Although Emma's (Virginia Madsen) career as a home security service salesperson is flourishing, her home life is not as sunny, thanks to a loveless marriage and pain still felt from the loss of a child. When she meets Bret (Rick Rossovich), whose art gallery inspires the retired painter in Emma, the two strike up a friendship and Bret eventually convinces Emma to take part in an art fencing ring, bringing their relationship to new heights.