- **Setting and Background**: This is a story involving characters named Lee and Ben. Key locations mentioned include Eastgate, a machine shop, nature foundation, and hiking spots like White Top and Wo Ridge. It also involves a court hearing regarding a felony charge.

- **Characters and Relationships**: - **Lee Darcy**: Works at Eastgate, seems to be in a recovery phase, and has faced a felony charge in the past.

 - **Ben Bennett**: An attorney involved with the nature foundation’s board, identifies as gay, not currently in a relationship, and has represented Lee legally. - **George Wickham**: Mentioned as Ben’s boyfriend. - **Other Characters**: John Ross (known to Lee through professional deals), Karen (Ben's wife), Abbey (appears to be Karen’s wife), and Chuck (a person mentioned concerning Lee’s journal and his broken heart).

- **Plot Points and Key Events**: - **Felony Charge**: Lee was charged with a felony related to an incident where he beat his girlfriend. He pled guilty based on advice from his attorney, George, due to the presence of an independent witness. - **Court Proceedings**: There is a mention of a hearing where Lee is taking responsibility for his actions, despite lacking memory of the event. The court ultimately vacates Lee's felony conviction.

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