Mrs. Quinn is under pressure to attend her school's freshman ball with a dance partner to avoid losing credits. Despite asking around, no one volunteers, so she asks Mr. Quinn, who is not truly her husband but has helped her. Mr. Quinn is suffering from chronic illness and depends on her to maintain a marital bond to stay healthy. To support her, he cancels an important international economic summit just to accompany her to the ball. As the event approaches, Mrs. Quinn reflects on her gratitude and the urgency of Mr. Quinn’s condition, fearing she might lose him without fulfilling this promise.