>> absolutely. 100%. >> reporter: in 2009, released early for good behavior, lane garrison returned to the l.a. county jail for the first time with us. what's it like being back? >> it's been a while. >> reporter: garrison paid his debt but said he won't forget his crime. >> i say a prayer for the family every night. >> reporter: a young hollywood actor with an uncertain future and an unforgettable past. for "today" miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >> lane, good morning. >> good morning. >> good to see you. i wonder if people understand. you were released from prison in 2009. >> right. >> so you have tried to remain quiet, stay under the radar for a while. why are you speaking out now? >> i think part of it was once you do an amount of time it take as while to adjust back into society. i really wasn't ready to speak to anyone. you know, out of respect for the family, i didn't want to say anything. but i knew as people were asking me more questions that eventually i was going to have to talk. i felt there were just blurbs mentioned about me. i would say something about prison and