After his mother's untimely death, Barcley Cohen is left struggling to pick up the pieces of his relationship with his father. A demanding man, his father often interjects himself into positions where he is not needed; Barcley's relationship with Madeline is but one example. When Barcley's father states that he is putting Madeline in danger by being with her, he begins to think his father has gone mad. But when his father falls suddenly ill, Barcley can't shake the feeling that he knew something was amiss all along. 25,000 Word Novella. Any feedback is highly sought after!