Clementine lives with Ippolita, an artist, and is behind on her rent, quitting job after job (or getting fired), and generally living a life without responsibilities. She meets Jo, a young woman whose limited social life centers on caring for her aged father. Without telling Jo about Ippolita, Clementine spends a lot of time with her, and Jo falls in love. Meanwhile, Ippolita and the landlord are both getting impatient with Clem: he for his rent, she for affection, responsiveness, and some sign that Clementine is an adult. Will anything shake Clementine into honesty and responsibility?
