There was a terrible tragedy in Pauline's life: she lost loved ones. Her husband and five-year-old son Misha are killed in a car accident. The woman herself survives miraculously, but is she now in need of this life when there are no loved ones near her. Pauline is on the verge of suicide.
Sister Vera helps her escape from the horrific depression of the heroine; she advises to have another child. Pauline only has to find a decent father for the future baby. Arseny is the most worthy candidate. Pregnant, Pauline immediately divorces her husband.

A few years later, fate again confuses Pauline and Arseny. They are employees of one company. Overcoming insults and misunderstandings, young people decide to live together. Pauline begins to prepare for the wedding. However, on the eve of this happy event, she learns a bit about her fiance's past.