The confirmation of his reading of the situation isn't necessary, but feeds his ego a bit. And he's getting the sense that Danny and the ex- are not on the best of terms. As opposed to Danny and his daughter, who are on better terms than most families.

"No. I'm in corporate law, but I could still get you a better deal," he says, fully confident in this fact. And no, it doesn't matter what the deal is - he will get the best deal possible. "If you were my client." That's the sticking point. Put him on retainer and he'll do what he has to do to get you what you need.