To William's surprise, his cousin Clovis, whom he has not seen for about thirty years, arrives from New York to visit him. The meeting between the two generates thousands of memories: despite the initial shock, they quickly become inseparable, living in the moment and remembering their youthful years. However, Elizabeth, William's wife, who has recently lost her father, does not share sympathy for Clovis, a descendant of a family of popular singers.