Abstract Unhappy love is like a splinter: you want to get rid of it, but it goes deeper and deeper... Memories of former lovers prevent the heroes of this story from truly enjoying life. For the sake of oblivion, eccentric Claire McBride seeks adventure and makes risky acquaintances. Having gone through fire, water and copper pipes, Craig Rivers, on the contrary, dreams of a quiet backwater. Fate brings Claire and Craig together, but they have to go through a lot until a real feeling arises in their souls yearning for happiness...