Carefree pro hockey player Cole Bennett has his bachelor life upended when tragedy leaves him as the sole guardian of his young nephew. Desperate for help during a grueling away season, he turns to Maya Vance, his sister's reserved best friend who has harbored a quiet crush on him for years.
Forced into close quarters under strict no-dating rules, their playful bickering quickly melts into genuine tenderness. Yet lingering grief, family obligations, and Maya's critically ill father test their fragile bond, pushing both to decide if love is worth the risk.
