Tweaked-Out, Fucked-Out Crystal Queen (S03E13)

Hunter appears at Brian's loft with a condom used during sex with the suspected killer cop, Ken Rikert (recurring guest star Wayne Best). Michael and Ben reprimand Hunter for his foolish and dangerous stunt, and he leaves angry. Later, after eavesdropping on a conversation in which Ben and Michael agree not to continue helping the teenager, Hunter amazes them by cleaning himself up and consenting to return to high school. Registering Hunter for school, Ben and Michael learn that his full name is James Hunter Montgomery and that he recently turned a year older. Hunter is moved by the surprise birthday party held for him by Ben and Michael and also attended by Debbie, Uncle Vic, Melanie, Lindsay and baby Gus. Meanwhile, the DNA from Rikert's condom matches evidence found in Jason Kemp's corpse, but Horvath refuses to reopen the investigation into the young man's death because Rikert was Stockwell's partner for 15 years, and Rikert's resignation from the police force indicates that Stockwell knows about the murder. Brian confronts Reikert in the hustler bar, showing him a photo of Jason Kemp. Later, Horvath tells Brian that Rikert has committed suicide. Stockwell apologizes to Brian for firing him and offers the unemployed advertising executive enough clients to start his own agency. Emmett regrets taking drugs with Ted and tells him he will never do so again. Still high on drugs, an infuriated Ted insists that Emmett stage a party for him and six friends. Emmett agrees, but sneaks out of the event when he realizes that Ted has invited his drug buddies over for an orgy. Later, Emmett and Ted argue, and Ted orders Emmett to leave. Melanie and Lindsay offer to let Emmett stay with them. Justin must go before his college's disciplinary committee and apologize for his behavior as an intern at Vanguard. But when the dean insists that Justin also make amends with Stockwell, Justin refuses and is suspended. (Warner Bros. UK)