William Dunbar has a crush on his childhood friend Nikki Freeman. They work together at a music store with their friends Ian and Sarah. After Bear's cat dies, Nikki convinces him to go out. While shopping for her, he buys a "One Wish Willow," a toy that supposedly grants one wish when snapped. That night, Bear drops Nikki off, lies about liking her, then gets frustrated and breaks the One Wish Willow. He wishes for Nikki to love him more than anyone in the world. Moments later, Nikki shows up at his house, says her dad is dying, and asks to stay. She kisses him, then suddenly screams and pushes him away.