> 00:16:12.876 Yeah, grammy. 00:16:12.944 --> 00:16:14.345 No, I told you I was coming. 00:16:14.412 --> 00:16:20.317 I'm-- I'm on my way, okay? Yeah. 00:16:20.385 --> 00:16:23.786 Um, 15 minutes. 00:16:23.854 --> 00:16:26.088 Okay. Bye. Hey, what are you-- 00:16:26.156 --> 00:16:28.491 Okay, what was that for? 00:16:28.558 --> 00:16:29.758 If you cared about me, 00:16:29.826 --> 00:16:31.126 you would have told me what Trevor was up to 00:16:31.194 --> 00:16:32.094 a long time ago. 00:16:32.161 --> 00:16:33.495 I was trying to protect you. 00:16:33.563 --> 00:16:35.263 How is hiding the fact 00:16:35.331 --> 00:16:37.666 that my boyfriend is selling weed protecting me? 00:16:37.734 --> 00:16:39.335 You want to know the truth? 00:16:39.402 --> 00:16:42.338 Your boyfriend also happens to be my best friend, all right? 00:16:42.406 --> 00:16:43.373 I didn't feel like ratting him out. 00:16:43.440 --> 00:16:44.941 If you were really his friend, 00:16:45.009 --> 00:16:46.777 you wouldn't just stand by and let him throw his life away. 00:16:46.844 --> 00:16:48.445 Let him? Let-- 00:16:48.513 --> 00:16:50.715 I've never let Trevor do anything. Have you met him? 00:16:50.782 --> 00:16:53.284 Trevor listens to you, and he needs you right now. 00:16:53.352 --> 00:16:54.519 Oh, my God. 00:16:54.587 --> 00:16:56.321 He is throwing his life away, 00:16:56.388 --> 00:16:58.923 and you ditched us. 00:16:58.991 --> 00:17:02.127 Both. 00:17:02.194 --> 00:17:04.560 Like we didn't mean anything to you. 00:17:09.068 --> 00:17:11.703 I'm...I'm late. 00:17:32.224 --> 00:17:34.792 Louis. What are you doing here? 00:17:34.860 --> 00:17:37.028 Hi. Uh, Stensland called. 00:17:37.096 --> 00:17:39.631 And apparently the diligence wasn't proceeding apace. 00:17:39.698 --> 00:17:40.832 He called you? 00:17:40.900 --> 00:17:41.666 Yeah, he called me, I called him, 00:17:41.734 --> 00:17:42.835 what's the difference? 00:17:42.902 --> 00:17:43.735 The paperwork was taking too long, 00:17:43.803 --> 00:17:45.170 and I got it done. 00:17:45.238 --> 00:17:47.340 I suggest you stay the hell away from my client. 00:17:47.407 --> 00:17:49.910 Harvey. Glad you could make it. 00:17:49.977 --> 00:17:51.044 We were about to sign the papers. 00:17:51.112 --> 00:17:51.912 I got word back at the office. 00:17:51.979 --> 00:17:53.080 I just came to see how Louis 00:17:53.147 --> 00:17:55.682 was getting around the bylaws. 00:17:55.750 --> 00:17:57.484 I...don't know. 00:17:57.551 --> 00:17:59.920 Ah... 00:17:59.988 --> 00:18:00.954 I'm at somewhat of a loss. 00:18:01.022 --> 00:18:02.356 Robert, I'm sorry. 00:18:02.423 --> 00:18:04.191 This is what was holding up your due diligence. 00:18:04.258 --> 00:18:06.026 Technically, you're still interim CEO 00:18:06.093 --> 00:18:08.028 until the board votes you in on Thursday. 00:18:08.095 --> 00:18:09.296 If protocol isn't followed, 00:18:09.363 --> 00:18:10.964 it leaves you with huge litigation exposure. 00:18:11.032 --> 00:18:12.299 That's right. 00:18:12.367 --> 00:18:15.502 Well, I imagine we should hold off, then. 00:18:15.570 --> 00:18:17.504 Please don't blame Louis. It's my fault. 00:18:17.572 --> 00:18:20.374 We usually have senior partners oversee transactions like this 00:18:20.442 --> 00:18:22.275 because junior partners, they tend to miss things. 00:18:22.343 --> 00:18:23.277 See you Thursday? 00:18:23.344 --> 00:18:25.079 One second. 00:18:25.146 --> 00:18:26.413 Uh, just so you know, 00:18:26.481 --> 00:18:28.282 you were a junior partner until recently. 00:18:28.350 --> 00:18:30.217 There's a reason I'm not anymore. 00:18:30.285 --> 00:18:32.119 Okay. Take it easy. 00:18:32.187 --> 00:18:34.755 So what if you took a trip to Russia with another man? 00:18:34.823 --> 00:18:36.890 I mean, that was before you met grandpa Jimmy, right? 00:18:36.958 --> 00:18:39.125 He didn't care it was before I met him. 00:18:39.193 --> 00:18:40.627 Never shut up about it. 00:18:40.695 --> 00:18:42.529 So what was this other guy's name? 00:18:42.597 --> 00:18:44.332 Gregory mind your own business. 00:18:44.399 --> 00:18:46.233 Ooh. 00:18:46.301 --> 00:18:48.268 So, Michael, this has been fun. 00:18:48.336 --> 00:18:50.137 Now why don't you stop beating around the bush 00:18:50.204 --> 00:18:55.343 and tell me what's going on. 00:18:55.410 --> 00:18:57.645 Trevor. 00:18:57.713 --> 00:18:59.347 It's Trevor. It's always Trevor. 