Despite having what many would call a good life, Boston librarian Shelby misses her estranged husband Bob, living back in their native Texas. Four years before she threw him out because of his drinking, now she wonders if she gave up too easily. She comes up with what she admits is a crazy idea: with the help of some friends (and their airplane), "kidnap" Bob and whisk him off to beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. There she hopes to dry him out and see if he'll reconsider life with her. Endless complications and misadventures ensue, it turns out rescuing someone is not easy. But is it possible?