Liz Baker's elderly neighbor has always been there to watch over her. She picks up the mail and feeds the cat when Liz is out of town. She calls to check on Liz and brings over chicken soup when she's sick. But MaryAnne Patterson has secrets of her own. Secrets no one knew. . .no one other than her dead husband.

When Liz goes next door to pick up her cat after a trip, she finds out more about her beloved neighbor than she ever imagined possible.