Lawyer's secret life exposed in gay club drama

The intense rivalry between Taylor & Byrne and Cathcarts & Sons is highlighted in the recent episode of 'War,' focusing on the arbitration surrounding Morgan and Carla's divorce.

The episode, titled "Sing," reveals a surprising facet of Cathcarts' lawyer, St. John, through an encounter at a local gay club, observed by Taylor & Byrne's associate, Saeed.

Saeed, seeking to impress his boss Nick by uncovering leads about Morgan's business, Zephyr, witnesses St. John attempting to connect with another man. An apparent rejection prompts Saeed to approach St. John, though the interaction yields mixed results.

Actor Pip Torrens indicated that this is just a hint of St. John's character, with further exploration planned for Season 2. Saeed's attempt to humanize St. John by seeing him outside of work, seeing them as equals in that moment, did not go as planned.

However, Saeed's night leads to a significant breakthrough as he connects with someone possessing insider knowledge about Zephyr's potential sale to a competitor. This information becomes crucial for Nick's arbitration efforts.

Saeed's proactive approach boosts his confidence and proves his value to Nick, whose strategy in the episode's climax incorporates Saeed's own words to counter St. John. Saeed would be thrilled to know his efforts paid off for Nick, marking a significant personal achievement.