Nancy, a lonely and self-loathing divorcee, is shocked when her mentally-challenged brother drags a dead dog into her kitchen. What makes the situation worse is that she is making the final preparations for a baby shower that is to take place in her home in less than an hour. There is suddenly a dilemma, both emotional and practical, about what to do about this dog before the guests arrive. And what is there to do about her brother Joshua? This is certainly the last straw.