- Peter Florrick: The laywers think the appellate court is going to hear my case. If they overturn it, everything goes back to normal.
- Alicia Florrick: Peter, it's never going back to normal.
- Diane Lockhart: I want you to think of me as a mentor, Alicia. It's the closest thing we have to an old boys' network in this town: Women helping women, okay?
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- Peter Florrick: Good morning. An hour ago I resigned as State's Attorney of Cook County. I did this with a heavy heart and a deep commitment to fight these scurrilous charges. I will be clear: I have never abused my office. I have never traded lighter sentences for financial or sexual favours. At the same time, I need to atone for my personal failings with my wife, Alicia, and our two children.