Former sailor Gabe Ryder is determined to fulfill his best friend Rob's last request: to take care of his family, especially his sister Alicia. But Alicia does not want to depend on Gabe, who once broke her heart. In addition, she is tormented by suspicions: did Rob really ask his friend to keep an eye on her? Perhaps Gabe is blatantly lying, hoping to rekindle the romance? Or is there something more serious behind this?