When an optimistic Vanetia Casey and her family are challenged by her husbands recent suffering from a stroke, they are forced to adapt to their familiar family members stroke induced personality. In desperate need of help coping with this struggle, Ted Fielding, an American Doctor, arrives in Ireland to observe Conor Casey’s condition. When a new friendship emerges between Ted and Vanetia, Ted’s continued presence in the Casey household provides much more than a professional service.