Next To You is the story of Julie. Her husband, Tommie was killed in Afghanistan, 18 months ago, and she is struggling to overcome the loss of the love of her life while raising two children. Working in a restaurant while returning to college, she is barely holding on with the help of her little sister Amber. The monotony and humor of her job help hold back the pain just under the surface. Luke, a wounded veteran with a dark past begins work at the restaurant. Struggling with survivor's guilt and scars, real and imagined, Luke is on the verge of falling into despair. His past holds the key to either helping Julie survive or finally breaking her spirit.
—David Zanardi