The Recused - Recap

Hank wakes up to Abby staring at him in bed. She says she has to recuse herself, because they had sex. He tells her not to downplay it like that. That was naked poetry. He hasn't had sex that good since he was an alter boy. And last night, when they did it? She was not technically his attorney. They can keep on doing this, or she can defend him. But not both. His call. She can introduce him to a new attorney. He tells Abby that she's recused.

Hank arrives at Karen's and walks right in. Her door was ajar, he brought her some coffee. Does she take it black now? The 'black' he's referring to comes out of the bedroom. Hank is not amused. This is his business. Karen belonged to him for a very, very long time. He has squatter's rights. Karen doesn't want to hear it. Ben brought her a painting that he was hanging up in the bedroom. Karen is mortified at the things Hank is saying. He's embarrassing himself, actually.

Ben really is an artist. It says so on his tax return. He really did bring a painting. He designs album covers. Hank shares that he did it last night, too. This time, it was with an actual, grown-up, woman. Karen is quite proud of him. As they squabble, Ben says he feels the need to end whatever all 'this' is. Karen wishes him luck.

Ben asks if Karen told Hank about the girls. Karen tries to wave him down, but Ben continues. The girls' band is doing an unplugged gig tonight, and Hank should come.

Stu and Marcy tell Charlie they have a proposition for him. He heads them off at the pass. This is not a threesome he is interested in at all. Neither is Marcy, but Stu is sexually open. Marcy advises him to shut up, and he does so. Back to business. He has pitches set up with various networks, but he thinks Showtime is the right fit. Okay. Charlie wants to know what the pitch is. Stu says well, YOU were married to her. He laughs at the look of complete incomprehension on Charlie's face.

This is going to be the story of a foul-mouthed Hollywood waxologist, based on Marcy. Charlie definitely sees the potential.

Abby introduces Hank to his new attorney, who wants to know what he's reading. Nothing. They don't exactly hit it off. When he steps out for a minute, Abby says he's her boss, so she doesn't want Hank telling him he's a big boor. Hank is being forced to go golfing with him. Lloyd's secretary, Patti, will give him the direction.

When Hank reaches Patti, she apologizes for her boss' terrible tendency to over share. All the men in the firm are total jerks. Sometimes she thinks she'll never find a man. Hank asks what she's looking for and she says she really thinks she just needs to get laid. Of course Hank immediately thinks of Charlie.

Stu and Marcy are nervous wrecks about pitching the concept to Showtime, while Charlie is completely cool. As Stu staggers off to the bathroom, Charlie asks how they're doing. Marcy says Stu is nice, and she likes him. Charlie tells Marcy he hopes she finds all the happiness she deserves. And she's going to do great in there. Stu rejoins them, all better.

Hank arrives at the golf course, and is stuck in his car between two Humvees. He finally climbs out over the trunk, and hits the red one on his way out. When he gets inside he discovers that he needs to be wearing a collared shirt, and denim isn't allowed. When he comes out, Abby is laughing at his golf shorts. Lloyd is ready to begin.

Stu tells Roberta they have her next "Weeds". She hears him out. He says the show is called "Hot Lips". The presentation isn't going very well, and Stu's IBS kicks in again. He turns the meeting over to Marcy, who doesn't handle it well. Charlie takes over, knocking it out of the ball park. Good story, but what's the show? Charlie says it's about the crazy things women do in honor of men. Marcy nails the last three lines, and everybody on the other end of the table is engaged.

Lloyd tells Hank the history of golf while he pulls on his flask. When Hank goes to take his shot, his shorts fall and he totally misses the ball. Lloyd corrects Hank's shot exactly like he corrected Abby's, but he doesn't improve at all. Lloyd says they're not leaving until he drives the ball. He tries again, but this time he flings his club to parts unknown.

Stu, Charlie and Marcy drink to a great meeting. Showtime bought it in the room, just like he said they would. Marcy and Stu are sort of eye locked. Stu goes to get the car so he and Marcy can celebrate back at his place. Once he's gone, Marcy thanks Charlie for saving her ass. She tells him to have a good night, but before she leaves, she kisses him on the cheek. As she leaves, Patti shows up and introduces herself as #21.

When Lloyd hears Hank taking a whiz in a sand trap, he goes into a rage and chases him down. When he catches Hank, he commences choking him. Lloyd apologizes. Hank wants Abby to be his attorney, and she agrees. She was feeling a bit stressed and a little overworked, but she learned from the best, and she'll be fine.

Abby and Hank end the day where they started it, in bed. She agrees to continue to represent him, but bad news. No more sex until the case is over. She got hers, it was good - sorry pal. Once this whole horrid legal issue is over, Abby thinks it will be interesting to see what Hank wants then. She salutes a 'good bye' as she heads out the door.

Hank goes to see the girls play. He and Ben decide to start over. They have talented daughters in common. Hank points out the same taste in women, as well. Ben sets the record straight. It's not what Hank thinks it is. Not that Ben doesn't want it to be. Karen just isn't there yet. Ben says he's not going to stop trying, and Hank says he wouldn't expect him to. If he did, he wouldn't deserve Karen. She arrives just then, and the girls start performing. Becca smiles at her dad. Hank takes Karen's hand. So does Ben.

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