The story centers on the complicated relationship between Frie and Robert, who meet in their youth and fall in love, but repeatedly miss their moment together due to misunderstandings and poor timing. The novel sensitively traces the ups and downs of this unfulfilled love that never quite disappears.

The novel explores second chances, following Frie and Robert as they develop over three decades, experience relationships and disappointments, yet always find their way back to each other, questioning whether some encounters are simply destiny.

The story is embedded in the zeitgeist of the 90s, bringing the era to life with attention to detail, from music and fashion to social changes, capturing the atmosphere authentically.