Nickie Ferrante, a notorious playboy, crosses paths with Terry McKay on the transatlantic ocean liner SS Constitution during their voyage from Europe to New York. Both are already romantically involved with other people. Despite this, they develop a close bond after several encounters on the ship.
During a stop near Villefranche-sur-Mer, Terry observes a different side of Nickie as they visit his grandmother Janou. Janou reveals Nickie’s hidden talent for painting, though he often discards his work for not meeting his standards. Before parting ways as the ship heads back to New York City, Nickie and Terry agree to meet at the Empire State Building after six months, provided they have resolved their current relationships.
On the day of their planned reunion, tragedy strikes as Terry is struck by a car while rushing to meet Nickie at the Empire State Building. Severely injured and unable to reach him, Terry remains silent about her condition, fearing rejection due to her disability. Nickie, unaware of the accident, waits in vain at the observation deck and eventually leaves, believing Terry has purposely stood him up.
Months later, Terry, now working as a music teacher and still concealing her disability, coincidentally encounters Nickie at a ballet performance with his former fiancée. Despite their brief interaction, Nickie eventually tracks down Terry’s address and surprises her on Christmas Eve. As they reminisce about their past encounters, Nickie gifts Terry a shawl from Janou, unknowingly revealing his connection to her present.
As Nickie prepares to depart, he mentions a painting he recently completed and gave away to a woman who admired it but had no money to purchase it. When he spots the same painting in Terry’s home, he realizes the truth and rushes to her side. In a touching moment of realization and acceptance, Nickie understands Terry’s sacrifice and love, leading to a heartfelt embrace as they look towards a hopeful future together.
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