Nadine Charleston had a career, a brilliant son on college scholarship, and friends as close as siblings. Gerald Phillips was one of the best tax attorneys in the country more than halfway up the fast track.

When mutual friends brought these no-nonsense people together, there was electricity, but it was a negative charge.

However life continued to push these strong wills together, forcing them to face the wonderful and not so wonderful things in their lives. With the help of Grace, Doc, Katie, Gregory, and the unstoppable Mother Farris the lesson rang through.

In this story, the...