Concerned with Walter's growing obsession, Agatha refers him to her friend, Isaac French, who suggests Walter is being paranoid and recommends Walter finish the book to find the answers he's looking for. Issac offers to speak to Agatha in the meantime. Fingerling tells his department shrink about his nightmares and about the number. Dr Miles Phoenix (Issac) suggests he takes a break and offers to speak to Fabrizia. Fabrizia does not find Fingerling's vacation appealing. After Fingerling discovers Fabrizia has 23 pairs of shoes he destroys them, causing Fabrizia to storm out of their apartment, calling him insane. Not long after, Fingerling discovers Fabrizia is having an affair with Dr Phoenix and Walter begins growing paranoid of Agatha and Isaac's friendship.