Jan has been dying for six years, bringing his unhappy marriage with Annemieke to an end in middle age Their sons have given them one last gift, a holiday in the Caribbean Dorothy and George have also been given a holiday, by their granddaughter - their first and probably last trip overseas In the rain of Bexhill-on-Sea, two weeks at a beach resort seems irresistible Alone together, in perfect surroundings, they are unable to escape their troubles, until a few chance events allow them to make something out of the ashes of their love