When Ellie's marriage unexpectedly ends, she and her young son Jacob seek refuge with her cousin Angie. But Angie soon tires of her house guests, including her own boisterous rescue dog, Baxter. When Baxter literally bumps into Dylan, Ellie dares to dream of a happy ending at last. But time is running out for them, and it seems Dylan has a secret that may jeopardise everything. Must Ellie give up on her dreams, or can Baxter save the day?