He had promised Kay that they would die together of old age, warm and tan on an island in the sun. But Burt Garlick's wife withered away on a hospital bed before that could happen. Still in mourning, he discovers that he too is dying. With little time, few resources and one bullet in an old revolver, Burt needs to get to that island before the reaper has his way. He will honor his love no matter what it takes. Desperate to find death, Burt will find it on that island. He will find it in the volcano.