Ed, a writer, and his girlfriend move into a house in a Washington state neighborhood inhabited by three older men who invite him to a gathering to replace their deceased friend also named Ed.

A New York novelist and his girlfriend move to a small Washington State town.

Doris becomes an instant convert to women's lib.

On one of the hottest days of the summer, Bert gets all fired up about his neighbor who, among other things, still has his Christmas lights up.