William and Mary (2003)

William Shawcross meets midwife Mary Gilcrest through an online dating service and is immediately smitten. Their first date doesn't go quite as planned, however, and Mary gets an unexpected introduction to William's unusual profession.

William writes a letter of explanation to Mary, but her mother hides it in hopes Mary will get back with her ex-lover Rick. William visits a dying woman who is afraid of not being found after death.

As William and Mary's relationship becomes more serious, their children become curious about their parents' new partners. William deals with an unusual request involving a client's ashes, while trouble at work puts Mary's career as a midwife in jeopardy.

William is faced with the heartbreaking task of arranging funerals following the deaths of three teenagers, while Mary struggles with her mother's interference. As their families adjust to the new relationship, Mary worries that she and William may be moving too quickly.

The death of William's mother forces him to confront some surprising truths about his family and the funeral business. Meanwhile, Mary deals with a troubled young expectant mother and receives an unexpected visit from someone from her past.

William considers a major change in his life as he moves forward with plans to sell the family funeral business. At the same time, the return of Mary's former partner creates tension that threatens William and Mary's relationship.