DeeDee's return to her hometown is not met with open arms by everyone, especially her estranged father and her ex-boyfriend who she left behind years ago. She struggles to come to terms with her past and make amends with those she hurt.
Trooper, who has never known his father, forms a bond with Sam and Lydia, who become like surrogate parents to him. As DeeDee's health deteriorates, she begins to worry about what will happen to her son and seeks out Sam's help in finding a good family for him.
Throughout the film, there are flashbacks to DeeDee's childhood and her friendship with Sam, as well as moments of reflection as she tries to make peace with her past mistakes. The town's small community comes together to support DeeDee and Trooper, offering a sense of comfort and belonging that she had been missing for so long.
In the end, DeeDee's passing brings a bittersweet resolution as Trooper finds a loving home with Sam and Lydia, and DeeDee's friends and family come together to honor her memory and celebrate the life she lived.