Nyra, Hannah, Helen, Michael Darren, and Easy are in deep grief after the losses of Ryan, Selamawit, and their Gigi. So are Colin, Meseret, and Angela. Michael Darren is the Second Key. He must save their family against the Great Beast's war on them and his plan to rewrite everything. Hannah, Helen, and Lynn Valante continue their help to the homeless. Easy is angry at God after more losses in their family. He marries Amina Mecca after committing adultery. This is a time for forgiveness.