A Marine that despite major obstacles during his past tour in Iraq is home on a thirty day R&R. The story opens with Luke Harper, a good ol' boy from the south who wants nothing more than to return to Iraq and finish his tour safely. However, fate crosses his path when he meets Brilynn, a fun loving, conservative college girl that is spending the summer at her vacation home. In addition to dealing with his alcoholic mother and a father who refused to face his problems, the short time they spend together before Luke is called back to Iraq early leaves Brilynn waiting for him to return from deployment and Luke yearning for the feeling of being with her. With the relationship blossoming quickly, reality is soon to set in leading Brilynn down an emotional roller coaster blinded by the challenges of separation, searching for answers, resources and understanding and Luke fighting everyday praying he makes it home alive setting aside his stresses from the home front.