Smart, successful and charismatic Bernie Fine has had a brilliant career, rising to the position of vice president of Wolfs, the most prestigious department store in New York. But with his personal life, everything turned out to be more difficult — twice a broken heart turned Bernie into a confirmed bachelor, married only at work. This state of affairs completely suited Bernie until the board of directors sent him to California to head the chain's new store in San Francisco. Having met the charming Elizabeth O'Reilly, he thought for the first time in a long time that he had finally met a woman with whom he was ready to spend his whole life. Is it possible that this time the newly found happiness will be fleeting?..