Growing up on an Army Camp in Surrey, Lucy and her mother decide to move to London towards the end of World War 2. Shortly afterwards, Lucy starts to study in Oxford, where she meets Phil - a young, handsome and extremely talented photographer. But before their love can develop, Phil has to leave Oxford to start his work in London. It takes some very lively years until both finally start their lives together. After some really happy years their family life starts to change. Phil comes back from a job as war photographer and his post traumatic stress disorder starts to change his personality. How is Lucy going to deal with the 'new' Phil and what if their family and love is going to break apart?