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

With the vote for managing partner approaching, Harvey decides to take off but gives Mike an assignment before leaving. The show then take a look at of how things were five years ago: Harvey is an associate and Hardman was still managing partner. Jessica, learning of someone in the firm stealing, has Harvey find out who. Mike struggles to make ends meet after getting kicked out of school, he and Trevor first met Jenny, and Jenny's friend Nikki takes a special interest in Mike.—rcs0411@yahoo.com

Open with Harvey tells Mike he's not coming in that day and they need to do something to tip the scales in favor of Jessica for the upcoming partner vote.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Harvey has yet to make partner and Mike is a pot-smoking bike messenger living with a roommate named Trevor. Jessica asks Harvey for discreet help figuring out who is stealing from their clients' escrow accounts. He says if he helps her he wants something in return -- a "seat at the table."

Harvey tells Donna about his secret mission for Jessica. He asks about five specific escrow accounts and she said Zoe handles them.

PRESENT DAY

Mike asks Rachel with help getting in touch with somebody named Monica Eaton who is no longer with the firm.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Louis is trying to get close with Monica but striking out. He's just been made junior partner and thinks it's strange a lowly associate like Harvey had a one-on-one with Jessica. Daniel clearly doesn't think much of Louis.

Harvey has Zoe type in her password and give him a few minutes alone with her files.

We see Mike and Trevor meeting women at a bar. Trevor tells them about Mike's intellect and he impresses them with his recall of books. Mike balks at reciting a book his mother gave him, pretending he's never read it.

Harvey tells Jessica after following the money he believes Louis is doing the stealing. He's been dropping a lot of cash recently.

Jessica meets with Louis, who has no idea what she's talking about. An angry Jessica goes to Harvey and tells him he screwed up giving her Louis' name. Harvey tells Donna he's going to use Louis to help him find the right person.

Mike and Trevor spot Harvey on the street and make fun of him for looking so uptight.

Harvey meets with Louis, who is spending his usual lunch break staring at Monica. Harvey shows him the files without the names. Louis realizes that a person (him) is being set up to take the fall by the embezzler.

PRESENT DAY

Mike sits with Monica, telling her that five year early she "got screwed." He's drawn up a lawsuit in her name, seeking $10 million from Pearson Hardman. She's been working retail the past five years, but doesn't seem interested. He tells her to look it over and call him if she changes her mind.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Harvey tells Jessica the person doing the stealing is Daniel. He's been moving money around trying to make it look like it was Louis. She looks at his proof and realizes Harvey is right. Harvey thinks she should go to the DA, but she says she's taking it to Daniel.

PRESENT DAY

Having arrived at his destination, Harvey picks up a few bottles of liquor.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Since Trevor called the girls he likes, Mike goes out with the other girl (Nikki) they met that night. While waiting for Nikki to get ready he continues to hit it off with the blonde. He clearly likes her better.

Jessica confronts Daniel about his stealing. He says it was for his wife, who he says is dying of Stage Four breast cancer. The money (he stole half a million) was for treatments not covered by insurance.

During the date Nikki tells Mike she'll pay him $1,000 to take the LSATs for him. He's pissed and walks out. He goes to see Edith who is recovering from a fall. This is when Mike realizes that Edith might need full-time care.

Harvey thinks Jessica is being too lenient with Daniel. She's sympathetic to his situation and loyal because he hired her. Jessica thinks Harvey's a bad guy for not seeming to care about Daniel's wife.

Mike tells Nikki his price is $5,000. He won't tell her why he changed his mind.

Donna and Rachel hit it off. Donna's eyes light up when Rachel tells her that Monica is at her weekly Pilates class. Donna rushes to Harvey.

Harvey goes to a hotel room, busting Daniel for having an affair with Monica. Harvey brings him a letter of resignation and tells him that after signing it he is going to name Jessica his successor. When Daniel balks, Harvey says he's already called his wife and invited her to a fundraiser at the hotel. If Daniel doesn't sign, she'll be sent to the room.

PRESENT DAY

Louis tells Daniel that he knows Mike met with Monica. He thinks that means Jessica is making a move. Since Jessica hasn't been as good to Louis, he's giving Daniel the inside scoop.

FIVE YEAR AGO

Right before the LSAT Nikki notices that Mike is high. She's worried, but he tells her it's no big deal.

PRESENT DAY

Harvey is let into a place that is "closed for maintenance."

FIVE YEARS AGO

Harvey returns from forcing Daniel's resignation. Donna tells him his father has died of a heart attack.

Jessica wants to fire Monica, who points out that if she does she'll sue the firm for wrongful termination. But Jessica says if she stays she'll end up being implicated in Daniel's crimes.

PRESENT DAY

Daniel is furious that Jessica would "fight dirty" using Monica. She's clueless and we see her confront Mike and tells him to "drop it, immediately." Rachel's upset with Mike for lying to her about Monica.

FIVE YEARS AGO

Mike tells Trevor about his money-making venture. Trevor is planning to move out.

Jessica tells Harvey he's been named partner and is getting her office after she takes Daniel's. Donna and Harvey celebrate.

Zoe tells Harvey she's leaving the firm, in part because she thinks that he's lost his way.

PRESENT DAY

Harvey is in a cemetery. He pours two shot glasses of Macallan Scotch, drinks one and leaves the glass and bottle on top of the tombstone. We see that the tombstone is his father's.

Harvey and Jessica have a conversation and we see that she was in on the Mike-Monica plan the entire team. He also tells her he's going to get Donna back.