Something Missie in the Life of Jordan Bank is an unsettling tale of loss and misdirected love. As a child, Jordan withdraws deep into the world of his own imagination due to constant ridicule from his peers. An intense interest in science and the care of his menagerie of animals takes up most of Jordan's time. His closest human companion is his mother, whose tendency to periodically drift into sleep is a source of concern for Jordan. He intuitively suspects that his mother is actually suffering from a much more serious condition that may threaten her life. On Christmas, Jordan is overjoyed when he finally receives the only gift he has always wanted: a real pet monkey. However not long after he gets her, Missie the monkey is killed in a tragic accident. Devastated, Jordan blames himself for her death. He cannot face the possibility of losing his mother as well. As an adult, Jordan devotedly cares for his declining mother while he strives to become a leading genetic engineer. Haunted by loneliness and memories of Missie, Jordan vows to reclaim his childhood love. His nightmares serve as road maps in his quest, leading him to use his scientific knowledge to create the love of his life. Consumed by delusions, Jordan exhumes his lost friend from the grave and converts his entire home, including his mother, into a massive scientific operation. As his mother's health wanes, Jordan stops at nothing to make his dreams come to life.