Eli is an ambivalent teenager who wants nothing more than to escape the despair of small-town life in rural Pennsylvania. Time with Cali is his only escape. Cali is smart, beautiful, and adventurous. Together, they enjoy a perfect summer with no responsibilities, just each other.

That is, until a tragic accident destroys everything.

As Eli struggles to come to grips with his new life, he finds comfort in the world of his dreams. There, Cali is more than just a memory. Dreams clash with reality and Eli is left to question what really happened? Was Cali really gone? If so, why did the girl of his dreams seem so real?