Most of us fear becoming our parents, but sometimes when we open our mouths, our mothers—or fathers—come out. But for Dexter, the fear is greater than it is for most. His father is cold and unloving, and there seems to be something more sinister simmering below the surface.
When he meets Briella, his desire to be his own man becomes clearer. He no longer wants to give everything to the family business like his father has, and he wants to enjoy love and family in ways his father never did. But things are complicated. First, she is only in Florida on vacation. Second, she is black.
Now, this isn’t a problem for Dexter, but he soon begins to suspect that it might be a problem for his father. Will he have to choose between his father—and the business—and the woman he loves?