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Oliver Watson's life unravels when his wife Sarah returns to Harvard for her master's degree, leaving him alone with their three children and an unfamiliar freedom. As he navigates the overwhelming demands of parenting, tragedy strikes when his mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer's and passes away, altering his father's life as well. At seventy-two, George Watson embraces new relationships and a fresh start, contrasting with Oliver's struggle to adapt. His oldest son, Ben, distances himself, believing he can thrive independently, while Melissa, the middle child, blames Oliver for their mother's departure. Sam, the youngest, is too shaken to process the upheaval. Now the sole parent, Oliver must manage his troubled family while exploring new responsibilities and experiences. Each man faces a significant life change: Oliver relocates from New York to Los Angeles with his children, George finds companionship with a neighbor, and seventeen-year-old Ben navigates fatherhood with his girlfriend. Everything has changed, and their previous expectations have been shattered. Ultimately, they discover that embracing the unknown leads to growth and fulfillment, revealing that different can be better for each of them, especially for Oliver.