Army of the people

 Lee meets with Joe's attorney and is shocked to discover Joe named him as Patrick's legal guardian. Flashbacks reveal that Lee had once lived in Manchester with his then-wife Randi and their three small children. While drunk one night, Lee forgot to put the guard in front of the fire, leading to a house fire that killed the children. No criminal charges were filed against him, as the police considered it a tragic accident. However, after being questioned at the police station, a guilt-ridden Lee stole an officer's gun and attempted to shoot himself. He and his wife divorced and Lee left the town. In light of these events, Lee is reluctant to commit to the guardianship, as it would require him to move back to Manchester, the site of his children’s death.