The Enigma - synopsis

During a midlife crisis a blossoming writer has an internet affair over a few months with the enigma of a man. Having never seen his face or photograph she perceives the man as a person of power and prestige, everything she wants from a man. Yet he is secretive, not revealing his true identity. Their affair ends however she never forgets the person that stirred her senses. Years later Catherine is in Manhattan promoting her new novel at a book signing. A gentleman approaches. He is forward, flirtatious and engages Catherine’s imagination. Could he be the enigma she had yearned for years ago? Or is Richard just an average guy? Richard arouses Catherine’s curiosity until she begins to think he might actually be the enigma she adored. But returned home to Illinois Catherine begins her next novel. Instant messenger comes on. It is the enigma from years ago. Hayden taunts before revealing, to her surprise, that he is Richard. Their flirtatious bantering resumes. Hayden then approaches Catherine with the idea of sharing a European vacation. The offer throws her into a psychological tailspin from the pain of her divorce to the fear of this powerful man. She eventually accepts the offer and learns the nature of his family’s old-world wealth. They have little in common besides their bantering vice however he patiently waits for her to grow. Things take a turn for the worse when Hayden arranges a trip to Lake Placid for Catherine, her daughter and future son-in-law. However Christmas repairs the damages done. On the day Catherine’s daughter marries many emotions crumble before they can be built again. Hayden sees Catherine’s world completely and he is ready to change as well.