When her best friend Debbie loses her granddaughter to a sudden illness, author Cindy attempts to travel from Texas to North Carolina for the funeral, experiencing humorous roadblocks along the way. Stranded in Atlanta, she reminisces about growing up in Texas and the women that helped influence and guide them with their wisdom and character. She is reminded how often they have relied on their faith and friendship through the good and bad times. But Joey's death will be hard to overcome for Deb, and three years later, when Cindy has her own medical crisis, Deb has to remain strong to help her friend through it all. Can Deb put aside her own grief and be there for her friend or will the possibility of another death push her over the edge?