00:18:59.415 --> 00:19:01.550 He's gotten himself into some really bad... 00:19:01.617 --> 00:19:04.853 stuff, and I think he needs my help to get out of it, 00:19:04.921 --> 00:19:07.189 but I've been under so much pressure, 00:19:07.257 --> 00:19:09.258 and I know you've always told me to be there for people... 00:19:09.325 --> 00:19:10.859 No, no, listen to me. 00:19:10.927 --> 00:19:12.928 Screw Trevor. What? 00:19:12.996 --> 00:19:14.096 You're moving forward, 00:19:14.164 --> 00:19:15.764 and he'll do whatever he can 00:19:15.832 --> 00:19:17.232 to keep you where you are. 00:19:17.300 --> 00:19:18.233 Yeah, but... 00:19:18.301 --> 00:19:19.301 But no buts. 00:19:19.369 --> 00:19:20.836 That kid is an anchor. 00:19:20.904 --> 00:19:24.673 You need to cut him loose. 00:19:24.740 --> 00:19:27.875 - Whoa. - You owe me 50 bucks. 00:19:38.219 --> 00:19:40.988 What's going on with Robert Stensland? 00:19:41.055 --> 00:19:42.422 What did Louis tell you? 00:19:42.490 --> 00:19:44.892 You're not dealing with Louis. You're dealing with me. 00:19:44.960 --> 00:19:46.126 What are you hiding? 00:19:46.194 --> 00:19:47.327 Nothing. I looked through the bylaws 00:19:47.395 --> 00:19:48.962 and precluded potential litigation. 00:19:49.030 --> 00:19:51.898 You looked at the bylaws for a tactical reason, 00:19:51.966 --> 00:19:52.999 and I want to know what it is. 00:19:58.739 --> 00:20:00.006 I want him out. 00:20:00.073 --> 00:20:02.274 That is not your call. You are an attorney. 00:20:02.342 --> 00:20:04.876 This is the internal business of McKernon Motors. 00:20:04.944 --> 00:20:06.645 Look, McKernon had a plan, 00:20:06.713 --> 00:20:08.280 and I didn't spend a decade shaping it 00:20:08.347 --> 00:20:09.614 to let this fool throw it away. 00:20:09.682 --> 00:20:10.915 McKernon is dead. 00:20:10.983 --> 00:20:12.183 So what? Doesn't mean the plan's no good. 00:20:12.251 --> 00:20:14.051 You fail, we'll get fired. 00:20:14.119 --> 00:20:15.386 He moves overseas, 00:20:15.454 --> 00:20:17.155 our billables ll be gone in five years, anyway. 00:20:17.223 --> 00:20:18.824 Better five years than nothing. 00:20:18.892 --> 00:20:20.426 You know what? That's Stensland's attitude, 00:20:20.493 --> 00:20:22.762 and it's a losing one. 00:20:22.829 --> 00:20:26.099 Harvey, I don't think you have any business 00:20:26.167 --> 00:20:28.068 telling that man how to run his company, 00:20:28.136 --> 00:20:29.937 but I know you don't have any business 00:20:30.005 --> 00:20:31.505 telling me how to run mine. 00:20:31.573 --> 00:20:33.141 You are a senior partner. 00:20:33.208 --> 00:20:35.243 You are not a gunslinger anymore. 00:20:35.311 --> 00:20:38.112 Back off Stensland and close the deal. 00:20:51.284 --> 00:20:52.585 I need you to prepare 00:20:52.653 --> 00:20:54.654 the draft CEO candidate speech for Thursday. 00:20:54.721 --> 00:20:55.989 Well, I thought you were supposed to back off. 00:20:56.056 --> 00:20:57.323 Yeah, I'm supposed to do a lot of things. 00:20:57.391 --> 00:20:59.226 I'll call you with the plan on my way back. 00:20:59.294 --> 00:21:00.461 From where? 00:21:00.528 --> 00:21:01.896 From convincing the man who hates me 00:21:01.963 --> 00:21:03.964 to do what I say. Oh, right. 00:21:04.032 --> 00:21:06.433 You mean the guy I suggested you go to in the first place. 00:21:06.501 --> 00:21:07.768 Do you remember that whole 00:21:07.836 --> 00:21:08.769 getting it thing I was talking to you about? 00:21:08.837 --> 00:21:10.304 What, I can't even gloat? 00:21:10.372 --> 00:21:12.872 Gloating's fine. You just have to not suck at it. 00:21:12.940 --> 00:21:15.909 Okay. Thank you. So much. 00:21:15.977 --> 00:21:17.444 That hurt. 00:21:23.217 --> 00:21:24.451 Hey, Ross. 00:21:24.519 --> 00:21:25.919 You left your search for the rookie dinner 00:21:25.987 --> 00:21:26.920 on your computer. 00:21:26.988 --> 00:21:27.921 Why don't you just save time 00:21:27.989 --> 00:21:29.556 and take us to Friday's? 00:21:29.623 --> 00:21:30.957 Ooh, ooh, somebody's mad. 00:21:31.025 --> 00:21:33.059 Devon, looking at my computer 00:21:33.127 --> 00:21:35.060 is a violation of exactly seven 00:21:35.128 --> 00:21:36.695 hostile workplace environment statutes. 00:21:36.763 --> 00:21:38.830 What are you gonna do? Sue me? 00:21:38.898 --> 00:21:40.098 No. No, no, no. 00:21:40.166 --> 00:21:41.466 I'm just gonna use it as legal cover 00:21:41.534 --> 00:21:43.534 if I decide to kick your ass. 00:21:53.044 --> 00:21:54.445 Dominic. 