Hal Gordon

Background
Hal Gordon is the social worker that was assigned to Lucas. Nothing is known about his youth. In fact nobody in Westfield has ever personally met Hal, he is simply a voice on the phone. Although Hal often drops hints about his difficulties with modern technology, any kind of home life or family concerns are a complete mystery. We do know that he uses naval references quite a bit and has a thriving fly tying business on the side, presumably mail order given his lack of affinity for the Internet and his love for the U.S. Postal Service.

After being assigned to Lucas' case, Hal established a working relationship with Sheriff Pine's office, using Deputy Phillips as his primary contact. He's been described as eerily competent by people within the Sheriff's office.

Present
Hal is a font of knowledge in regards to the status of Lucky's emancipation and the requirements that go hand in hand with that status. He seems to have a personal interest in Lucas' well being, perhaps beyond that of a social worker. Izadore states point blank that he thinks Hal knows more than he's letting on.