Johnny Miller (Dale Midkiff) wants to take his wife, Susan Miller (Gail O'Grady) on a vacation to the Bahamas, but a traumatic childhood incident has left Susan with a mortal fear of swimming or even going anywhere near the ocean. As a means of curing herself, Susan signs up for swimming lessons, and in so doing, makes the acquaintance of affable instructor Laurel McArthur (Lisa Rinna). After the two women have become the closest of friends, Laurel reveals to Susan that she is in love with a handsome man who calls himself Jake. All is well and good -- except that, unknown to Laurel, "Jake" is actually none other than Susan's husband, Johnny. Adapted from the novel "Swimming Lessons", this made-for-cable movie first aired on March 6, 2000 on the Lifetime network.