My Reputation

Jessica 'Jess' Drummond is shown grieving after her beloved husband dies following a long illness. Her family and friends offer her comfort during this difficult time. She struggles to reconnect with her social circle, indicating her ongoing process of emotional recovery.

Frank Everett, the executor of Jess's husband's estate, meets Jess at her home. He is portrayed as a longtime family friend who later shows romantic interest in Jess, hinting at potential future developments in their relationship.

Jess attempts to rekindle her social life by reconnecting with her friends, but finds their interactions difficult because they remind her of her late husband. This highlights her ongoing emotional struggle and sense of loss.

George Van Orman, an old acquaintance, forces himself on Jess but is rejected. This uncomfortable encounter emphasizes Jess's boundaries and her desire to avoid unwanted advances.

Jess joins her friend Ginna Abbott and Ginna’s husband Cary on a vacation to Lake Tahoe, seeking a change of scenery and some respite from her emotional turmoil. The trip marks a new beginning and a chance to reconnect with herself.

While lost on the slopes with a broken ski, Jess meets Major Scott Landis, who helps her back to safety. They begin to form a connection, though Jess initially rejects his romantic overtures, trying to maintain distance.

Jess's acquaintance with Scott becomes apparent as he is seen at a club, leading to gossip among Jess’s friends and her mother. Rumors circulate about her relationship with Scott, creating tension and social pressure.

Following confrontations with her mother and others, Jess begins to return Scott’s affections after initially distancing herself. Their relationship starts to become more genuine amid social disapproval.

Jess openly tells Scott that she loves him, indicating a significant emotional shift. Scott then reveals that he has to leave for a new overseas military assignment the next day, complicating their relationship.

Jessica's two sons, Kim and Keith, believe she is about to leave for New York with Scott, which leads them to flee to their grandmother's house in distress. Jess reassures them of her love and clarifies her feelings about moving on.

Jess hurries to the train platform to meet Scott, intending to join him before his departure. She decides not to go to New York with him, explaining that her children are too young to understand the situation.

Scott departs on his train for New York, expressing his wish to be with Jess and asking her to wait for his return. Jess watches him leave, emphasizing the emotional distance and uncertainty of their future.