Bill Macy's character, "Charlie," seeks assistance from his former private investigator acquaintance, "Ira" (Art Carney), regarding his client “Margo” (Lily Tomlin)'s missing cat. He’s dismissive of her request, prioritizing the pursuit of those responsible for his partner’s death and urging her to simply pay the demanded sum. Due to their limited financial resources, she employs clever tactics to persuade him into i…