In the Whistler episode 'Dark Pattern', Norma Wells is thrown into turmoil when she learns about the tragic death of her business partner, Benji Sloan, who died in an explosion while boating at Indian Lake. The news comes as a shock, and as she paces her Bel Air home, she feels an unsettling presence in the night. The barking of a dog outside amplifies her anxiety, and she begins to sense that something is amiss. Her friend Gwen's attempt to console her only heightens her unease, as Norma grapples with the implications of Benji's death on her life and business.