Willum, an aspiring young architect has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick, a fellow ex-GI who he has never met, but who saved his life in Vietnam. Willum is delighted when Rick shows up at his house the night of his 34th birthday party. However, his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hapless nerd with no social sense and even less tact. Willum’s normally placid personality is pushed to its limits and just as he is about to go over the edge and take drastic measures to rid himself of his maddening house guest, a surprising twist sets things straight.