00:21:54.512 --> 00:21:56.113 Harvey, what are you doing here? 00:21:56.181 --> 00:21:58.015 Our contract's good for two more years. 00:21:58.083 --> 00:22:00.784 I need a word. In private. 00:22:00.852 --> 00:22:02.019 Excuse me, Joe. 00:22:02.086 --> 00:22:03.787 Make it fast, 'cause this is a place 00:22:03.855 --> 00:22:05.089 where people actually work for a living. 00:22:05.156 --> 00:22:06.824 Well, keep in mind people are watching. 00:22:06.892 --> 00:22:08.759 Just try to keep your expression neutral. 00:22:08.827 --> 00:22:09.960 You know, they don't teach 00:22:10.028 --> 00:22:11.195 deceptive tactics where I come from. 00:22:11.263 --> 00:22:12.130 Then you're gonna learn under fire. 00:22:12.198 --> 00:22:14.065 Stensland's shutting you down. 00:22:14.133 --> 00:22:15.467 What? Why? 00:22:15.535 --> 00:22:16.936 For money. 00:22:17.003 --> 00:22:19.572 He's got a buyer for the land under the factory. 00:22:19.640 --> 00:22:21.274 Why are you coming to me? 00:22:21.342 --> 00:22:23.310 Because the only way to stop him 00:22:23.378 --> 00:22:25.078 is for you to challenge him as CEO. 00:22:25.146 --> 00:22:26.279 What? Are you crazy? 00:22:26.347 --> 00:22:27.547 You've got a management title. 00:22:27.615 --> 00:22:28.882 That I choose not to identify with. 00:22:28.950 --> 00:22:29.949 You run the factory. 00:22:30.017 --> 00:22:31.251 Which I never left, 00:22:31.318 --> 00:22:32.619 'cause I have no taste for boardroom politics. 00:22:32.687 --> 00:22:34.221 You've been here since day one. 00:22:34.289 --> 00:22:35.722 You know the product inside out. 00:22:35.790 --> 00:22:36.990 These workers, they respect you. 00:22:37.058 --> 00:22:38.892 Pew, that's a lot of smoke. 00:22:38.960 --> 00:22:40.561 How many people did you go to before me? 00:22:40.629 --> 00:22:42.196 - Seven. - Right. 00:22:42.264 --> 00:22:44.332 I never said you were my prom queen. 00:22:44.399 --> 00:22:45.766 Look, I want to win, okay? 00:22:45.834 --> 00:22:47.268 I went to those other people 00:22:47.335 --> 00:22:48.936 because they were better suited to get past the board, 00:22:49.004 --> 00:22:50.738 not better suited for the job. 00:22:50.806 --> 00:22:52.907 Those are the facts whether you like it or not. 00:22:52.975 --> 00:22:53.941 And why should I trust you? 00:22:54.009 --> 00:22:55.276 Because if you don't, 00:22:55.344 --> 00:22:57.512 there aren't any jobs left to negotiate over. 00:22:57.579 --> 00:22:59.614 You and the factory, you're finished. 00:23:14.096 --> 00:23:15.263 What are you working on? 00:23:15.331 --> 00:23:17.632 Um, nothing. Just some stuff for Harvey. Why? 00:23:17.700 --> 00:23:19.134 Wrap it up. Louis Litt wants to see you. 00:23:19.202 --> 00:23:21.136 This time he doesn't want to wait. 00:23:33.150 --> 00:23:34.485 Furthermore, 00:23:34.553 --> 00:23:36.854 I feel that with the proper strategic 00:23:36.922 --> 00:23:39.791 and synergistic alliances moving forward-- 00:23:39.858 --> 00:23:41.827 I have to actually believe what you're saying. 00:23:41.895 --> 00:23:43.796 They're just platitudes that don't mean anything. 00:23:43.863 --> 00:23:45.297 Yes, they do. Synergistic alliances 00:23:45.365 --> 00:23:47.065 mean you form relationships 00:23:47.133 --> 00:23:48.700 to get the cost down and your product out. 00:23:48.768 --> 00:23:50.335 It's never gonna work. 00:23:50.403 --> 00:23:51.570 Well, it better goddamn work. 00:23:51.637 --> 00:23:53.105 My ass is on the line. What about my ass? 00:23:53.172 --> 00:23:54.740 If it wasn't attached to your thick head, 00:23:54.808 --> 00:23:56.642 maybe we wouldn't be having this problem. 00:23:56.709 --> 00:23:57.976 I'm sorry I'm not as well practiced 00:23:58.044 --> 00:24:00.445 at corporate double speak as you'd like, 00:24:00.513 --> 00:24:03.181 but I've been busting my ass on this for two hours. 00:24:03.249 --> 00:24:04.916 So if you're not happy with my progress, 00:24:04.983 --> 00:24:09.187 then why don't you get the hell out? 00:24:09.254 --> 00:24:13.324 He doesn't leave without getting it. 00:24:16.461 --> 00:24:18.596 Son of a bitch. 00:24:21.466 --> 00:24:23.500 You're not gonna pick it up? 00:24:23.568 --> 00:24:25.135 Why should I? Never gonna get it. 00:24:25.203 --> 00:24:28.639 You're right. 00:24:28.706 --> 00:24:33.378 Hey, can I ask you something? 00:24:33.445 --> 00:24:37.749 What's your engine design philosophy? 