As a kid, Ryder Brooks bounced from one foster home to the next. As soon as he was able, he joined the Army and found a purpose in life. There's one thing he still can't combat, though--his loneliness. He joins the Army pen pal program, never imagining he'll find someone as amazing as Dean. The two connect through letters and phone calls for a year, falling in love and making plans to meet when Ryder finishes his tour. However, in an effort to save one of his men, Ryder finds himself in a situation that will change his life. Broken and depressed, he doesn't think Dean will want him anymore. When Dean learns what has happened and discovers Ryder has a long road of recovery ahead of him, will he be there to support him or will the distant communication that's kept Ryder going cease altogether? Only time will tell.