Nicole, a socially awkward loner, hasn't seen her family of origin or her hometown for decades. Blocking out the pain and memories of her earlier life, she's spent this time honing her skills as a talented wildlife photographer. When she's offered a dream contract for a book, she hesitates, realizing that she would have to return to her hometown to do it. She takes it, hoping she can enjoy it without seeing her family, the woman she had adored from afar, or dredging up the past.