"Trey" a popular Senior at suburban Oaks high, grapples with the recent deaths of his mother and his best friends. Michael, his father, is mourning the loss of his wife. To help them heal, they journey to a far Midwest suburb, where Michael grew up, to reconnect with family generations and immerse in a nurturing environment of family values. During their visit, Michael reflects on his childhood and relives the memorable summer when he and his friends discovered Big Creek, and events caused by a jealous boy threatened his values. The journey fosters a sense of hope, love, and healing in both father and son.