i understand what you're thinking, but the CL isnt the only one in here...From what it looks like he either has a 10-weak kicker, he possibly hit an inside str8 draw?!? or maybe a 7, in which case you have him beat, but i think you lose to the button, and maybe take the side pot...8-9 isnt really the kind of hand you want to take your stand with, but i understand why you did it...(ironically enough, 8-9 suited is my fav. hand) let us know what happened soon, im interested to see