James "Trip" Bonham, Jr. was born rich. He grew up with his family in the swanky Holmby Hills of California. He went to college and had no idea what he wanted to be. After all, he didn't need to work; he was a trust-fund kid. In college, though, Trip found unexpected direction, and his direction was drinking. He found comfort in the stories of fellow bar flies. He felt at home.

Much to the dismay of his high-class parents, Trip becomes a bartender. He soon goes a step further and buys a bar of his own--a dive in the small town of Sunset Beach. He thrives off the stories of his...

James "Trip" Bonham, Jr. was born rich. He grew up with his family in the swanky Holmby Hills of California. He went to college and had no idea what he wanted to be. After all, he didn't need to work; he was a trust-fund kid. In college, though, Trip found unexpected direction, and his direction was drinking. He found comfort in the stories of fellow bar flies. He felt at home.

Much to the dismay of his high-class parents, Trip becomes a bartender. He soon goes a step further and buys a bar of his own--a dive in the small town of Sunset Beach. He thrives off the stories of his...