In episode 4 of A Man In Full, Conrad finds himself thrust into a daunting new realm, the intricate world of prison life. Navigating its complex rules and unpredictable inhabitants, he quickly earns the nickname “fresh meat” among the hardened inmates. Meanwhile, Charlie lies in a hospital bed, awaiting a crucial knee surgery that he hopes will restore his confidence along with his physical strength. He anticipates a speedy recovery, expecting to be discharged by the end of the day.
Elsewhere, Raymond Peepgrass is plotting a daring move that could catapult him to unprecedented heights or plunge him into ruin. With a cunning plan in mind, he visits Herb, proposing a scheme that would allow Herb to crush Charlie and seize everything he has built. Charlie’s situation is dire, as he owes the bank a staggering sum of 800 million dollars and faces the looming specter of foreclosure.
Knowing Herb’s disdain for Charlie, Raymond suggests that Herb seize all of Charlie’s assets from the bank, seizing an opportunity to strike at Charlie from every angle. As the episode unfolds, Raymond sets his sights on Martha Croker, Charlie’s ex-wife. He manages to charm her with flattering comments about her appearance and personality, scoring a date that goes off without a hitch.
Meanwhile, Roger meets with Wes Jordan, who agrees to a private meeting on the condition that Charlie reveals the identity of the woman Norman Bagovitch assaulted years ago. Charlie’s troubles deepen as the bank seizes his entire account, leaving him financially stranded. This poses a significant problem as Jill was counting on those funds to bail out her husband, Conrad.
Upon his discharge from the hospital, Charlie meets with Harry Zale once again to discuss his dire situation. However, Zale mocks and belittles Charlie, demanding that he surrender his deeds rather than face foreclosure. Charlie is left with only his house and the prosthetic leg he purchased with the bank’s money, feeling defeated and humiliated.
In a desperate attempt to salvage his situation, Charlie approaches Wes Jordan and asks what he must do to earn his favor. Wes reveals that he can persuade Plannersbank to restructure Charlie’s loan if Charlie helps him expose Norman Bagovitch as a predator. Charlie doesn’t give an immediate answer but says he’ll consider it.
The next day, Charlie meets with Joyce Newman and asks her to go public with her accusation that Norman Bagovitch sexually assaulted her 25 years ago. Joyce is angered by Charlie’s request and storms out of the restaurant in a huff, leaving Charlie’s future hanging in the balance.
