On the eve of his 60th birthday, small-town mechanic Rusty Wilson takes a bullet while saving patrons in a Colorado diner, only to awaken in a mysterious realm between life and death. There, he discovers that his story is not over. Reflecting on a life shaped by disappointment, grief, and painful family estrangements, Rusty is given the chance to explore the paths he never took. Guided by people from his past and present, he experiences an alternate reality, including what might have happened if he had pursued the woman he secretly loved. He also uncovers a family secret that changed everything. Now Rusty must decide whether to accept the imperfect life he lived or embrace the possibilities of what might have been. Melissa Payne is a bestselling author of six novels and holds a BA in Political Science and an MPA from Ohio University.