In The Whole Tooth, an episode from Claudia, the story begins with Claudia and her husband David enjoying a casual morning at home. Claudia is in a light-hearted mood, but she soon reveals that she has a dull toothache. As they chat over breakfast, Claudia discovers a dollar in her pocketbook, which sparks a humorous exchange about her recent shopping trip. She recounts how she spent five dollars at a five-and-dime store, but the unexpected dollar raises questions about whether she might have unintentionally taken a fountain pen without paying.