From Flushed the first episode of the first season of Coupling. (It’s a minute and 14 seconds, you have the time to watch it.)

I first met Norm when he was about three years old, I was in my twenties. Then I next met him when he was in his twenties and moved to the same big city I live in. He was married and getting some graduate degree as was his wife. We became close friends.

I asked him if he had some free time on Saturday.

Sure, what’s up?

I need a porn buddy.

Cool. Let’s have breakfast in the usual place.

I told him what was going on and that I had no clue about the future. I don’t have a child who can help; I wanted to know if he was willing to take on some responsibilities. He knows Inanna and she is very capable, but to a point. Norm is a CPA and has talents in areas she does not.

I am re-doing my will and would like you to be the executor. Additionally, I would like you to have all my passwords and access to everything. And, of course, if something happens, get my porn the hell out of my house.

Really? (while smirking)

Actually no concerning the porn, but there is a love letter or two from your mom to me from the mid-seventies and her high school picture with my keepsakes. Yeah, I guess I have a lot of stuff.

He readily agreed. Norm will be invaluable; he can help understand my financials (not all that complicated), computer and website stuff, house issues, etc. He is a great, stand-up kind of guy.

He may even be my kaddish.