Fred and Margaret Merida, both in their early 70s, have been married for 45 years and live life to it’s fullest. They both go the gym, Fred builds sculptures from gourds and Margaret weaves wall hangings from fabric. However, their dog, Ranger, has cancer. They hope he lives. But since Fred fought cancer for over 20 years and nearly died from the disease, they are both ready to face the possibility that Ranger may not survive.