Publishing assistant Brett Eisenberg wants to be a big-time editor. However, she lacks self-confidence, a problem that isn't helped by her new, overbearing boss. Brett soon enters into a relationship with Archie, an older man who has plenty of his own issues, including alcoholism, diabetes and a difficult relationship with his daughter. Intent on helping Archie get past his problems, she turns to her dying father for advice.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
as Brett Eisenberg
Alec Baldwin
as Archie Knox
Maggie Grace
as Chloe
James Naughton
as Robert Eisenberg
Chris Carmack
as Jed
Vanessa Branch
as Faye Faulkner
Peter Scolari
as Mickey Lamm
Marian Seldes
as Margaret Paddleford
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
as Ethan Eisenberg
Jill Eikenberry
as Marlene Eisenberg
Marin Ireland
as Katie
Nate Corddry
as Jason