In a small town in Texas, a woman named Birdee Pruitt faces her ultimate test when her life crumbles after discovering that her husband cheated on her during a television show. Amid the scandal and pain, she returns to her childhood home with her daughter, offering her a mix of nostalgia and the opportunity to rebuild her life. However, the memories haunt her as she adjusts to her new reality as a single mother.
In her quest for redemption, Birdee reconnects with old friends and confronts her mother, who has always been a pillar in her life but also represents the expectations she has always felt. As she renews her relationship with her mother and her community, Birdee also begins to explore her own identity and desires, reflecting on what it truly means to be happy.
The story intertwines moments of comedy and drama, showing how love can rise from the ashes of disappointment. Over time, Birdee starts to find comfort in the little things, and through her resilience, she discovers that there is always hope, even when it seems like everything is against her. With the invaluable help of her daughter and a new romantic interest who appears along the way, Birdee learns what it really means to get up and move forward, while hopes and dreams begin to float once again in her heart.