When Tave wakes up alone in the hospital, she barely remembers the car wreck that left her severely injured and paralyzed. Far from home, dazed, and despondent, Tave faces an uncertain future as she struggles to relearn life skills and adapt to a completely different reality than she had imagined. She questions where she will live, how she will find necessary support, and whether her friends can rise to the occasion. Her only contact with her partner Les, who is also injured, is cut off by Tave’s homophobic parents, adding layers of emotional distress.

In rehabilitation, Tave finds a glimmer of hope in Beth, her physical therapist. However, Beth’s personal challenges and relationship issues put pressure on their professional bond, potentially jeopardizing both her career and Tave’s recovery. As Tave navigates these complex circumstances, the novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and love, challenging readers to reconsider their preconceived notions about disability, limitations, and the unpredictability of fate.