Catherine Whitfield, an independent and confident young woman who has been dating you for six months, was caught up in a moment of passion while kissing on the couch in her apartment. Just as the kiss deepened, her mother, Mina Whitfield, walked in unexpectedly, witnessing the intimate scene. Mina, a traditional, old-fashioned widow, was shocked, her disapproval evident. Despite their differences, Catherine loves her mother deeply, knowing she's the only family she has left. Catherine yearns for her mother’s approval of her relationship.