The tale of a beautiful friendship between two women, over a ten year period. Jennifer is thirty-nine years old when she meets her new neighbor, Lilace Swanton who is 77 years young. At their initial meeting, Jennifer sees Lilace as a sweet little old lady that she doesn't have time to babysit. It was summer when they met; by winter they had formed a unique bond and when spring arrived that year, Jennifer blossomed right along with the crocus and tulips under the tender loving care of her unexpected friend.