“Mabel” (Gena Rowlands) and her husband, “Nick” (Peter Falk), appear to have a contented marriage. He works leading a construction crew while she attempts to manage their three children. "Mabel" clearly overextends herself. She seems intent on appearing as both an affectionate mother and wife while also maintaining a lively persona meant to keep everyone around her cheerful. However, “Nick” is aware that many of thei…