A first-time father expecting his wife's expected date of delivery is only five days away. As Peter want to catch a flight going home from Atlanta to be at the side of his wife for the birth, his best plan go completely amiss when a chance encounter with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay forces Peter to hitch a ride with Ethan--on what turns out to be a cross-country road trip that will ultimately destroy several cars, numerous friendships and Peter's last nerve.