In a world ravaged by the Cordyceps outbreak, where survival is a daily struggle, Jocelyn Rogers, a hardened 36-year-old survivor, has learned to keep her guard up. Her only constants are Tess, Frank, and Bill, but a certain chain of events forces her into an uneasy alliance with Joel Miller. As they navigate the perilous journey, old feelings, simmering tensions, and long-buried secrets emerge. Can they survive the harsh realities of their world and the unexpected truths that come to light?