男主角是一位不得志的小职员,偶然的机会在家宅奇写小说,不料竞获得意外的成功。在读书会上,他得知自己的母亲多年前,也怀有成为作家的梦想。After two failed marriages, a science fiction writer (Brooks) decides coming to terms with his mom will improve his chances for a successful relationship, so he moves in with his mom (Reynolds).