Serena and Glenna are both experiencing the harsh realities of WWII. Serena is mourning the death of her husband who was killed in combat. And as a single mother, Glenna is struggling to provide for her five-year-old daughter Katie. When Serena reluctantly hires Glenna as a live-in housekeeper and cook, the two women come to depend on each other in unexpected ways. Over time, their bond deepens into one of sisterhood, and they find comfort in each other's company. When a collection of letters from Katie's father are discovered in the home of Ethel Ann, a woman who suffered a traumatic event and held a grudge against Glenna, Glenna's lingering hope for a reunion is renewed. And with each other's support, they both seek out a new beginning.