Once upon a time, Harriet Smith was just an inconspicuous “gray mouse,” and handsome Jake Porter was the most popular guy in school. Once upon a time, their love, which broke out at the prom, was cut short before it had time to blossom. Years later, Harriet, a famous artist, and Jake, who has achieved success in the music business, meet again. Now they are adults, accomplished, self-sufficient - and very lonely. At first, neither Jake nor Harriet even think about romance, much less marriage. But gradually their love returns - and again powerfully comes into its own...