Lone Star State

Shepherd's Texas heart belongs to Loretta.Having met and fallen in love with Loretta in the Empire State, Shepherd has moved beyond the ruins of his past life. And with Michael now his son, the life he always wanted is in his grasp. Following one of the best summers of his life, with it now being October Shepherd receives a phone call from his best friend. At first surprised by Luke's sudden wedding invitation, only days away, happiness turns to disbelief and frustration when Luke reveals the name of his bride. How could Luke consider marrying such a terrible woman, who along with Shepherd's ex-wife, made his life in rural Texas a living hell for too many years.Agreeing to be Luke's best man at his wedding, Shepherd prepares himself for an anxious return to Texas. With Loretta and Michael at his side, he hopes his personal demons will not spoil his best friend's wedding. As he considers what he's about to endure, he understands that this may be what he needs so he can look to a future beyond the Lone Star State.