When Jack Teal walks out of a Texas prison, his home for over three years, he collects his hidden cash and sets out to continue his former life. On his way to San Diego, he meets a head strong woman who throws his plans into turmoil. Abruptly, he changes his plans and drives to Northern California where he reconnects with an old friend, a restaurant owner dedicated to giving his employees a chance at success. At Magnolia Cafe most of the staff is comprised of young people trying to survive hardscrabble lives, facing the daily challenges of mental illness and society's repudiation of their...