When grief meets misfortune, when two worlds collide, when neither of those worlds is worth fighting for, the only thing worth holding to is the other. Max and Alice are two young adults, forced by a fate to help each other out of their miseries. Together, they experience a world full of emotions and happiness. How will they fight the sword of Damocles hanging over Max’s head, Will they taste sadness never experienced before, or will they forge a relationship strong enough to be his shield?