Wanting a great story, Kevin's boss, Larry Stone, a perverted tabloid news junkie, manages to contact Minelli and trades knowledge of Blankman's love for Kimberly in exchange for an exclusive interview. In the midst of doing research on Minelli and Darryl's grandmother's death, Kimberly realizes his true identity and calls Kevin with the news. As Kevin answers, Minelli takes Kimberly hostage. Thinking he is talking to Blankman, Minelli issues a verbal threat to Kevin, telling him he will kill Kimberly if Blankman does not show up.