Civil war has ravaged the South Pacific island nation of Erireka, and as a nurse in a refugee camp there, Ellie doesn’t have time for a break. But she hasn’t cared much about her own life since losing her husband and child in an accident years ago. Now the camp has a new pediatric surgeon and lead doctor—Nik. He knows about Ellie’s past and can’t hide his feelings for her. For the sake of their work, Nik and Ellie must remain just friends, but they share a kiss one day and something changes inside Ellie!