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thanks, hon.

Everyday.

Lee, I'm gonna step out
of the car.

I guess you have heard
the nature foundation
finally hired

an executive director.

So?

So.
So...

He's 35 and never
been married.

So?

So, he's 35 and never
been married.

He's gotta be gay.
Oh, he's gay.

Don't you think
you're jumping
to conclusions?

I bet I'm his type.

You're not his type,
I'm his type.

I'm his type.

Aren't you
on their board?

Whose board?

The nature
foundation.

Yes, you can
introduce us.

Yes.

No.

You can throw a party
for him.
Why would I do that?

You love parties.
You have parties
for everyone.

We're not going
to have a party just
so that you two can...

Act like idiots.

You know what?

Screw this.

Come on, Lyle.

Don't need
your stupid parties.

Hey.

I've already agreed
to have a party
for him in two weeks.

Damn. That was easy.

Later, loser.

Hey.

Looks a lot
like work.

It's not that bad.

So...

I know this is...

Really none
of my business.

But, I was talking
to Cathy

and she happened
to mention that...

You've been drinking
a lot, lately.

Hey, I'm sorry
I'm late.

I just stopped
by the store.

Did you get
to sleep?

No.

Got to talk
to Tina, though.

Really?

You told her
i drank too much?

You do drink too much.

You get drunk
everyday.

What am I supposed
to do?

Just act like
everything's all right,
while you crawl

into a beer every night,
is that it?

You don't even know
i exist,

I have to talk
to someone
every now and then.

Why can't you keep
your mouth shut?

You've been talking
to her about our sex life.

What sex life?

We haven't had sex
in months.

Why are you so
miserable, Lee?

Why do you drink
so much?

I am sick of it.

Is it because
you lost your job?

Or is it because
you dropped out
of school?

Is it because
your daddy left you?

Your mommy put you
in day care?

Keep quiet.
Is that it?

Why don't you
get over it?

Why can't you have
sex with me?

You know what
i think?

I don't think
it's me at all.

You know what I think?
I think you're a...

Shut up!
Just shut up!

I'm not sure,

I saw the man
grab her,

and then he pushed her,

and she fell.

Did he say anything?

No.

Um, actually...

Yes, he said...

"I'll kill you."

Are you sure
about that?

Yes, he said
he would kill her.

Well, that makes this
a felony.

A felony?

Yeah.

Aggravated malicious
wounding.

Well, thank you very much
for your time.

She was lucky
you were around.

Hey, Ben.

Hey, Jeb.

This is going to be
another 20 minutes.

Uh, the judge has worked in
another hearing.

God.

Some drunk beat up
his girlfriend.

Thanks.
Yeah.

George wickham.

Ben. Ben Bennett.

It's my first time here.
Any advice?

Uh, well...

What kind of case
do you have?

Criminal defense.

Then you're sitting
at the wrong table.

Uh, the prosecutor sits
over there.

Right, thanks.

Where do you practice?

Knoxville, mostly
in northeast Tennessee.

Where'd you go
to school?

Uh, Richmond.

You?

Uh, Yale.

Well, excuse me.

Here's that case
you asked for.

Great.

So, what's the hold up?

Uh, judge is working in
a hearing.

Some drunk beat up
his girlfriend.

All rise.

Don't cut...
Hey.

Everything looks great.

I've planned on sending
a couple of servers out
with trays around seven.

That be all right?

That's great.
Good.

Glass of wine?

Yes.

Thank you.
You're welcome.

There's nobody here.
Let's go.

Yes?

Good afternoon.

We got some hot meals
for you.

We're from
community in action.

What is it?

Roast beef, uh,
mashed potatoes,
some green beans.

God bless you.

So, who's this party
for anyway?

Chuck Bingley, the new
executive director
for the nature foundation.

So, I'm guessing
he's gay?

I'm pretty sure
he's straight,

I've only met him once.

What's he like?

Well, he's good-looking.

He's into nature.

A little rough
around the edges.

Awkward around people,
I'm afraid he won't impress
some of the bigger donors.

Well, do they want someone
that knows land preservation
or looks good on a golf course?

Oh, both.

It started at four o'clock.

You did not. Four o'clock,
for a party?
Yes, he did.

Lyle, really?

Oh.

Is he here yet?

No.

He's straight.

Shit.

Really?

Let's get a drink.

Here it is.

You sure it's all right
if I tag along?

