When a power outage plunges his childhood home into darkness, Leo Hart—a thirty-four-year-old graphic designer hiding from his failed life—finds unexpected connection with Nora, his sharp-witted new neighbor, and her dramatic golden retriever, Hamlet. As candlelight fosters unlikely friendships, Leo's father Frank arrives with a secret that changes everything. Over milkshakes, garage cleanouts, and stolen moments, three strangers become family. A warm, witty story about finding light in the darkest places, and discovering that home isn't a house—it's the people who show up.