The Whale

Charlie is a morbidly obese and reclusive English professor who teaches online college writing courses but keeps his webcam switched off, afraid to show his appearance to the students.

Charlie is cared for by his nurse and only friend Liz who urges him to visit a hospital as he is at severe risk of congestive heart failure, but refuses because he is worried about not having the necessary health insurance to cover it.

He is also visited by Thomas, a New Life Church missionary who tries to proselytize him.