1. George Hadley is a well-off man who spoils his children. He concentrates on giving his family material possessions in order to give them a good life. He buys an expensive automated house that does everything for his wife and children. Unfortunately, the automation of the house leaves George feeling useless and without purpose.
Wendy is the spoiled daughter of George and Lydia Hadley. She joins her brother in conspiring against her parents when they threaten to take the automated house and holographic nursery away.
David McLean is a psychiatrist who is concerned about the images of death present in the nursery. He recommends shutting down the nursery and sending the children to daily therapy sessions.
Lespere is an astronaut whose ship blows up. He reviews his happy memories of his full life as he floats off helplessly through space to his death.
2. Phelps kills his wife Lisabeth, fulfilling the prophecy of one of his special tattoos.