A hard-core female chef looking to make a romantic connection fights off primitive impulses during a series of dates, as memories of her mentally ill mother bleed into current-day life.

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.