A married couple suffers a hardship, leading Jack to head off to deal with his grief while Lilly remains in the real world, dealing with her own guilt As if Lillys troubles werent bad enough, a starling that has nested in her backyard begins to harass and attack her and she becomes comically obsessed with killing it Lilly eventually finds guidance from Larry, a quirky psychologist turned veterinarian with a troubled past of his own The two form a unique and unlikely friendship as they each help the other to explore, acknowledge and confront their problems