Arthur Hollister and his wife Debra (erroneously credited as Sarah in the episode's end credits) have a mutually lucrative secret arrangement - she paints and moulds, while he sells the art as his own since he's better at that side of the business. They have a contract with art dealer and gallery owner Erica Fortune. However, Arthur is also cheating on Debra with Erica and Erica is getting jealous. After being almost caught by Debra, Erica gives Arthur an ultimatum - either he leaves his wife for her or she'll tear the contract they have with her. Arthur consults with Time Magazine's art critic and friend Bryan Holland who warns him that they'll never find a good deal in New York again, if Erica dumps them. Fearing for his career, Arthur concludes that his only way out is to kill Erica. But things don't go as planned.