When tragedy strikes a massive blow, Jack and Sara Gordon's lives are sent into a tailspin. To keep her family from falling apart, Sara forces Jack to admit his deepest fears, while he convinces her that she must mourn in order to move on. Rob and Lila now confront life without the emotional glue that once bound them, but a shared goal and desire to create a new life holds them together. In the midst of everything, young widow Maureen Gordon Taylor confronts her feelings about her daughter's sexy soccer coach. Her body and heart slowly thaw, allowing her to let go of her long-held belief that her life was over. The sweeping saga of the Stewart Realty series continues as spouses, long-time friends, and family learn to rely on each other, and to grab hold of happiness before it's too late.