Former cop and recovering alcoholic released after six years. Nicknamed slash cop for attacking DA Phil Coakley. Lives with his elderly parents. Manipulated by corrupt Lt. Pleasant to kill mob boss Manny Vassey. Sets up surveillance on Coakley, witnesses a murder, and gets entangled in escalating violence. Ultimately kills Junior Vassey, abandons his ally Scotty to die, and frames his own father for stabbing him to stage a suicide.
An initial bond of mutual support rooted in shared history and loss.
A transactional professional dynamic where Pleasant leverages legal favors to extract violent compliance.
A developing romantic connection that provides Denton with emotional support amidst his violent descent.
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