In the bustling New York of the 1970s, Trevor Edwards, a prosperous attorney nursing a fresh heartbreak from his recent split, faces a crisis when crucial client documents vanish without a trace. Just as despair creeps in, a ray of hope appears in the form of Gene, a diligent janitor at Trevor's law office who witnessed the document mishap. Grateful for Gene's honesty, Trevor, moved by the young man's homeless plight, extends a kind invitation for him to seek refuge at his home to ward off the harsh winter cold. Yet, as the night unfolds, Trevor ponders whether mere hospitality is sufficient to express his gratitude to his unexpected benefactor.