When Boeing captain William Grant hears an odd question in his headphones, he is too preoccupied with a storm to take much notice. When later that night the same voice enters his mind, he is just moments away from entering an entirely new reality. The beings monitoring the development of the human race have been close by for millennia. Despite possessing very advanced technology, they occasionally seek out people who are naturally gifted with rare and often extraordinary abilities. When Will is offered a chance to serve, he readily accepts—the alternative not tempting him for one moment. Only their commander knows there is more to the soul of William Grant than her team can be told, but even she has to come to terms with Will’s unbreakable love for his widow. Nothing will alter his resolve to be with his family again, despite knowing he could watch them grow old while he scarcely ages a day.