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"You showed me a power that is strong enough to bring sun to the darkness"
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Mika Nakamurah, an optimistic, secretly autistic equestrian with a heart of gold, thrives on routine and her bond with her horse. She tries to navigate through life with the struggles that come with autism, but she doesn't know that what makes her life so difficult has a name.
After a night of celebrating her most recent win, she meets a brooding police officer - Matthew Kane. He drives her and her friend home after their wild night. Their unexpected connection grows more as they keep contact. Blending humor and tenderness, but both of them carry struggles - Mika's challenges with her autism and Matthews fear of the danger that his work brings.
Will this connection help the both of them for the better, or for worse?
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