Ben travels to one of the USA's most unique towns, Roswell. Famous for its alleged UFO landing, he leaves the alien tourism behind and ventures into the surrounding desert. There, he meets Karen, a 70-year-old former sports journalist who, at first glance, seems to be struggling with everyday life. A bike accident has made it challenging to maintain her desert home due to her mobility issues. Determined to assist his host, Ben rolls up his sleeves, clearing muck, shovelling hay, and even scaling a 10-metre-high windmill. As they spend more time together, Ben learns about the hardships Karen has faced throughout her life. However, their conversations inspire Karen to undertake something extraordinary.

Ben ventures to the rugged, desolate beauty of Utah's Canyonlands, where he meets Scott, a man who has built his off-grid home from the ground up. Scott leads a reclusive life, opening his doors to others on his own terms, as he dedicates his time to preparing for an uncertain future. As their friendship deepens, Scott gradually shares fragments of his past with Ben. As the pair fix roads and move rocks, Scott unveils a recent profound personal loss he has been grappling with. Ben witnesses Scott's remarkable resilience and the way he honours the memories of those who have shaped his journey.