Katz appears to be flagging, his sleep now drawn out into the later hours of the morning. He considers the possibility of a fever, though the truth is he simply feels a touch chilled.

Katz acquired a fanny pack to carry his cell phone, beeper, electronic organizer, and a collection of other technological devices.

Katz broached the subject of Ben's employment, and a cascade of metaphors followed.

Katz and Ben lingered, attempting to agree on a film. Katz favored a romantic comedy, "Love Strings," while Ben expressed a desire for the action-packed "Fire Power."

Katz received a citation for failing to stop at a stop sign, even after attempting to disarm the officer with a lighthearted remark ("That’s a striking color on you"). Ben questioned Katz's approach, asking, "Why didn't you try to unsettle …

Ben found himself captivated by Cindy, a telemarketer from Telepurchase. He misread her persuasive abilities as genuine warmth, yearning for a moment of private conversation. This desire, however, ignited a sharp, angry exchange between him…

A letter from Lance Garcy, a friend from childhood, brought a flicker of surprise to Ben’s day. It was, of all things, a chain letter. Yet, as he read its ominous pronouncements, Ben felt a disquieting awe at the letter's purported ability …

Katz received a death threat, relayed through Laura, who was vague about the specifics. She had refrained from pressing for more detail, citing a fear of provoking the sender. "I didn't want to make him angry—er," she explained.

Ben traveled to visit his cousin Sarah in a city he didn’t name. He carried a shadow of guilt, remembering a childhood transgression: at six years old, he had taken money from her. “It was over a dollar,” he admitted, a flicker of anxiety c…

"Breakfast together? Dreadfully dull," Ben remarked, a statement that sparked a reminiscing session about childhood games he and Katz had once enjoyed. Katz then requested Ben retrieve the London broil from the freezer, and proceeded with t…

Following a recent acquisition of a book on Feng Shui—an ancient Chinese philosophy centered on arranging one's environment to cultivate inner tranquility—Ben began to rearrange the apartment's furnishings. Dr. Katz regarded this newfound p…

A disquiet settled over Katz upon discovering corruption within the city alderman he had supported. He mused aloud about his own approach to the office: "I'd like to bring crime back into the streets and out of the home," he declared, aimin…

Ben roused Katz from sleep in the dark, insisting he’d heard a noise. Katz heard it too, and a shared unease settled upon them – the distinct feeling of an intrusion. A nervous joke escaped Ben’s lips, a darkly humorous observation about th…

Katz and Ben were preparing for the journey to Rachel, Katz’s niece’s wedding, when Katz realized a rather unwelcome truth. With Uncle Morty gone, the responsibility of the first dance fell to him and Rachel – a prospect made deeply unsettl…

With Katz's wedding anniversary drawing near, Ben feels a desire to mark the occasion with a thoughtful gesture.

Katz is auditioning for a community theater production of "Love's Retreat."

The phone rang, and it was David Stanick, Katz’s old adversary at the ping-pong table. He wanted a rematch, and the price was set at seven hundred and fifty dollars. Katz accepted, and a familiar mix of anticipation and apprehension settled…

Thanksgiving arrived, bringing with it an unexpected development: Roz, Katz's former wife, was coming for dinner.