In a small town where everyone is "neighbors", Wendy Townsman served as a mystery to them. Unsociable and mysterious, the rumors of her are not forgotten to James Miller, who wonders who Wendy really was before she disappeared. Five years later, James sees Wendy on his bus, and realizes she's back. The rumors return, more vicious than ever, and James is determined to find out who Wendy is before she vanishes-again.