Ex-homicide detective Jake Roberts and his Hollywood agent girlfriend, Caitland, are on vacation in Phoenix. Donald and Betty O'Malley are also on vacation, their first one ever. Donald's employer terminates him after thirty years on the job. Bobby Goode performs at the comedy club that made him a mega-star. Homicide Detectives Williams and Farina investigate a gruesome murder. They ask Jake to consult on the case.