00:24:37.817 --> 00:24:40.085 Perfectly balanced power and durability. 00:24:40.153 --> 00:24:44.122 Okay. Why don't you favor power like Bronson does? 00:24:44.190 --> 00:24:46.124 Because drivers are limited to eight engines a season, 00:24:46.192 --> 00:24:47.425 and Bronson's don't last. 00:24:47.493 --> 00:24:48.660 Well, so you would stack your engines 00:24:48.727 --> 00:24:50.094 up against Bronson's, then? 00:24:50.162 --> 00:24:51.962 Uh, I have stacked my engines up against Bronson 00:24:52.030 --> 00:24:53.430 and everyone else's in the world, 00:24:53.498 --> 00:24:55.198 and mine win. Why? 00:24:55.266 --> 00:24:56.633 Because I make sure 00:24:56.700 --> 00:24:58.835 they're designed better than anyone else's in the world 00:24:58.902 --> 00:25:00.436 from the day that they're conceived 00:25:00.504 --> 00:25:01.570 to the day they're born. 00:25:01.638 --> 00:25:02.872 And that's why people buy them. 00:25:02.939 --> 00:25:04.373 Goddamn right. 00:25:04.441 --> 00:25:06.475 And that's the speech you're gonna give. 00:25:19.155 --> 00:25:20.889 Good lawyer, bad lawyer, baby. 00:25:20.957 --> 00:25:22.859 Worked like a charm. 00:25:22.926 --> 00:25:25.461 Come on. You know you want it. 00:25:25.529 --> 00:25:27.297 There it is. Told you. 00:25:27.365 --> 00:25:28.431 Someone doesn't like you, 00:25:28.499 --> 00:25:29.766 you use it against them. 00:25:29.834 --> 00:25:31.035 Or, in this case, for them. 00:25:31.102 --> 00:25:33.003 I didn't do this for Dominic. 00:25:33.071 --> 00:25:34.438 I did it to get rid of Stensland. 00:25:34.506 --> 00:25:37.542 Wow. Have you ever considered writing for Hallmark? 00:25:37.610 --> 00:25:40.045 Many times. Yeah. 00:25:40.113 --> 00:25:42.915 Congrats. 00:25:42.982 --> 00:25:45.417 Looking good. 00:25:57.963 --> 00:25:58.863 Hey. 00:25:58.931 --> 00:26:00.064 I said don't be late. 00:26:00.132 --> 00:26:02.133 Late? I'm not late. 00:26:02.201 --> 00:26:04.002 When you host your dinner here, 00:26:04.069 --> 00:26:06.471 not being late means getting here a half hour early. 00:26:06.538 --> 00:26:09.441 Aha. So what made you change your mind? 00:26:09.508 --> 00:26:12.443 The food items are samples to help you select your menu, 00:26:12.511 --> 00:26:16.748 so since I could never really afford to eat here myself... 00:26:16.815 --> 00:26:18.316 Mm. 00:26:18.384 --> 00:26:19.551 Mm. 00:26:19.618 --> 00:26:21.285 Okay, start there. 00:26:21.353 --> 00:26:22.353 - Try that? - Yes. 00:26:22.421 --> 00:26:23.320 It looks kind of funny. 00:26:23.388 --> 00:26:24.355 So does an egg roll. 00:26:24.422 --> 00:26:25.589 I don't accept that premise. 00:26:25.657 --> 00:26:27.458 You want my help or not? 00:26:34.998 --> 00:26:35.932 Ugh. What is that? 00:26:35.999 --> 00:26:37.133 Squid. 00:26:37.200 --> 00:26:41.002 I-- I think it's still moving. 00:26:41.070 --> 00:26:44.972 That's what I'm talking about. 00:26:45.040 --> 00:26:46.341 Mm. 00:26:46.409 --> 00:26:47.576 I don't get it. 00:26:47.644 --> 00:26:49.511 How do you have no appreciation for fine food? 00:26:49.579 --> 00:26:52.448 Mm. We didn't have a lot of money growing up. 00:26:52.516 --> 00:26:54.050 I don't know. 00:26:54.118 --> 00:26:56.486 I guess I'm just comfortable with what I'm comfortable with. 00:26:56.554 --> 00:26:58.422 That is the exact opposite of me. 00:26:58.489 --> 00:27:00.758 I've-- I've always loved new experiences. 00:27:00.825 --> 00:27:02.292 And your parents? 00:27:02.360 --> 00:27:03.828 They're loaded. 00:27:03.895 --> 00:27:07.465 Mm. So then what do you need a free meal for? 00:27:07.532 --> 00:27:09.667 I want to live on what I make. 00:27:09.734 --> 00:27:11.201 Mm. 00:27:11.269 --> 00:27:13.570 - What? - Nothing. 00:27:13.638 --> 00:27:15.505 I was just thinking about Dominic for a second. 00:27:15.573 --> 00:27:18.708 And then I realized this is the first time in weeks 00:27:18.775 --> 00:27:20.309 that I haven't been thinking about work. 00:27:20.377 --> 00:27:22.211 That's what new experiences do for you. 00:27:22.279 --> 00:27:26.348 Being a foodie doesn't mean only liking fancy food. 00:27:26.415 --> 00:27:28.050 Means having the courage to try it. 00:27:28.117 --> 00:27:30.218 And then you get to serve what you like. 00:27:30.286 --> 00:27:31.953 Except strawberries, peanuts, 00:27:32.021 --> 00:27:33.155 gluten, and chicken. 00:27:33.222 --> 00:27:34.522 Okay, why not those things? 00:27:34.590 --> 00:27:36.224 Because Louis is an asshole. 