A lesbian woman living far from home becomes combative and hostile when a man she thought was her friend passes judgment on her family and choice to become a mother. At the same time, her partner pushes her to understand that it is still possible to live a happy life with their daughter, even while homophobia lingers in many of their interactions with others.

While watching his infant son, a man recalls an old memory from his adolescence involving a charming guest and his views on the nature of men and animals.