The Mend

The story follows Joe Barden as he grapples with the loss of his wife, Jody, which leaves him adrift and struggling with his identity. Jody's last gift, a fly fishing reel accompanied by a note urging him to mend his heart, prompts Joe to embark on a healing journey through the art of fly fishing. As he reconnects with the past and navigates his grief, he seeks solace and clarity in nature, hoping that the simple act of standing in a river will help him regain his sense of self and purpose.