Meet Bob Clayborn, a man whose dreams have long been trampled beneath the feet of his elephant-sized wife. Now, the long-suffering husband of Clarisse Clayborn has learned the worst: his mother-in-law will soon be moving in with them.

But wait! What's that glow up ahead? Why, it's the old Zodiac. Abandoned years ago, it's lit up like a neon lollipop. Clarisse is eager to join the fun, and as for Bob, a daydream hovers on the edge of becoming a reality.