i was thinking of the movie se7en when i wrote it, the great/horrible acting of brad pitt in the final scene. but i appreciate the reference to UHF also. another classic what's in the box moment. hopefully it's not someone's head or the red snapper.

good point by yggy. i suppose it could be something like lover letters from a previous relationship that he has sentimental attachement too. so he could never bring himself to dispose of them, but once he is dead they might as well be.

omabikeryder- note that the LW stated they are more like friends than father/son. that's why i thought the porn angle was more probable.