When a quiet, mysterious restaurant dishwasher named Adam (Christian Slater) rescues Caroline (Marisa Tomei) -- an outgoing but unlucky-in-love waitress -- from attackers, the two form a fragile friendship that slowly turns to love in this romantic melodrama. Caroline draws Adam out of his shell while he restores her faith in men, but Adam's weak heart and urgent need for a transplant threaten their future happiness. Rosie Perez co-stars.