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Exploring the complexities of political ideals and personal relationships, the narrative centers on Marianne, a retired college president, and Eddie, an essayist, as they await Elinor, an editor with a controversial memoir. Elinor's work critiques Marianne and their generation's perceived betrayal of youthful ideals during the Cold War. The play weaves between past and present, reflecting on female friendship, political engagement, and the cost of personal convictions. Themes of regret, forgiveness, and the intertwining of personal and political histories resonate throughout.