Sally Albright (Meg Ryan)’s Timeline and Summary

Sally meets Harry on a road trip from Chicago to New York. Let's just say it doesn't go well.
Five years later they reunite on a plane flight, and it's just about as awkward and uncomfortable as their first encounter.
And five years after that? They meet again. This time, though, the friendship sticks.
Sally gets to know Harry, and the two become super close.
Until they're not anymore. The problem? They slept together. And then Harry ran away, which is pretty much his MO. Sally was, well, hurt.
But Harry grovels, and says lots of romantic things, and the two get together for good.