Retrospectively, Gary and Patrick had lots in common.
One was a snail of simple pleasures, the other a starfish with no aspiration.
One was content with a full bowl of snailfood, the other content with a full bowl of icecream.
One enjoyed pimpin' with the ladies, the other did the same... in his dreams.
Perfect match.
So sometimes, when SpongeBob got too much for him, Gary slipped away for an impromptu sleepover with Patrick. He knew the ruckus that would rise when he got back.
But it was worth it.