Okay, maybe that had been a bit too far. Much as Venkman was feeling back to his usual snide self today, Hunk was still one of his better patients, and hearing him actually get worked up about the barbs felt worse than expected. Venkman's heart grew a half-size that day, if only for a short while.

"You're right, I apologize," he answered, raising up both hands briefly. "This hasn't been a great week for either of us, so we probably shouldn't be blowing steam at each other."

Venkman shifted in his chair, settling into a slightly more professional-looking slouch. "Let's try this again maybe: what about this week's been awful?"