Brian Harvey's incurable hope of having a child plunders after his wife, Anna is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Shannon Richardson, a young college student, revitalizes Brian's hope as he sees her a perfect surrogate mother.
She has no clue of Brian's plans. When the plan fails, Brian does something that creates a triangle of tension between the three of them. Shannon finally enters into an agreement with the couple. Nothing can prepare Shannon for the events that drastically changes her life. A nine month commitment unexpectedly transforms to a commitment for life.