He survived Covid. Just barely. Now, at the suggestion of a friend, he's headed to Ruthorford to heal and adjust to the altered life he faces. Signing into the Abbott Bed & Breakfast under a pseudonym, Ray Grissom, the once-famous artist hopes to come to grips with the changes Covid has forced upon him.

When Bonnie, the introverted twin, steps into the elevator at the B & B, she comes face-to-face with the most captivating man she'd ever seen. Their chemistry is instant. All they can do is stare, until he steps off the elevator and is gone.

After a quick walk through what would be Ray's haven for a week, he settles in to enjoy a fine dinner, only to suffer a stroke. The temptress from the elevator places her hand on his shoulder, instantly bringing him calm. With the help of a neurosurgeon and the descendants, Ray begins to recover, regaining far more than what he'd lost to Covid.

However, danger has come to Ruthorford, threatening descendant and non-descendant alike, and the only one that can help them is Ray. Grateful for all they've given him, he offers assistance, unaware it could cost him, if not his life, his sanity.