'Necessary Lubrication' is a short film that deals with the depression of a young woman named Reese. Everyone around Reese calls her 'Angel.' Reese has been having trouble lately finding someone to love her and call her own. She tries so hard to find that special someone but it never seems to work out in her favor. Depressed and beside herself, Reese tries to take her own life. However, she does not succeed. After several attempts at this, she realizes that there is a reason why she is still alive.