In small town Georgia, a beloved old man, Gerry, has died. His family members, who have gathered for the funeral, are staying in town for a week since they were going to come for a dear neighbor's wedding anyway. And what a week it is! Gerry's best friend, Fred, makes a startling announcement at the funeral while giving the eulogy. As the bereaved deal with that and all the regular issues a close extended family can have — unexpected pregnancy, drama queens, heartbreak, identity issues, clueless spouse issues, etc. — it is as if we're watching real people live and try to figure out what they're doing throughout the ups and downs.
The cast of characters includes Gerry's wife and three children and four adult grandchildren, along with significant others. I really got wrapped up in the story.
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