Yeah.

I don't think
I'm ready for this.

Do you want me
to take you home?

Yeah.

Okay.

No.

Can't keep avoiding
people.

Look.

Just let me know
if you wanna leave,
it's no big deal, really.

You've only been
in recovery a month.

Don't be so hard
on yourself.

Thanks.

Oh, perfect timing.

Um, excuse me.

Um, hi.

Uh, you must be Chuck.

I'm Chuck.

And I'm Jane gardiner.

Uh, um, this is Lee.

Hello.

Well, come on inside.

There's the
guest of honor.

Sorry, we're late.

Don't worry about it.

Everybody's looking
forward to meeting you.

Oh, uh...

This is my friend,
Lee Darcy.

Lee works
at eastgate.

We did volunteer
work together.

Lee, this is
Ben Bennett.

Ben's in the board
of the nature foundation.

Nice to meet you.

Glad you were able
to make it.

I've met you before,
haven't I?

Eastgate, do you work
with Jon Ross?

He and I have done
a bunch of deals
together.

I know Mr. Ross,
but I don't think
he knows me.

I work in
the machine shop.

All right, well,
come on,
have a drink.

I think everything's
going well.

It certainly seems
to be going well
for Jane and Daniel Boone.

He's not her type,
she's just playing hostess.

She's playing something
but it ain't hostess.

Well, uh...

It'd allow me to dirtbag
my way around
Colorado and Wyoming.

Hey, uh, we're just talking
about Chuck's new job.

You had a chance
to get up in
the mountains here, yet?

Yeah, I've already seen
some amazing places.

I'm going hiking
this Saturday
at whitetop.

Do you hike?

Would you two
like to tag along?

That sounds fun.

Well, I wish I could.
I have a lot of work to do.

Oh, um, maybe
some other time.

Well, I need another drink.
Can I get you something?

Um...

I'm fine.

Excuse me.
Thank you.

What are you doing,
you idiot?

Why'd you tell him
that you couldn't go?

He's gorgeous and nice,
i wanna go.

Go.

I can't do that,
he asked us together,
he thinks that we're a couple.

Why would he think
we're a couple?

Because we act like
a couple!

Don't deny him. Go.

I can't do that,
I'll look desperate.

Just tell him that
you've changed
your mind.

Then he'd still think
we're a couple

and I have a lot
of work to do.

You work all the time.

And he'll figure out
we're not a couple
at some other point.

Just tell him that
you've changed your mind,
and we'll go.

Go where?

Go hiking with Chuck
on Saturday.

Hiking?

Please?

For once, just do it.

Okay.

I'll call him
after the party.

You don't hike.

What's wrong
with him?

She doesn't hike.

What's going on?

Chuck invited Jane
and Ben to go hiking
this weekend.

And the queers
got left out?

Bullseye,
my invisible friend.

What are you doing
this Saturday?

Well, actually,
we just got back
from cabo

and normally,
we would about spend two weeks
there, but Bob had to come

back early, because
we had to oversee
the construction

of the lake house.
So...

Oh, that's great,
will you excuse me?

Sure.

Still trying
to figure out
where I've seen you.

Everyone please
hold your cards
for a possible bingo.

Who is that?

Let me introduce you
to my friends.

This is kittner frost.

Hey, pleasure
to meet you.

I'm the vice president
at old dominion bank.

Welcome to abingdon.

If you need anything,
please, please, let
me know.

Kittner.
And this is
Lyle Jennings.

Lyle is...

Busy spending
his inheritance.

This is Lee Darcy.

It's nice to meet you,
what do you do?

Um, work at eastgate.

Oh.
What do you do there?

I'm...
I'm a welder.

Oh.

It was nice meeting
you, guys. Excuse me.

Sir, would you like
a drink?

No, no, thank you.

Oh? Really?
I think you must be right.

Um, excuse me.

Sure.

Hey man,
i gotta go.

Okay, no problem.

No, you stay here,
I'm gonna go for a walk.

Give me a call
when you're done.

You sure?
Yeah.

I'm fine, man.

I've just realized
where I've seen him
before.

I saw him get charged
with a felony
a few months ago.

He thinks
I'm the biggest asshole
on the face of the planet.

Chuck?

Hope you weren't
waiting too long.

Hey, no problem, uh...

I just got here.

Uh, besides, Ben
from the party called.
He and his girlfriend

are coming, so,
we gotta wait on them.

