An Unfinished Affair 1996/ Stars: Jennie Garth, Tim Matheson, Leigh Taylor-Young. Art professor Alex had an affair with student Sheila because he thought he lost his wife to cancer. But then his wife goes into complete remission, and he dumps . Art professor Alex had an affair with student Sheila because he thought he lost his wife to cancer. But then his wife goes into complete remission, and he dumps .