mickey howard is a mid-thirties medium-sized member of the working population, happily married with a rich husband and a friendly dog. then one night out at a nightclub following one too many rum and cokes, she lets her hair down a little too far with surprising consequences. she begins to question her comfortable existence when life deals her some unexpected cards. her family need her advice on a subject she dislikes intensely. her work begins to suffer as the annual medical conference draws closer and her marriage takes a downward spiral leaving mickey convinced that the only solution rests with a work colleague. what ensues is a battle between mickey's conscience and her actions, leaving her wondering if that last rum and coke was really such a good idea.