JackNietscheisahardenedex-conwhonowworksforanP.I.firm,runbyTedQuincy.Quincy'sex-loverisRoxie,nowwifetogodfatherTonyFalcone.Inahugemix-up/double-cross,RoxieplotswithJacktogetridofFalconeandQuincy,oneanabusivehusband,theotheradementedroleplayingex-lover,andrunawaywithJack.Butthedoublecrossingsdon'tendthere.