Elizabeth MacMillan's husband needed space and now he's disappeared, quitting his job and taking his last paycheck. Devastated to find that he has deserted her and their ten year-old-son, Elizabeth is distraught. Through her tears and terror, she can barely see to drive and a near-miss accident brings Max Marino into her life. The attraction is instantaneous and passionate but Max has a dark secret of his own that will threaten their future and shake Elizabeth's faith. Only time will tell if their love can weather the storms of life or be destroyed before the seasons change.