Cherry Everex and Shane Hull kept their developing romance a secret from her father, Lionel. He was the owner of the Red Lions, a minor league hockey team located in the Big Easy. As his first rule, he forbade his players from dating his daughters.

Two league titles were won by the Red Lions thanks to Shane, their star player; however, they flamed out in the playoffs. The defeats cast an indelible feeling of a team not up to being the best.

Before the three-peat season, Lionel Everex died. His will divided his ownership three ways. Daughters Cherry and Blossom split ninety percent. A youth hockey charity, where Rufus (a Red Lions executive) controlled the voting, received 10 percent.

Cherry’s “No” to Shane’s first marriage proposal shattered his dreams. Her eventual "yes" led to a Las Vegas chapel wedding.

Shane's alcohol abuse left the marriage's consummation uncertain. Cherry's worry over her Red Lions shares prompted her to file for an annulment.

Multiple team concerns burdened Cherry and the Red Lions team she inherited. A prospective team sponsor attempts to wrest control from Cherry. Her sister offers her team shares to the highest bidder. People spread rumors Shane is behind an opening day boycott.

A complex, macho Shane conceals a secret. In the midst of Cherry's turmoil and his suffering, he looks for comfort in admitting the truth to Cherry and the world.

Cherry confronts her emotions, particularly the grief of