Not that they're laughing much these days. The family farmhouse is filled to the brim with friends and relatives alike, and even Charma Deane-the self-appointed caregiver-can't keep up. When her son and Minnie's daughter show up, things get even more complicated.

But as Charma Deane discovers, when you're at the end of your rope, the ties that bind can be a saving grace. Because nothing soothes a tired heart like the comfort of family....