Before the Fall Page #3

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.

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