Vera and Brian is a bit more than middle-aged married couple. Maybe they are having a little more trouble with each other than most. In fact, some of their friends are beginning to wonder whether their marriage is approaching retirement age, fearing that it will end up in a divorce shortly before their silver wedding, which is orherwise fast approaching. beacuse it is not just that Brian would rather sit and watch sports on the TV, while Vera has so many other interests.