In the suburbs, Nick's life takes a turn when his wife Maggie suffers a heart attack and awaits a transplant, leaving him to juggle work and care for their kids, Isla and Max. At a presentation by Kobol Industries, he discovers advanced robots called Sims, designed to assist with daily tasks. When Isla wanders off, a Sim named Alice rescues her and impresses Nick with her humor. As Nick struggles with feeding the kids and an important work call, Alice arrives to help, showcasing her advanced AI that mimics human emotions and makes her great with children, especially Isla.