CARLA seems to have the perfect life, but she wants to be Carla again, to rediscover herself beyond her roles as a mother and wife. Teaching is her passion, but THOMAS, her husband, insists that she remain a homemaker. EMILY, Carla's divorced best friend, struggles in the dating world. When Thomas charms her, Emily falls for him, unaware that Thomas is already involved with AMANDA, a love-seeking & fragile woman who clings to her independent daughter, DAWN. CARLA arranges a weekend getaway, planning to convince Thomas that returning to work would benefit them. Learning of the trip and witnessing Thomas with Amanda, Emily is distraught. Tensions flare and Emily informs Carla about Thomas's affair with Amanda, hoping Carla will end her marriage and Thomas will choose her. A whirlwind of se