Living on a quiet street in Hampstead, he develops a close bond with the Nelson family next door: Josh, Samantha and their two young daughters. The friendship at first seems to offer the prospect of healing, but then a devastating event changes all their lives, and Michael finds himself bearing the burden of grief and a terrible secret.

After the loss of his wife, Michael quickly develops a close friendship with the Nelson family next door. The event that changed all of their lives happened on a Saturday afternoon, just minutes after Michael - thinking the Nelsons' house was empty - stepped through their back door. Michael is left bearing a burden of grief and a secret he must keep, but the truth can only be kept at bay for so long.