We die only once, and for such a long time, and so you would think that there would be nothing casual about death. Seemingly, we ought to go to any length to avoid it. In the beginning we have Joseph Naverton, and Edward Coughlin, life long friends. Now in their late thirties, closer than ever - as a matter of fact they are even partners in business. Tonight, they're having dinner together, as usual - a happy party of three... Joe, Edward, and Melisande Naverton - Joe's wife.