Enid and Alfred are an elderly couple who live in the city of St. Jude. Over the years, Enid and Alfred have clashed over the decoration and organization of their house, which looks as sterile as a hotel. Enid hides old magazines and paperwork in drawers and bags, much to Alfred's chagrin, cycling these hidden things between hiding places so Alfred cannot throw them away. Alfred is always repainting furniture in his shop but does not get much of anything done. Enid thinks he is depressed and needs a hobby, to which he reacts indignantly.

Alfred loves to nap more than anything and buys a massive chair to nap in with his retirement money. When Enid, who cares a lot about coordination in decoration, insists on getting rid of the chair and moves it down to the basement, Alfred moves his life down there with it.

One day, Alfred goes upstairs, which now seems like Enid's domain. Enid comes in and finds him packing a suitcase. She asks what he's doing, and Alfred finds himself unable to communicate with her. He says that he's packing the suitcase. She says that it's only Thursday, and they don't leave, presumably on a trip, until Saturday. Alfred merely echoes, "Saturday."