On a hot summer day, 23-year-old aspiring author Audra visits her former professor and celebrated novelist Martin at his captivating home to request a letter of recommendation. However, Martin keeps putting off signing it and suddenly jumps into the pool. Audra is about to leave, but Martin presents her with a professional opportunity that tempts her to stay. Martin convinces Audra to celebrate this important moment of her life challenging Audra with the weight of crossed lines and the strength it takes to stand her ground.