Mary travelled the world in her early twenties only to discover the man of her dreams, Cedric, was a fellow British backpacker undertaking the same journey of youthful self discovery as herself. As soul-mates their future seemed bright until settling down to a stable, secure life stole the spark from Mary's life.
Cedric is convinced he can save their relationship that was written in the stars years ago as they continually crossed paths meeting unplanned in various different countries. Having tried relocating with work to live in foreign countries and marrying Mary, he sees the chasm between them ever widening and resorts to impregnating her and buying her a house to design to become the home of her dreams.
Alone, empty and away from her normal surroundings, construction manager Mike offers her the relief and romance missing from her life. Can Mary happily recreate a holiday romance with Mike or will reality find a way to interfere with her last shot of happiness?