Weddings and funerals: they are events you must attend, but not everyone can handle. And Penelope is one of few who would handle a funeral better than a wedding. Despite this, she forces herself to dress up and attend her cousin’s wedding. And that is where Ethan catches her eye. Tall, handsome, and tattooed enough that even his tux couldn’t hide it, he certainly stood out in a crowd. The two quickly connect, but he is only in town for a month. After that, he heads out to California to fulfill his duty to the Navy. Knowing that this good thing isn’t meant to last, they both hold back, but fate is fate.