The deaths of four teenagers in a fiery car crash profoundly affects the third watch, who were forced to stand by helplessly, unable to save the victims. They congregate at the end of the shift to dispell their sadness and anger at the horrific images of the crash. Faith, Sully and Doc spend time sitting quietly in a cafe; Ty, Bobby, Carlos and Alex go to a bar; and Kim, Bosco and Jimmy go bowling. As evening turns into day, Faith's group meets up with a young woman, Ty's group meets up with a young man, and Kim's group meets up with a young couple in love. At dawn, everyone ends up at the a beach and they build a bonfire. As the flames flicker, we see a flashback to the moments immediately preceding the car crash and discover that the young people whom they met during the course of the evening are the spirits of the teenagers who died in the crash, who were sent back down to earth to tell them that the crash could not have been prevented, and they are not to blame for being unable to

Appelée sur les lieux d'un terrible accident de voiture, toute l'équipe des pompiers et des policiers se retrouve devant un immense brasier. Le véhicule finit de se consumer, avec à son bord quatre jeunes gens. Ebranlés par l'horreur du sinistre, tous décident de tenter d'effacer ces images de cauchemar en se divertissant. Mais, en chemin, divers groupes se forment. Tandis que Bobby, Ty et Taylor se préparent pour un concours de beuveries, Doc, Faith et Sunny optent pour un simple café...