The fusion of physical and interpersonal crises sometimes triggers the need to make unanticipated and difficult choices in life. When 70-year-old widower Fred Korman suffers a stroke during a long-distance run, his life takes an unexpected turn. As he struggles to recover, he faces a new challenge, protecting his best friend Susan from her abusive ex-husband Tony. But when Tony starts to threaten Fred and his family, Fred must find a way to end the harassment for good. Meanwhile, Fred’s son Aaron is starting a new career and dealing with the news that his girlfriend is pregnant. With pressure mounting from all sides, Fred must summon all his strength and wit to protect his loved ones and find a way forward. This gripping novel explores the power of love, friendship, and determination in the face of adversity.