This is the story of the Morgan brothers, Alex and Matt. They're born in northern California and eventually end up living in the Seattle area during an era of unbridled change and unlimited possibilities. They do drugs, play rock 'n roll, search for love and engage in the political battles that have captivated the country over the past three decades. One chooses to work in a secure union job and the other opts to become a conservative talk show host. They both experience heartbreak and loss along the way, sometimes as the result of unexpected violence and sometimes just because of plain old bad luck. But nothing can prepare them for one strong-willed woman named Melissa...