Nora, a young and attractive doctor tells Andrei the true reasons behind her sordid sexual encounter with a stranger. Much to the psychotherapist's perplexity, the woman admits to being in love with him.
In order to be better understood by Nora when he tells her about the difference between reality and fantasy, Andrei reminisces about his own childhood obsession.
Despite Andrei's objections, Victor insists that he is ready for the rigidity, effort and level of involvement which both his marriage and career demand from him.