When the recently deceased short-order cook at the waffle house refuses to pass over, Rube takes his job; George picks up a pet golden retriever whose previous owner was one of George's reaper assignments.

The reapers hold a seance for a wealthy society matron who refuses to pass over until she gets even with her son. Also, on the anniversary of her death 21 years ago, Roxy is still trying come to terms with the manner in which she died.