Against You, I Fight Episode 2

Episode 2 · Ian Nolan, Jasper Lynch, Tabloid Blackmailer

Episode 2 recap

Jasper steps into the bar hallway and grabs the phone off the floor. He confronts the tabloid reporter for blackmailing Ian over his sexuality. Jasper offers ten million dollars to buy back Ian's diary and bank card. Once the reporter hands over Ian's belongings, Jasper gives him the money card and sends him away. Jasper then walks over to Ian at the counter, pushes him back, touches his chest, and asks if Ian likes him.

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Episode 2 scene by scene

00:00: Intervening in the Hallway
Jasper enters the hallway and picks up the dropped phone from the floor. He calls out the tabloid reporter for using someone's sexuality as blackmail material. Then Jasper presents a card with ten million dollars to purchase Ian's personal diary and card back.
00:54: Buying Back Ian's Belongings
Jasper refuses to give over the money until the reporter returns Ian's diary and bank card. Once Jasper holds both items in his own hands, he hands the reporter the payment card and watches him walk away down the hall.
01:08: Cornered at the Counter
Jasper approaches Ian at the bar counter and presses him back against the surface. He places one hand on Ian's chest and the other on his hip. Jasper tips up the brim of Ian's cap and leans his face in close.

Key lines from episode 2

“Using someone's sexuality to threaten them? That's low. Sleazy. Even for a sleazy tabloid hack.”
Jasper · Jasper confronts the tabloid reporter in the hallway before offering him a money card.

“I'm not into guys, got it? Take the money and fuck off.”
Jasper · Jasper warns the blackmailer while handing over the card to finish the exchange.

“Ian Nolan... damn. I really had you all wrong.”
Jasper · Jasper speaks to Ian after retrieving the diary from the tabloid reporter.

“You like me?”
Jasper · Jasper leans against Ian at the counter after tipping up his cap brim.

How episode 2 ends

Jasper stands inches from Ian's face at the bar, keeping his hands on Ian's chest and hip while lifting Ian's cap. With Ian's diary now in his possession, Jasper directly asks his rival if Ian has feelings for him. How will Ian respond to Jasper's direct question after his secret crush has been discovered?