For ten years Alison has stayed on the fringe of society. She lives a quiet, nearly invisible life, working nights as a nurse at the hospital and sleeping days. When her volunteer work at the Crisis Clinic sets her on a collision course with a pregnant teen, Alison finds herself plunging without a parachute. She must reconcile her own history as her obsession about the girl mounts. Will Alison finally make peace with her mother and with her own role in their chaotic time together?