While out with her clearly black friend Felise, Irene bumps into Clare’s husband, John Bellew. His reaction is shock and realisation. On a snowy night, Felise holds a party. Show more

Two African American women meet one hot afternoon in Chicago, 1925. Both are light skinned and able to pass for white, but only one has chosen to spend her life on the other side. Show more

After their encounter in Chicago two years earlier, Irene Redfield resolved to distance herself from Clare Kendry, who is now Clare Bellew. But Clare has other ideas. Show more

Unable to evade Clare’s insistent invitations, Irene is persuaded to make a visit to Clare’s hotel suite for afternoon tea. Show more

Irene has reluctantly welcomed Clare into her life. But she has become aware that Clare is getting close to her handsome doctor husband Brian. Show more