Fade to Black: Sometimes the Truth Really is Inconvenient

Two childhood friends torn and separated by betrayal are reunited in the US Marine Corps thirteen years later. Clay, the lead character, sets out to atone for his past indiscretion and seeks out his best friend who survived a horrific accident. Their reunion takes a twist when Clay’s friend emerges from the accident a changed man from Traumatic Brain Injury—a person with interesting new talents and diminished capabilities.

Clay agrees to help his friend bridge the former life to the present. He soon realizes that what could help restore his friend’s life might also sabotage their revived friendship. Clay has two choices, disclose a past dark secret and accept risk or be selective with the truth and protect a valued brotherhood.