In the vibrant coastal suburb of Rockingham Perth, Western Australia, Dr. Solana Alejo runs "Solace Dental Oasis," a thriving dental clinic known for its exceptional care and transformative smiles. A half-Filipino dentist who specializes in periodontics and prosthodontics, Solana embraces her roots while building a life in Australia, frequently returning to the Philippines for festive celebrations.
The story begins with Solana treating Ruel van Djik, a famous singer-songwriter, who praises her work and shares exciting news about an upcoming world tour. Shortly after, an unexpected visit from Psalm Trevino, a wealthy vintner, and the son of the owner of the famous Cape Bouvard Winery, who happens to be her old schoolmate, leads to a new challenge: his employee, Benito Salazar, requires extensive dental work due to years of neglect.
Due to the complexity of the case, Solana found herself in an anxious state. She decides to call up and collaborate with her colleagues. Dr. Atlas who specializes in orthodontics, Dr. Psyche who is an expert in maxillofacial surgery and Dr. Warrion, an endodontic specialist.
As they navigate the complexities of Benito's case, will they be able to successfully treat the patient despite its intricate and perplexing case? Can they overcome the twists and turns of the treatment process? Amidst the professional challenges, a spark develops between Solana and Psalm, will they rekindle their blossoming feelings for each other or was it simply a fleeting moment of nostalgia?
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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