00:27:36.291 --> 00:27:38.393 If you can't serve things just 'cause Louis is an asshole, 00:27:38.461 --> 00:27:40.829 you're not gonna have that many choices. 00:27:40.897 --> 00:27:41.830 Good point. 00:27:48.537 --> 00:27:52.440 So what really made you change your mind? 00:27:52.508 --> 00:27:55.376 Pity. 00:27:55.444 --> 00:27:56.978 I'll take it. 00:28:07.757 --> 00:28:10.826 Driver, taketh me to Williamsburg. 00:28:13.495 --> 00:28:14.496 It's Jenny. 00:28:14.563 --> 00:28:16.397 Trevor told me you talked to him, 00:28:16.465 --> 00:28:17.899 and he's gonna stop. 00:28:17.967 --> 00:28:18.900 Thanks, Mike. 00:28:18.968 --> 00:28:20.068 Hold on. 00:28:20.135 --> 00:28:22.103 Change of destination. 00:28:24.908 --> 00:28:25.874 Trevor. 00:28:25.942 --> 00:28:28.176 What are you doing here? 00:28:28.244 --> 00:28:31.446 Can we talk for a minute? 00:28:31.514 --> 00:28:33.615 Yeah. 00:28:37.820 --> 00:28:40.955 I know you lied to Jenny about us talking. 00:28:41.023 --> 00:28:42.123 You never should have told her 00:28:42.191 --> 00:28:43.592 I was dealing in the first place. 00:28:43.660 --> 00:28:45.794 I never should have had to hide it in the first place. 00:28:47.397 --> 00:28:51.000 Look, Trevor, you don't need to be dealing for a living, man. 00:28:51.068 --> 00:28:52.768 You could make something of yourself. 00:28:52.836 --> 00:28:53.969 Is that what you came here to tell me? 00:28:54.037 --> 00:28:55.671 You've got real software clients, man. 00:28:55.739 --> 00:28:56.739 Stick to them. 00:28:56.807 --> 00:28:58.975 Jeez. You believe that crap? 00:28:59.042 --> 00:29:01.344 I don't have any software clients. 00:29:01.411 --> 00:29:04.113 Jesus. You're as naive as Jenny. 00:29:04.181 --> 00:29:05.615 Look... 00:29:05.682 --> 00:29:07.917 If you need some kind of transition money or something-- 00:29:07.985 --> 00:29:09.118 What? How? 00:29:09.186 --> 00:29:10.953 Does it matter? 00:29:11.021 --> 00:29:15.191 Look, what matters is that you don't help me out, okay? 00:29:15.259 --> 00:29:16.192 I help you out. 00:29:16.260 --> 00:29:17.427 And I'm not interested 00:29:17.495 --> 00:29:19.663 in transitioning into anything. 00:29:19.731 --> 00:29:21.999 Okay. 00:29:22.067 --> 00:29:23.767 But the least you could do is be honest with Jenny. 00:29:23.835 --> 00:29:25.069 That's what this is all about. 00:29:25.136 --> 00:29:26.370 - Yeah. - You always liked her. 00:29:26.438 --> 00:29:29.673 I think she deserves to know the truth. 00:29:29.741 --> 00:29:31.174 You always thought you were better than me. 00:29:32.444 --> 00:29:34.178 Maybe that's because I am. 00:29:45.090 --> 00:29:49.128 Come on now. All right? 00:29:57.738 --> 00:29:59.973 We're done. 00:30:00.041 --> 00:30:01.875 Don't let the door hit you-- 00:30:13.377 --> 00:30:14.510 Call Dominic? 00:30:14.578 --> 00:30:16.178 He's waiting for us outside. 00:30:16.246 --> 00:30:17.513 He's got the speech down? 00:30:17.580 --> 00:30:18.981 Yeah, he's got it down. 00:30:19.048 --> 00:30:21.049 Better. I'm taking a big risk on him. 00:30:21.117 --> 00:30:22.550 You're taking a risk on him? 00:30:22.618 --> 00:30:24.752 Look at him. 00:30:24.820 --> 00:30:26.220 He's scared out of his mind. 00:30:26.288 --> 00:30:27.589 He's leaving his comfort zone 00:30:27.656 --> 00:30:29.825 because you convinced him to. So? 00:30:29.892 --> 00:30:32.528 So maybe some words of encouragement. 00:30:32.595 --> 00:30:34.196 The best way to help Dominic 00:30:34.264 --> 00:30:36.032 is not to let him second guess himself. 00:30:36.100 --> 00:30:38.702 The most important asset an attorney has 00:30:38.769 --> 00:30:41.371 is his ability to always be self-assured. 00:30:41.439 --> 00:30:44.008 Okay. Here's what's gonna happen. 00:30:44.076 --> 00:30:45.710 It's standard for me to prep the board 00:30:45.777 --> 00:30:46.878 on any voting procedure. 00:30:46.945 --> 00:30:48.413 When do I speak? 00:30:48.480 --> 00:30:51.182 When I tell you to. Let's go. 00:30:55.053 --> 00:30:56.853 I suggested to Stensland you be there 00:30:56.921 --> 00:30:58.722 to convince the board the production won't be hurt 00:30:58.789 --> 00:30:59.889 by an overseas move. 00:30:59.957 --> 00:31:01.290 It helps your credibility 00:31:01.358 --> 00:31:02.658 that he brought you here, 00:31:02.726 --> 00:31:05.194 and it'll hurt his when you challenge him for CEO. 00:31:09.199 --> 00:31:11.801 Look, it's natural to be nervous, okay? 00:31:11.869 --> 00:31:13.470 Just remember, you know your stuff. 