This story is true. The names of some individuals have been changed to protect their identies. Kevin Cross’s life story involves all the trappings of greed, betrayal, and the quest for happiness. People are all desperately grasping for something better as they travel through life. We buy the next big thing, or look to religion, celebrity, or sex to find some kind of satisfaction. Just when we think we’ve gotten hold of something and tighten our grip, it invariably slips through our fingers.