the mental and physical scars from high school principal renata santo's burn injuries have left her self-esteem and self-image in tatters. believing nobody will see past her exterior, she buries herself in work. when her school board pressures her to improve stem scores, renata decides brings in a virtual reality program. brianna walsh has worked hard to build up her vr company and loves sharing what she's created. when she meets an intriguing burn survivor, brianna wonders if this might be the woman who makes her believe in love again. spending time with brianna awakens renata's body and mind to the possibility of being touched again, but when brianna grows weary of the emotional roller coaster ride, renata must decide if she wants to keep herself locked in that burning house forever, or break free to start the rest of her life. with brianna.