Eva, a young poet in her 20’s, sits in a genetic counsellor’s office feeling overwhelmed by the possibility that she may have an extremely high risk of breast cancer because of her family history. She tests positive and is advised to undergo a preventive mastectomy. Her best friend, Hannelie, and her loving fiancé, Daniel, try to support her, However their interactions and suggestions are triggering. The world around Eva associates breasts with sexuality, breastfeeding and attractiveness - something that this surgery directly threatens. She starts avoiding the issue, but a poetry festival is approaching that will put Eva in the spotlight. Has she waited too long to make a decision?