
Doug Heffernan puts in a long day's work delivering parcels and comes home each night to his loving wife, Carrie; unfortunately, he also comes home to his wacko father-in-law, Arthur.
Holly is upset when she learns Carrie was using her to have access to her van; Doug has an argument with a waitress who takes too long to deliver his food.
Carrie is overcome with guilt when she gets a digital music player for free because of the cashier's inattention.
Spence pretends to be Carrie's husband at a work event when a client finds Doug to be disagreeable; Arthur's upset he isn't the center of attention.
When Carrie discovers that her and Doug's ski weekend getaway was motivated by a promotion for a free plasma TV that Doug wants, her romantic mood sours.