It's the dinner shift at ShenaniganZ. Cluess boss Dan assigns Mitch, a 22-year-old trainee, to Monty, the smooth-talker who chases girls for one-night stands. Dean, a 22-year-old water, feels that life is passing him by. Dan offers him the assistant-manager job and gives him until midnight to decide. Other waiters, cooks, and bus boys have their issues and personalities. Bishop, the dishwasher, is their counselor. During this shift, Monty may learn something, Dean makes his decision, Dan makes a play for the not-yet-18 hostess, customers get their comeuppance, the guys all play the in-house homophobic flashing game, the gals demonstrate why they won't, and Mitch gets the last word.

Attempting to lead a quiet reformed life, an ex-con finds refuge in a motel run by a single mother and her daughter Clara. The peace and freedom he has found in this safe haven disappears when Clara is assaulted, forcing him to face his old demons