Just when his own life appears to be back on track he gets a visit from Jess' family - the inlaws he never wanted - and reluctantly agrees to play out a facade of the world Jess remembers as they try to protect her.
Within this carefully constructed web of lies though, the couple find themselves facing up to a few truths that Phil had avoided during their real relationship.
The Wildcard is the story of a second chance to salvage a lost love.