May Schott and her brother Ryan stepped too close to a fire that left her best friend, Carl Hilty, burned. After Carl left Apple Creek for many surgeries. Now, six years later, Carl Hilty is coming home. Overwhelmed with emotion at seeing Carl again, she is speechless, unable to look away. He has returned to be with his family and to see if May can overlook his scars and accept his love. He grudgingly agrees to stay until the town’s big Fourth of July festival before retreating once again. For two people who belong together, it will take a few helping hands to bring this couple together.