The series begins with Tess Scali, a high-powered executive at a marketing firm in Los Angeles. Her life seems perfect, with a loving husband and two children. However, her world is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with cancer. As she undergoes treatment, Tess starts to reevaluate her priorities and relationships, leading her to make significant changes in her life. She decides to leave her stressful job and focus on her family, but she also starts to explore her own passions and interests.