When Owen became a father, he made the decision to give up being a boy. But now that his baby is grown up, it’s time for him to find the parts of himself he left behind.

Dawson Hughes oldest daughter is out pursuing her own dreams and living her best life. And now his youngest, Christina, is ready to embark on her journey at a college eight hours away. Dawson is so proud of them, but he has no idea what’s next for himself.

Single dad, Owen Prescott, fears that the decision his son, Brian, made to attend college in their hometown is because he doesn’t want to abandon him. He appreciates the thoughtfulness, but staying here and becoming a father was all he ever wanted. He wants Brian to fly free and chase his own dream, wherever that might lead.

Dawson and Owen meet for the first time at New Student Weekend, bonding over the changes ahead as their babies leave the nest. Their connection makes them feel alive and young in a way they hadn’t expected after turning fifty. An unlikely friendship leads to text messages, then phone calls, where they find out they have more in common than either of them realized.

With the physical distance between them, Owen thinks pursuing something is ludicrous, but Dawson is a Daddy, and he’ll do whatever it takes to help Owen find his inner boy again. But is Owen ready to believe there’s still life after your kids grow up, and you’re never too old for love? After being the one to carry the load for so many years, is Owen ready to let someone else take the reins?

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