Percy and Veronica have been spending the summer looking after a luxurious, modern home in the Hollywood Hills. However, their return to the reality of New York, with its jobs and challenges of young professional life, is just around the corner. Despite the idyllic setting, they are eager to leave, as their peace was shattered by an unwelcome visit from Freedgood, a former college acquaintance. Since their days in liberal arts, Freedgood’s life has spiraled into crime, involving imprisonment, dubious business dealings, and drug trafficking. This path has led to his downfall, attracting the attention of a curious LAPD detective, and making the couple yearn for the everyday struggles that now seem preferable to their deceptive paradise.