Episode Report Card Kim: A | 529 USERS: C+ YOU GRADE IT Drawing The Line, Part II
By Kim | Season 1 | Episode 8 | Aired on 1998.11.17
Felicity and Knoll talk to Julie's doctor in her office. The doctor explains that most rapes go unreported, and that even those who do report rape rarely seek counseling. Felicity says that they're worried about Julie because she's shutting off. The doctor suggests using common sense (which I guess never would have occurred to those two) -- that they should listen to Julie and make her feel safe. Felicity adds that Julie keeps saying that she's fine, and the doctor retorts that Julie is not fine. Knoll asks about reporting the crime, and the doctor explains that if Julie reports it to the police, the DA might not take the case, because it was acquaintance rape where alcohol was involved, which is too hard to prosecute. Felicity asks about reporting it to the university. The doctor explains that Julie would file a complaint, write a detailed description of what happened, and then the dean would gather all possible evidence, including testimony from Felicity. Knoll asks whether Julie would have to testify, and the doctor continues by saying that the dean would meet with Krakow, and if the dean feels that there is enough evidence, the case would be passed on to the Student Conduct Committee; then there would be a hearing at which Julie would probably have to testify. The doctor acknowledges that it wouldn't be a pleasant experience, but opines that doing nothing is worse. The doctor concludes that reporting is important, but that it's even more important that Julie talk to someone about it, because "almost one third of rape victims contemplate suicide."
Julie walks down the street and gets spooked by a passing car. Felicity joins her, and confesses that she went to Health Services. Julie is concerned that Felicity gave Julie's name, but Felicity assures her that she didn't. Felicity explains that she talked to a "really nice" counselor, and got some literature. Julie accepts the literature. Felicity suggests that Julie give the counselor a call. Julie says that she doesn't feel like she needs help. Felicity thinks that maybe Julie is too close to the situation to have perspective on it. Julie changes the subject, saying that she has to get to class, and that maybe she'll call later. Felicity mentions that Julie said the same thing about the police, but Julie is already gone.
Ben and Krakow play Need for Speed 3 on the PlayStation. Ben asks Krakow about his movie, and the agent who's coming to his class. Krakow says that the agent is coming next week, and that Julie's music helped his movie a lot. Ben asks how things are with Julie. Sean interrupts and asks how much they would pay for a disposable camera, because he's working on disposable camera vending machines, which is actually a good idea. Ben mocks Sean's idea, and Sean tells them that soon they'll be working for him, and he'll fire them. The door buzzes, and Sean answers. It's Darryl, Krakow's RA. Krakow is puzzled, and then goes out to meet Darryl in the hallway. Darryl asks what happened on Friday night, because he heard something about Krakow and a girl. Krakow doesn't know what he's talking about. Darryl asks point blank whether Krakow raped a girl. Krakow is stunned by the accusation. Darryl says that if the rumor is true, he will make Krakow's life hell, because while Krakow is living on Darryl's floor, he is Darryl's responsibility. Okay, this is the one false note in this whole story line -- the RA would not really get fired if one of his advisees committed a crime. It was a really clunky way to get Krakow to find out about the charges. Anyway, Krakow looks like he's about to puke, and Darryl stomps off.