John Corey, NYPD homicide detective, is recovering from an attempt on his life. Convalescing from three bullet wounds, he is supposed to be relaxing at his Uncle Harry's house in a rural seaside town. He retains his tough cop attitude, always has a gun nearby, and likes Budweiser beer. Since his injury, he is no longer healthy, and has trouble sleeping, eating and drinking. He is beginning to feel his age.