As the memories begin, Jacob is a 23-year-old Polish American preparing for his final exams as a Cornell University veterinary student when he receives the devastating news that his parents died in a car accident.
Mälestuste alates on Jacob 23-aastane Poola päritolu ameeriklasest veterinaariatudeng, kes valmistub parasjagu lõpueksamiteks Cornelli ülikoolis, kui temani jõuab kohutav uudis tema vanemate sattumisest autoõnnetusse.