A girl's conviction is questioned when Death starts visiting her dreams. Bethesda Lily has always been a sickly girl, but lately her body seems to be giving out on her. A skinny diabetic, Bethesda is a frequent flier at her local hospital, visited only by her sister, her sister's pig-headed, James Dean look alike boyfriend-and, on occasion, the soul of Death. When doctors fail repeatedly to diagnose a painful stomach condition, she begins to question faith, life, and man's desire to live forever. As Beth's health continues to nosedive and her home environment crumbles, she finds comfort in a...