Police officer Cliff Marcelli is monitoring a suspicious warehouse - an alleged drug mafia lair. The surveillance is carried out from the window of an apartment in the building opposite, where a young woman, Edie Turner, and her elderly grandmother live. Eddie and Cliff are instantly drawn to each other and become lovers. But Clif, who was abandoned by his wife two years ago, is afraid of new affection and does not want a serious and long-term relationship. Eddie takes the initiative. Will she be able to achieve her goal?