Episode 8 Recap
April 27, 2003
by xof
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Well - starting the episode off with a 3rd airing of the Murk vs. Kristine W. "Some Lovin'" QAF Cast Video - alllllllllllllll fantastic. You all may know just how much I adored the video - does it mean you're in need of professional help when you actually stay up to 2AM just to recap a four minute video??? During a work week??? lol.... Sigh. (((Just think of Peter in Drag, Peter in Drag, Peter in Drag.....okay - all better. And totally Justified....lol.)))
Black & white film - several harsh scenes of young boys on the street - hustling - offering themselves up for the smallest prices - and using the foulest mouths to entice the predators to their prey. Very jolting, and unfortunately true state of being for far too many. You know to pay attention to one of the boys, because his knit hat is shown in red - against the b&w film. He's the focus. And his voice is mixed in with the others that you're hearing.... We get very quick flashes of Ben and Michael in bed. The boys are out on the street below the open window of Michael and Ben's bedroom. They can't sleep for the noise. (((Ben and Michael are also shown in color film, btw.))) Michael gets out of bed, ready to throw his shoe out the window at the purveyors of lacking-decency. Ben stops him and gets dress. He comes out to ask them to do their business elsewhere. After much attitude, he says okay - we'll see what the cops have to say. The kid in the red hat's trick drives off immediately at the mention of cops, and the kid confronts Ben about causing him to lose the trick. He immediately also propositions Ben to "make it up to" him. Saying he can fuck him for a hundred. Without a condom for two hundred. (((Awwwwwwwwwwww..... THUD.))) Ben's completely astonished at the lack of worth this represents. He says no to the offer, the kids adds that he knows where to find him if he changes his mind. (((The kids are hustling here because of Stockwell's driving them away from Liberty Avenue. It's highly ironic that this is the same neighborhood in which Brian's original Jeep was vandalized with graffiti in season one - at the mere implication of homosexuality. Now a complete 180 degrees - and you've got kiddie chicken skid row. Either way, I'm thinking that between the two of them - Michael and Ben need to find a better neighborhood.)))
Ok - cute and bizarre scene. Justin - in alllllllllllll his bored, moping youth. lol.... Shot after shot of him doing - well, nothing - but in interesting camera-angled ways...lol. He's even shown on his knees, head under and within a fringe beaded lamp - looking up at a painting/print on the wall, before falling back on his knees. Then shown lying back and smoking as he listens to music. In comes Daphne - and we see that they are roommates. She's trying to get him out of his funk. But Justin says he can't think of anything but "him" - dreaming of him still. Daphne says it'll take time to get over Ethan. Butttttttttttttttttttttttttttt............ Guess what, folks??? Can you? I bet you can..... It's Brian that Justin's poetically mooning over. (((Oh, and it's been almost a month. Yes, a month!!! Since ep. 7. We know since Daphne says Justin's been acting this way for practically an entire month's rent. So yes, it's like zero to sixty on the Ethan to Brian angst - but some time has passed....lol.))) J: "So what do you do when you realize you made the biggest fucking mistake of your pathetic, stupid life?" She says deal - and then tell him. J: "He'd laugh in my face." Write him a letter. J: "He'd tear it up." When she's out of options, she jokingly says - "I don't know, attempt suicide?" Justin - in my MOST hated line of the night (((and considering allot of the dialogue that's said in this episode - that's saying A LOT))) says, "He'd let me die." THUD.... (((I'm sorry, that was a fucked up thing to give Justin and Daphne to say. Not funny. And lord, if it HAD been representative of how Brian would behave, which it's not - then why the HELL would you want him for a boyfriend???))) Back to recap....lol. Daph then tells Justin that he needs to do what she did for a past crush - be there .... everywhere that he goes. Yes, she's telling Justin to be a stalker... (((Course if you remember Season One - you'd think he's already had lessons with that. hehe...)))
A VERY different looking Lindsay - complete with stylish clothing and a spiky shorter blond do - getting ready to go to her new job at a local gallery. Mel's happy happy with the way that Lindz looks ... (((I'm thinking it's because Lindz' nipples are harder than an ice cube and on display through her blouse...lol.))) Both these ladies went to spiking class - they must have. The hair - it's .... practically lethal. snort... Mel's going to take Gus to daycare before work, and Lindz is off to her big first day. (((Gus's "mama" is veryyyy cute.))) Lindz is feeling the nerves of the new job and of leaving Gus to daycare. Mel gives her a proper pep-talk and smooch.
