Cheri Phillips, a shy, teen girl is troubled with feelings of self-loathing and poor self-esteem. She skillfully hides the pain she endures and guards the skeletons that are carefully hidden in her closet at home. One summer she unexpectedly meets the charming, gorgeous, velvet-voiced disc jockey Will Simpson while on a family vacation at the lake. Much to her unbelievable surprise, a romance blossoms between them. She allows herself to be loved as she learns to love herself. All too soon, circumstances arise that threaten their happiness, and Cheri pushes away the only one who can truly heal her. Just when she thinks matters couldn't get any worse, a premeditated tragedy strikes, only this time with a level of violence that nearly claims her life. As she tries to recover, she realizes that she is forever broken beyond repair and accepts that she will never be worthy of Will or anyone ever again. A heartsick Will patiently waits in the wings but tries to move forward with his life as well. Awkwardly, as they struggle to rebuild a strained friendship, the haunting secrets from her past, rise to the surface, and threatens to unravel any hope for their happiness until...