The death of seventeen-year-old Jonah Daniels's father left a gaping hole in his family. As Jonah and his siblings try to maintain their father's restaurant while their mother struggles with debilitating depression, Jonah finds himself drawn to Vivi, the new girl who just rolled into their small California town. Since Vivi refuses to be hindered by the medication that could regulate her bipolar disorder, Jonah finds himself riding the highs and lows of her illness with her, and falling in love with her determination to live life to the fullest.