Due to the economic downturn, her husband was laid off, forcing her to take a mid-career job as an office clerk at a clothing company to support the household. Because of her position, she received special attention and kindness from Mr. H, the department manager—but recently, she's begun to sense something strange in his behavior. Though she wonders if she might be imagining things, she hasn't been able to confide in her husband or anyone else. One day, she learns that the manager will be staying overnight for a business trip—and she finds out they'll be sharing the same room.