Two parents, George and Edith, coincidentally meet while touring Middleton College with their respective teenage children, Conrad and Audrey. Both George and Edith have come to the college with hopes of ensuring a bright future for their kids, but their initial interaction is marked by stark differences in personalities; George is a buttoned-up heart surgeon while Edith is free-spirited and unconventional. As the official tour of the campus proceeds, the two find themselves increasingly bored and decide to break away for an impromptu adventure around the college grounds.

During their spontaneous exploration, George and Edith unexpectedly discover shared experiences and subtle chemistry that leads them to reevaluate aspects of their lives. Their escapades around Middleton include humorous bickering, heartfelt conversations, and unplanned detours that provide both parents with a brief respite from their everyday responsibilities. Their journey, however fleeting, opens up possibilities and emotions neither expected to confront during what was supposed to be a routine college visit.