Steve Lopez, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., has had some recent misfortunes. Not long after his divorce, he continues to be responsible for a column in the newspaper, and over the years, he has accumulated quite a few readers. However, recently, the inspiration for the column he's been writing has dried up; Steve can't find better topics to write about, but the pressure from his editor is also increasing, making Steve consider changing careers several times. While riding his bicycle for morning exercise, he swerved to avoid a dog that was leisurely strolling on the road and ended up with a bloody head injury. He got more than ten stitches at the hospital, and his wounds haven't healed yet...