Unspeakable tragedy strikes the Amish hamlet of Johns Mill when an unstable Englischer opens fire in the Hochstedler General Store. In the aftermath,and under the media’s spotlightJoseph Hochstedler struggles to hold his shattered family togetherdrawing unexpected comfort from a faithful childhood friend. Born with a serious heart defectoptimist Naomi Schrock has always longed to live a life of service. She rolls up her sleevesdetermined to help Joseph cope with this terrible crisis. But dare she hope that his friendship will finally deepen into love?