"Ok" - the sequel. Extreme close-ups - this director's favorite thing apparently - as Michael pants. Yes, you read that right. As he pants. Oh, and grunts. And of Ben as he coaches his boytoy-wonder with "yeah, you've got it"'s and every baby name you can come up with. Through all this we're getting shots of sweaty male bodies....and finally you see that Ben's spotting for Michael on the weight bench. Michael's exhausted, and LOUD sounds of accomplishment and relief - are then the butt of Brian's joke as he says, "If that's what it sounds like when you come, I'm amazed you haven't been evicted." THUD....lol. Michael and Ben tell Brian about the latest addition to the soundtrack of their lives...namely the hustlers. Br: "Say what you will about city living, you can't beat it for the convenience." Michael mentions some of them look all of 14, "too young even for you." Brian gives a sarcastic laugh. Ben's saying he can't stop thinking about that one kid. In walks Ted and Em - and Ted gets a real big welcome, seeing as how Em practically had to drag him there after his disgrace. It's the first time he's been back. Brian of course has to list alllllllllllll that he's lost, asshole. And Ted says, "I don't know whether to say thank you, or fuck you." He mentions having to do something to pay for the mortgage on the apartment - but Em says he's getting a second job to help with that. Making Ted feel about 2 inches tall. And thennnnnnnnnnnnnn.... Ted ends up throwing his back out by just bending over. Poor man....lol. Everything's just SOOOOO not going his way....
Lindz - telling a wealthy patron of the arts about a painting by Constance Dalyeau. It's of a prostitute. (((How apt to the theme of tonight's show. The seedy side of the reality of hustling - and the artistically rendered eroticism of a Parisian female contemporary of Toulouse LauTrec. Who was discovered in one of the brothels he favored.))) The patron is lapping up the story. And Lindz's knowledge. He buys the painting. Gooooooooo, Lindz. On her first day, too. Her boss comes over and asks WHAT did she do...that man's being coming into the gallery for ten years and never bought a thing till now. Having gained the boss' confidence, he tells her he wants her to run interference with the barracuda of a party planner that's coming to talk about the latest exhibit opening event just a couple days away. He hates the woman, and Lindz is nervous about having to deal with her. (((Honey, you don't even know the half of how horrid she'll actually be....lol.)))
Brian in his element - and no I don't mean the backroom of Babylon. No, I'm talking about the ad agency. He's running through layouts with the art department, when he's introduced to their newest intern. And that would be..... Oh, I'll just give you this one. Justin. Who's introduced to Mr. Kinney. hehehehe.... The looooooooooook on Brian's face. Very "uhhhnnn?" lol....
Cut to a rather interesting - albeit odd, scene - direction-wise at least. Close-ups, but framed with faces shown in lower angles - only partially in the shot - then the camera will move to show the whole face. The scene goes back and forth between Brian and Justin - like watching a slowed-down Wimbledon. They are in Brian's office. Brian's saying what the hell do you think you're doing, and no you can't work here. Justin's saying he needs the credit for school, he got there through his own merits and he thought Brian would be pleased. Brian isn't thrilled with having to see Justin's face everyday. Justin - in a veryyyyyyy fun moment...lol, says very softly, "I had no idea that our former relationship was still a problem for you." Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww....snicker. Now that was funny. Just the way Randy says it...lol. And of course, it sets off Brian. "Who said it was a problem? And who said that we were ever in a relationship?" Justin, "Well then, I see no reason that you would object to me completing my education. That you're paying for." THUD.... Hell, I have to give props to Justin for that line. It wassss fantastic...lol. Caught in the web that is this argument - Brian says don't expect special treatment. Justin says he never has....
Liberty Diner - Lindz grabbing a very quick bite before going back to work. In comes Nurse Em and Invalid Teddy. Ted's in PAIN!!! Walking like he's ninety....eek. He manages to make it to a booth, as Em asks for ice cream to hide Ted's vicacet pill in...lol. Like he's the family pet. Ted throws him a look, saying you know I heard you say that. Ha... Em adds that just like his dog Fetch, Ted won't be able to resist the butter pecan. Lindz starts to leave, mentioning the party that's coming up. Em catches her and asks if she would consider letting him wait tables or park cars. Anything to help out, considering what's happened with Ted's business. Ahhh... She says she'll see what she can do. Back to Ted in pain - who's now VERY willing to take his pills without ice-cream inducement.
