Gary was contemplating a separation from his girlfriend, Dorothy, only for her to make the decision to leave him first. He owned a flat and desperately needed a lodger to assist with the mortgage payments. His current lodger, Dermot, proved…

The evening's enjoyment hinged on a game of chess between Gary and Dermot. Each man sought victory, not just on the board, but in the promise of a pleasurable night.

Gary attempted to win Deborah's favor with a practical gesture: he installed a burglar alarm. Meanwhile, Dermot sought to impress her in a more…personal manner, offering himself entirely.

Gary proposed the idea of an open relationship to Dorothy, and to his astonishment, she readily agreed. Meanwhile, Dermot redoubled his efforts to connect with Deborah.

Dermot arranged a romantic dinner for Deborah.

Believing he has secured a new position, Gary invites his staff to dinner with the intention of announcing his departure. Will his assumption prove accurate? Elsewhere, Dermot finds himself unemployed after a regrettable incident involving …