Family, friendship, love, commitment, rivalry, and the war come into play as sisters Sally and Mavis make hard life choices.
It is June 1940 when Sally and her younger sister Mavis leave their parents' home in Coquitlam to live in Victoria, British Columbia. Sally is in turmoil about a life-altering secret she wants to keep from her family. She dreads the decision she must make while in Victoria. Mavis is the youngest child of the close-knit Regan family and has agreed to accompany Sally. She is happy about the adventure and independence Victoria offers.
The sisters are greeted at the ferry by Paul, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot on leave from training. Paul has a painful memory from his childhood that haunts him. The three of them spend two glorious days touring Victoria. Sally forgets her dilemma for two days. Mavis is fascinated with Paul and the city. Paul is falling in love, but he doesn't know which sister.
On Paul's next leave, their friendship becomes complicated and conflicted when Paul introduces the sisters to his best friend, Anton. Mavis meets Conrad and is committed to their unhealthy relationship.
The sisters' interwoven connection of rivalry, devotion, and love has many intriguing twists and turns until Sally and Mavis follow their hearts and let fate intervene. This decision results in a cherished, unexpected, lifelong connection with Paul.