You look like you're in pain.
He is.
He said in pain, not a pain.
Oh, never mind, then.
What is it?
I'm doing all these things that are wrong because of ratings, and I'm making the staff do things that they don't want to do, I'm cursing them out, I'm ignoring incredibly important new stories, and I'm betraying the trust of people who respect me. And I did it all in the blink of an eye.
That can be traumatic.
No, I'm fine with all of that. Here's my thing. New York Magazine is gonna do a story on my show and I get to choose the writer. And I could have chosen anybody and I chose Mackenzie's ex-boyfriend.
Of course. The one she cheated on you with?
Yeah.
Why?
That's what I came here to ask you.
You're holding your hand over the candle.
What do you mean?
You're holding your hand over the candle because you think the trick is not minding.
Ah. So if I just get through this, I'll be fine.
No.
Why?
Because the trick isn't not minding. The trick is forgiving Mackenzie.
It would be easier to hold my hand over the candle.
I know.
Well, you've been no help at all, but thanks. Sorry to barge in.
You know, while working your way through this, you're hurting Mackenzie.
I know that.
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