Freya and Irmtraut have long been good friends, also due to their professional and political involvement. When Freya falls head over heels in love with Traugott, Irmtraut’s husband, she nonetheless tries her best to maintain the friendship. But the women overtax themselves, they suffer from Traugott’s fear and indecision. When he leaves Freya without further explaination, she insists on her right to know why she’s been “fired” – a right that society accords every employee, after all …