In an alternate version of 20th century America, all citizens are subject to government-issued neurological implants which they are told prevent their heads from exploding. When Arkady, the lone caretaker of his ailing mother, has his implant forcibly removed by an unknown assailant– his reality begins to collapse and he scrambles to find answers.

A gay couple have a special guest at their 5th Wedding Anniversary Party, the Mother. She does not dislike gay people, on the contrary, she loves them, just not when it's her son. And at 43, he still lets her control situations, but not anymore. It's a love and hate relationship that has its dramas, but can they rectify the situation?