A once brilliant detective escapes from the health care facility where he is currently undergoing treatment for a mental breakdown. Guided by a voice in his head, he makes his way to The Dream Motel.

For most of her adult life, Toni James has been responsible for her kid brother, Freddy, who was born mentally challenged. On a business trip to The Dream Motel, Jesse shows Toni what her life would be like without Freddy.