Leila Tanners, a high-school graduate from California, has been living off her parents until she was able to land a steady job. With her only income being the small amount she gets from selling beaded bracelets, she can't go off to live on her own yet. Her parents, who are somewhat rich, are completely cool with financially supporting her until she moves out. But when a horrible earthquake hits Leila's area, she loses everything she has. Without money, a job, and a roof to live under, Leila turns to what she's been gifted with after the disaster. Eventually she meets Will, a cashier at the corner store, who becomes infatuated with finding the truth. She also meets Joe, another regular at the corner store. Will she be able to hide the truth from them, or will she run the risk of being turned in?