Babylon - Justin's walking around. And comes up on Brian at the bar. He orders a Vodka tonic and they grin at each other. J: "Fancy meeting you here." Brian asks where's Justin's boyfriend. J: "I don't do boyfriends." B: "Since when?" J: "Since we broke up." B: "What happened to the love that was going to last for an eternity?" J: "Eternities aren't as long as they used to be." Justin offers to buy Brian a drink. Brian accepts, but when Justin says how much he loves the song that's playing - thereby hinting for them to dance, Brian tells him to go dance....meaning without him. Teasing Justin about having to be at work in the morning. Justin says so does Brian. Brian says he doesn't have to impress the boss so "he doesn't fire my ass." (((Foreshadowing's been shoe shopping folks........... And he's still squeaking up a shitload of "don't count your chickens" - allllllllll puns intended - before they're pucker-plucked. lol.... What? You thought I was going to say, "hatched" ??? I know, I know. Bad recapper. But really, this one line's gonna realllllllly come back on Brian later. Not to mention Justin...))) Brian thanks Justin for the drink and then walks off....
Michael and Ben's... Michael's telling Ben about his and Justin's new villain for Rage. "Ice-Tina" - who's "this evil drag queen" who tries to freeze Rage with a dirty look - only to have JT "defrost him with the world's hottest blowjob." Uhmm huhhh. Whatever....lol. Michael's all excited about the idea, but he finds out that Ben's still wearing his earplugs from the night before and didn't hear any of it. Teases him about that...as they both leave for their day. Onlyyyyyyyyyyy to discover the kid hustler is asleep in the hallway. Michael wants him out of there. Ben wakes him up. Kid's stillllllllllllll offering to fuck Ben, Michael - both of them. Ewwww.... Michael's pissed, saying they aren't interested and he wants him away from his front door. Tells him to get lost. Kid says, "fuck you too." And starts to leave. Only Ben stops him, and asks when's the last time he ate. Michael's looking like, WHAT? lol....
Liberty Diner and Second Home to Wayward Hustling Strays - Kid's scarfing down a burger as Deb bemoans his living on the streets. Saying what about your mom, bet she misses you. She says that Michael ran away once when he was ten, and she was worried out of her mind. Michael adds that she embarrassed him by showing up in a Goodwill-obtained coach's outfit at his little league game. She answers that he was the only kid on the team without a father. When Ben asks about the kid's father, he tells them he's dead. And that his mom's in jail for killing the dad. Deb mentions foster families. The kid however says, "At least my clients pay to fuck me." Michael says watch the language in front of his mom. lolllll Ben suggests the gay and lesbian youth center, and their back to school program. The kid's NOT enthused. And we see him stealing a knife as he leaves the diner.
Art Department - Vanguard Agency. Brian's coming in, as Justin's sitting by himself with his feet propped up - the room is disserted and Justin's flipping through a New Yorker Mag. He says, "Hi, Brian." Brian corrects him, "It's Mr. Kinney." Brian's pissed that everyone's at lunch when he needs to have some boards redone for a client that'll be there in less than two hours. Justin asks if he can help. Brian relents enough of his attitude to actually give Justin a detailed run down of what needs changing when the others come back. Justin's not writing a thing down, but repeats it alllllllllllll verbatim when Brian questions if he's getting it all....lol. B: "So how's it going, Taylor?" (((Why, oh why does Brian calling Justin "Taylor" sound like a he's feminizing him? I mean, it's a girl's name...lol, after all. Just teasing. ))) Justin says everyone's very nice and he's learning more than he would in a semester at school. Says it says a lot about Brian - that the "tone of the workplace" is set from the top - so it's a compliment to Brian that he has such a dedicated and accomplished staff. (((Where the hell did I put my waders?? I knew I should have dressed for sucking....lol. Just didn't know if it was going to be for sucking face, sucking on....uhmm hmm. But now we know, it's for sucking up...lol. Course, he's doing it with full intention - and by the satisfied grin on Brian's face - he's appreciating the effort.))) Brian says maybe he wasssssssssssss a little hard on Justin....ha. ((("Little hard-on" - hehehe... Am I the only one who finds phallic irony in that line, coming out of Brian's mouth??? lol...))) He tells Justin to get back to work and leaves - at which point Justin picks up the magazine again.
