Patrick is living quietly in Palm Springs. A well-known TV actor, he pretty much shut down after his partner, Joe, was killed in a car crash. Even though it's been several years, Patrick is still devastated by the loss.
Tragedy hits his family again with the death of his brother's wife, Sara, who was also Patrick's great friend. Sara's death was not unexpected, as she had been fighting cancer for quite a while. But what is unexpected is that her husband, Patrick's brother, became addicted to Sara's pain medication and has now checked himself into rehab and has asked Patrick to take care of their two young children, Maisie and Grant.
Taking care of children is new to Patrick. But he does his best and takes the kids to live with him in Palm Springs. Together, they learn to deal with grief and to enjoy the good things life has given them, especially each other.
This is a story about a man and the two kids he is caring for learning to cope with grief. It is told with a lot of humor and compassion and is quite enjoyable. It's sure to appeal to those who like stories about families and family dynamics. It's pretty amusing, despite the depressing premise (dead wife, dead friend, dead lover, addict brother, bereaved children).
See also a review by Kirkus Reviews.
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