A pain she can't escape… Scarlet Wilson is struggling with reality and running out of time. Nothing can stop what's coming. Having such a big heart, Scarlet vows to put aside her pain and focus where she needs to…on making memories while she can. …leads to a love that will be her salvation. Barrett Hart is on leave and visiting a friend when he bumps into the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. He instantly knows she's special. Then he sees what she's carrying and can't help but be disappointed, feeling as if he missed his chance without ever really getting one. A fateful encounter shows him what could be… However, things aren't always what they seem and when Barrett learns the truth, his relief is mixed with other emotions. Vowing to be what she needs, knowing now is not the time to explore what they could have, he's by her side as her worst fears come true. …if he can survive what's to come. As Barrett returns to duty, their friendship grows through letters and quickly becomes so much more, the year-long distance separating them no match for the love they're meant to share.