Lane Patterson is struggling. His migraines can be debilitating. A tenuous relationship with the head coach and his binge drinking wife compound his problems. His most unfortunate and life-altering moment unfolds when he experiences sudden deafness. Yes, sudden deafness is a real medical condition and could happen to anyone, including a professional quarterback. At the urging of a friend, Lane reluctantly agrees to learn American Sign Language. An eccentric teacher enters Lane's life and thus begins his journey to learning sign language and a new way to live. In this intriguing story, the skills of sign language and signal-calling come together under unique circumstances.