Mara, a young professor teaching creative writing, is facing challenges in her marriage to a musician known for his experimental style. One day, Matt, a charming and spontaneous writer from her past, appears on her university campus. Their mutual passions draw them together, and they start to reconnect. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly backs out of driving her to a conference in another city, Matt steps in to accompany her. As they travel, the ambiguity of their relationship begins to intensify.