Renowned writer and recluse Norma Boswell is nearing the end of her life. She has concealed her terminal illness from those around her, including her housekeeper, gardener, and her distant son, Justin. As her condition worsens, her doctor advises that she hire a live-in nurse. However, Norma, fiercely independent, dismisses every applicant immediately. This changes when she meets Emma Keating, who is determined not to be turned away and promises to keep Norma’s secret.