I, Philippe Zabelle (wealthy software designer, callous playboy, totally un-handy man), do hereby hire contractor Janice Diane Wyatt to renovate my home (but not make significant changes in my life, like making me fall for her, a single mom). I give J. D. full authority to choose appliances and decor--as long as she doesn't distract me from my poker games or wear anything too revealing. . . . Should J. D. fail to complete this job-- or should I be unable to resist her beauty and intelligence--this agreement will be renegotiated according to our mutual desires.