Her father, a soldier in Afghanistan was killed when she was 13 by a roadside bomb. Clair who has been suffering from heart disease since she was six. The recipient of Elowyn's heart is 16 year old, Arabeth St. This tragic turn of events is devastating for all involved Elowyn's parents, Terri and Matt, Wyatt Nolan and Elowyn. When doctors inform Elowyn's parents that she is 'brain dead' they decide to take her off life support and donate her organs. One stormy night, after a fight with Wyatt, Elowyn doesn't come home.Īfter a horrific car accident, Elowyn remains in hospital, brain damaged. On her 16th birthday, Eolwyn is given a new car. Despite this, Kassey remains faithful to their friendship and supports Elowyn as her relationship with Wyatt runs into trouble. When Elowyn gets a boyfriend, Wyatt Nolan, Kassey is left 'to figure out my life on my own'. In high school they play volleyball together and have classes together. For Kassey this is important because her father and mother split up years ago and with her mother working long hours, she misses a normal family life. She goes on vacation with Elowyn's family and spends much of her free time with Elowyn's family. As they grow up together, their relationship changes but Kassey is always a part of her friend's life.

Elowyn loves lavender and French country decor (her bedroom is yellow and blue with pale purple flowers). Heart to heart explores the dynamics between three families all affected by one tragedy.Įlowyn and Kassey are best friends forever.

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