On the eve of the new century, just before midnight, 18-year-old Joel passes away. Although Tim, her best friend from school, freezes and is unable to assist, Kerry administers CPR for almost 20 long minutes, finally saving Joel's life. For the following twenty years, that split-second decision to live or die alters the paths of all three of their lives: just when Kerry, Joel, and Tim think they have found love, found their calling, or have just gone on, their paths cross once more.