It is the dead of winter of 1924, and as gloomy a winter as the McKenna family has had in many a year. Amelia is faced with a devastating revelation after the death of her father, an accident proves to be nearly fatal, and Gideon has decided to swear off women altogether. But, just as the Family begins to settle into new, unaccustomed roles, Life proves true to form and sends the unexpected. If the unexpected proves to be for the best, however, remains to be seen.