Origin
As a private detective, Phil is occasionally hired to work conventions and parties as extra security.
Major Story Arcs
At a salesmen convention, Phil spots Carol Scott tiptoeing away from a sleeping Anthony Grant. He immediately grabs her and questions her about whether she stole from Mr. Grant. The old man awakens and exonerates Carol. Phil is then slapped before Carol leaves. Smitten, Phil follows Carol home and confronts her about his feelings for her. He begs for her number and calls her incessantly. He finally lands a date and the two begin an odd relationship in which they seem to be totally in love.
All seems to be going well except that Phil has to cancel dates frequently due to his job. He even cancels a date on Carol’s birthday. He is surprised to see her that night at a party he is working. (She attends with Mildred as a way to lash out at Phil.) He is even more surprised to learn that she is suspected of killing a man named Cunningham. He claims responsibility for her while the body is taken in for an autopsy. He and Carol are relieved to hear that Cunningham died of a heart attack and not from anything Carol had done. The two settle down.