Derry used to be a quiet, friendly town but things have changed and it is divided by the abortion debate. Feelings are fuelled by the visit of Susan Edwina Day, author of books on battered women and child abuse. Mild-mannered Ed has become an agressive demonstrator, convinced that King Herod has been reincarnated and Derry will be the centre of a new armageddon. Meanwhile, 70 year-old Ralph just can not sleep...