Love in the Time of Serial Killers

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of sexual content.

Allison helps Phoebe select two blazers and a pair of dress shoes. When Phoebe returns home, she can’t locate Lenore. She checks all the cat’s hiding spots to no avail. In a state of panic, she asks Sam if he has seen her. The two walk around the block, checking under every car and in each yard. Phoebe’s anxiety increases, and she reveals that she doesn’t feel responsible enough to take care of a cat. She’s now sure that Lenore got out when she left the door open earlier and cites this as an example of “bad” pet-parent behavior. Sam tries to reassure her, but she won’t listen. When they return home, however, Lenore has returned. Phoebe weeps, not only in gratitude but also because she’s finally ready to express her grief about her parents’ divorce. Sam comforts her, explaining that she’s a good person and a good cat parent. The two share another passionate night of sex, and Phoebe feels even more drawn to Sam.