After a series of unexplained episodes spanning their five-year marriage, Laurette discovers that her husband has suddenly left her and his almost six-year-old daughter. Although Nora has been like a daughter to Laurette, Nora's recent mysterious behavior over the past year has made Laurette distant and uncomfortable, and she is looking forward to taking Nora to live with her grandmother. On the way there, Laurette is confronted by fears and questions about the past that might be influencing Nora's strange behavior. Dreams and memories haunt Laurette, and she might find that finally asking questions is the last thing she should do.