Bosom Friends story

talesoftheunexpected4x14 · 1981-07-05

Nell and Emma are old school friends who meet up again for the first time in years. Eventually, Emma moves in with Nell. It turns out however that Emma is penniless and is happy to drag Nell down with her. Directed by: Graham Evans. Story by: Dana Lyon.

7 total · 6 major · 1 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
coping with a moocher major Emma mooched off of Nell after renting a room at her house.
coping with an unwelcome house guest major Penniless Emma mooched her way into her old friend Nell's house and refused to budge.
facing financial ruin major First Emma, then Nell.
falling out of friendship major Emma's inability to pay the rent to Nell put a severe strain their friendship.
friendship major Nell and Emma were old school chums.
murder major We saw Nell shake a staircase in an attempt to murder Emma.
negotiation minor Emma and Nell wrangled over the rent.