Reginald "Cool" Coolidge is a struggling actor, fed up with taking stereotypical African American roles and waiting for his big break in a legitimate production. Until this time comes, he works at his mother's boyfriend's gas station to repay him for covering his college tuition. One day at the station, his ex-fiancée--and one true love--reappears at the pumps after three years of silence. Cool discovers that in 36 hours she will marry a local lawyer. Now, Cool is going all out to retain his relationship with his ex-fiancee as he takes on the biggest role of his life while also learning the secret to mastering his craft.
—Anonymous