Local postman Neely Dunne has a naive view that the world is a simple place where everything seems just right. While doing his rounds, Neely's world takes a turn when he meets Frank Byrne. Neely tries to make sense of the situation and discovers that he is the only one in town who doesn't know. Neely's wife Nora, however, has a worldly, warm charm that gently steers him through the tribulations of raising their two sons. Neely connects more with Cain, being a footballer, athlete, and sports fan; he struggles to find common ground with while he struggles to find common ground with Abel. Nora, the anchor of the family, insists that Neely give Abel a chance. When Abel gets a visit from four beautiful girls, Neely's curiosity gets the better of him even against Nora's explicit instructions. As usual, Neely ends up the worse for wear. Can Neely ever bond with Abel?