A family faces the challenges of rebuilding their lives after the mother and father split. Problems ensue as Jack Johnstons inability to let go of his past with his wife and move on causes further difficulties. Struggling with the difficulties are his wife Mary, who tries to find reasons behind her husbands betrayal. Also having difficulties coping with the changes is his oldest son, Tristan, who suddenly sees his father as less than the hero he thought. Thrown into the mix are John Pallister, a former classmate of Marys, and Jacks current love, Robin. Both are forced to stand aside while both Mary and Jack try to rebuild and learn to let go.