Berger runs into Carrie as he arrives to meet Courtney, who is a common publisher to both of them. Later, Carrie and Berger hit it off and have a small date together after their first meeting. The two characters go on to have chemistry between them but their brief relationship is mired with insecurities and jealousy from Berger's side in the narrative. We remember both of them as a couple that was not supposed to last longer than the others and in which none would place their bets in.