Mike is trusted to close a major lawsuit. Harvey must decide whether or not to defend Mike and his secret.

Mike confronts Rachel while Jessica approaches Harvey looking for support for Hardman's return.

When Travis makes a return causing trouble Jessica and Harvey must work to hide it from Daniel. Meanwhile, Louis and Mike grow closer but Louis' paranoia threatens to ruin their new bond.

When Jessica decides to put him in second chair on a lawsuit which could potentially make or break the firm, Harvey feels undermined. However, his 'back seat driving' might just have far reaching consequences. Meanwhile, Mike's case sees a young tennis pro pitted against his trainer, who also happens to be the athlete’s father, and Donna deals with the fallout from the Coastal Motors case

Harvey's personal history with a client forces him and Mike to take on an unorthodox case from which they'd normally walk away. Also, Louis and Rachel team up to save a mutually beloved institution from ruin.

With the continuing upheaval at the firm, Mike and Harvey reflect back on how their past decisions have influenced their present situation.

Harvey is tasked with closing the one person whose vote will decide Pearson Hardman's future.