The power of place can be very strong, and when combined with the experience of love, it can be an enduring and potent mix. For Nick Lucas, it lasted a lifetime. Beginning with an encounter on Fulmar Beach, Massachusetts, Nick's love for the unattainable Sarah Hallam become the unwelcome center of his life.Seeking explanations and closure, Nick re-examines his relationships, and revisits the beach that has haunted him since childhood.