The careful structure of Bob’s existence is disrupted when he and Emily relocate to a new home in Chicago.

The effort Bob puts into preparing inmates for release is driving him to the brink.

A deep-seated fear grips Jerry: the prospect of losing the woman who has become his cherished ideal.

A disquiet settled over Bob when Mr. Petersen, his usual docile patient, unexpectedly asserted himself, the ripple effects of which proved surprisingly profound.

Bob finds himself navigating the curious complications of an unlikely paternity claim, all while contending with a phone paging service that consistently fails to reach him.

Bob’s sudden departure for a week ignited a wave of distress among his patients, who appeared utterly unable to manage without his presence.

Howard found little humor in his twelve-year-old son Howie’s declaration that he intended to leave home and pursue a career as a comedian.

Bob sought out several psychologists to care for his patients during his absence. It didn't take long for him to realize that these professionals, too, carried burdens of their own. Then, when his former teacher, Professor Dreebe, offered h…

Bob felt a surge of satisfaction when Mr. Twillmer, a man who had remained stubbornly silent, finally began to speak. The assurance of absolute confidentiality had clearly loosened his tongue. But the feeling was fleeting; Twillmer's confes…

A protective fire ignited within Emily when she learned of the threat facing Grace DuBois, a woman of seventy years and a somewhat eccentric, yet kind, recluse. The prospect of Grace being relegated to a home for those lost in delusion stir…

For their tenth wedding anniversary, Bob and Emily indulged in a whimsical escape, a flight of fancy where they re-imagined their lives as if bound to other loves.

A wave of discontent washed over Bob as his patients, usually a challenging bunch, met him with open hostility. The source of their displeasure was a cruel misunderstanding: a fabricated announcement of a price hike delivered just as the fe…

Seeking respite from their labors, the Hartleys set sail for a seaside holiday. Yet, Mr. Babbage, unable to refrain from offering his insights, finds himself drawn into the complexities of a married couple’s troubles, attempting to advise t…

Emily Hartley encountered a fresh depth of condescension in the antiquated attitudes of men when Bob’s father orchestrated a fishing excursion to his remote cabin. There, she was relegated to tasks deemed suitable for women, while the men p…

Bob offered guidance to a group of five men, all with a history behind bars, as they sought paths to legitimate work.

Bob urged Mr. Plager to tap into his inherent capabilities by crafting a play drawn from his own life. However, when Plager embarked on writing, directing, and producing a full-scale drama of the Great War, populated with characters unsettl…

Emily finds herself drawn into the latest of Mr. Carlin’s elaborate schemes. A longtime patient of Bob’s, Mr. Carlin is driven by a persistent paranoia and a desire to recapture the attention of his former classmates, particularly a woman w…

Paul Billingham, better known to his radio audience as Ralph Alfalfa, the Happy Farmer, seeks out Bob for help with his stutter. He’d long employed subtle rhythmic techniques, unseen by listeners, to conceal the impediment, but a forthcomin…

When a handsome former lover makes a heartfelt reappearance, Bob’s friends rally around Emily Hartley, determined to shield her from any perceived harm.

The night before the announcement of her being named "Secretary of the Year," Carol told Bob she was leaving his service.

The school where Emily teaches faced a constant barrage of anger, fueled by low reading scores and the fierce protectiveness of parents. Principal Phil Bannister sought refuge from their fury in a prolonged fishing expedition—though not bef…

Leaving behind his practice in Chicago, Bob accepted a position as a professor at a modest college in Oregon.