Had Matt decided to shun his favorite mountain resort following his wife's death...

Had Nick let his children and grandchildren go on vacation alone...

Matt Mason and Nick Rossi might never have met.

But Matt and Nick make the choices that lead to their meeting one night at the resort, and in each other, they recognize a kindred spirit. They begin to gradually share the stories of their lives.

Matt remembers meeting his wife, Rose, and knowing immediately how special she was. He relives his service in Vietnam. He tells Nick about the most horrible moment of his...