Mary, Mary

During an IRS review, Bob cannot recall what the $5,000 in checks were for. His tax lawyer friend Oscar Nelson asks Bob's soon-to-be ex-wife Mary to help identify legitimate business expenses. Bob resents the idea of meeting Mary or his fiancée Tiffany, hoping to avoid the confrontation.

Mary has had a makeover and looks stunning, but old issues resurface between her and Bob. He resents her sarcasm and the memory of their failed marriage lingers. The couple's dynamic grows more strained as money concerns and trust collide.

Middle-aged movie star Dirk Winston casually asks Mary on a date, hinting at his interest beyond a business tie. The moment triggers jealousy and concern in Bob, who suspects Dirk's motives. Mary remains uncertain but intrigued by the attention.

Bob bluntly accuses Dirk of exploiting Mary's insecurity to relieve his own alimony burden. The confrontation exposes Bob's fear of losing Mary to glamorous stardom. Mary steps back, weighing Dirk's charm against Bob's doubts.

Dirk invites Mary to accompany him on the next day's publicity tour for his film. He senses her unease and paints the trip as a chance to prove her value. Mary hesitates but ultimately agrees to join him.

A snowstorm aborts Bob and Tiffany's planned weekend trip, forcing them to return to Bob's apartment. Mary ends up spending the night there as well. The changed plan brings the quartet back into close, tense proximity.

The next morning Tiffany and Mary finally meet, and Tiffany notes that the sofa sheets show no sign of sleeping. She suspects Mary and Bob slept together out of habit. The confrontation amplifies underlying insecurities and sets the stage for further conflicts.

During the tense exchange, a groggy Bob takes six sleeping pills, mistaking them for vitamins. Tiffany rushes to find an antidote, alarmed by Bob's vulnerability. The incident unsettles everyone and casts doubt on the engagement.

In a practical but emotionally charged moment, Bob suggests they stay married to avoid a second divorce. Mary is outraged, accusing him of reducing their relationship to logistics. The couple confront the real reasons they stayed connected despite their past issues.

Dirk arrives to pick up Mary for the publicity trip, but Bob locks her in a closet and throws the key out the window to prevent her leaving. Mary pleads with Dirk to leave so they can still keep to the schedule. Tiffany senses the gravity of the moment and ends her engagement with Bob.

Mary uses the closet key to escape and tells Dirk she could have left with him, but Bob's stubborn actions have shown how much he truly loves her. She acknowledges the complexity of their relationship and recommits to trying again. The moment cements a new resolve between them.

Mary and Bob reconcile as the night settles in, and Bob drifts to sleep exhausted from the upheaval. Their renewed bond feels fragile but hopeful, suggesting they might build a more honest future together. The film closes on a note of tentative, renewed commitment.