In a small town on the coast of North Carolina, four ladies' bridge game is delayed as they cope with growing older. Will the hippie, Stella find her long lost son? What is Penny hiding behind her socialite exterior? Can Lillian achieve fulfillment? How can Gert avoid being homeless? Is it too late for romance? What does life hold in store for the four and how will they cope with it? These are the questions they discuss over their bridge game.