Laura Pehlke (Jenna Fischer) is married to Bob (Chris O'Donnell) and together they raise their 12-year-old son Dennis (Daniel Yelsky). Laura is a dental hygienist and Bob works in a real estate office and often comes home late. The family goes to a birthday barbecue of Laura's twin nieces. Laura suspects Bob is cheating on her and they get into a fight. She runs away from the house and Bob runs after her and suddenly collapses on the road. After a brief examination the doctor says he has had a panic attack. Later that night Laura tries to have sex with Bob during which he has another stroke and he dies, and his condition later diagnosed as Heart arrhythmia.