In 1980, naive teenager Karen Saunders becomes romantically involved with charming Geoffrey, a senior at a collage an hour away. When an unexpected pregnancy happens, at Geoffrey's urging, Karen reluctantly chooses an abortion. Afterward, she struggles to cope with her emotions, unaware that her trust in Geoffrey is a mistake. Her unconscious attempt to replace what she has lost ends in her arrest. Once Karen understands the truth about her relationship, she begins to move on with her life.