Nazi Bitch from Hell - ahhhhhhhhhh, nah. That's WAY too kind a description for this broad. The minute we see Lindz being bombarded by the battle-axe that is the party planner - you just want to grab the planner by her neck scarf and squeeze..... But, taking a breath and counting on one's better nature - cause watching this facsimile of a female, how could you ever be any worse??? Lindz is trying to get her own two cents in, her ideas - anything to make the event fresh. But Miss-I've-Forgotten-That-I'm-Actually-Working-For-You-Rather-Than-The-Other-Way-Around, takes on the most offensive and condescending attitude. Belittling Lindz' suggestions, dismissing them and flat-out insulting Lindz as the scene continues. It just builds and builds until the woman tells Lindz that she should go back to answering phones and not interfering with the work of "highly respected professionals" - as an "office girl"... OUCH. (((I've got images of Lindz clocking her with one of her calf high leather designer boots...lol. But what Lindz does instead is just as good.))) She fires her....lol. That's right. Lindz actually fires someone, in true Melanie Snarky Style. Goooooooo Lindz. Her last parting comment to the battle-axe?? "Now if you'll excuse me, Deeeeeeeeeeear. I have to go hang a Monet." haha...
Brian presenting a campaign ad to an sunglasses company executive. Justin's there, shifting the boards around as Brian spouts his ideas. Or at least trying to, but Justin ends up dropping one of the boards. Both Vance and Brian shoot him a look, while Justin tries to disappear in a corner. The woman takes a look at the ads, and asks Justin if he'd buy a pair of sunglasses if he saw them in this ad. He, of course, says yes. She tisks and says she doesn't like the color of the lettering. Vance says it's been researched by the art department - and that blue's the color everyone responses to best. Justin, thinking aloud to himself, says "orange." When she asks what he means, Justin says that everyone at school says that "orange is the new blue. It's the opposite of cool tones, it's hot." She likes it. Telling Brian and Vance that she wants orange. Then she makes a comment that they better watch it, or Justin'll have their jobs. Cut to Brian's NOT happy face....oh my.
Michael and Ben walking home, discussing whether Ben can stand watching Spiderman for the bazillionth time....lol. He's saying he can. When we see the hustling kid getting beat up by his fellow street-strutters. Ben runs into the fracas - with Michael yelling for him to stop - to not get involve. Michael's scared Ben'll be hurt. And his worry for his lover is obviously more important to him, than the kid lying in the snow. Did I mention - even with the shit knocked out of him - the kid's still a kind and thankful soul? (((I'd have been lying if I did say so....lol.))) Kid, "Who died and made you superman?"
Lindz at home, telling Mel allllllllll about the potential clocking of Ms. "Dear." Mel: "As your wife and your attorney, I'm glad you didn't." Lindz tells her she fired her instead. And that her boss loved it, offering to give her a raise...lol. He'd been wanting to get rid of her for years, but she was close to his ex-wife. (((Cute aside - Lindz is drinking wine and Preggars??? Mel's drinking water as they eat. Good for her...lol.))) Lindz is trying to call to get someone to help plan the party, but Mel reminds her of their wedding - and how it was alllll brought together in a day - by a friend of "two women I know." lol... Mel brings out the photo album - showing them at the alter.
Em coming into the apartment - with Ted alllllllllll prone on the floor. Propped up on pillows and floating in a pill-high - as he sips a drink. Em asks if he's alright. T: "As long as I spend the rest of my life on my back." Em: "It's always been a dream of mine." snickerrrrrr....hehe. He teases Ted about the pills and liquor mixing - but Ted says at least he's out of pain. And says he may have good news - that a friend of his at Field and Steen (((I can't make any puns about that name - Em does it for me.))) is willing to consider hiring him. Or that he'll return the call, anyway. Em answers the ringing phone. And it's Lindz. (((I'm still stumped when Em answers the phone, "Theodore Schmidt residence." What? It's the home of Temmet, Miss Thang. Sing it loud and proud....lol.))) She wants his help. He asks if he gets to "pour the cab or park the cars?" But surprise, surprise - she wants him to plan it instead. Em - he's hopping up and down saying "Oh my God" over and over....hehe. Very cute. He gets allllll adorable, doing a diva "ohhhhh" with his mouth as he tells Teddy that he won't be waiting at the party, he'll be giving it.
