Ellen, a successful author, doesn't let anything slip through her many acquaintances. However, her career hangs by a thread, as severe pain in her hands makes hours of typing impossible. That's when she meets Heike, who is different from her previous fans - but Ellen can only think about her uncertain future. Only with her new assistant Sam does she begin to thrive again, and as she starts to contemplate her relationship with Sam, Heike begins to behave more and more strangely...