Daisy Wilson lives in a small Texas town, a widow since her philadering husband was shot by his mistress an action with which she has some sympathy. In 1928 romance reenters her life when she finds Garland Steinholden in the front yard awaiting permission to call on her despite her older sister's chagrin. What follows are the inquisition, the courtship, the pecan pie and big, loud rocks on a small wooded table. Daisy must balance anger and fear with her need for intimancy and determination to have a second chance. While Daisy decides if Garland is a worthy cause and he politely, caringly, relentlessly pursues, the food chain and the big wheel of life play a part.