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Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian

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Terrific. Two dead Russians in the house after the Bachelor party goes south. Richard trying to save his marriage. Richard trying to figure out himself. Alexandra (one of the prostitutes) gives her harrowing tale. An attendee at the party threatens to blackmail Richard. And . . . a wonderful scene at a high school where Richard's wife attempts to teach AP American history but breaks down in front of her students.

Plot is heading in two directions:  Richard blackmailed; Richard seeking out Alexandra to rescue her. Confrontation with more Russians?

Richard is on leave from his job . . . probably fired
Richard's wife may or may not take him back.
He didn't have sex with Alexandra but his wife doesn't entirely believe his improbably story of conscience taking him back from the brink at the last moment.

Female lawyer

Premise:  good guy makes one huge mistake . . . 

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