00:31:13.537 --> 00:31:14.771 The board's never loved Stensland, 00:31:14.839 --> 00:31:16.139 and I'm here to back you up. 00:31:16.207 --> 00:31:17.974 Okay. 00:31:26.184 --> 00:31:28.019 Robert. 00:31:28.086 --> 00:31:30.721 Harvey. 00:31:30.789 --> 00:31:31.689 You know, I have to admit, 00:31:31.757 --> 00:31:32.957 I almost didn't see it coming. 00:31:33.024 --> 00:31:34.391 Excuse me? 00:31:34.459 --> 00:31:35.759 It was the delay in the due diligence. 00:31:35.827 --> 00:31:37.194 It just didn't smell right. 00:31:37.262 --> 00:31:38.795 So the only thing it could be 00:31:38.863 --> 00:31:42.198 was that you were going after my CEO appointment. 00:31:42.266 --> 00:31:44.533 So since I'm still within my rights to move a board meeting, 00:31:44.601 --> 00:31:45.668 I did. 00:31:45.735 --> 00:31:48.303 I was voted in today at noon. 00:31:48.371 --> 00:31:51.173 And tomorrow the board will ratify the sale of the factory. 00:31:51.241 --> 00:31:55.478 And now I'm firing your firm. 00:31:55.546 --> 00:31:58.581 And I'm firing you. 00:31:58.649 --> 00:32:00.750 Try the croissant, gentlemen. 00:32:00.817 --> 00:32:02.952 Marmalade's fantastic. 00:32:12.964 --> 00:32:14.365 What are we gonna do? 00:32:14.433 --> 00:32:15.934 You're gonna go through those bylaws again, 00:32:16.002 --> 00:32:17.202 and see if there isn't another way 00:32:17.269 --> 00:32:18.470 we can stop this sale. 00:32:18.538 --> 00:32:19.471 I'm talking about Dominic. 00:32:19.539 --> 00:32:20.773 He just lost his job. 00:32:20.841 --> 00:32:22.808 He's a grown man. He made a decision. 00:32:22.876 --> 00:32:24.444 Because you convinced him to. 00:32:24.511 --> 00:32:25.712 Based on your idea, 00:32:25.780 --> 00:32:27.481 which I recall you pushed on me at the time. 00:32:27.548 --> 00:32:29.582 Because I thought it would work at the time. 00:32:29.650 --> 00:32:30.683 Well, it didn't. What do you want me to do about it? 00:32:30.751 --> 00:32:32.952 Help him. 00:32:33.020 --> 00:32:34.220 He's not dying. He lost his job. 00:32:34.288 --> 00:32:35.622 He has to look for another one. 00:32:35.689 --> 00:32:36.957 Which, if he hadn't chosen 00:32:37.024 --> 00:32:38.024 to fight for his company in the first place, 00:32:38.092 --> 00:32:39.126 would have happened anyway. 00:32:39.193 --> 00:32:40.694 Now, show me that you get it, 00:32:40.762 --> 00:32:42.262 go back through those bylaws again, 00:32:42.330 --> 00:32:44.798 and see if you missed anything. Okay? 00:32:47.803 --> 00:32:49.737 So this is what happens when you promote the wrong guy 00:32:49.804 --> 00:32:51.171 to senior partner. 00:32:51.239 --> 00:32:52.573 If you hadn't gone to Stensland behind my back, 00:32:52.640 --> 00:32:54.508 this wouldn't have happened. You don't know that. 00:32:54.575 --> 00:32:56.143 And I'm a member of this firm just as much of you. 00:32:56.211 --> 00:32:57.311 Oh, I think we both agree that you're a member. 00:32:57.378 --> 00:32:59.513 For your information, I didn't even-- 00:32:59.581 --> 00:33:01.882 Louis. Harvey, eye on the ball. 00:33:01.950 --> 00:33:04.818 The issue here is you tried to torpedo a client-- 00:33:04.886 --> 00:33:07.220 The client is McKernon Motors, not Stensland. 00:33:07.288 --> 00:33:08.488 You didn't let me finish. 00:33:08.556 --> 00:33:10.924 Without my consent. 00:33:10.992 --> 00:33:13.660 That trumps the "who's the client" part. 00:33:13.728 --> 00:33:16.630 Louis, go to Stensland, repair the relationship. 00:33:16.697 --> 00:33:19.199 Say what you have to. Call it a misunderstanding. 00:33:19.267 --> 00:33:22.502 Promise Harvey is no longer involved. 00:33:22.570 --> 00:33:24.704 Consider it done. 00:33:28.142 --> 00:33:29.709 Wait a second. 00:33:29.777 --> 00:33:31.878 Louis didn't go to Stensland behind my back. 00:33:31.945 --> 00:33:34.614 You send him there to hedge your bets. 00:33:34.681 --> 00:33:38.851 Either Stensland's out and we double our billings, 00:33:38.918 --> 00:33:40.786 or you have plausible deniability, 00:33:40.854 --> 00:33:43.121 and he stays with the firm. 00:33:43.189 --> 00:33:47.024 Wow. Am I smart enough to do that? 00:33:47.092 --> 00:33:48.492 If I win, I look great. 00:33:48.560 --> 00:33:51.061 If Louis wins, he looks great. 00:33:51.129 --> 00:33:54.765 Either way... you look great. 00:33:54.833 --> 00:33:57.435 You mean the firm looks great. 