Jojo Moyes examines the decisions of those with physical disabilities and the choices they make based on their quality of life. Louisa (Lou) Clark is a young woman who suddenly finds herself unemployed. Louisa has helped to support her parents, sister and young nephew with the wages she earned at her job. When faced with the task of finding a new job, she ends up as caretaker for a man who is a quadriplegic. Although she has no experience as a caretaker or of medical issues that may arise, she decides to "stick it out." After all, it's only for 6 months.
Will Traynor is a dynamic business executive, that is until a motorcycle accident robs him of everything that made him who he is. Living with his parents and as a quadriplegic is a daily chore for Will and he would like nothing better than to leave this world and his misery. The 6 month deal he makes with his parents ends up bringing Lou into his life and changes his outlook. But is it enough to cancel the deal?

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