George's sister is sick. Trying his best to take care of her, the twelve year old boy spends all hospital visits inspecting the hallway for anything that might put her in danger. When his routine inspection is interrupted, George must face the danger all around him.

Lewis starts to recognise himself in other people. Having reflected on his past, he attempts to affect his future.

Maggie, a long-time widow, has her insular world transformed when she forms an unexpected friendship, via CB radio, with Adam, a Brecon Beacons park warden.

Three siblings return to their hometown for the funeral of their beloved uncle Bernard with one hope - to get through the day without any mention of their estranged mother.