Shattered Bonds
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their mother, just doesn’t believe in anything anymore.Wickedly funny & biting, it is an essential exploration of modern American grief, family violence, & redemption.
Episodes
In this episode, two brothers, Scott and David, return to Bailey's Island, Maine, the place of their childhood summers, under challenging circumstances. They have recently experienced a series of life-altering events, including the death of their mother, their parents' ashes in tow, and a dramatic family crisis involving their respective relationships.
As they visit their cherished childhood sanctuary in the midst of w...
In the episode titled "Family, Faith, and Farewell" David Henry hosts a memorial for his father, Joe, at the White Horse Tavern. The story revolves around David's complex emotions as he grapples with his father's death and the need for redemption in his own life. David reflects on his troubled past, which includes infidelity and deception in his marriage to his wife, Tracey. The episode also explores the strained ...
Scott Henry rides the subway. He is wearing a black suit and carrying a shovel. A soldier going to war, a Navy SEAL on a rescue mission. People look at him with disinterest. A man in a suit carrying heavy tools is hardly the weirdest thing they’ve seen today. He has a black messenger bag across his back, slung over his shoulders. There is a pair of wire cutters inside, a set of work gloves. It is ten o’clock in the morning. He has ...
In this episode, Doris Henry is joined by her son David and his family at the Waldorf-Astoria. They are preparing for a memorial service for Doris's husband, Joe, who has passed away. Doris struggles with her complex relationship with her daughter-in-law, Tracey, and the sense that she's losing her son to his new family. They discuss the memorial details and share family memories. The episode also delves into Doris's re...
In this episode, Doris Henry wakes up on a snowy day in New York, contemplating her life, her upcoming secret revelation, and the complex emotions surrounding it. She is preparing to tell her daughters the truth about her mother's deception and her real identity. Doris reflects on her past, her distant mother, and her recent marriage. As she gets ready to make her revelation, she experiences a mixture of revenge, fear, and long...
In this episode, Scott and David are joined by their mother, Doris, and cousins, Florence and Alice, for a lunch in New York City as part of a visit to attend a memorial service. The atmosphere is strained and awkward as they discuss family matters, with Scott feeling detached and uncomfortable. David remains calm, focusing on his own interests and sharing pictures of his family. The conversation takes a peculiar turn as Doris ...
In this episode, Scott Henry, feeling restless and lost in New York City, revisits his childhood home. He is haunted by memories of his first love and the complex emotions of his youth. Scott reflects on the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of memories, wondering about their significance. He stands in front of his old home, contemplating a secret he buried in the backyard long ago, and decides to return to uncover it, seeki...
In this chapter, David, awakens in a puddle after being struck by a car. Miraculously, he is unharmed, and a newfound sense of vitality surges through him. He believes that the accident was a test from a higher power, leading him to a newfound faith in God or fate. His encounter prompts introspection and a desire to understand his belief more deeply. As he walks through the streets of New York, he grapples with the idea of love and...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.
First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.
David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.
His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are in...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.
First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.
David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.
His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are in...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.
First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.
David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.
His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are in...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes.
First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.
David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him.
His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are in...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
Joe Henry was the glue that held his family together. Now, he is dead, and his wife and sons are coming together for one final journey to scatter his ashes. First, however, his loved ones have some things to work out.David, the older son, believes that any minute his life is going to fall apart and everyone he loves will leave him. His brother, Scott, can’t shake the belief that at heart, people are inherently rotten. Doris, their ...
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