Nick May, 32, is a thriving Vancouver entrepreneur. He's reached wit's end with live-in girlfriend Sonja and business partner Jason. Upon a late summer visit to hometown St. Paul, he reacquaints with childhood neighbor and lifelong pal Mia, whom he hasn't seen in two years. Unbeknownst to Nick, Mia's now a post-mastectomy breast cancer survivor, with her cancer presently in remission. She also harbors a powerful secret…one that'll change Nick forever. Winner of four literary awards, including the Bronte Prize.