S05E19 · SCENE 12/37 · 10:38
George lies to Alec Paris

George tells Alec he's going to Paris for business; Alec reveals Joey's father lives there.

10:38→11:38
in the episode · 1m 00s · S05E19
George lies to Alec Paris

What happens

10:38–11:38

George meets Alec, claims a sudden Paris business trip, promises postcards. Alec reveals Joey's father lives in Paris and Joey is afraid to fly alone. Alec sees George's trip as perfect to reunite father and son. George is trapped.

Wherestreet
DriverGeorge
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadGeorge Big Brother

Key lines

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11:05

Like I said, you'll be getting a postcard in a few days and again, I'm sorry.

11:29

So it's a perfect solution. Gee, what a coincidence.

11:34

And you'll send me a postcard.

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coincidence0.8
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betrayal0.6
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Beats

11:22Alec reveals Joey's father in Paris

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10:38–11:38
B · Raincoat scheme
C · Aaron close talker
D · George Big Brother

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