In Los Angeles, the real estate agent Peter and his wife, the private teacher Lizzie have a troubled marriage since they are unable to have a baby of their own and they are facing financial difficulties. They have sessions with the marriage counselor Dr. Grayson trying to resolve their issues. Lizzie spends most of her time with her friend Andie and her dog Joyce, and gives classes to her only student, the teenager Justin. When the brainless Andie has one night stand with a stranger, she gets pregnant and gives-up of an abortion and offers the baby to Lizzie. Peter does not get excited with the idea, but Andie comes to their house to live with the couple. Meanwhile Peter's brother Casey leaves the rehabilitation and Peter bring him to live in his house since his brother is fragile and needs family support. With the four adults living together, friction increases among them.
—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil