Steve Martin

Oliver pitches the idea of starting a true crime podcast to Charles and Mabel while they sift through trash for clues. The scene highlights Oliver's theatrical ambition, Charles's vanity as a former star, and Mabel's dry skepticism as they bond over their shared obsession.

While attempting to break into a neighbor's apartment, Charles opens up to Mabel about his fear of intimacy and his family history. He reveals that his preference for solitude stems from a deep-seated fear of inheriting his father's cruel personality and mistreating others.

Three strangers living in the same luxury apartment building share an awkward, silent elevator ride while rushing home. The scene establishes the prickly dynamic between the theatrical Oliver, the reserved Charles, and the detached Mabel, heightened by the intrusion of an annoying neighbor.

Following the discovery of a neighbor's body, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are interrogated by Detective Williams in the hallway. The trio attempts to mask their amateur investigative instincts while the Detective dismisses their suspicions of foul play as true-crime obsession.

Charles reflects on his childhood and the complicated legacy of his father while attempting to pick a lock. He reveals his fear that he might share his father's cruel traits, explaining why he has chosen a life of solitude to protect others from himself.

Mabel describes her recurring bedtime fantasy where she violently overpowers a home intruder with a knitting needle. She explains how this dark visualization of self-defense is the only thing that helps her fall asleep peacefully.

While attempting to break into an apartment to investigate a mystery, Charles and Mabel share personal histories regarding their preference for solitude versus companionship. Charles reveals his fear of becoming like his cruel father, while Mabel reflects on her childhood group of friends known as the Hardy Boys.

While breaking into an apartment to investigate a mystery, Charles and Mabel share personal stories about their pasts and why they choose to be alone. Charles reveals the trauma of his father's behavior, while Mabel hints at a childhood group of friends that fell apart.