All good things must come to an end, but bad things continue forever? Vashti Samuels, Rozlyn Gosnik, and Justice Adams grew up together as the children of lawyers in Peaceful, Wisconsin. The three were best friends all their lives. Never once did Vashti realize Roz felt only jealousy and animosity for her. When the truth came out their friendship fractured, and Vashti couldn't make things right no matter how hard she tried. Meanwhile, Justice and Roz began a stormy relationship that segued into a volatile marriage. Years later, Justice ends up in the hospital after Roz commits suicide and nearly extinguished his life in the process. He makes it clear Vashti is the last person he wants to hold his hand during his convalescence and grief. His life has always been spent in the middle between Roz and Vashti and, even with Roz's death, he's not free. Vashti insists she only wants to be friends again, but deep down she knows if she can't have his heart she'd rather have nothing at all.