JAN and STEVE are a long-married couple in their 60s, who have both recently retired. Excited to spend more time together, they reminisce about their younger days before getting into a car accident. Steve is seriously injured and goes into a near-vegetative state. In a parallel narrative in the past, Jan and Steve, as teenagers, first meet and fall in love. But they face resistance from Jan's father, JIM, a decorated officer who makes it clear that he doesn’t want Jan dating anyone from the military. In the present, after struggling with accepting Steve's condition, Jan "speaks" to Steve through eye contact. She sees in his eyes that it’s okay to let him go and unplug him from the machines keeping him alive. In the past, Steve eventually earns Jim's respect, and his blessing. Jan and Steve two get married and pledge to be with each other until death parts them, kissing. In the present, Jan kisses Steve after he passes away, and appreciates the life they shared together.