Watching Homer mow his lawn with frustration, Ned invites him to his basement rec room for a beer. When Homer sees Ned's well-furnished house and his perfect relationship with his family, he angrily accuses Ned of showing off and is asked to leave. Later Ned feels guilty about his outburst and writes a letter of apology to Homer saying he loves him as a brother and feels pain in his "bosom". Homer is amused by Ned's sentimentality and reads the letter aloud at the breakfast table. Bart and Lisa howl with laughter but Marge chastises them for mocking Ned's sincere apology.