What the heart wants may or may not be the right thing for Janice Crenshaw. A widow for five years, Janice is surprised when someone she thought of as a big brother type of friend makes an appearance soon after the death of his wife. While initially uncomfortable with Jack's persistent, yet seemingly benign invitations, Janice is encouraged by friends and family to "get back out there" in the dating world. As a young, married woman with ulterior motives of her own enters the picture, Janice learns all new lessons about love and loss.