Rich and Kim in “Unfinished Business”

Rich

[to Kim] I'm thinking you could take a break from Mesa Verde.

Kim

A break?

Rich

Actually, a pair of mineral rights beefs just came in. They practically have your name on them. You can split your time between that and your pro bono clients.

Kim

Mesa Verde is my client.

Rich

And they still will be. I'll just step in and take point, just on a temporary basis. And, of course, it goes without saying, this won't affect any of your compensation. And that includes your bonus.

Kim

You know, Mesa Verde is fully informed of any potential conflicts. Kevin signed it off himself.

Rich

Still, I think you're going to need to take a break. [gets up to leave]

Kim

I don't understand where this is coming from.

Rich

Don't you? [pause] Kim... Sometimes the less said the better.

Kim

And why is that?

Rich

Do we have to?

Kim

Yes, we do.

Rich

Alright. First, I had to twist your arm to get you down to Tucumcari for the eviction. Then, you put the full court press on Kevin to change sites. That doesn't work, and–abra-cadabra–your boyfriend's opposing counsel.

Kim

I told you, I explained the situation to Kevin and Paige.

Rich

Yeah, I know you did. And I'm sorry to say... I'm just not buying it.

Kim

Rich! Rich, hold on! What are you saying exactly?

Rich

Let's talk in my office.

Kim

You are accusing me of something! Go ahead and say it! Are you talking about malfeasance? Working against my clients' interests? What?

Rich

Please...

Kim

Rich, tell me! You know I worked my ass off to get here. You know that!

Rich

Yes, I do know.

Kim

So, tell me! Please tell me why I would risk everything for some squatter? Why?! I don't understand. Are you–Are you trying to protect the firm? From what?!

Rich

Kim, I am not trying to protect the firm. I am trying to protect you.

Kim

I don't need your protection. I need to represent my client!

Rich

[pause] If that's how you want it.