Annalisa has a classmate who treats her hatefully. Her parents' death plunges her into a grief journey that eventually intertwines with her 'hater.' Annalisa's grief tests her faith that God is good. With the help of her aunt, youth group, and grief support group, her faith deepens. Realizing her hater is hurting, she befriends Brenda, who then goes with her to youth group. Annalisa quits being angry with her parents for going to Ecuador. Annalisa's beloved aunt becomes romantically interested in a man from church. This becomes a happy time that helps both Annalisa and her aunt return to joy.