Burdened by his parents' illness, Axel Taber seeks quick money and meets 60-year-old Piper Bevan, who needs someone to keep her comatose friend, Elise Cantor, company. Expecting another elder, Axel is stunned to discover Elise is a beautiful young woman. After a simple wedding, he devotes himself to her care, offering hope and kindness. As Elise slowly recovers, she secretly tests his sincerity before finally revealing her true self.