The story follows a woman, Abigail, who is surprised by her husband when he introduces her to a plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawson, without her prior knowledge. Her husband wants her to undergo surgery to look like an idealized version of herself that the doctor shows using artificial intelligence. Abigail is upset, as she likes herself the way she is, but her husband insists it's for her benefit. Meanwhile, in a separate interaction, another character asks about a man named Patrick Savage, who turns out to be the ex-boyfriend of the woman he is speaking to. She reveals that Patrick stalked her after their breakup, forcing her to leave the city for three years. However, Patrick is now married to the man asking the question, adding another layer of tension to the story.

The story deals with themes of body image, personal autonomy, and the emotional fallout of past relationships.