All right.

I hope that's okay,

I guess I should've
asked you.

That's cool.

Who's coming?

Well, the couple
that had the party
for me?

Oh, the party
you went to
without me.

I don't know them.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, I hate hiking.

What do you mean?

It's such a
waste of time.

I really don't see
what the big deal is.

I only do it
to make Lee happy.

I don't mind hiking alone.

Why don't we head up
this Ridge?

So... how long
have you and Ben
been together?

Jane, how long
has it been?
Since kindergarten?

Oh, you mean,
together?

Yeah,
we're not together.

Ben and i
are just friends.

Oh, well,
Chuck said
you were a couple.

Oh, I suppose I just
assumed you were
together.

So, do you have
a boyfriend?

No.

What about you?
Do you have a girlfriend,
Ben?

No, I'm gay.

But I don't have
a boyfriend.

You don't act like
you're gay.

How do gays act?

Oh,
come on, you know.

No, I don't.

Hey, I don't have
a problem with gays.

We had one where
i worked. I treated him
like he was normal.

Come on, Cathy.

Ever since, Lee's gone to aa,
he's Saint Lee the tolerant.

Not all gays

are flamboyant.

I didn't think you bitches
would ever stop.

Let's do this.

All right, anything else?

Sit down, son.
It will be over soon.

Glad we were
able to work this one out.

Well, I don't know.
It rubs me the wrong way
to allow junior over there

to plead to anything
less than a felony.

But...

You've managed
to trash our only witness.

Besides,

judge Jackson doesn't know
squat about criminal law.

You know he was
a real estate attorney
before his political buddies

slipped him
on the bench?

All rise.

Please be seated.

Is the commonwealth
ready to proceed?

Yes, your honor.

Is the defense council
ready to proceed?

Yes, your honor.

Gentlemen, looks like
we have a plead ring
that's been reached.

Yes, subject
to your approval...

Uh, the defendant will plead
no contest to
the lesser charges

of assault and battery...

With the recommended
sentence of one year probation.

Well...

I've, uh, reviewed
the record.

Stipulation indicates that,

the defendant's girlfriend
suffered a concussion
and broken arm.

Seems like an
extremely light sentence
under such circumstances.

Your honor, the commonwealth
has serious problems
with its only witness.

Also, Mr. Carol just indicated
he has concerns regarding
the court's lack of experience

in handling criminal cases.

Your honor,

we would like
to ask that the, uh...

Defendant be allowed
to leave the state
despite probation

to attend notre dame
this fall.

No objection.

Very well.

Let's take
a short recess.

Mr. Carol, see me
in chambers.

All rise.

Thank you very much.

Hey, what are you
doing here, handsome?

Had a hearing,

I am too.
Just finishing up.

That was John Altman.

Senator?

Son had too much to drink,
got a little rough
with the date.

What was the charge?

Aggravated malicious
wounding.

How did she get
a domestic abuse felony

reduced to
a simple misdemeanor?

The kind of money
the Altman's have,

my entire staff's
been working on this case
for two months.

All they had to do
was dig up enough dirt
on the girl,

to blow holes
in her credibility.

And you're not above
a cheap trick?

Telling the judge that
Wayne said he didn't know
how to try a criminal case?

Hey,
i didn't make it up.

Besides,

it's my job
to represent my client,

if that means making
the prosecutor look bad,
to finalize a plea bargain,

then I'm doing it.

How long
you tied up here?

Forty five minutes.

Good, I should be
done by then.

Why don't you meet me
at the tavern for a drink?

I shouldn't.
I'm covered up
with work.

I might count on you
changing your mind.

It'd mean a lot to me.

Shouldn't have
to celebrate alone.

Just a drink.

How'd it go?

Good.
Fantastic.

You have anymore
commitments this afternoon?

Actually, no, I don't.

Great, let's celebrate,
let's get that drink.

Yeah.

I... can't.

I'm sorry if I've misread
the situation, all right?

I don't wanna
make you uncomfortable.

Misread the situation?

A drink sounds good.

Great, come on.

She hasn't done anything to
make you think there's
a problem, has she?

She's probably not going
to be too excited about me
living up here in the sticks.

What about you?

Is it hard
not to drink?

Sometimes.

What makes it worse?

I think too much.

Thinking about what?

It's kind of hard
to explain.

You don't know what
I'm really like.

