Peyton Corners' new fire station commander Brent Stephens is unsure of his growing interest in Bunny Kater. If he could keep his internal smoke detector from going off every time he gets near Bunny, he might be able to understand why she affects like she does. Bunny Kater has sworn off firemen and intimacy until she meets Brent. Brent unexpectedly awakens her isolated emotions. As she approaches her fortieth birthday, she's trying to figure out why a younger man is interested in her. Second chances happen one chance at a time, but neither Brent nor Bunny is sure they're going to get a first one.