Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission. 　　译文(2): 故事发生在1990年，一个名叫大卫(布莱恩 · 兰迪斯 · 福尔金斯)的单身汉为了逃离照顾年迈的母亲(凯瑟琳 · 布雷迪)的日复一日的苦差事而四处奔波。在通过视频约会服务寻找伴侣时，他发现了一盘奇怪的叫做 Rent-A-Pal 的录像带。由魅力四射的安迪(Wil Wheaton 饰)主持，这盘带子为他提供了急需的陪伴、同情和友谊。但是，安迪的友谊是有代价的，大卫拼命挣扎，以支付入场费。