Winter's surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins' social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter...

During the summer after their first year of college, four young women stay in touch through a shared pair of secondhand jeans that magically adapts to each of their figures and affects their attitudes towards their different summer experiences.