Transplantation, family, and the complicated world of Black Americans in their history with the medical establishment are all explored in this funny, poignant, and sometimes harrowing story of family, love, and second chances.
Paco and his family are elated that he's eligible for a transplant, but the reality of how long Paco might have to wait for a deceased donor kidney makes his family decide to explore living donation in hope of "fixing" him more quickly.
Paco's family begins their own medical evaluation process to find out if any of them are a suitable match and can donate a kidney to him, while Daisy has had it with Tia Julia's lack of compliance.
Margie works with Paco to learn about transplantation and dialysis, while Paco's family and friends try to help him through his ups and downs with their support and encouragement for staying healthy until his transplant.
As the big day arrives for Daniel's living donation to Paco, everyone in the family is nervous but excited, and Paco realizes the big responsibility he'll have to take on as transplant recipient.
Paco's transplant was a great success, but the depression he's feeling from the side-effects of his medication makes his wife push Paco to reach out for help, and he finds an unexpected ally in Tia Julia, who's ready to make a change.
