When Shelby sits down with his daughter in the 22nd century, he begins to tell the story of his fascinating life to her; a story that he had never spoken of until then.From his Kindergarten and the tragedy of his best friend Leonard’s family, to moving out to the ghost towns of the west coast and meeting the enigmatic Amy, Shelby tells his story with a mix of dark humor and painful recollection.And when the mob comes looking for his new best friend and Shelby gets caught in the crossfire of a gunfight, it changes him in ways he never thought would be possible.Losing Amy would be the catalyst in his life that would lead to the meeting with Chen Rodgers, a man who is more than just a home schooling tutor.How can Shelby overcome the deep sense of loss he feels? And can Chen ever help him to forgive himself?