The life of a Romanian Orthodox Priest, who went from a hard childhood in godless, communist Romania, to the land of all freedoms, America.
Social & External
Anton
Alexandra
Alexandru
Vasilica
Maria
Geta
Elisaveta
Dr. Lane
Nina
Hassan
Isobel
Gigel
Sarah
Rodi
Maya
Ninuta
Androne
Anca
Ted Morgan has been treading water for most of his life. After his wife leaves him, Ted realizes he has nothing left to live for. Summoning the courage for one last act, Ted decides to go home and face the people he feels are responsible for creating the shell of a person he has become. But life is tricky. The more determined Ted is to confront his demons, to get closure, and to withdraw from his family, the more Ted is yanked into the chaos of their lives. So, when Ted Morgan decides to kill himself, he finds a reason to live.
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