So...

What are you really like?

I'm, uh...

Screwed up.

That's not what
you were gonna say.

You know...

Why don't you stay
over tonight?

Go hiking
in the morning?

Oh, I wish I could.

I have to get up early
and hit the office,
i got a...

Big hearing on Monday.

Yeah, I should
probably work, too.

But, we'll do this.

No hiking.

Just stay over tonight,
we'll leave first thing
in the morning.

I never really
can sleep well
except in my own bed.

Do you remember,
Lee Darcy?

You were representing
him when I met you.

Yeah, I guess so.

He was there, uh...

Went hiking
with a friend of mine.

Why would
a friend of yours
know someone like that?

Funny, you should
mention them.

The neighbor came into
my office a while back,

tried to change
her story.

Apparently he didn't say
he was going to kill
his girlfriend,

but he split
her head open.

Probably banging
the neighbor now.

No, he's still with
the girlfriend.

She was on our hike, too.
Her name is Cathy.

Cathy, yeah, yeah,
i remember her.

Huh, doesn't surprise me,

that kind always goes back
in for more abuse.

Worthless as a witness too.

She said she couldn't
remember what happened.

What are you going
to do about her?

Do about what?

The fact that the only witness
against your client changed
her testimony.

Nothing,
of course.

Surprised the guy
paid me the first time.

Oh.

But enough shop talk.

But now,
before I go...

I couldn't think of
a better way
to spend the time.

Hey.

Hey.

Sure is a pretty day.

Yeah.

It is.

It's a great day
for a hike.

Yeah.

This is a great spot.

This is one
of my favorites.

You going
any further?

Thought I might head
up to whitetop.

Me, too.

You hiking alone?
Yeah.

Me, too
all my friends
are tied up.

I got the impression
they weren't that into hiking.

They were...

They were kind of
colorful.

I enjoyed meeting
your girlfriend,
she was, uh...

Pretty colorful.

So you're arrogant
and you're gay?

Yeah, I'm gay.

Actually, I'm dating
George wickham.

Didn't he, uh,
defend you after you,

got drunk and beat up
your girlfriend?

Yeah.

He did.

Well, I'm gonna get going.

I'll see you around.

Okay, I give up.

I actually have
to take a break.

Are we almost there?

Yeah.

We're really close.

What's the surprise,
anyway?

You'll see.

Come on,
give me a hint.

We were hiking
all day.

We're almost there.

I promise.

Come on.

Hello?

In here.

Hey, going somewhere?

Yes.

George has agreed
to spend the weekend
with me in asheville.

Did you approve
of this?

Absolutely not.

Honey.

Honey, we don't need
everything to be so...

Matchy-matchy.

We need something
that pops and says,

"wow, I'm here."

What's wrong with you?

You dirty little whore.

You know, you two
are so negative.
You're just... jealous.

Jealous?

We haven't even met
Mr. perfect yet.

You'll get a chance
to meet him.

When Chuck has
his little party
next weekend.

At his cabin.

You two are invited
for some bizarre reason.

Really?

It's George.

Hey.

Almost finished packing.

Oh.

Well...

No, no, it's okay.

I'll just cancel
the hotel and come over
to your place.

You sure?

Okay.

Try to get some sleep.

Okay.

George is ill.
Trip's off.

What's wrong?

He's been sick
all morning.

Hmmm.

What?

I should check
on him.

I don't know
where he lives.

You don't even know
where he lives?

Yes, I know where
he lives, but I just...

Haven't been to his place,
i don't know his address.

I don't think
you should do that.

He obviously
told you not
to come over.

Open your eyes,
Shelby.

Shelby, open your eyes.

It's not funny.

Not funny.

What are you
doing here?

I just came
to see how...

Come on, daddy.

Hello.

Karen, this is
Ben Bennett.

Ben's an attorney
at abingdon.

Ben,
this is my wife, Karen.

It's nice to meet you.

I'm afraid you
caught us heading out
for the weekend.

I was just...

Walking.

I don't wanna keep you.

Well, uh, good
to see you again.

Thanks.

There really
is a cabin.

Great,
look who it is.

Hey.

Hey, you made it.

You had trouble
with the directions?

No, they were great.

Hey, thank you
for having us.

I'm glad you came.

You guys know
Lee and Cathy?

Hey.
Hi.

Where's George?
Look forward
to meeting him.

Um...

