17-year-old Emma takes things for granted like most teens. She sneaks out of the house to attend parties and see her boyfriend, no matter how much this upsets her parents. When they are killed tragically, Emma finds her whole world turned upside-down.

Forced to live with a bitter grandfather she has never known, Emma finds herself at odds with this man. Over time, they start to appreciate each other, but time is something that quickly runs out as her grandfather has a tragic secret that he can no longer hide.