Arrival and Reunion Allie arrives in San Francisco from London for a business conference. She meets her colleague and friend, Mark Ryder, who takes her to the Pacific View Hotel where she has a reservation. They catch up briefly before Allie checks into her room.
Settling In at the Hotel At the hotel reception, Allie confirms her six-night stay for the MTC conference and gets assistance with air conditioning issues in her room. She orders food via room service before meeting Mark again over coffee to discuss plans for their week together.
Exploring San Francisco Mark outlines their schedule including dining out at a restaurant, attending cocktail parties, and sightseeing around San Francisco like visiting Golden Gate Bridge. During an introduction with Brad Martin from Los Angeles office, they plan more activities while navigating minor social dynamics among colleagues.
'Shopping Adventure' & New Friendships 'Allie's shopping trip leads to getting lost but coincidentally running into Brad who helps guide her through Union Square after enjoying coffee together.' Later that evening during dinner discussions about personal lives unfold between Allie & Mark revealing past relationships struggles.'