Pam Shaughnessy lives the quiet life of a kindergarten teacher and wife of a pub owner in Philadelphia. But her life changes drastically when she learns that she is a bone marrow match to local hockey star Brett Warfield, who is suffering from leukemia. Pam is mesmerized by Brett's charismatic personality and celebrity status, but her newfound fame and adulterous desire results in conflict between Pam and her husband, Kevin. Will Brett provide the love that Pam desires-or is he simply beholden to a woman who can save his life? Kevin, who longs for a child, finds solace in the arms of Hilary, the mother of a young boy for whom Kevin is a mentor. Hilary is recovering from her own failed marriage and sees in Kevin the devoted father that her son so desperately needs. Will the relationship between Kevin and Hilary turn from mutual attraction to unmitigated passion-or are they simply beholden to each other through their shared affection for a young boy? Pam's surgery is the catalyst through which Kevin and Pam finally determine whether their future will be together or apart. In the process, they confront questions about trust, forgiveness, and the power of love.