Before the Story

"She saw her mom collapse to the floor dramatically, fighting tears. Her father drew Ella into a tight hug, whispering comforting words into her ear. She could barely hear them. She felt a tear fall slowly down her face, but the gray world made it disappear under the weight of her fate."

Teenage church singer Ella Stone has a terminal illness unknown by doctors, but they suggest that she likely only has one day to live. Tomorrow is the day of her final performance.