A carefree and reckless playboy, Bob Merrick, crashes his speedboat and requires resuscitation using a hospital’s only resuscitator. At the same time, the town's beloved doctor, Wayne Phillips, suffers a heart attack and dies due to the lack of this critical medical device. Consumed with guilt and seeking redemption, Merrick obsessively pursues information about Phillips' life and work. He discovers that Phillips had been secretly using a philosophy of selfless giving to positively impact many lives. Inspired, Merrick decides to adopt this philosophy to transform himself from a selfish hedonist into a responsible and caring individual.

As Merrick embarks on his journey of self-improvement, he decides to make amends and unintentionally falls in love with Helen, Phillips' widow. She remains unaware of Merrick's initial role in her husband's death. Merrick’s actions, born from his newfound sense of responsibility, lead to a string of events that affect Helen’s life profoundly. As his redemption arc continues, the relationships and circumstances around him begin to evolve in unexpected ways. Focused on forgiveness and personal change, Merrick's journey is one of atonement and personal growth, driving the narrative towards a fulfillment rooted in these themes.