Nick takes a job at the law firm of Walter and McNeil. Lulu gives birth to a baby girl. She decides to work part-time at legal services of Pittsburgh to take care of the baby. Burton thinks his son made a mistake by taking the new job.

Alvin tries to stop the execution of Taliek Allen because of new evidence that Alvin’s client suffered brain damage when he was attacked. Alvin along with Nick must try and get a trial stating why he should live and not be executed.

Lulu decides to have full custody of the baby and give the baby her last name not Nick’s. Alvin is angry because of what Nick told his client regarding his chances for a clemency hearing.

Nick learns that Burton has stepped down from his firm to be a grandfather to the baby. Nick also leaves his job at the firm of Walter and McNeil.