00:33:57.502 --> 00:33:59.237 Harvey, what I've been trying to get into your head 00:33:59.304 --> 00:34:01.105 is that you bought in. 00:34:01.172 --> 00:34:03.207 You are the firm. 00:34:05.843 --> 00:34:07.544 That's it. 00:34:10.482 --> 00:34:11.849 Mike, follow me. 00:34:11.917 --> 00:34:13.451 I need you to go talk to Dominic. 00:34:13.518 --> 00:34:16.254 What? Why? Stensland's already CEO. 00:34:16.322 --> 00:34:18.422 That won't matter if we just buy the damn company. 00:34:18.491 --> 00:34:22.661 What? 00:34:22.728 --> 00:34:27.065 Why are you still working? 00:34:27.134 --> 00:34:28.734 It's one of my creations. 00:34:28.802 --> 00:34:31.704 I'm not leaving it unfinished. 00:34:31.771 --> 00:34:34.072 What the hell do you want? 00:34:34.139 --> 00:34:36.174 I'd be happy to tell you if you put that wrench down. 00:34:36.242 --> 00:34:37.308 Yeah, you're quick with the jokes. 00:34:37.376 --> 00:34:39.944 I'm the guy who just got fired. 00:34:40.012 --> 00:34:43.214 You're right. I'm sorry. 00:34:43.281 --> 00:34:45.216 What would you say if I told you 00:34:45.283 --> 00:34:47.618 we could get your job back and stick it to Stensland. 00:34:47.686 --> 00:34:49.487 I'm done with Harvey and his plans, yeah? 00:34:49.554 --> 00:34:51.088 You were there. We got fired too. 00:34:51.156 --> 00:34:52.556 You and Harvey still have jobs? 00:34:52.625 --> 00:34:55.893 He doesn't care about anybody but himself, 00:34:55.962 --> 00:34:57.496 including you, Mike. 00:34:57.564 --> 00:35:01.667 Yeah. You're probably right. 00:35:01.735 --> 00:35:05.138 But he did stick his neck out to keep your company here, 00:35:05.205 --> 00:35:07.974 and he does have an idea that requires your help, 00:35:08.042 --> 00:35:11.110 so you can stay here and call him an asshole, 00:35:11.178 --> 00:35:13.512 or you can come with me and we can help him. 00:35:17.717 --> 00:35:20.185 Give me my goddamn shirt. 00:35:33.807 --> 00:35:35.441 You know, it goes from 0 to 60-- 00:35:35.509 --> 00:35:40.078 In the blink of an eye. 00:35:40.146 --> 00:35:42.714 Did you bring me down here to tell me I can drive this? 00:35:42.782 --> 00:35:43.883 Better. 00:35:43.950 --> 00:35:46.818 For $250 million, you can own it. 00:35:46.886 --> 00:35:48.954 McKernon Motors is for sale? 00:35:49.022 --> 00:35:50.723 If we act fast. 00:35:50.791 --> 00:35:52.091 I'll need to see the financials. 00:35:52.159 --> 00:35:53.626 You put together a letter of intent, 00:35:53.694 --> 00:35:54.995 they'll get you the financials. 00:35:55.063 --> 00:35:57.865 You know, their real asset is engine quality. 00:35:57.933 --> 00:35:59.500 I don't want to just buy the name. 00:35:59.568 --> 00:36:01.069 Speak of the devil. 00:36:01.137 --> 00:36:03.338 Laurence, I'd like you to meet the man responsible 00:36:03.406 --> 00:36:05.073 for every McKernon Motors engine ever built. 00:36:05.141 --> 00:36:06.808 Wow. Dominic Barone. Very nice to meet you. 00:36:06.876 --> 00:36:08.276 Good to meet you. 00:36:08.344 --> 00:36:10.145 I'd like to show you something if you have a minute. 00:36:10.212 --> 00:36:13.248 Absolutely. 00:36:13.315 --> 00:36:15.316 So how do we get an offer to the board 00:36:15.384 --> 00:36:18.119 before they vote to ratify the deal tomorrow? 00:36:18.187 --> 00:36:19.721 You're gonna go through those bylaws, 00:36:19.788 --> 00:36:21.189 and you're gonna figure something out. 00:36:21.257 --> 00:36:23.024 I don't have to look through them to figure it out, 00:36:23.091 --> 00:36:23.991 because I just did. 00:36:24.059 --> 00:36:25.326 Well, what took you so long? 00:36:25.394 --> 00:36:27.996 You trying to look like me? 00:36:32.935 --> 00:36:34.503 Each of you have 24 hours 00:36:34.571 --> 00:36:36.172 to review the documents in front of you, 00:36:36.239 --> 00:36:37.740 so at this time... 00:36:37.808 --> 00:36:39.141 Uh, excuse me. Excuse me. 00:36:39.209 --> 00:36:41.377 What is he doing here? 00:36:41.445 --> 00:36:42.846 I'm sorry. I'm gonna take care of this. 00:36:42.913 --> 00:36:44.247 No, no, I will. 00:36:44.315 --> 00:36:46.382 You gentlemen have no right to attend this meeting. 00:36:46.450 --> 00:36:47.683 Actually, we do. 00:36:47.751 --> 00:36:50.185 The bylaw states that any original employee 00:36:50.253 --> 00:36:51.486 has the right to petition the board 00:36:51.554 --> 00:36:53.088 any time they meet. 00:36:53.156 --> 00:36:55.757 Dominic Barone has assigned that right to me. 00:36:55.824 --> 00:36:57.325 He was fired. 