I don't know. I - know what's best for Ben. Or, I did. Raising him. I - lied. I told Dean there was no way Ben was his. But, I didn't actually know, I just - hoped. And, then he came back into our lives and I... I just let him back in. And here was are twenty years later.
( Should she even be in charge of what happens next? )
My old instincts say to confront him. Alone. But, you're a part of our lives now. One of the biggest parts. And you're involved. Directly. But, I don't know the best next step.
Dean seems like he was in an unstable place. I don't blame you for doing what you had to do to protect Ben. But Dean's feelings are going to be more complicated.
[As they should be.]
Look, I don't feel good about you going to have this conversation completely alone, but ultimately it's your call. I'll back your play, no matter what.
But, I agree. I'm sure my campaign manager would love an unsanctioned conversation with a fugitive. ( her lives really do collide. ) And do I do anything until Ben comes around. If he comes around. ( she moves over to her phone. ) Maybe there's somewhere by the hotel. We meet on neutral ground. The four of us.
I think Ben's journey is his own, and it's always going to be important but you and Dean ground that needs clearing. The sooner you both do that, the easier it will be to help Ben figure things out.
[He nods.]
I think that sounds like a great idea. You want to make the call, or me?
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( Should she even be in charge of what happens next? )
My old instincts say to confront him. Alone. But, you're a part of our lives now. One of the biggest parts. And you're involved. Directly. But, I don't know the best next step.
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[As they should be.]
Look, I don't feel good about you going to have this conversation completely alone, but ultimately it's your call. I'll back your play, no matter what.
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( She lets go and steps back. )
But, I agree. I'm sure my campaign manager would love an unsanctioned conversation with a fugitive. ( her lives really do collide. ) And do I do anything until Ben comes around. If he comes around. ( she moves over to her phone. ) Maybe there's somewhere by the hotel. We meet on neutral ground. The four of us.
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[He nods.]
I think that sounds like a great idea. You want to make the call, or me?
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You can. Honestly, part of me just wants to take a nap. Tell me I wasn't always this old.
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[And hopefully by the time they get through tonight they'll be able to at least clear some of the air.]
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( And if plans are made and then he wants to join her in bed, he's more than welcome. )