Okay - the trilogy. Brian at work, yelling at Justin for giving that woman his balls. Or basically, for speaking out of turn and showing Brian up. For which, Mr. Kinney is giving Taylor the boot. The heave-ho (((Well, okay - not the heave-ho - that just sounds too sexual given the scene and its players...lol.))) He's firing Justin from his internship. Justin's NOT a happy chicken. Though I give him props for not clucking in his outrage. lol... Instead, he tells Brian that he should have expected this - but that he'd hoped that eventually Brian wouldn't have minded him being around. He guesses he was wrong to think.... And Brian finishes, "what? That when your little romance with Paganini Junior was over, you could come running back?" Justin says yeah, Brian says sorry. Justin says is was a stupid idea. Brian says almost as stupid as falling for Ethan's "bullshit in the first place." Justin finally blows up, saying "And you're so smart? If you had any fucking brains at all, you never would have let me leave." That he would have told him he was making a mistake he'd regret. That what Brian gave him was a 1000, no a million times better. "You would have told me that you loved me. That you would go on loving me, even after I was gone." Brian smirks, "Is that what you were waiting to hear?" Justin says yes. "But as usual you never said it, so it's just as well that I go." And just as he's about to walk passed Brian, Brian grabs his arm. "That is Soooooooooooooo like you. You don't hear what you want, so you leave. Try standing up for yourself for a change. Have some balls." (((Well, considering Justin supposedly handed yours to the lady exec - who are you to talk? lol....))) Taking Brian's advice at kissy-face value - Justin grabs Brian and plants one on him. Bigggg time. Then pulls away and walks out.
Michael and Ben arguing about whether to call the police on the noisy thong-throng outside their windows. Michael saying he doesn't want them hanging out in front of their apartment. (((Well, considering this has been going on for days - and the chief of police is running for mayor - I'm surprise none of their neighbors haven't ended this argument before it began - by calling themselves.))) Michael's upset that Ben could have been injured, esp. if one of them had had a knife. Ben scoffs that they are just kids. (((And I'm getting a flashback of the Kid nicking the knife from Liberty Diner...hmmm.))) Michael says they are anything but kids, they are hustlers - and drug addicts and now one of them is in their bathroom. Ben says he couldn't leave the kid on the street, and he wants to let him stay the night. Michael says, "not for one minute. Not for one second." Ben says show a little love to your fellow man. Michael says what if he rips them off, or murders them in their bed. Ben's like, what is he gonna take? The cd player? (((I'm all for kindness to the less fortunate - but can he BE that naive?))) Kid comes out of the shower - in the nude. Ewwww... All beat up, bruised, etc. Still offering to do them both. (((Ewww, the echo.))) K: "Okay, who wants to fuck me first?" (((Gross.))) Ben says that's not why they brought him up there, and Michael says so he wouldn't get killed. Again Master Happy snarks, "Big loss if I did." He starts to leave to get back to work. Michael says he should get someone to look at his injuries. Kid: "I'll try to pick up a doctor." But Ben says he's staying. "Alone." And leads him into Em's old bedroom.
Gallery - Hanging the Dalyeau prostitute painting. Again - carrying the prostitution theme along. Nice... Lindz is telling them how high and low to put it. The place is in utter mayhem. Em's in the background - talking to a BUNCH of queens. As Sydney walks by in horror at what may be happening to his opening. Asking "who, no, WHAT are those people?" Just as Lindz is about to explain, Em comes over - "Honestly. Put out a call for Drag Queens', not DREG Queens." hehe.... (((Have I mentioned how much I adore Emmett??))) Lindz introduces him to Sydney. But Sydney wants to play Diva Queen himself, stomping off after saying he put a lot of trust in Lindz for this event tonight and he certainly hopes she knows what in the hell she's doing. (((Another aside - as Sydney walks through the queens - one of them hoots - "OOHHHH, I love a man who's forceful." Giggggggle....))) Em: "Testy." She asks him to please tell her everything's alright and she's got nothing to worry about. He does, just as a TON of glasses are dropped to the floor across the room....lol. She screams, and Em calmly takes her to sit down. She says she soooo wanted to be out in the world again, but now she wants to be back with Gus - changing his diapers. Em agrees - saying it's the same with Ted. "Except for the diaper thing." (((Goooooooood to know.))) It's a cute scene - of them talking about going outside your comfort zone to realize what's out in the world - and not having to wonder what might have been. Deeeeeeeeeeeep breath, and they get up and back to work.
