A woman very pregnant with her ex-fiance's child must decide whether or not to evacuate a futuristic Nigeria, where a genetically modified super-plant has led to extreme pollen tsunamis and a rare, deadly pollen allergy.

When a middle-aged lawyer in contemporary Indiana discovers that he has a powerfully sensitive palate, he suddenly finds himself with riches, fame, and a mid-life crisis.

When an extraterrestrial bug bites a space explorer in the arm, a comical medical emergency replete with amputations and miscommunications ensues.