The Apology

The Apology, 20 years after her daughter goes missing, Darlene Hagen, a former alcoholic, prepares to host her family's Christmas celebration with her closest friend Gretchen. On Christmas Eve, Darlene's estranged brother-in-law Jack unexpectedly reappears, bringing along nostalgic gifts and a secret. Darlene soon finds herself torn between reason and ruthless instinct. A battle of ideas trapped in a dangerous storm escalates into a fierce vendetta. (718 characters)