Tom and Gerri, a happily married couple nearing retirement, navigate through the seasons of one year, providing a steady anchor for their less content friends and family. They spend their days gardening on their allotment, where they engage in comforting routines and share affectionate moments. Gerri works as a counselor and often brings her troubled co-worker, Mary, into their home. Mary, lonely and desperate for affection, spends considerable time with the couple, bringing her own chaos and vulnerability into their tranquil lives.

Throughout the year, their home becomes a sanctuary for several struggling individuals, including Tom's friend Ken, who battles with loneliness and an unhealthy lifestyle. The couple’s harmonious relationship and stable life serve as a stark contrast to the turmoil faced by those around them. With each season, deeply felt emotions and personal conflicts unfold, as Tom and Gerri provide unconditional support, offering solace to friends in crisis while observing the stark differences in how people cope with life's challenges. Through their interactions, themes of friendship, aging, and the search for happiness are tenderly explored.