As a widow, Ava is unprepared for the recovery process that awaits her after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Feeling discouraged and alone, Ava joins a support group, which provides her with more encouragement and wisdom than she could have hoped for. She befriends Diane, another cancer patient who is truly a model of strength and kindness. She develops a friendship with Diane until the terminal waters of cancer take their toll.