Black Books/Heartwarming

• A rare example exists in "He's Leaving Home" where, upon Manny running away, Bernard struggles to move on despite being a complete bastard to him simply because he cares about him. Taken further in "Manny Come Home" where Bernard is so heartbroken that Manny is leaving that he literally starts dying (and, again, refuses to apologize or show he cares about him).

Manny: Well, I suppose I'll be off since it's over between us... I'll write.
Bernard: I won't read it.
Manny: W-well I'll call.
Bernard: I'll hang up.
Manny: [annoyed] Well I'll come and see you!
Bernard: [nonchalant] I'll be dead by then.

• Later in the same episode has Bernard yell the following at Evan, which is oddly heartwarming in a strange way:

Manny: Bernard! He want's my hair!
Bernard: [to Evan] How dare you! Don't you touch a hair on that boy's head! Have you no respect?! He's mine! Get your own Human Plaything you quartz brained little cream puff!