After Burton's firm failure, Nick starts a new corporate lawyer career at McNeil's, but an absurd client adds to his general discomfort. Terminal cancer patient Alvin's last case is Taliek Allen, a killer on death row, who is diagnosed with brain damage but rages at Nick for urging he should prepare a pardon plea. Nick senses after the birth of their Down-affected baby Lulu won't marry him. The legal services foundation needs a new boss.
—KGF Vissers