Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.
—Gloria Naylor
Time and distance have torn apart five friends. Alice, the peacemaker amongst them, decides to invite them all to her art exhibition. She trusts that their bond is stronger than the circumstances and discrepancies that divide them.
As Kate and Janet arrive, Alice's plan quickly sets in motion. First, Charlotte and Kate, who have spoken since Charlotte failed to receive an invitation to Kate's shotgun wedding, catch sight of one another early on in the evening. Then, Ursula, who unwittingly played the role of mistress in one of the women's marriages, is spotted working as a waitress for the special event.
Then tensions are high, but the possibilities are endless.
Can they lay down old grudges and find forgiveness?
Or will they cultivate more fuel for their discord?