Nicole and Angela are sisters who excel in their professional lives. Angela, who is expecting a child, is married and hopes that Nicole, an up-and-coming lawyer, can find more equilibrium between work and personal life. During an interview, Angela hires a talented new executive named Michael and introduces him to Nicole, who surprisingly finds time to go out with him. Initially, their relationship appears to be going well, but it soon becomes evident that Michael’s pace and intensity are overwhelming for Nicole.