Uh, it didn't work out.

Oh, uh...

Why don't we go inside and
I'll show you around.

We'll be on the deck.

This is my bedroom.

Then through here
is the rest of the place.

Oh, uh, may I use
your bathroom?

There's a slight
problem.

The Springs sometimes
runs dry this time
of year.

Well, uh, we won't have
water again until it rains.

You'll have to use
the outhouse.

That's it, over there.

Oh, uh...

No problem, thanks.

Hold up, back up,
i gotta see this, sorry.

Sorry, we had water
until this morning.

It's all right.

Ah, do you wanna see
the deck?

Hey.

You don't have to go.
You don't have to leave
just 'cause I got here.

I know it's not
any of my business, but...

Why'd you plead guilty
to a felony?

I don't want
to talk about it.

I'm an alcoholic.

Cathy and I got
into an argument,
and I threatened to kill her.

Pushed her

and she hit her head.

She had to go
to the hospital.

So, you threatened
to kill her?
What did you say?

I don't...

I don't remember
the actual words.

I was very drunk.

Not that I'm using
this as an excuse.

I take full responsibility
for what I did.

I just don't remember
the details.

I understand I said,

"I'll kill you",
when I pushed her.

Where was the evidence
that you said that?

Well, my neighbor
heard me say it.

And my attorney, George.

He said, I didn't have
a defense because...

There was
an independent witness...

Testifying against me.

And I have no memory
of what happened.

Did George interview
the neighbor?

No.

But, uh, the policeman
took her statement.

Did Cathy say
you threatened her?

She doesn't really
remember what happened.

Look...

I didn't intend
to get into all this.

I messed up.

I had a job lined up
in Atlanta.

Cathy and i
were going to move
down there.

But in a strange way,
it's better.

I'm finally taking
responsibility
for my actions.

Making excuses
doesn't change anything.

I'm really sorry
about what I said,
the day of your hearing.

I didn't know
you were there.

I wasn't thinking about
what I was saying,

I didn't have any idea
of what I was saying.

I'm really sorry.

Lee.

I better go.

Almost ready.

Oh, great.

Looks like
we're just in time.

Yeah.

Need help
with anything?

Um, so yeah, I need
to run inside.

You better let me
handle this.

Has anyone seen Ben?

Lee, would you mind
saying the blessing?

Okay, um...

Dear god,
thank you

for...

Um...

God Grant us
the Serenity,

to accept the things
we cannot change,

the courage to change
the things we can

and the wisdom
to know the difference.

Amen.

Amen.

So, Ben, what happened
with you and your boyfriend?

It didn't work out.

Why is it that
gay relationships
never last long?

Well, it turns out that
George had a wife and kids.

Nothing ruins
a gay relationship
faster than a wife and kids.

No, but, you know,
what I mean, I mean...

You guys are always running
around having sex
with each other

in public bathrooms,
truck stops.

When straight people
have sex in public places
like the...

Backseat of the car
on the beach,

society turns it
into a Norman Rockwell
painting.

Well, beaches
are romantic.

Truck stops aren't.

Why is it okay
for nurses or teachers
to be objects of desire,

but not truck drivers?

It all depends on
what you label
as normal.

Are you complaining that
gays have sex in public?

Or do you just not
like the public places
they pick?

Um...

I think it's a good thing
that, uh...

You found out about
George's wife
and his children.

If he would do that
to them,

he'd do it to you.

Thanks for coming.

Yeah, it was a good time.

Damn, I forgot
my sunglasses.

Oh.

So, uh, fishing
tomorrow?

Absolutely.
All right.

Where are the trash bags?

I'll get 'em.

Thanks.

It was a good day.

Good to see you again.

Yeah.

Look, uh, thanks for what
you said about my hearing.

Really appreciate it.

You're welcome.

I got 'em.

Well, let's go.

Hey.

How are sales?
Did you have a good day?

No.

I'm hoping
it picks up soon.

Anyway,
I'm too happy to care.

So, did you have fun
at Chuck's?

Yeah.

Kept thinking
about that guy, Lee.

I don't know what
to make of him.

What do you mean?

I mean, he's not just
like a typical loser,

he's like more complicated
than that.

Why do you feel like
you have to put him
into a category?

I'm not putting him
into a category.

But he is an alcoholic
and a felon, you don't just
ignore something like that.

Well, you don't have
to ignore it, but...

