-Susan acquires a life-like robot (lifebot) following her husband's death to provide companionship and assistance with household chores. -Steve desires a beautiful lifebot partner capable of looking after his kids and attending to his needs, while he indulges with numerous dates--an arrangement impeccably suited to his lifestyle. -Nick, a small-time crook, aspires to train his lifebot for a profitable life of crime. -Tom, having had his job replaced...