This in reference to the mythical, missing great aunt and legal beneficiary of the apartment lease, who at the time we believe was in Florida, probably remaining there forever but (who knows?) might be coming back and therefore still provided the legal toehold for Jules and Jay to be in the apartment at all – keeping the place tidy for her return and to be her caretakers when she does. Which is, also should be noted, any New York landlord’s worst nightmare because due to (long ago and long gone) tenant’s rights, any rent-controlled lease would be automatically transferred, without alteration, upon the death of primary leaseholder to any other resident who had been living with leaseholder at time of demise.

–Eds.