Tepper Isn't Going Out, he just wants to get away from his wife for a bit and get some peace and quiet. He also is a bit of a sadist who delights in enjoying a "good parking space" at the contention of other drivers who then realize he isn't leaving.
Read this book about a guy who parks in a desirable spot in NYC and reads the paper.
Tepper Isn't Going Out: A Novel https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375758518/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pAdiCbNNMF0W3