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Callie Dressler thought shed put her past where it belongedbehind her. But when her ex-boyfriend brings their breakup to the big screen, she can no longer deny that their history has been looming over her all along.

At thirty-one, Callie Dressler is finally comfortable in her own skin. She loves her job as a preschool teacher, and although living in her vacant childhood home isnt necessarily what dreams are made of, the space is something she never could have afforded if shed stayed in New York City. She knows her well-ordered life will be upended when her type A, pregnant sister, Nina; adorable four-year-old niece; and workaholic brother-in-law move in, but how could she say no when they needed a place to crash during their remodel? As Nina pointed out, its still their parents house, even if their mom and dad have relocated.

As if adjusting to this new living situation isnt enough, the universe sends Callie another wrinkle: her college boyfriendwho Callie dumped ten years earlier for reasons known only to herhas a film coming out, and the screenplay is based on their real-life breakup. While the movie consumes her thoughts, Callie cant help wondering if Nina and her friends are right that she hasnt moved on. When a complication with Ninas pregnancy brings Callie in close contact with Ninas smart and funny architect, Callie realizes shed better figure out whether she wants to open the door to the pastor risk missing out on her future.