Life seemed so simple, so perfect for retired, grandpa, Norman Budjinski. That is until his single parent daughter, dropped off her teenage, Gothic, out of control daughter, Norm's only grandchild, on Norm's doorstep. Sixteen, going on 40, Veronica has a thing or two to say to the set in his ways, grumpy grandpa. Once moved in, Norm makes an assessment of her and determines, she needs discipline and boundaries. Veronica has other things in mind; but is subdued by Norm's willingness to listen to her. The two form a wonderful friendship of mutual love and respect; and are determined to help each other, in their journey through life. Things seem to be going along swimmingly as they bond - until an event, as Norm would call it, almost destroys both their lives. This is Norman's story of everything that happened to him, during the two years of Veronica's time in his life.