When Ella Matthews returns to her small hometown after a decade away, she reconnects with Jack Sullivan, a familiar face from her past. As they catch up over coffee and dinner, old feelings resurface, revealing a shared history of unspoken affection. Torn between her successful city life and the new possibilities in Willow Creek, Ella must decide whether to follow her heart or her dreams. Amidst the nostalgia and the weight of her choices, Ella finds that sometimes, the best way to move forward is to embrace the second chances life offers.
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