00:36:57.392 --> 00:36:58.859 He no longer has that right. 00:36:58.927 --> 00:37:01.429 Per section 17-5, point "C," 00:37:01.496 --> 00:37:03.097 Dominic wasn't given three days' notice, 00:37:03.165 --> 00:37:05.633 so technically he wasn't fired. 00:37:05.701 --> 00:37:07.335 Which is why I do have the right 00:37:07.403 --> 00:37:09.438 to urge the board to accept the offer 00:37:09.505 --> 00:37:11.306 for the purchase of McKernon Motors. 00:37:11.374 --> 00:37:13.442 Now, I can tell you that this offer 00:37:13.510 --> 00:37:15.645 will keep manufacturing here and save jobs 00:37:15.712 --> 00:37:17.680 while retaining the flagship engine 00:37:17.748 --> 00:37:19.182 that put this company on the map, 00:37:19.250 --> 00:37:21.551 but I don't have to, because it happens to be 00:37:21.619 --> 00:37:23.120 for way more goddamn money 00:37:23.187 --> 00:37:26.322 than the one in front of you right now. 00:37:26.390 --> 00:37:28.958 Hey, Bob. How are ya? 00:37:31.127 --> 00:37:32.795 It's funny how you held out on me 00:37:32.862 --> 00:37:34.496 on that proper notice exception. 00:37:34.564 --> 00:37:35.497 I didn't hold out. 00:37:35.565 --> 00:37:37.032 I made that up on the spot. 00:37:37.100 --> 00:37:38.567 Really? On the spot? 00:37:38.635 --> 00:37:40.102 Remember that getting it stuff-- 00:37:40.170 --> 00:37:41.503 I know, right? I'm getting it. 00:37:41.571 --> 00:37:44.039 Well, I was gonna say that, but now you ruined it. 00:37:44.106 --> 00:37:46.708 That's one thing you definitely get. 00:37:46.776 --> 00:37:49.411 How to ruin it. 00:37:49.479 --> 00:37:50.712 How to ruin it? 00:37:50.780 --> 00:37:54.149 I heard that. 00:38:05.429 --> 00:38:08.064 I have to admit, you don't suck. 00:38:08.132 --> 00:38:10.334 I wish I could say the same for you. 00:38:13.338 --> 00:38:15.640 Time to pay the Piper. 00:38:15.707 --> 00:38:17.275 Just so you know, I took the liberty 00:38:17.343 --> 00:38:19.845 of ordering some really expensive wines. 00:38:19.912 --> 00:38:21.480 Hope that's okay. 00:38:32.792 --> 00:38:34.994 Sorry, sir, but the check's been paid for in full 00:38:35.062 --> 00:38:36.896 by a Harvey Specter. 00:38:41.334 --> 00:38:43.668 There, uh, might have been some gluten in the ravioli. 00:38:50.342 --> 00:38:52.743 I hear McKernon Motors is getting a new owner. 00:38:52.810 --> 00:38:54.544 We're not only handling the sale, 00:38:54.612 --> 00:38:56.779 but with the expansion plan they're putting in place, 00:38:56.847 --> 00:38:58.148 our billables should double. 00:38:58.215 --> 00:38:59.716 Nicely done. 00:38:59.783 --> 00:39:02.985 I did it for the firm. 00:39:06.923 --> 00:39:11.060 ♪ ♪ 00:39:11.128 --> 00:39:15.996 ♪ it's a perfect day to turn away and run ♪ 00:39:29.949 --> 00:39:34.486 What are you doing here? 00:39:34.554 --> 00:39:35.888 You were right. 00:39:35.955 --> 00:39:37.323 I should never have kept it from you 00:39:37.391 --> 00:39:40.861 that Trevor was dealing all that time. 00:39:40.928 --> 00:39:45.899 Well, I mean, it's, uh... 00:39:45.967 --> 00:39:49.436 it's all in the past, right? 00:39:49.504 --> 00:39:52.139 No. 00:39:52.207 --> 00:39:55.809 What are you talking about? 00:39:55.876 --> 00:40:01.314 He's lying to you. 00:40:01.382 --> 00:40:03.349 He's still dealing. 00:40:03.417 --> 00:40:05.685 And I'm done with him. 00:40:13.793 --> 00:40:15.994 Son of a bitch. 00:40:18.564 --> 00:40:20.865 Well, thank you, uh, for telling me. 00:40:20.933 --> 00:40:24.903 No, don't. Stop. 00:40:24.971 --> 00:40:26.872 We're even. 00:40:26.940 --> 00:40:31.276 And that is the last time I am ever ratting on anyone. 00:40:31.344 --> 00:40:35.848 So if you fall for it again... 00:40:35.915 --> 00:40:39.018 it's on you. 00:40:39.086 --> 00:40:43.289 Are you angry with me? 00:40:43.357 --> 00:40:45.058 You told me he would listen to me. 00:40:45.125 --> 00:40:47.260 - I thought he would. - Well, he didn't. 00:40:47.328 --> 00:40:49.096 I... 00:40:49.164 --> 00:40:51.599 I'm sorry. 00:40:51.667 --> 00:40:54.068 I'm s-- I'm sorry. 00:41:01.878 --> 00:41:02.945 No, I can't. 00:41:03.012 --> 00:41:04.079 I can't. 00:41:04.147 --> 00:41:05.180 What? 00:41:05.248 --> 00:41:08.750 No, I-- I fought with him. 00:41:08.817 --> 00:41:10.685 Oh, God. 00:41:10.752 --> 00:41:14.188 This is too much. 00:41:14.255 --> 00:41:15.556 Oh, my God. 00:41:27.635 --> 00:41:31.089 == sync, corrected by elderman ==