Alan recalls being accused of stealing a toy when he was a kid, always claiming he didn't steal it and it was planted on him. He began to doubt himself over the years fearing his "dark side" and scarring him for life as his current set of neuroses were partially bred out of the self control he had imposed upon himself. Charlie finally confesses that he stole the toy and planted it on Alan to deflect his own guilt, creating friction between them as Alan questions his entire life.