Following his wife's death, Dexter Curtis accepts a supervisory position at a textile company and moves to Connecticut, determined to provide a better life for his four children. His new job was going well, but a coworker was cruel and envious of him. He ruined Dexter's reputation, causing Dexter to lose his job. Dexter became depressed after being unable to find work and turned to alcohol to relieve his stress. A tragic accident had left him unconscious and in a coma. Child Protective Services placed the children in a temporary shelter until they could make other arrangements for them. They intended to split them up into two distinct households. The youngsters have escaped because of this chain of events. Will Dexter come out of his coma? Is there a chance of reconciling and mending the family?