Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

A childless couple runs into a pregnant classmate at their high school reunion and agrees to adopt her baby, little realizing she has sinister plans for them.