Fed up with Ben's behavior, Michael confronts him in an interesting manner. Justin and Ethan share a romantic moment only to be interrupted by a visit from Ethan's new admirer. Brian and Stockwell share a game of racquetball and later, in the steam room, Brian persuades him not to pursue the Schmidt trial. Rodney shares his view on poz-neg relationships. Vic invites Rodney over for dinner, introducing him to Debbie and Michael. Emmet shows up at Brian's office and begs Brian to help Ted. Michael and Brian try to work on the 2nd edition of rage. Desperate, he decides to ask Brian to pull some of his Stockwellian strings bur fails to enlist his support. Ted is out on bail but is sure to stand a though trial. Michael is vividly contemplating the whole "I'm sick, you are not – thus, you don't understand" situation with Ben which only escalates with Ben's steroid-induced rage and the upcoming memorial service for his ex. Thanks to Ted's demise, chief Stockwell is scoring points with his voters and Brian is to help him "purify" Liberty Avenue. Debbie pisses-in on Vic's new poz boyfriend Rodney. Ethan recaps his previous night's success with Justin who is jealous of Ethan's admirer(s). Thanks to Ted's demise, chief Stockwell is scoring points with With Melanie at his side, Ted faces court on charges of employing a minor in his adult web site business. Summary: With Melanie at his side, Ted faces court on charges of employing a minor in his adult web site business.