The play tells the story of a young couple, Cathy (played by Carol White) and Reg (Ray Brooks)汽车上开两个的花苞. Initially their relationship flourishes and they have a child and move into a modern home. When Reg is injured and loses his well-paid job, they are evicted by bailiffs, and they face a life of poverty and unemployment, illegally squatting in empty houses and staying in shelters. Finally, Cathy has her child女保镖ren taken away by social services.