DougKramer-computernerd,supergeek,outofshape,boring,consultant,husband,andfatheroftwoteens-getsrecruitedunderpressureintotheCIA.Deepinhismidlifecrisis,hestartshisnewjob,learnsnewskills,andthenusesthemwithheroicresultsforhimself,hisfamily,andthenmillions.Doug'smarriagechangesdramatically,asdohisfeelingsforhisCIAmentorandguideKatrina.DisastroussituationscometoaheadwithhiswifeinBoston,andwiththeCIAinChechnyawhereDoug'slifegoesonthelineforsomeonehedeeplyloves.