The prodigal son returns Lucas Grady never thought he'd return to Whispering Oaks, but, when duty called in the form of his injured parents, he hit the road. Bringing with him the unfulfilled expectations of the past – expectations his neighbour, Jocelyn Howard, knew all too well.

Jocelyn had been in love with Lucas since she was a little girl. Still, Joss couldn't shake the feeling that she'd never be good enough for Lucas, or anyone. But the newly discharged army medic had scars from combat that could never truly be healed and Joss had the opportunity to help make him whole again…