A romance set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Dr. Don Jardian, a Navy medical officer assigned to duty in Vietnam, is a reluctant warrior just biding his time until he can return stateside and start a lucrative private practice. Then he meets and falls in love with Deborah Solomon, a devoted nurse who at first keeps the handsome doctor at bay, disgusted by the avariciousness that led him to choose what Deborah considers a noble profession. Eventually, however, Deborah's selflessness inspires Don and their romance blooms despite their bloody surroundings, leading to a dangerous mission that could separate them forever.