Richard's dream of a career on Wall Street after graduation is crushed when Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and throws the US into WWII. He meets Betsy, the pragmatic and alluring actress waiting for her big break, and Carolyn who pulls his heart in another direction. The war changes all of their lives as they are confronted with reality, love and heartache. The prequel to MY HANDS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY weaves the tale leading to a revelation for one.