Annabelle Vader is a puny, scruffy and energetic housekeeper from the seaside. Her life is going nowhere until she meets Mary Barlow, a flabby, slender woman with a passion for books. Annabelle takes an instant disliking to Mary and the tactless and wild ways she learnt during her years in the country. However, when a mugger tries to poke Annabelle, Mary springs to the rescue. Annabelle begins to notice that Mary is actually rather understanding at heart. But, the pressure of Mary's job as an actor leaves her blind to Annabelle's affections and Annabelle takes up golf to try and distract herself. Finally, when spiteful author, Mohammed Pigeon, threatens to come between them, Mary has to act fast. But will they ever find the important love they deserve? There's something About Mary is a love story that takes a few turns along the way.