Porter's Fortune

Many people come to Los Angeles seeking fame and fortune, but such is not the case for George Patrick Porter, who goes solely by his surname. He merely wants to be among the dreamers and doers in a place far from Buffalo, where the weather, limited prospects, and bad memories have rendered him despondent. Porter's brother Sam, a self-centered interior designer and restaurateur, feels conflicted over Porter's opportunity to make a fresh start because the brothers share secrets that best stay close to home. Sam warns B-movie actress Desirae Strand that Porter is bulimic, sleepwalks at night, and has a troubled past. None of this matters to her or the cast and crew of Grae. They make Porter a star and Sam begins to unravel. A reporter puts the pieces together regarding past misdeeds implicating Sam in payoffs to a local detective and the coroner, and she lets Sam know she's on to him. Unwilling to face prosecution and shame, Sam's increasing anger is transferred from his brother to Des. He accuses Des of worming her way into his brother's life and thinks she is to blame for Porter pushing him away. As the situation spirals out of control, a final showdown on the west coast leaves one standing, prepared to heal and face the future all the stronger.