Ten years after a mysterious plague wiped out most of the world, America is still struggling out of the worst recession ever known. Two thirds of the world's resources lay abandoned and inaccessible, resources that would not just heal America's economy, but make it the most powerful nation in the world and make a lot of people very rich in the process. It's time to bring the survivors back into the 21st century, whether they want it or not.
On the other side of the Atlantic, Paul and Trish have problems of their own. The rescued children have grown up and have families of their own. More people have come to the village, which is now a thriving community. Josh and Bobby are growing up and Bobby has her eyes on Trish's son, then something appears that no-one has seen for over ten years.