Wilson: Can I ask you a personal question?
Callie: Sure.
Wilson: You had a tough childhood. Foster care. Juvie. How did you end up going to law school without screwing your life up?
Callie: Well, I was adopted by my moms, and they made me feel wanted and like I can do something with my life.
Wilson: Yeah, but it's not just about good parenting. It's what's inside you that drives you to want to succeed.
Callie: I don't know.
Wilson: My son has no respect for me, or his mother, or himself. He had too much privilege. No one really appreciated that which is not earned. In many ways, I blame myself, but sometimes I think character is just something you're born with or not. You have character, Callie. Try not to compromise that as you go forward in your career. Situations can get complicated. Gray areas are not as easy to navigate. I'll be expecting your memo on the defense motion for the Thompson case on my desk on Monday