Joe confronts Paul, a former authority figure or family friend, about the childhood sexual abuse he suffered at Paul's hands. Joe explains how the trauma led to a cycle of abuse and incarceration that prevented him from seeing his dying mother, while Paul remains dismissive and defensive.
PAUL PATTERSON: Alright.
JOE MITCHELL: What are you having?
PAUL PATTERSON: Pint of bitter.
JOE MITCHELL: I’m thinking of going the police, Paul, and telling them you abused me when I was twelve.
PAUL PATTERSON: I didn’t.
JOE MITCHELL: I hate you for it. I hate you for the abuse, yeah, but I hate yo
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