Multimillionaire Christopher Craig is dying, and his only relative and heir, nephew Alan Craig, disappeared while on an Arctic expedition about a year ago. Christopher’s two business partners believe they deserve a share of the fortune, and one of them will do anything to get his hands on it. Christopher believes Alan is still alive and builds a special one-year clock to wait before settling his estate, giving Alan time to return. Greed, embezzlement, theft, blackmail and double dealing are just some of the day-to-day events while everyone waits until the clock stops. (summary by Tom Penn)