Though Mary Catherine loves her wealthy parents, their lifestyle never appealed to her. Instead, she pursues meaning through charity work, giving away a part of herself but never giving away her heart. With her roommate, Sami, she volunteers at a local youth center with coach Tyler Ames and LA Dodger Marcus Dillinger. Despite Mary Catherine's intention to stay single, she finds herself drawing close to Marcus, and their budding romance offers an exciting life she never dreamed of. That is, until she receives devastating news from her doctor. News that alters her future and forces her to make a rash decision.