-In this episode: "How can I miss me?" When the familiar nothing answered, I went to the store and bought some smokes. So I wouldn't feel so alone.

-In this episode: Jazz wrapped their life into a ball and I gave her a bag to carry it in. She offered only a sigh while making sure she'd gotten everything with one final quick look.

-In this episode: "Gill! Oh Gill! What have you done?"

-In this episode: And, the more I walked, the more I knew, and the more I knew, the more I walked. I was wide awake the next day.

-In this episode: "Cashing my check, buying smokes, visiting the old school..." Viv's story starts to crumble, and Gil's suspicions swirl.

-In this episode: "The living arrangements were working out fine until that Tuesday night." Gil drives out to pickup Jazz in the realm of the suburban kings. Seeing swollen lips and a shocking scene, nothing will be ever be same...

-In this episode: "The sleeping accomodations were simple. Viv grabbed the couch and Jazz and I took the bed... So we remained in their home; Viv scouring, Jazz shopping, and me watching."

-In this episode: "Have you seen anyone living in that house?" The cops come by to check on Viv and Sis's old house - and Gil must confront the terrific panic he gets when faced with police. Mailing Viv's story and adjusting to their new situation, "W

-In this episode: Viv's tale told, Gil must deal with the implications - and another twist - Viv and Sis now need a new home... Who else to turn to but their new friend?

-In this episode: Drinking shots, bumming smokes and lights, Gil doesn't see Viv for a day - but he was there... And then Viv's tale is told. A young boy and a birdfeeder - bought at the new Wal-Mart.

-In this episode: Gil sets to writing, finishing, ending... Then boldly dares Viv to do his nothing.

-In this episode: "If you're Chucky then I'm Viv..."Viv's stitches are removed with a can opener and dull knife, and he takes Gil to celebrate - using a credit card that has somehow appeared...Stinking of booze and lying like the horribly expensive lawyers t

-In this episode: Jazz called, from the realm of the suburban kings. Untangling her bra from herbrush, Jazz and Gil and share a 40 - watching the city sparkle between bushes."...just floating and looking for the best possible offer..."

-In this episode: "Only the most insecure need the security of someone who isn't too insecure for company."Gil's dreams come true - but with the worst damn book he's written... This chapter also includes one of the finest reverb guitar solos, too."Agen

-In this episode: "Viv called it Wondrous Wednesday because he despised the term Hump Day, but I called it payday because my unemployment checks arrived by noon that same day each week." They ain't Tom and Huck, but Viv wants to go fishing and Gil must abide

-In this episode: "With the evening came Viv's need to leave, saying he had to shovel the third floor of the old school." Who is this famously unknown artist? Other than that crooked nose, is she Sis or Jazz?

-In this episode: "Although Viv was vile and crude, he worked. Worked in so many ways that I couldn't imagine the thoughts cluttering his waved scalp and scarred bangs." A trip from their suburban border into the heart of shined shoes and knotted ties proves

-In this episode: "Thinking too much is my job. I confound myself, in addition to friends, strangers, relatives, and animals." Who is Viv? Moreover, who's Gil?

-In this episode: "I was living in my brother's basement thinking about quitting smoking finishing a total sellout novel when I met Viv." A bored loner witnesses a fight on his street and helps a stranger - only to realize he's the one who needs help.