The Labours of Erica

Erica Parsons is a widowed single mother in a 12-year relationship with her boss, but this is all about to change. On the eve of her 40th birthday, she finds a childhood diary listing the things she wanted to do before turning that age, and she decides to set about accomplishing them.

Erica's son, Jeremy, is feeling the effects of her new personality as she tries to become more involved in his education, much to his teachers’ dismay.

Jeremy thinks that his mother needs to get out more and spend some time in the company of a gentleman.

After a challenging conversation with her boss, who happens to be her lover, Erica's starting to think his inability to commit to one woman is the last straw in their relationship.

Jeremy is concerned about his mother's newfound zest for life and longs for her to settle down, so he can stop worrying about her.

The situation with Erica's boss-with whom she has an on-again, off-again relationship-is really feeling like a broken record.