Richard Collins knew he had only a short time to live, and it was vital to inform his three sons. But beyond the news of his impending death, he needed them to grasp the significance of his will and how it would continue to shape their lives, even after his passing.

Gathering in the house by the lake, Richard anticipated the disclosure of his final wishes to be a solemn affair. However, he couldn't predict the tumultuous reactions each son would have to his revelation.

In this painfully revealing novel about a family accustomed to deferring to one man's authority, the last moments with Richard and the unveiling of his will unleash unexpected turmoil and grief. Grace, his wife, and each of his three sons must grapple with the terms of their legacy. Their responses not only expose their individual characters but also lay bare the complex and strained dynamic that has long kept this troubled family on edge.