High school star student Eleanor Vance has been best friends with Leo Carter for 16 years, until he knocks her out and ties her to a goalpost as a “prank” to impress the popular girl Savannah. Humiliated in front of the whole school, Ellie transfers to California without a word. There, she finds real friends, academic success, and a caring new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Leo loses his mind with regret, but Ellie has learned that some betrayals can never be forgiven.