High school freshman Ryan Walsh, a Chicago Cubs fan, meets Nick when they both skip school on opening day, and their blossoming relationship becomes difficult for Ryan when she discovers that Nick is seriously ill and she again feels the pain of losing her father five years earlier.Ryan Walsh, a Chicago Cubs fan, meets Nick when they both skip school on opening day, and their relationship becomes hard for Ryan when she discovers that Nick is seriously ill and feels once more the pain of losing her father.