Tabi example to hold objects in place. Contemporary tabi socks—socks with a separation between the big toe and its neighbor to allow wear with thonged footwear—are also available. This reflects the number of people who still prefer to wear zori and geta, especially during Japan's hot, humid summers. A related item are toe socks, which have five separate compartments; these are called Tabi In contrast to socks that, when pulled on, fit the foot snugly because of their elastic weave, tabi are sewn from cloth cut to form. They are open at the back so they can be slipped on and
The Well-Worn Lock abuse to the court. Later, she is seen with the lock from her bedroom door—which had previously been used by her father to lock them both inside—which she throws into a river. "The Well-Worn Lock" was the first of three "Millennium" episodes directed by Ralph Hemecker. Hemecker would later helm the second season's "The Curse of Frank Black", and the third season episode "Exegesis". The episode was written by series creator Chris Carter. Beyond creating the concept for "Millennium", Carter would write a total of six other episodes for the series in addition to "The Well-Worn Lock"—three in the first