The story is centered on a man named Ray, it delves into his criminal activities as a con artist and thief. His behavior brings a great deal of strife and heart-ache on his wife and children. A sequence of events ensues as Ray's larcenous behavior finally catches up with him, and ultimately he is arrested. Once incarcerated he has an epiphany--finally realizing the importance of his family. As the story concludes, Ray serves his time, all is forgiven and the family looks forward to a fresh beginning.