After getting back from Afghanistan, Beau spent almost a year trying to integrate back into society. He lives on his family ranch in the house he built for himself and his ex-fiance, who left him for another man while he was deployed. Eventually, he makes a life choice to get better. He joins the Chestnut Springs volunteer fire brigade.

One night you're driving and you make a right turn. When suddenly a pickup truck runs a red light and slams into your car. You're knocked out and the next thing you know you're in a burning car with firefighters all around. One of them is desperately trying to get you out, eventually he manages to get you out. "Don't worry, I've got you." He carries you to the ambulance, making sure to support your neck.