Loosely inspired by Johnson's real-life experiences, the musical focuses on sixteen-year-old Alice Carter, who has to navigate life after the death of her father.

As Alice attempts to understand her father's life and reconcile her feelings of anger, guilt, and sorrow, she is joined and supported by her mother Beth, her sister Kate, best friend Hannah, and her English teacher Ms. Hopkins.

Alice slowly uncovers layers of her father's past that challenge her initial perceptions, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

[2] Johnson began to write the songs for the musical based on the grief she was experiencing after the death of her father.

[2] Shortly after the San Diego production closed, it was announced that the musical would transfer to the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C..[7] It was scheduled to open in August 2021, however it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carly Maga of the Toronto Star praised Johnson's ability to portray the "overwhelming, surreal nature of grief", and commented that the musical's emotions rivaled that of more traditional, full-length plays.