This Is Who We Are Now

By: James Bailey

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

"[A] fresh take on adult existential struggles and extended family drama." — Independent Book Review

On the brink of a milestone birthday he'd rather not celebrate, Henry Bradfield returns to his childhood home to find his old belongings are the hottest items at his parents' garage sale. When Henry learns that his comic collection was sold to the son of his high school sweetheart, Erin Chadwick, suddenly vintage collectibles aren't the only things making him feel nostalgic.

Tensions in the house rise as a long-simmering rivalry with his younger brother heats up, all while Henry's own teenage sons are butting heads. His wife, Denise, becomes increasingly distant toward him and his parents, who she feels have never truly embraced her. Amidst the chaos, another chance encounter with Erin leads Henry to ponder what might have been. His only confidant is his alcoholic sister, Margo, who is wrestling with her own relationship issues.

When Denise disappears without saying good-bye, Henry must decide whether the thrill of rekindling an old flame is worth risking his stable, if all too routine, marriage.