The Treachery of Compromise

Season 2, Episode 15, Aired
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Representing the governor, Stuart Collins offers Amy a chance to apply for an appellate court appointment if she'll rule against two women who both want to be named as the mother on their baby's birth certificate; Maxine's friend Vivian gets to see social work in action when her girls-day-out with Maxine gets derailed by a struggling and overworked farmer who believes that his kids should be at home working on the family dairy farm rather than at school; a mourning Gillian finds solace from an online support group when Peter offers her none; Vincent becomes concerned about his finances when he learns that Carole has quite a nest egg; Amy apologizes to Rob, and they reconcile.moreless
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  • Maxine and Vivian have some bonding time. In this episode, two crusty, mature ladies work on their friendship.

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    The relationship between Maxine and Vivian is developed. It is ironic that Vivian says, "In for a penny, in for a pound." This is totally Maxine's style. She has not taken a day off in two years for herself. She responds to the call from work on her day off...she just is committed. It is great that Amy deals with homosexual women. Two women want to raise a baby as a loving couple. it is very touching.

    Love the exercise scene between Vincent and Amy and the exchange. Amy thought Vincent used his inheritence to travel across Europe...nope he just sold his car and blood.moreless

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    • During is episode, Vivian says, "In for a penny, in for a pound." This is a saying that is based on the old British currency. There are 100 pennies in a British pound. The meaning is that if one is going to do something, one should commit full effort. Edit
    • In this episode, it is stated that Vincent was 17 when Edward (his father) died. Edit
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    • Vivian: I'll just ask Maryanne to take me, if you are too busy. Maxine: Maryanne? You hate that woman. She poisoned your cat. Vivian: She was off her medicine, shes much nicer now. Maxine: Maryanne? Nicer? Honestly Vivian you push more buttons than a Court Stenographer. Edit
    • Vincent: No, I sold my car, some blood. Edit
    • Peter: All that matters is how it ends. Gillian: Yeah, guess you are right. Edit
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    • There is a reference to the two-mother case as the "My Two Moms" case. This is an allusion to the TV series, "My Two Dads" which ran from 1987 to 1990. Edit
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