Most folks around Deerfield know that Paul Durkin used to drink too much. People also talk about when he managed to get sober for quite a long while and spent most of his time helping countless others in nearby parts who were struggling with addiction issues. Paul was hailed as a humble small-town hero back then. The sort of fellow who would do anything for anybody at anytime. Gossip also spreads through Deerfield in hushed tones about the odd and mysterious troubles that continued to grow in Paul's home. The louder busybodies around town speculate that he must have denied and ignored these issues until the horrible thing happened and Paul lost everything, including his sobriety. But Old-Timers sitting at recovery meetings in church basements around those parts know that most folks get sick and tired of being sick and tired eventually. They often say that change is the only constant in this life, and that recovery and redemption are available for anyone willing to get out of their own way and reach out for help. Several years into his fall from grace, Paul is about to be challenged to recover and rebuild from the ashes his life has become. He might also learn what the Old-Timers know about the true power of making amends with yourself and others while being humble enough to receive help from the countless unsung heroes in this world.