Despite her recent divorce, Emily Sanderson still harbors a great deal of resentment towards her ex-husband. Their emotionally abusive relationship remains at the forefront of her mind, and she finds it difficult to forgive and move on. Yet her budding romance with Franklin, a fellow high school teacher, can't move forward until she reconciles with the past. Franklin has never married, and he's afraid of commitment-especially to a non-believer. He has accepted Jesus as his guide and struggles with his feelings over Emily. Since Emily isn't a Christian, he doubts the wisdom of their relationship. But life takes a drastic turn when Emily has to contend with her son's shattered marriage and his precarious health. Because of his illness, Emily must confront a secret from the past that threatens to forever change her relationship with her son. Emily has some hard decisions to make, which prompt her to turn to God. But can she accept God's love and forgiveness into her life? Will she and Franklin be able to resolve their differences?