IN WITH THE NEW centers on Sarah, a recently divorced mother who finds her life lacking the stability she expected. There is no shortage of troubles; a stubborn mother, nosy coworkers, and adjusting to joint-custody has not made life easy. At least she has Kris, her new female partner, who provides much-needed comfort, not to mention some artistic flair. But when Sara overhears her daughter refer to Kris as "mommy," Sara unexpectedly finds herself re-examining her identity. What is a mother? A partner? A family? IN WITH THE NEW presents these questions as Sara struggles to find herself between her old life, and the new.