Outro — Kimmie Easley

Sammie can't open a magazine or watch TV without seeing her ex, Trace from the band, Nervein. His face is sullen and dull. His voice is crappy. It's difficult, but she finally faces the music, he chose his addiction over her. She struggles to move on, but her heart's not in it. Finally, she decides to pour herself into her work, signing off relationships forever.

Trace Connor knows being in the band is going to kill him. There's only one place he's ever actually felt alive. Will rehab finally work after the fifth try? Can he find the strength to put himself first, get clean, and choose happiness? Or is it too late?