Jason joins the military to run away from his family. Elizabeth works at a diner to earn enough money to live on her own and pursue her dreams of being an artist. Can two people coming from completely dysfunctional families help each other learn to open their hearts to true and utter devotion?

"Just friends, huh?" Francis looks at him intently, watching for his reaction when he says, "So, I guess you won't care that she's about to go out on a date with a guy she met in her art class, huh?"..."She's gonna what?"

2006 "Listen up, doc." Jason shuts the door firmly behind him, locking gazes with Patrick. "You're gonna tell me what I want to know about Elizabeth. One way or the other, I'm gonna get it out of you."..."She's dying." Patrick concedes, staring down the barrel of Jason's gun. "She doesn't have much time."