In the small town of Matfield in outback Queensland Elsie embarks on a fresh chapter of her life leaving behind the shadows of a tough upbringing and a challenging neighbourhood. As she steps into her role as a teacher the complexities of her past give way to the promise of exciting new beginnings. When she meets Matt a rugged fencing contractor a connection forms and a tentative friendship unfolds. Both carry responsibilities towards their families and soon find they share similar interests. Yet when they venture on a date the fragile thread holding them together unravels. Matt wonders if he has pushed away someone he cares for. Or is there a chance to mend the friendship they once had? Will Elsie ever trust him again or is this the end of a promising connection that fate has intricately woven?

Part of the Two Heartbeats series.