Ep 2. Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care

Patty and Ellen's relationship is still tense after what happened in the previous season. Patty accuses Ellen of being a spy and asks her to resign, but Ellen refuses. Meanwhile, Patty is representing the CEO of a company that is accused of burning and shredding documents. Ellen is representing the opposing attorney's client, who is accusing the company of illegal dumping.

As the case progresses, Ellen discovers crucial evidence that could prove the company is guilty of illegal dumping. However, Patty threatens to go after Ellen's fiancé, David, if Ellen uses the evidence in court. David is a doctor whom Patty accuses of contributing to Ellen's father's death. Ellen is torn between her desire to win the case and her fear of what Patty could do to David.

Throughout the episode, flashbacks reveal more about Patty's past. We see her as a young lawyer in her early twenties working on a case similar to the one at hand. She takes the case too far and becomes involved with one of her clients, leading to disastrous consequences.

Meanwhile, Patty's investigator, Tom, is following a lead that could help the company's CEO. He discovers that the opposing attorney's client has a history of mental illness and could be an unreliable witness. However, Tom's investigation leads to unexpected results that could jeopardize his loyalty to Patty.

In the end, both Ellen and Patty win victories in court, but the episode ends on a cliffhanger. Ellen realizes that Patty has been keeping information from her about David's past, and Patty discovers something shocking about Tom's investigation.

Overall, "Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care" is a tense episode that explores the complex relationship between Patty and Ellen. Flashbacks provide insight into Patty's character, and the high-stakes case keeps the tension high throughout the episode.