The story follows sixty-two-year-old Malachi Walmsley as he returns to his childhood home in Covington, Louisiana, after the death of his estranged mother. With a significant estate to settle, he grapples with their long-standing separation and the complexities of family ties. The narrative explores themes of reconciliation, identity, and the impact of unresolved familial relationships, as Malachi navigates the unexpected circumstances surrounding his mother's passing and the inheritance he never anticipated.
