: Diane is forced to break the news to the partners while dealing with her own deep grief. In a moment of sharp intolerance for "artificial grief," she fires a new intern who is sobbing uncontrollably despite having only known Will for a week. She also fiercely protects Will's legacy by firing a heartless client who tries to use the tragedy as leverage.
: Cary expresses his grief through aggression, taking out his anger on opposing counsel during a deposition when they refuse to grant Alicia time to mourn. The Ending [S5E16] The Last Call
The episode concludes with a distancing between Alicia and her husband, Peter. While Peter tries to offer comfort, Alicia remains emotionally removed, eventually standing in her hallway being hugged by him while staring into space. In her mind, she settles on a version of the last call where Will tells her he loves her, providing herself with the closure the real world could not offer. : Diane is forced to break the news