Mia Sloan is a bright yet unmotivated 29-year-old waitress who suddenly finds herself in the unenviable position of having one day to raise thousands of dollars in back-due rent in order to stave off eviction. During this memorably hectic day, Mia journeys through her hometown of Tallahassee, encountering various figures from her life while attempting to earn the funds any way she can.

The Happy Pill is a story of one woman's struggle with depression and the terrible lens it puts on life. Neglectful family and abusive work relationships beat Amy into trying every pill under the sun, until she finally takes the revenge that some may find hard to swallow.