Ariel and Preston are happily married, and Ariel is determined to keep it that way. Preston is recovering from a stroke, but if he begins to piece together memories of the seventy-two hours prior to his stroke, then he will realize Ariel's hidden secret. Also privy to Ariel's exploits, Preston's secretary Michele has set her sights on a position of power.

But when Preston's memories start to resurface, will he be able to forgive and forget? Can Ariel ignore her deepest yearnings for the sake of her marriage? And, though bound to secrecy, will Michele honour her pact with Ariel, or stop at nothing to get what she wants?