I interpret the following scene as: Logan doesn't know the sex tapes have been stolen until Keith tells him. (So both copies have already been stolen by the perpetrator before Logan learns of the theft.) Of course, I guess you could say that Logan is acting innocent, and he was the one who originally approached Leo to steal both copies for him. But then why does Logan need to get all the email addresses for the sheriff's department employees to make an offer for the tapes? More acting, or an attempt at a coverup?
LOGAN: I adore what your designer's done with the men's room. That Hefty bag over the busted urinal adds a delicious wabi-sabi feel.
Logan shuts the door behind him as Keith stands.
KEITH: It's Don's thing. We went more mid-century modern back in my day.
They grin at each other.
KEITH: Anyway, thanks for coming by. I'm guessing by your blithe spirits that you have no idea what's up.
Keith turns on the recorder.
LOGAN: [cautiously] No. But they request my presence here weekly, so... KEITH: Logan, the tapes of your dad and Lilly have been stolen from the evidence room. I'm here to investigate how it happened and try to get them back. LOGAN: What? KEITH: Obviously, I need to know what, I mean, if anything, your father might have said lately about the case or the evidence. LOGAN: Oh, wait. Wait. Now I'm totally confused. That sounded a lot like a question you would ask a suspect. An accomplice, say. KEITH: You did spend time with Aaron right before the tapes were stolen.
Logan's indignation is interrupted by a knock at the door.
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In the interrogation room, Sacks opens the door, holding a ring binder. He puts it down on the table. He doesn't notice that Logan, lying on the bench, is in the room. Sacks exits. Logan, surprised not to have been noticed, gets up and picks it up. With a glance behind him, Logan opens it. On the right hand side, secured by the rings, is a densely typed report. On the left, in the flap, is some sheets of paper. Logan takes the sheets, closes and puts down the file, and quickly folds the papers, stuffing them in his pocket and sitting back in the chair, just as Keith enters.
KEITH: Sorry about the interruption. Now, I asked you whether you heard anything unusual from your father. Did he ever mention the tapes when you were locked up with him? LOGAN: [angry] Can you seriously imagine me conspiring to save Daddy dearest? Lilly's killer? KEITH: I'm just making sure I have every pertinent bit of information. LOGAN: I'll tell you what, dude: if I hear anything pertinent, I'll get back at you.
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I actually always felt that Logan was unable to "act", to dissemble, when it came to his father's despicable behavior. He always seemed to wear his emotions on his sleeve, to mix a metaphor.
As far as my plotline, Leo's taking advantage of Logan's desire to destroy the tapes is the weakest part of my retconning. Of course, I don't deny that my interpretation of this plotline is an unusual one, and you're free to make up your own mind. I'm fairly certain that my interpretation is NOT the interpretation the writers intended, but I think it's a possibility that works well for my fic.
I discussed this point ad nauseum with poniesforall, one of my betas. Max Greenfield certainly made a good impression on you guys.
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LOGAN: I adore what your designer's done with the men's room. That Hefty bag over the busted urinal adds a delicious wabi-sabi feel.
Logan shuts the door behind him as Keith stands.
KEITH: It's Don's thing. We went more mid-century modern back in my day.
They grin at each other.
KEITH: Anyway, thanks for coming by. I'm guessing by your blithe spirits that you have no idea what's up.
Keith turns on the recorder.
LOGAN: [cautiously] No. But they request my presence here weekly, so...
KEITH: Logan, the tapes of your dad and Lilly have been stolen from the evidence room. I'm here to investigate how it happened and try to get them back.
LOGAN: What?
KEITH: Obviously, I need to know what, I mean, if anything, your father might have said lately about the case or the evidence.
LOGAN: Oh, wait. Wait. Now I'm totally confused. That sounded a lot like a question you would ask a suspect. An accomplice, say.
KEITH: You did spend time with Aaron right before the tapes were stolen.
Logan's indignation is interrupted by a knock at the door.
... ... ...
In the interrogation room, Sacks opens the door, holding a ring binder. He puts it down on the table. He doesn't notice that Logan, lying on the bench, is in the room. Sacks exits. Logan, surprised not to have been noticed, gets up and picks it up. With a glance behind him, Logan opens it. On the right hand side, secured by the rings, is a densely typed report. On the left, in the flap, is some sheets of paper. Logan takes the sheets, closes and puts down the file, and quickly folds the papers, stuffing them in his pocket and sitting back in the chair, just as Keith enters.
KEITH: Sorry about the interruption. Now, I asked you whether you heard anything unusual from your father. Did he ever mention the tapes when you were locked up with him?
LOGAN: [angry] Can you seriously imagine me conspiring to save Daddy dearest? Lilly's killer?
KEITH: I'm just making sure I have every pertinent bit of information.
LOGAN: I'll tell you what, dude: if I hear anything pertinent, I'll get back at you.
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I actually always felt that Logan was unable to "act", to dissemble, when it came to his father's despicable behavior. He always seemed to wear his emotions on his sleeve, to mix a metaphor.
As far as my plotline, Leo's taking advantage of Logan's desire to destroy the tapes is the weakest part of my retconning. Of course, I don't deny that my interpretation of this plotline is an unusual one, and you're free to make up your own mind. I'm fairly certain that my interpretation is NOT the interpretation the writers intended, but I think it's a possibility that works well for my fic.
I discussed this point ad nauseum with poniesforall, one of my betas. Max Greenfield certainly made a good impression on you guys.