When he thinks someone is following him, an unsentimental doctor suddenly asks his wife, with whom he hardly communicates, to leave with him on a vacation.
Nina’s once vibrant life has grown cold, with a distant marriage and strained relationships with her daughters. When Alex’s long-buried past shows up at his door, he’s compelled to stand by his longtime mentor in one last mission, starring his own quiet hospital. But there are roles to play, and Alex’s competing loyalties throw him into danger. Whisked away to safety, can this be Nina’s chance for a fresh start and renewed connection? Depth and emotion meet gripping action for a touching and thoughtful cross-genre novel.