Dean assures her that he's a good kid, but his attention is quickly pulled away by Earl, who arrives to show Dean something outside. As Annie serves him some coffee, she express her fears that Hogarth is lonely, which resulted in the squirrel incident the last time Dean was present. The following morning, after Hogarth discovers the Giant at the power station, Dean returns to the Chat n' Chew. As the chaos ensues, Dean nervously asks for his check, and Hogarth presumably leaves. The discomfort and the fact that it's "heading north" causes him to apologize to everyone in the restaurant before unzipping his fly, releasing the squirrel into the diner. However, he tries to remain calm for Hogarth. Leaving Hogarth with Dean, he awkwardly informs Hogarth that he's found his pet: in his pant leg. Rather oddly, Dean erratically declares "yes" before affirming "no" and tells Annie to call him Dean. The two are interrupted, however, when Annie inquires if his son is bothering him.
When pried by an excited Hogarth, Dean confesses that he did not see anything and supported the "kook" since no one else would. While the other men laugh at a particular fisherman who claims to have seen an object from space, Dean claims he saw it too. Before they can continue taking, the two are suddenly interrupted by some fisherman having a conversation at the table across from them.
Quickly composing himself after being awoken by Hogarth's actions, Hogarth informs him that his "pet" squirrel is under his table and pleads that he does not cause a commotion and alarm his mother. Likely exhausted from working late on his art, Hogarth finds Dean asleep behind his paper while searching for his "pet" squirrel. Role in Film Meeting Hogarthĭean meeting Hogarth at the Chat n' Chew.ĭean's first appearance is while Hogarth is visiting his mother at the Chat n' Chew Diner. He helps protect Hogarth's 50-foot secret and, in doing so, finds himself sharing much in common with the nine-year-old.
His laid-back, freewheeling attitude is nicely tempered with a unique sense of humor. He's got a jazzy, creative energy that encourages people to think for themselves. Website Bio Beatnik/Artist/Junk Yard Owner who sees art where others see junk.