"Around the Fire" > Main Title

You see Simon in rehab wearing a bright orange t-shirt. Kate, is the name of Simon's counselor.

Kate: I'll be your personal counselor here. My name is—

Simon (interrupts): I'm not here for long.

Kate: Be clear on one thing Simon, if you do not stay and complete the 28 days, I will call the police and you will go to jail.

Simon looks up.

Kate: You understand?

Simon: Mm-hmm.

Kate (thinks): You and I will meet periodically in here in this room, uh, the rest of your time will spend in group therapy...

Simon looks around trying to avoid Kate.

Kate (continuing): ...meeting, step workshops, invitation, bed meets. Do you have any questions?

Simon looks around and silently says "No."

Kate: I have your police report here. (she takes it out). I know why they think you're here. What do you think?

Simon (takes a breath): I got busted.

Kate: Yeah. With the viol of CSP.

Simon smiles.

Kate: Do you plan on getting anything out of this? Other than avoiding jail?

Simon (trying to be a smart ass): Yeah I do. I'm thinking about, you know, gaining a couple of pounds, toning up a bit...

Kate listened to what Simon said, stands up furious.

Kate: You think this is a fuckin joke?!

Simon smiles.

Kate: You are in rehab. You did not get in here because of some kind of winning streak. You got in here because you, you couldn't make it out there. Your way didn't work. Your jokes didn't work. You lost.

Simon still happens to think this is funny.

Kate: You think that's fuckin funny?

Simon: It's just, I think my jokes are fine.

Kate: If you're scared, then be scared. If you're angry, then be angry. That's honest, but I'm not gonna sit in here and watch you tell stupid jokes to hide the fact that you're scared. And you're angry, that is some bullshit! Do you get it?!

Simon: Whatever.

Kate: No! Not whatever! Do—

Simon (interrupts, yells): I fucking get it all right! (takes a breath and calms down) I get it.

Kate sits back down.

Kate (smiles): My name is Kate. Kate Matthews.

Cut to: Flashback; the funeral where Simon's mother passed away. Young Simon around four years old, is with his father at the funeral.

Back 12.31.2007.