A Marine named Logan Thibault returns home to Colorado after his third tour of duty in Iraq. Haunted by the experiences of war, he credits a photograph of a smiling woman he found amidst the rubble for keeping him alive during combat. Determined to find this unknown woman to express his gratitude, Logan sets out on a quest that leads him to a small town in Louisiana. There, he learns that the woman's name is Beth Clayton, a single mother who runs a local kennel with her grandmother. Logan decides not to reveal the true reason for his arrival and instead begins working at the kennel after impressing Beth's grandmother.

As he becomes a part of their lives, Logan tries to navigate the complexity of starting over while growing closer to Beth and her son. Beth, dealing with her own set of struggles, including a contentious relationship with her ex-husband who is also the town sheriff, finds herself drawn to the mysterious yet kind newcomer. Their connection deepens, but the untold truth about Logan's mission looms over them. The bonds they form and the challenges they face illustrate themes of fate, redemption, and the pursuit of peace amidst the turmoil.