The episode centers on three distinct storylines that intersect through themes of legacy and belief:
: While clearing out Heckles’ apartment, Chandler finds the man's old high school yearbook and a "Big Book of Grievances". He is horrified to discover they were both voted "Class Clown" and shared the same picky habits that sabotaged their romantic lives. Fearing he will die alone, Chandler desperately tries to reconnect with Janice, only to find she is now married and pregnant.
: The grumpy downstairs neighbor, Mr. Heckles, dies suddenly while banging his broom on the ceiling. To their surprise, he leaves all his "possessions"—mostly junk—to Monica and Rachel.
: Ross and Phoebe engage in a heated argument after Phoebe admits she doesn't believe in evolution. Ross becomes obsessively determined to prove her wrong with scientific facts, while Phoebe challenges the arrogance of absolute scientific certainty. DVD vs. Streaming/Broadcast Friends: Season Two Episode Three Walkthrough