Alexis had big dreams all her life, and she's worked hard to make them happen! After college, she married and had a beautiful baby boy, then lands her dream job at NASA. Her supportive husband, Jay, takes the lead on raising their son. The perfect family, right?

Twelve years later with no warning and no reason, Jay commits suicide. Colton goes into denial and blames his mother, Alexis buries herself in her work.

Alexis's biggest dream comes true. She's going to be on the next space shuttle! Her victory is short-lived when she finds out she has breast cancer.