You don't have
to define him
by it either.

I hope I'm not defined
by the worst thing
that I had ever done.

Chuck's cabin
was rustic.

Come on
out with it.

What do you wanna say?

Do you realize that
Chuck makes

less than $12,000
a year?

I haven't
analyzed it that much,

well, don't you think
maybe you should?

Well, I do all right,
i get by.

Have you thought about
living in that two room cabin
with no running water?

I like Chuck,
but he doesn't care
about earning a living.

He wants to live
in the woods away
from everyone.

You know you two
don't have that much
in common.

And he's not gonna
turn into someone else
later.

Easy to romanticize
everything now, when
you're all infatuated,

but what about
five years from now

when you can't pay the bills
and you're in a cabin
with no water

and he's on a week long hike
with his buddies.
Have you thought about that?

Wouldn't be like that.

It'd be just like that.

So, what are you saying?

I don't know.

I'm just saying,
maybe you should think
about things like that.

Morning.

Hey.

This is a little awkward,
um, you remember when
i ran into you at Chuck's cabin?

Right after that,
i, uh, find your journal.

You know, I was
wondering where
i lost that.

Yeah and then
i meant it to give it
back to you, but, um...

For some reason, I didn't think
i should give it back to you
in front of Cathy.

I mean I didn't read
or anything, so I don't
even know if it talks about her,

but I imagine since
it's a journal.

And then,
i forgot I had it.

And then,
when I remembered
when I had it,

then I thought that you
would think I just went...

But I didn't read it
or anything.

But I read a little bit
of it, but nothing bad,
just...

You know,
personal stuff.

Anyway, um,
there it is.

Just some personal stuff.

Yeah, just...

It must be a guy
being too hard
on himself.

I'm thinking about
going hiking,
later today.

Where are you
gonna go?

Up to Wolverine Ridge.

Wolverine Ridge,
isn't that past
green cove?

Yeah.
Yeah,
i haven't been there.

Well, I could get my car
and then I'd follow you
over there.

That sounds like a plan.

Cool.

So, when did you
start drinking?

I don't know...
High school, I guess...

My dad's
an alcoholic.

He'd go to the office
everyday, but...

He'd get home
at five, usually
passed out by seven.

Sleep for two hours.

Throw up, eat something,
get drunk again.

He was angry, mean.

Not physically,
but psychologically.

Our mother,
spent her time

pretending
there wasn't a problem.

I just stayed
in my room a lot,
the door shut.

Even call me recluse.

Sissy.

I never understood
the demons he was fighting.

I don't think
he understands 'em
either.

I know that now, but...

When I was 13,
i just hated him.

So, why do you drink?

Hell, I don't know.

Like you said, demons.

There's things about me
i hate.

Things
i can't understand.

It's granite.

It's all over the place
up here.

How do you know that?

Studied geology
before I dropped out
of college.

We should head back.

Have a good one.

You want to get
something to eat?

Where do you think
about going?

I don't care...
The diner.

All right.

I'll see you there.

I gotta go.

Okay, it's all right.

I had a good time.

Hi, honey.

Hi.

He's still not here?

No.

That's unusual.

Guess he got
held up somewhere.

I'm gonna go finish these,
get them delivered.

Sorry for standing
you up.

What's wrong?
You okay?

Jane told me,
it isn't working out.

Why did she say that?

She came up here
last night.

Why?

She didn't say.

Trying to act like
my breath had been
knocked out of me.

I don't understand.

I've been sitting here
all day.

Trying to convince myself
that it doesn't matter.

That it wouldn't have
worked anyway.

Couldn't believe
she actually had
feelings for me.

I guess she didn't.

I just can't stop
thinking about her.

Hello, can I help you?

Yeah, my name's Lee Darcy,
I'm here to see Ben Bennett.

Is he expecting you?

No.

Well, he's in
a conference right now,
but I think he'll be out soon.

You can have a seat
if you'd like to wait.

Thank you.

I'm sorry I just
dropped in on you
like this.

I just really needed
someone to talk to.

I know. It's hard
right now, but in the end
you'll see. All right?

Chuck's a great guy,
but he's never going to make
anything of himself.

You'll just have
to keep that in mind.

I know.

I'll call you, okay?

Ben,
Lee Darcy is here to see you.

Came by to see if you could
help me figure out why Jane
decided to break up with Chuck.

Guess I got my answer.

My first impressions
of you were right.

