The Room Upstairs

Leah Lazenby inherits her parents' house and decides to rent out rooms to tenants to save money. She continues sleeping in her parents' parlour while working as a teacher at a nearby school for children with disabilities. The arrangement sets the stage for the tenants to enter her life and shape her day-to-day world.

A cellist named Travis Coles visits to inquire about the upstairs room and offers to pay in advance, earning Leah's immediate acceptance. He fits in well, flatters her during plumbing, and begins helping the other tenants. He quickly becomes a trusted presence in the house.

Travis earns Leah's trust by easing daily tensions and watching out for her safety. He protects Leah when a troublesome tenant, Kevin, assaults her, and he photographs Leah's pupils, deepening their connection. He becomes a steady support as she manages the household.

When Ellie, Kevin's wife, attempts suicide following Kevin's betrayal, Leah is called to help take her to the hospital. Travis supports her through the crisis as they navigate the fallout. The incident brings Leah closer to Ellie and strengthens her bond with Travis.

Leah is assigned to look after Susan, an unruly illiterate teenage girl who refuses to attend school. Susan lives with her boyfriend, complicating the house dynamics. Leah begins trying to teach her to read using fashion magazines.

Leah's attempts to teach Susan with fashion magazines backfire as the girl and her boyfriend push back against discipline. Susan stages a cruel trick that leads to a public altercation, and Leah loses her temper. When the police arrive, Susan accuses Leah of assault with a broken bottle.

Back at home, Leah finds Travis repairing the sink and they exchange blunt truths about hurt. He urges her to care about others' problems as well. Leah then reaches out to Ellie, and the two women become friends.

Head teacher Mrs. Sanders persuades Leah not to quit teaching and offers her a different task within the school. The support helps stabilize Leah amid the Susan situation. This encouragement reinforces Leah's value beyond her tenant drama.

While Travis is on a concert tour in Canada, tenant Mandy gives birth, bringing new life into the house. There is a big celebration among the tenants and Leah, and Travis manages to visit during a break in the tour. The moment deepens the sense of family in Leah's home.

Romance develops between Leah and Travis as trust grows between them. Leah shares the case of a deafblind child, testing their budding intimacy. Travis opens up about his past tragedy, revealing a child who died on tour and a wife who blamed him.

Having his shoulder to lean on, Leah falls asleep and wakes the next morning feeling comfortable and connected to Travis. Their bond deepens as they confront their vulnerabilities together. The moment marks a turning point in their relationship.

Leah's brother Frank grows angry about the house's modest profit and presses her to sell or buy him out. She refuses his offer, determined to maintain control of her home. The conflict underscores the push-pull between family pressure and personal independence.

Travis takes Leah to one of his concerts, sharing a new experience and bridging their two worlds. After they return home, Leah prepares a meal and they share a kiss, sealing their growing romance. The sequence combines music, intimacy, and hope for the future.