Ben telling Michael the kid's still asleep. Michael's being all grumbly at the table. Still clearly upset. Because as he tells Ben, he knows what's coming - and he doesn't want to take in the stray. Ben: "Did I ask you to?" They continue to "discuss" - make that argue over, the points of yin and yang. When out comes the kid, pissed off that they let him sleep till noon - because the lunch crowd is some of his busiest hours. Ewwwwwwwww. He rushes to get dressed, and starts to leave - but Ben tries to get him to eat. He gives the kid their private phone number. And a hundred bucks - "in case of an emergency." Kid just throws him a look - like you putz, and then leaves.
Nowwwwwww, for some FUN. Welcome to the opening of the latest gallery exhibit where Lindz works. The room is full of drag queens dressed up from head to toe as Parisian Can-Can girls. They are the waiters for the event. And each of them looks fabulous!!! Em's outdone himself. Just think of this as a mini-Moulin Rouge and you've got it. The crowd's alive and thrilled with it all. A big success - for the gallery and for Em. Sydney tells Lindz to book Em for the Spring Show, before alllllll his new admirers get to him first. (((Did I mention that Em's got little miniature Eiffel towers in white and dark chocolate on the Queens' serving trays? lol....))) Em's overflowing with business cards, of all the people who are interested in having him work for them in the future!!! Coooooool.... Mel's there and so is Ted. Hearing their loves being praised and getting all the accolades. Mel says this is the first time she's been the "wife" at one of these events. Ted, popping another pill on the sly, sadly says, "Yep. Guess I am too."
Yet anoooooooooooooooooooother scene of the Kid outside, tricking. Getting into a john's care. And we see that Ben's watching this from the apartment. He and Michael sit down for dinner - as their conversation is drowned out by the LOUD come-on's from the hustlers outside.
Here you go, allllllll you j/b shippers. lol.... Brian alone, still in his office - at night. Justin knocks on the door. J: "Mr. Kinney." B: "Taylor." He's there to tell Brian that he's thought about it, and he thinks that Brian should take him back. (((The whole scene's dialogue is double entrendre - work, relationship. Just try to look past the baddddd puns.))) He says despite his own mistakes, he thinks Brian would be making an even bigger one not to give him a second chance. That he knows now what it is that Brian wants from him, and what he can expect from Brian. Brian sighs, dramatically - saying does Justin understand he'll be required to work "long, hard hours - sometimes deep into the night." J: "It'll be a pleasure to work under you, sir." (((Thousands of creative writing professors clutch their hearts and keel over in dead faints....lol. Teasing...))) B: "And you're neverrrrrrrrrrrrr to play violin music in my presence again." (((hehehhe.... Okay, I have to give Gale credit. His delivery on that one was FABU.))) J: "I promise." B: "Good. Well, then.... You can start, immediately." Brian's moved to sit on his desk, in front of Justin. Justin goes and closes the door. Now, remember that most of one whole wall of Brian's office is glass - opaque glass, that you can see shapes through, but not into the office. The director does a trick with this scene's end. We get the shapes of them, coming together - clothes being shed as they kiss. And then we cut backwards to the beginning to see the same footage live, all over again. Scene is shot, slow - panning camera angles - then close ups. More romance then lust - however they ARE in the office - (((land of co-worker sexual harassment suit scenes of the crime....lol. Different office, but still...ha.))) Brian and Justin...back together again. Fade to black as they continue to kiss....reunion sex commencing.
Next episode -
Brian and Justin allllllllll hot on the dance floor at Babylon as the gang sees them. Em asking if he's seeing what he thinks he's seeing. Ben saying it's the greatest reunification since Germany. Michael - staring unhappily. Ted applying for a job, and we see he's talking to TRACY???? Meaning, the Big-Q. Damnnnnnnnnnn.... She's saying he's over-qualified. Michael and Ted at the bar at Babylon, Ted downing another pill. Saying it's not like he has to get up for work in the morning. Woody's - Brian and Justin, side by side as Brian offers a hundred dollars to a contestant to show his danglies on stage. Brian talking to Stockwell - asking why he's being fired. S: "We no longer bat for the same team." Mel learning that the case of her career has been accepted in the State's supreme court for appeal. Mel arguing with Lindz, and Lindz saying they made a deal. Meaning that Mel would lessen her case load during the pregnancy.