The two end up getting married, much to Ria's shock and delight, and start a family together while Danny's career takes off.

Many years into their marriage, Danny begins spending less and less time at home with his wife and children.

Ria believes another baby is the solution, and is shocked to find out that indeed her husband is going to be a father...but to a child from an affair he has been having with another woman.

Her husband's unfaithfulness is the event that leads Ria into her decision to switch homes with the lady from America.

Maeve Binchy makes a cameo appearance in the first scene at Colm's restaurant.