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When Buck leaves the 118 for a new city, it isn’t because he gave up on being a firefighter—it’s because he had to start over where he could finally breathe. In New York, he finds a quieter station, a new rhythm, and something he never expected: the chance to build a life that doesn’t burn him down.
Maddie moves in first. Theo finds his way next. What begins as healing becomes home. A dog, a little girl, a kitchen that smells like cinnamon and coffee, and a love that defies every box it’s supposed to fit in.
This isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about what happens after. About letting someone see your scars and stay anyway. About family, and choosing it again and again. About war, and what you come home to.
It’s about three people, two kids, and one life—braided together through quiet mornings, bad dreams, burnt pancakes, and promises made without needing to be spoken.