Gossip is passed back and forth like a baton in an Olympic relay race when Maebeth invites Jeff to share her home. From her swing on the porch she views life and the duties imposed on her dwindling energy. Maebeth arrives at a solution and Jeff, the ex-hardware store owner, is installed in her residence.
Age binds their friendship as well as the death of their mates. Maebeth and Jeff enjoy music and discover companionship in household routine. The swing on the porch is relaxing at the end of the day, a place to reminisce, and discuss the fruits of Jeff's labors in the garden. As a couple they are comfortable in understanding their close growing relationship.