The Loss of a Son tells the story of personal tragedy and emotional heartbreak. The principle character, Danny, has lost both his parents and struggles to adapt to a world largely punctuated by inability to fit in and an alcoholic propensity. Through his son he learns to live more expansively than ever before, and together they experience a wide gamut of life's offerings. But the older mans tendency to self-destruct leads him down an inexorable path towards heartbreak and regret..