Ingrid, reeling from her recent kiss with Jeff Murphy, embarks on episode 6 of Partner Track feeling as if her life is unraveling before her eyes. As she sits through dinner, Tyler is adamant that Marty will overlook Dan's misbehavior, considering him the firm's darling. Ingrid, though, believes Marty is finally taking a stern stance... a conclusion that only time will validate.
Meanwhile, Ingrid's entanglement with Nick deepens, with Tyler urging her to confess the kiss while Rachel advises silence. But the real shock comes when Ingrid discovers a wedding ring hidden in Nick's drawer. Wait, how long have they been dating? A mere few months?
At Parson Valentine, Marty rises to speak, vowing to eradicate racism from the firm. HR announces a rigorous investigation, promising strict consequences for those who fail to comply. But the moment is disrupted by the arrival of a prestigious client, Victoria St Clair.
Ingrid witnesses Jeff kissing Victoria in his chambers and confides in Tyler and Rachel. "Who reciprocates a kiss when they're already in a relationship?" she asks, unaware of the irony her words evoke among her friends. They caution her against Jeff Murphy, yet Ingrid remains unwavering.
On Rachel's birthday, she's presented with a lucrative opportunity to become a writer, a prospect she weighs carefully. For now, she informs HR of her and Justin's indiscretion during the work retreat.
As for Ingrid, she's assigned a new case: assisting Victoria St Clair in her divorce settlement with her husband, Alistair. It's a temporary diversion until the Sun Corp scandal subsides. Victoria is resolute, demanding everything and leaving Alistair with nothing. Ingrid proposes a strategy, suggesting to spin off Wellspire in the divorce, thus leaving Alistair with all liabilities and Victoria unscathed.
The probe into Dan's daily routine progresses, amidst a range of varied reactions from diverse individuals. As for Dan, he offers a comprehensive transcript of his "educational yet amusing" routine, relinquishing any fear of dismissal. However, it seems that his partnership aspirations are now out of reach, a mere facade on the surface. In truth, Dan is subjected to a formal reprimand and a series of executive coaching sessions. Marty considers this sufficient, yet the dilemma remains; they cannot dismiss Dan, as he brings significant revenue to the firm through his vast connections. As Marty aptly states to Ingrid, "Dan is a boon to our bottom line." Marty highlights the challenging path of a partner, tasking Ingrid with delivering the unfortunate news to Tyler.
Tyler is displeased and opts to resign, but Ingrid persuades him to sign an NDA in exchange for a severance package of $500k. Her friend, disgusted, ultimately departs. Rachel, upon learning of this, is displeased and advises Ingrid to compensate Tyler, leaving her friend torn about her future.
Enraged and wounded, Tyler decides to go live on social media, lambasting racist law firms that protect their own and casting aspersions on Parson Valentine's. Marty and Ingrid happen to stumble upon this video together. Consequently, Marty appoints Ingrid as the head of the impending diversity gala, the company's upcoming event. Marty subtly suggests that this is a shrewd move to expedite her path to partnership, but Ingrid's conflict is palpable.
Meanwhile, Rachel embraces the role of a writer, Tyler has had his fill of working for Parson Valentine's, and Ingrid finds herself in the midst of a whirlwind. That evening, Nick escorts Ingrid outside and pops the question. Oh, the drama!
