There is an old adage which states "when a door closes, another opens." Is it true? Lucy Barnes life irrevocably changed the morning her husband Jim died suddenly of an aneurysm. After twenty five years of marriage she is shocked to learn that he had a separate life she was unaware of. The shocks keep coming as she learns he was gay, in a committed relationship with another man, deeply in debt and she is responsible for their repayment. In order to pay his creditors she must sell her home. Unprepared and ill equipped Lucy struggles to build a new life. Encouraged by her boss Clare she joins a local bereavement group. Her life changes again when she meets and falls in love with Jason Knight, the group's leader
When her adult children find out about her relationship with Jason they issue her an ultimatum. Either she can have her children and grandchildren or Jason in her life, but not both. Either way she stands to lose someone important This is a story of loss, acceptance, overcoming obstacles and love. Lucy must determine if the old saying holds any truth for her.