The 'mistresses' are four close female friends, three of whom are professional women,the exception being Trudie. Her husband was killed in the 9/11 tragedy and she is awaiting a huge compensation cheque but still clings to the fact that he may be alive. Katie is a doctor whose married lover,John Grey,dies. John's son Sam,a young student,is aware of his father's indiscretion and innocently asks Katie if,as his father's doctor,she knows the identity of his mistress. Siobhan, a lawyer,is married to Hari but they are experiencing fertility difficulties and she has an affair with work colleague Dominic. Jessica,an events organizer,is engaged to plan a Lesbian wedding ceremony and is attracted to Alex,one of the partners.
—don @ minifie-1