Zoé, a French actress and singer, has just arrived in New York - from Paris. And she loves it! In Brooklyn, she runs into Peter, a former lover, who boasts about the success of his bestseller.
Zoé confides in Leila, her American-Dominican friend in Paris, with whom she has exchanged apartments. Zoé would like to extend her stay in New York, despite Peter's crises.
Harassed by Peter, Zoé finds comfort in Mike's friendship. He introduces her to Duke, a frightening man who agrees to do Zoé a favor.
Although threatened by Peter, Zoé is excited about her professional plans and her impending marriage. But when she hears the latest news about her future husband, Zoé is in a state of shock.
Zoé, who wants to help Jimmy, meets Brad, a charismatic Indian-American native who helps immigrants. Brad makes Zoé an extraordinary proposal, which she accepts.
Finishing a final rehearsal with Zibby, her pianist, before the show's opening night, Zoe notices that Peter is not taking it lying down. Off, at last, to New York City Hall with her future husband.
