Once a respected astronomy professor, Daniel Murphy is now on the run with his 8-year-old son when he kidnapped him from his grandparents. He's settled in a small town in Texas, owns the local gas station, but he still harbours a love for the stars. One night as father and son are gazing into the night sky, they spot an unusual shower of stars... The next day, Daniel meets new waitress Zara at the local diner. There's something different about this...