“My aunt says the smell of butter on a foggy night means you’re ready to fall in love.”
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Verdi has been in a relationship with Rowe, a college professor who rescued her from addiction when she was an undergrad. After twenty years, Verdi’s then boyfriend, Johnson comes to town. 
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This story shows how each character comes into themselves. From career choices, to relationships, addiction woes, and eventually rediscovery. 
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Verdi - undergrad turned into a user, recovered, educated, and then almost crashed and burned again. Johnson - depressed, undergrad, hopeless on the inside, turned to drugs, and trying to meet the expectations of the world. Kitt - a single mother to a special needs child who cares for her mother as well; very protective of those she loves, especially her cousin Verdi. Rowe - a college professor who is controlling to say the least, and fears that he would become a product of his upbringing. 
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Though these aren’t all of the characters, these are the ones that move the story forward. Family issues arise, especially from the past. Cashing each person to look within. 

But Verdi eventually realizes that she doesn’t have to continue the path of being saved by anyone. Especially now that she’s overcome so much over the years. And with Johnson back in town wanting to talk, and Rowe still married and controlling, things shift for Verdi. In this story she learns to take her control back in every area of her life!