Mary Logan believes in the goodness of people. She believes in grace under pressure. But when the ugliness of human nature touches her family, and a series of seismic events shake up her world, she's put to the test again and again.She and her husband are supposed to be enjoying the benefits of early retirement. Their nest is empty. It's time to travel and re-focus. It's their time. Then an alarming diagnosis and an unexpected announcement from their daughter change everything. Facing the possibility of heart-wrenching loss, Mary finds herself breaking commitments, forcing smiles, and keeping secrets.Until now, her cup has always been half full. Will a positive outlook be enough to withstand the challenges ahead?