Ep 7. Coming Home

Kate Reed is the epitome of multitasking. She works as a mediator, acting as an intermediary between the parties in a dispute while a legal process is ongoing. She also helps her father with his law business by handling some legal cases. Her adoptive brother, Spencer, works for the District Attorney's office, and they tend to clash because of their differing views on justice.

In season 1 episode 7, "Coming Home," Kate has to mediate the dispute between her own family members after her half-brother, Brandon, is arrested for drug possession. Brandon, who had been estranged from the family for years, shows up at the family reunion and immediately starts causing trouble. He is caught with drugs in his possession, which leads to his arrest. Kate tries to intervene and help Brandon, but she also has to deal with Spencer, who would rather see Brandon go to jail than suffer the consequences of his actions.

While dealing with her own family drama, Kate also has to juggle a mediation case involving a hotel owner and a rock band. The owner wants the band to stop playing music past midnight because it is disturbing the hotel guests. The band argues that playing music late is part of their image and brand, and they refuse to comply with the hotel owner's demands. Kate has to find a way to mediate the dispute and find a compromise that satisfies both parties.

To make matters worse, Lauren, the firm's legal assistant, is going through a tough time dealing with her ex-husband's upcoming nuptials. Kate tries to help Lauren through her crisis, but Lauren's emotional state causes her to make mistakes that could cost the firm its reputation.

Throughout the episode, Kate struggles to balance her family and professional life. She has to deal with her own conflicts and biases as a mediator, and she has to find a way to reconcile with her brother while also protecting him from the consequences of his actions.

"Coming Home" is an episode that explores the intricacies and complexities of family relationships. It showcases how personal bias can affect objectivity, and how emotions and personal history can cloud one's judgment. The juxtaposition of the family drama and the mediation case highlights the challenges that Kate faces as a mediator.

Overall, "Coming Home" is a heartwarming episode that resonates with viewers who have experienced family conflict. It showcases the importance of forgiveness, empathy, and compromise in resolving disputes.