London Architect Joe Albion receives a letter from Sandra, the receptionist. It is from America and addressed to a Joe A. He takes it - unaware it was meant for someone else. The letter is from Mary J. - a female prisoner held in a state penitentiary. Joe is intrigued and replies - the transatlantic correspondence begins. Despite his success in business and the material trappings - something is missing from his life. He finds solace in Mary J. - someone who understands and is supportive - they connect. With his free-spirited friend Stephan, he travels to Texas to meet her in person.