A story of obsessional love. David returns from his grandfather's funeral in Yorkshire to his home in London to find a letter that proves to be the beginning of a significant relationship with Hedley, a colleague with whom David has had little previous contact. After a few years, the relationship ends abruptly leaving David emotionally adrift. Unable to accept the fact that the relationship is over, David waits for Hedley's return. Despite advice from friends and an extended period of counselling, David's single-minded resolve to stoically set his sights on Hedley's eventual return leads to a shocking development and another funeral.