In a story told from two different perspectives, Will Bird recounts the events which led to him being in a coma, while his niece Annie recounts her attempt to help to revive him from his coma.
Alex, 43 ans, est dé(♟)panneur automobile dans le garage que dirige d'une main de fer sa mère. Un jour, il dépanne une jeune femme et passe la nuit chez elle, mais au petit matin elle a disparu lui laissant sur les bras trois enfants.