The story begins with a confrontation between a woman and a man, who is a homeless individual, after her dog has an outburst that ruins her expensive skirt. The woman, angry and upset, demands compensation from the man, but he is unable to pay because he lives off handouts and only has enough to care for his dog.

The woman's frustration escalates as she explains that she has a very important date with a successful man. However, her anger is misplaced, and she rudely dismisses the man and his situation. As she prepares for her date, she encounters more trouble when her boyfriend arrives and sees her in disarray. The situation becomes chaotic, and her boyfriend berates her for her association with the homeless man and her appearance.

Despite her boyfriend's harsh words, the homeless man, whose name is Luke, comes to her aid and defends her. The woman’s boyfriend reacts aggressively, but Luke manages to stand up for himself and the woman. The woman realizes that her boyfriend’s behavior and values are unacceptable.

Grateful for Luke's help, she apologizes and admits that she was pressured by her mother to date someone of higher social standing. Luke comforts her, and they bond over their shared experiences. They decide to put the ruined skirt on Luke's dog as a playful gesture and head out for a meal together, finding comfort in each other’s company.

The story ends with the woman feeling relieved and supported by Luke, and they agree to go out for sandwiches, enjoying each other’s company away from the pretentious world she was trying to escape.