In a small, conservative town, Vivian Lane, a young woman with dreams of becoming a doctor, finds herself torn between societal expectations and her own desires. News of her friend Morton's expulsion from college for rebellious behavior sparks internal conflict as she grapples with her feelings for him and the limitations placed on her ambitions. As Morton prepares to leave town, their first encounter with love and intimacy leaves Vivian with a mix of emotions and a coming-of-age experience that will challenge her understanding of love, societal pressures, and her own future.