Top astronaut trainee Ryan gave up his career to be a devoted husband to Vanessa, who secretly despised his 'mediocrity' and longed for her wealthy childhood friend. Heartbroken by her emotional betrayal, Ryan divorces her and reclaims his identity for a dangerous space mission. Before leaving, he secretly donates a kidney to save her life. It is only when he vanishes into space that Vanessa realizes the depth of his love, culminating in a tearful reunion at a national awards ceremony where Ryan returns as a hero.