You're just another
pretentious faggot.

Oh, hi, Ben.

Where are they,
the criminal files?

Uh, they're under
the counter.

So, what's this about?

I understand that
you witnessed an incident
between Lee Darcy

and his girlfriend, Cathy?

Yes, I did.

According to the court file,
you said that Lee said
he was gonna kill her

and then he pushed her.

Well, I never said
i saw him push her.

I said he must've pushed her,
because I heard them arguing,

and she fell
and hit her head.

So, he must've
pushed her.

Did you tell the police officer
that he said
he was gonna kill her?

Yes, I said that.

Is that what
you heard?

What's this about?
I thought this was over.

I'm just looking into it,
for a friend of Lee's.

Well...

Suppose I didn't
exactly hear those words...

I mean, suppose the...

Statement I gave
wasn't completely accurate.

I could get into
a lot of trouble
for that, couldn't I?

Yes.

But you do recognize that
Lee doesn't remember
what happened that night.

His felony conviction
is based solely
on your testimony.

Would it make
a difference if it turns out
i went to Lee's attorney

about it and he ignored me?

It might.

Let me guess,
you're back on
the court-appointed list?

Do you remember
the case you had when
you first got here?

Yeah, what was her name,
Diane? I was certain
she was innocent.

That was 12 years ago.

So, what's up?

You prosecuted a guy
named Lee Darcy,

for aggravated malicious
wounding.

And Lee was charged
with a felony based
on a testimony of a neighbor,

who said that Lee
threatened to kill
his girlfriend.

Yeah, I remember it.

Well, there's
a possibility...

That that neighbor
would recant
her statement.

So, that happens
all the time,

there's not really
anything to be
done about that.

What if the neighbor
told Lee's attorney
her testimony was false?

And, uh...

The attorney admitted
that to me?

Well, that's
a different story, but...

Why doesn't Darcy's
attorney just reopen
the case?

Who is his attorney?

George wickham.

Hmmm.

Well, I think
we might've talked
more about this.

Can I help you?

Ben Bennett,
I'm here to see,
George wickham.

You just wait in here.
He'll be here in just
a moment.

Ben.

Great to see you.

Step outside.

Look, I understand
why you're mad.

I should've leveled
with you about
my situation, but...

I really fell hard
for you.

I was afraid
you wouldn't see me
under those circumstances.

Honestly, I'm hoping
you're here to give us
another chance.

You are some
piece of work,
aren't you?

You refer to your wife
and children as a situation?

That little boy's
gonna be so proud
of you, one day.

So, why are you here?

You're gonna file
a writ of actual
innocence for Lee Darcy.

What?

Lee Darcy?

Why would I do that?

It's pretty simple.

Lee's neighbor told you
her testimony was false.
You ignored her.

You breached your duty
to defend Lee,

because you see him
as nothing more
than a thief.

You told me all this
while screwing around
on your wife,

you lied to her,
you lied to me.

You stabbed
the commonwealth
attorney in the back.

Now, the neighbor's
going to testify
against you.

The commonwealth
is going to give her
immunity

and I'll just report you
to the state bar.

If you actually do
the right thing now.

I only lose
your license for a year.

Otherwise,
I'll make sure you
never practice law again.

Lee came to see me.

Yeah, about what?

About Chuck.

Chuck?

What'd he say?

Not much.

Um, he didn't have to.

Basically,
Chuck is broken hearted.

And I'm a pretentious queer
who should've minded
his own business.

He's right.

But what you said,
made a lot of sense.

No, it really doesn't,
Jane.

Look, I judged Chuck
based on his paycheck.

I concluded
he's wasting his life.

The truth is,
what am I doing?

There was this guy
in school that had
a bumper sticker that,

"guy who dies
with the most toys, wins."

That's what I'm doing,
that's my plan for happiness.

Sounds so pathetic
to say it out loud.

What are you
talking about?

I'm talking about Chuck.

He loves you.

You love him.

How often does
that happen?

Look, I'm an idiot.

You were right
about one thing.

You
are an idiot.

Let's go hike
to top of the Ridge.

Yeah, I appreciate you
checking on me,

but I don't feel like
doing anything.

I know I need to snap
out of this, but it's going
to take some time.

You expecting anybody?

It's Jane.

How do I look?

You look like
hammered shit.

You look fine, man.

Hey.

Hey.

You'll be okay.

