By day, Bateman is like all the others, preoccupied with who has the most tasteful business cards, finest suits, and how to get prime reservations at the chicest restaurants. Bateman oozes success. He wears big-shouldered suits and bold power ties. His cellular phone weighs 5 pounds. Status is king.
Volume is the word.
He's empty, passionless. He thinks power tools are ideal sex toys. Then along comes the very polite, hard-working Detective Kimball. He's properly impressed with Bateman's style and office. He respects the man's cleverness and status.