The play is set in a trendy beach house, and begins with a suicide attempt by Charlie.
Emma infers that her fortuitous arrival was divine intervention, and sets about trying to help Charlie.
Finally, Kim, an escort girl provided by one of Charlie's friends, arrives.
Charlie finally reveals how his trauma came about through seeing a pair of ants fighting over a crumb.
[1][2] The initial run was performed at the Second Stage Theatre and directed by Peter DuBois.