What is a short-summary of the story, Menlo Park, from Cline's, Daddy: Stories?

Menlo Park follows a man named Ben. He used to work for a high-profile entertainment magazine, but he was fired in disgrace. The story does not explicitly state the reasons for his firing, but it was likely related to drug abuse and other possible forms of misconduct. Ben now works as a freelance book editor. He was recently hired to edit the memoir of a famous musician. Ben goes to California to meet with the musician and review some of the edits. Ben feels an odd rapport—or lack thereof—with the musician, as well as with the musician’s assistant, Karen.