Pauline, successful and happy in her professional life, optimistic and eagerly waiting in her private life, encounters Vera during one of her many moves. Vera lives in the same building and begins to capture Pauline's attention. One evening, they meet in a shabby bar and spontaneously share their entire life stories. Both start to question each other's lives. Shortly after, Pauline moves away. Her memories of Vera and their brief time together become the focus of the novel. A glimpse into the future prompts interpretation.