Illness threatens to take what Carmen loves most in this world – her Nai Nai – when a peach of immortality sprouts on the tree in their backyard. Though Nai Nai is more than content with the conclusion of her long life and even excited for what comes next, Carmen is tempted by the peach. Should she save her Nai Nai against her will? Carmen struggles in this debate for a while – until a moment of desperation inspires her to act.