Before the Fall Page #5

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 sh*t.

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 sh*t 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,

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