A Force Of Habit

Synopsis

Successful attorney Myles Chapman has spent his entire life trying not to become the man he despises most—his father. Fueled by abandonment, he has built a prosperous career, a beautiful home, and what appears to be an ideal life. His sister, Kyndall Shaw, is equally successful, running a thriving advertising agency and maintaining the image of a confident, accomplished woman. Yet beneath her polished exterior lies a profound fear of failure and an unrelenting need for validation from their mother, Sylvia. When Sylvia receives a life-threatening medical diagnosis and secretly refuses treatment, old wounds begin resurfacing. The unexpected reappearance of their estranged father, Omar, a recovering alcoholic who has rebuilt his life through faith, forces Myles and Kyndall to confront decades of resentment, grief, and unanswered questions. At the same time, both siblings face crises in their marriages. Myles' wife, Ebony, accepts a career opportunity that challenges his traditional views of leadership and marriage. Kyndall's husband, Nolan, discovers a devastating secret that exposes Kyndall's deepest fear—that she may not be capable of becoming the mother she never had. As relationships fracture and hidden truths come to light, a powerful sermon about the condition of the heart becomes a catalyst for change. But before healing can fully take root, tragedy strikes. Faced with sudden loss and the revelation of a long-hidden letter that changes everything they believed about their father, the family must decide whether they will remain prisoners of the past or embrace God's invitation to forgiveness.