James Reese works as the personal assistant of the American ambassador in Paris. Bolstered by this "insider" position, he is sometimes contacted by the Special Forces, for whom he performs a few minor tasks. This situation is highly frustrating for him, for he dreams of being a secret agent, and longs to come out from the shadows to play the tough guy. Just when he's truly had enough, the preparations for an international summit meeting produce a miracle: he is given a true mission, and a real partner, Wax, who he picks up the very same day from the airport. However, for James, coping with the strong-arm methods of this over-trained agent proves to be no easy task.