During a coma, Blank has visions of a desert. When he wakes up from his coma in hospital, he realizes that he has lost his memory. Without knowing who he is, he sets off in search of himself. Ward sister Maria, who has been raising her son Gaspar alone for years without a husband, becomes Blank's involuntary escape helper from the hospital and accomplice in an adventurous search for the seven basic rules of life.

Edward Rosmore, a millionaire suffering from a fatal disease, uses a pretext to bring George Armstrong - the man his beloved wife adored when she was younger - back into her life; he wants to make sure there will be somebody to look after her after his death. But his plan seems to go completely askew when his wife misunderstands his intentions and thinks he is planning a new beginning with his secretary. On top of which her daughter begins to fall in love with George, not realizing he is actually her father. And then, when the misunderstandings and half-truths have completely divided the family, there is a tragic sailing accident. Edward dies - and George comes under suspicion of murder...

Talented chef Rose Holland advertises for a telephone company to raise money for her own restaurant. Disguised as an English telephone box, she bumps into an attractive man who literally blows her away.

After 20 years, successful management consultant Sandra Cale is planning to attend a high school reunion in her home country for the first time. However, she is not planning her stay for herself alone. She proudly announces to her mother Mary that she will not be alone. Her boss Peter, with whom she is having an affair, is to join her as soon as he has separated from his wife.