I'm gonna get going.

Give you a call
tomorrow, Chuck.

Okay.

Hey.

Hey.

Just came by
to tell you, I'm sorry.

What is it?

I don't know.

Seems to be
a notice.

There's a hearing
on my case on Tuesday.

I thought your case
was over.

So,
your testimony is that...

Lee Darcy did not threaten
to kill Cathy burge.

That is correct.

And you informed,
Mr. wickham of this,
more than five months ago?

Yes.

You may go.

Based on the evidence
presented,

the court dismisses
its previous order

and the felony conviction
of Lee Darcy is vacated.

We stand adjourned.

All rise.

Mr. wickham.

I anticipate you'll have
some explaining to do
to the state bar.

I suggest you find
a good attorney.

One who actually
cares about their clients.

What just happened?

Congratulations,
court cleared your record.

Thank you.

Save it.

Ben Bennett moved
heaven and earth for
your worthless ass.

He must really
have it bad for you.

Ben...

Where in the hell
were you?

I knew it.

Didn't I tell you,
you missed the reception
to sit around and push papers?

Pathetic.

Why didn't you tell us
you weren't coming?

Rainey Daniels
was there.

He's hotter than
a firecracker,

pow, pack-a-pow.

Don't waste your time,
Ben isn't interested.

Ben's never gonna fall
in love again, are you Ben?

What is it?

What's wrong?

You must've dropped this.

Thought I'd catch you
before you went in.

You're up early.

I still have work.

Right.

Look, I'm not really good
at this, um...

Really appreciate what
you did for me
at the courthouse.

You're welcome.

Also...

I'm really sorry
about what I said

at your office,
the other day.

It's all right.

So, what happens now?

Um...

My buddy called
from Atlanta,

that job
is still available.

I don't have
a record now, so
i can leave the state.

He says it starts
next Monday.

So, I guess I won't be
seeing much of you.

Yeah, I'm gonna...
I should get back.

There's a Cathy burge
here to see you.

Thanks.

Hello.

I guess all these books
are supposed to show
how smart you are.

Probably so.

Is there something
i can do for you?

No, is there something
i can do for you?

Don't pretend
you don't know
why I'm here.

I honestly have
no idea.

I know what you're doing.
I know exactly what
you're doing.

What am I doing?

You don't think
I've noticed?

Why you been
working on Lee?

Trying to worm
your way into his life?

I mean, it's been disgusting
to watch the little
love-sick queer

make a fool
out of himself.

What do you want?

I want you
to leave Lee alone.

I want you stay away
from my boyfriend!

This is ridiculous.

The very idea
of a red-blooded guy
like Lee

having any interest
in a sissy boy like you.

If you believe
it's so ridiculous,

I wonder why
you bothered coming here.

Oh, honey, trust me.

Lee isn't a queer.

Does he really think
you give a shit about him?

You think you can
brainwash him just
like those aa people?

They acted like
they cared about him.

Got him to think
all kinds of
crazy things, too.

You're doing
the exact same thing.

I know it was you that
got Lee's record cleared,
somehow.

Lee told me
you did it.

I did it. I'm glad
i was able to help him.

Help him?

Is that what
you call it?

Oh, I know what
you're up to, even
if he doesn't see it yet.

What am I up to?

Brainwashing him

into not taking
that job in Atlanta.

Making him think
he has feelings for you.

Making him think
he's some kind of fag
like you.

Well, he's not!

So, your little plan
isn't going to work,
I'm going to see to that.

You said he has
feelings for me?

Go to hell.

Hey.

It's a great day
for a hike.

Yeah, it is.

Cathy said you're not
going to take that job
in Atlanta.

That's right.

Why?

I don't know.

That's not much
of an answer.

Look, I didn't mean
to cause problems
for you and Cathy.

You didn't.

We're not together,
but it's not because
of you.

She came to the office.

Um, she was pretty upset.

Yeah, I know about that.

And she was very upset.

She accused me of...

Trying to take you
away from her.

That's crazy.

Is it?

Yeah.

I think you
misread signals

or something.

Cathy said
you had feelings
for me.

She's wrong.

Those are her issues.

I'm not gay.

I'm just trying
to be nice to you,

because you helped me out,
that's all.

I don't wanna talk
about this anymore.

I love you.

Will you just
stop it?

I'm not like that!

I'm not like you.

I'm sorry.

I've gotta go.