The story takes place in Los Angeles and New York City. It explores the life of David Stanton as he hits the backside of middle age and is unsure of what he wants to do and how he wants to spend the rest of his life. David works as a business consultant but has lost his enthusiasm for the job. On a business trip to New York City he runs into his ex-wife Vicki and rekindles his attraction to her. Things become complicated when David visits Vicki's loft only to find that she is still living with her ex-husband. After a long night of knockdown, drag-out, drunken drama David and Vicki leave the loft and find a hotel room where they eventually are able to reconnect. David returns to Los Angeles and has trouble dealing with his new friend, his boss, and his daughter who lives with his sister Elaine. He also has another ex-wife, Melody, living in a rehabilitation house who he visits with his daughter. David is trying to keep his life in balance while doing a high-wire act trying to please ...