Larry found himself increasingly eager to be free of his assistant, whose incompetence was a constant source of frustration. A careless remark to Jeff's barber sparked a sharp rebuke, and soon Larry was embroiled in difficulties concerning …

Larry sought out an acquaintance, offering the guest of a hotel some advice on their appearance, all the while planning a distraction to aid a friend's nephew.

Larry sought counsel from a writer. His search for Susie’s missing sibling led to an unwelcome encounter with a zealous police officer, resulting in a citation.

“You’re being intrusive, Larry,” his therapist observed. A sense of unease settled upon Susie as she watched Jeff. At a funeral, Larry offered a discreet payment to a member of the usher staff.

Larry made an awkward error in the presence of Sammi's fiancé, and subsequently attempted to forge new connections with his mail carrier and the security guard at his golf club.

Larry devised a clever scheme to extricate his friends from romantic difficulties. Unfortunately, his efforts led to an unpleasant encounter with Funkhouser’s new girlfriend.

Larry found himself on thin ice with a demanding hot-yoga instructor, experienced a promising first date, and simmered with resentment after a frustrating encounter with an inequitable Uber driver.

Bridget sought a kindness from Larry for her son’s sake. Larry found himself unexpectedly indebted in the slow-moving line of a buffet, and a quiet realization dawned: a good wage was preferable to a debt of gratitude.

Larry found himself the target of a cruel extortion, a private matter exposed by a disgruntled employee. Simultaneously, a shadow from his past resurfaced, casting a persistent unease over his days. Seeking a distraction, he and Jeff began …

Larry was beset by a confluence of difficulties: a scheduling conflict plagued his days, he found himself at odds with colleagues, and he was currently hosting a pair of houseguests who seemed utterly devoid of gratitude.