Lilah is still reeling from the death of her father 6 months ago. However, when a charming boy named Matthew moves into the lake house next door he convinces her to break out of the protective shield she has created for herself. Despite her initial reservations, Lilah finds yourself drawn to Matthew and her protective shield begins to crumble. With Matthew's help, Lilah learns to open up and embrace the love and joy that life has to offer. As they explore their feelings for each other, Lilah and Matthew discover that sometimes it's the people who break down our walls that can help us move forward and heal. As Lilah navigates the ups and downs of first love, she also learns to cope with her grief and find a way forward.