Side Order of Life(2007)

Side Order of Life is a Lifetime drama that premiered in July 2007. Photographer Jenny McIntyre, played by Marisa Coughlan, reassesses her life and relationships after her best friend Vivy Porter receives a cancer diagnosis. Jason Priestley returns to series television as Ian Denison, Jenny's fiancé, while Christopher Gartin plays Rick Purdy, Jenny's boss at a fictional magazine who harbors unrequited feelings for Vivy. The series balances wit with emotional weight, exploring how a health crisis can force characters to confront their choices and regrets. Aimed at female audiences during the summer season, Side Order of Life examines friendship, love, and the paths not taken with both humor and sincerity.