Second chance
(Book)

Terrorists attack the Amtrak train killing thirty-nine year old father and husband Tom Fitzgerald, a British expatriate living with his family in the states. Back in his hometown, stunned by the news of his death, four of his friends from his schooldays back home meet to pay their respects to Tom at his memorial service. Holly lives the perfect American dream but hates her suburban lifestyle married to a perfect spouse who will do anything to foster his image including sell her to gain a promotion her discontent is exasperated now that she has re-met with Tom s younger brother. Olivia runs an animal shelter, but except for her guests is all alone until just before Tom died he arranged a blind date for her. Writer Paul is happily married to Anna, but he and his wife are hurting by their inability to have a child. Actress Saffron is a recovering alcoholic having an affair with a married Hollywood legend. Tom's sudden death has each of the foursome wondering if that is all there is in life as each wants more.