Miracle in the Rain

Arthur Hugenon, a GI stationed nearby, starts a conversation with Ruth after she finishes work in New York City. Ruth declines his dinner invitation, explaining her mother is waiting at home. Undeterred, Arthur buys food from a local deli and accompanies Ruth back to her apartment.

Back at Ruth's apartment, Agnes greets Arthur with guarded warmth, wary of men. After dinner, Arthur discovers an unfinished melody Harry had composed and asks Ruth's permission to write lyrics with his war buddy, Dixie. Ruth's world begins to blur between family secrets and a growing romance.

Over the weekend, Ruth, Grace, and Arthur enjoy a night out. Ruth impulsively bids on an antique Roman coin at an auction and gives it to Arthur for luck. They later dine at a French restaurant, where the piano player turns out to be Ruth's father, though Ruth does not yet realize it.

Harry, the piano player, recognizes Ruth but keeps his distance, confessing to bartender Andy that he is too ashamed to return to his family. The moment underscores a hidden family past that could complicate Ruth's romance with Arthur. The revelation also adds tension to the evening's bright romance.

Next day, Arthur arrives late for their date but brings a revised song titled 'I'll Always Believe in You' and sings it with Ruth. As they walk in Central Park, Ruth voices fears about the war, while Arthur urges her to have faith. The moment cements their emotional bond and mutual hope.

Near Central Park's lagoon, Sergeant Gil Parker asks Arthur to take pictures of him and his new bride. Gil warns that Arthur's division is to be shipped overseas, a rumor Arthur initially rejects. The scene foreshadows the looming separation that will test their relationship.

Arthur convinces the editor at The New York Times Building to publish a human-interest piece on Commodore Windgate. The story appears, and Arthur requests to be considered for a job after the war rather than being paid for the article. This moment marks his shift toward professional independence.

Arthur informs Ruth that he has been deployed overseas and vows to marry her when he returns. He departs in a convoy, taking the Roman coin as a token of luck. Ruth continues to write him letters for months, clinging to hope.

For three months Ruth writes to him but receives no replies. A mailman delivers a letter informing her that Arthur had died in combat, crushing her. Ruth sinks into a deep depression, and Millie leaves Jalonik and the firm as a result.

Grace takes Ruth to St. Patrick's Cathedral, where Ruth prays beneath Saint Andrew. She confides in a young priest and searches for meaning after Arthur's presumed death. The cathedral visit marks a turning point in her coping process.

Ruth's cold worsens into pneumonia, and Mrs. Hamer helps to nurse both Ruth and Agnes. On a rainy night, Ruth leaves the apartment, while Agnes contemplates asking forgiveness. Grace phones to report Ruth's disappearance, suspecting she is heading toward the cathedral.

On the cathedral steps, Ruth hears Arthur's voice and believes him returning. He materializes and embraces her, returning the Roman coin as a symbol of their bond. A priest finds Ruth unconscious on the steps, Grace arrives, and the coin confirms Arthur's return, though their future remains uncertain.