Upon the council’s assumption of Ben’s disability, and the subsequent dispatch of cheques, he attempts to return the funds. The clerk, however, remains unmoved by his pleas. Meanwhile, Rosemary, the effusive welfare visitor assigned to his …

Michael's announcement of his homosexuality stirred a disquieting bewilderment in Ben. He had always known Michael with a revolving door of girlfriends, and the revelation felt jarring. Yet, despite the unexpected nature of the news, Ben re…

A wave of dismay washed over Ben as he learned that Martin, the kindly widower who lived next door, was hopelessly enamored with Susan. The affection had manifested in an unexpected way: a shrine dedicated to her, constructed within the con…

Craig, a young man from Australia, arrived at the house, explaining that his mother had been at college with Ben. Susan agreed to let him stay, on the condition that he help with some decorating. Initially annoyed by his presence, Ben began…

To demonstrate his fashionable status, Ben accompanies a mortified Michael to a gay club, where he attracts the attention of the ardent Rupert. Rupert then follows Ben home, sending flowers in his wake. It falls to Susan to extricate her hu…

In Susan’s absence, Ben participates in a police lineup and is mistakenly identified as a mugger. He is subsequently remanded in a cell with two hardened criminals, Carl and Terry. They arrange for legal representation to secure his release…

Janey found herself obliged to stay with Kenzo, whose health was failing. Ben stepped forward, offering to care for one of Janey's elderly clients, Harry. A man who seemed to carry the weight of decades, Harry was confined to their home, le…