A New York Times Bestseller Robert Harlan has three loves in his life: his wife, Allyson; his daughter, Carson; and his writing. He has hopes of one day having a successful writing career. When he is unexpectedly laid off from his job, Allyson encourages him to pursue his dream of writing. He writes a novel entitled A Perfect Day, based on the last few months Allyson and her father spent together as he died of cancer.