Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been finding a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch among his father's various inventions and slips it on, something very strange happens: The world around him seemingly comes to a stop, giving the effect that everyone has come to a stop. Zak quickly learns how to manipulate the device, and he and his quick-witted, beautiful new friend Francesca have some real fun. But then they realize that they are not alone in hypertime.