A couple goes through a ordeal, causing Jack to come to terms with his grief while Lilly remains in the "real" world, dealing with her own guilt. As if Lilly's problems weren't serious yet, a starling lurking in her backyard begins to harass and attack her and she's comically obsessed with killing him. Lilly finally finds advice from Larry, an eccentric psychologist turned veterinarian with a troubled past. The two form a unique and unlikely friendship as they help each other discover, acknowledge, and face their problems.