Someone to Hold

Dear God Series - 4

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, right? And weddings are supposed to be joyous? Stand-up paddleboarding is a non-contact sport, isn't it? And shouldn't long term married couples have developed communication skills?
So why does Brooks feel more like a contestant on Survivor than a guy on a relaxing beach break? And what is up with his wife Kelly and why is she whispering in corners with his friend and bandmate Johnny?
Johnny has a secret and he's not just keeping it from his wife, he's keeping it from everyone. Everyone but Kelly Wackerman that is, because she's a part of it...

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