Dan Burns is a widowed advice columnist living in New Jersey with his three daughters. Despite his profession, Dan struggles with his own life's complexities, especially when it comes to raising his daughters who are progressing through various stages of adolescence and young adulthood. To escape the pressures of life and work, Dan takes his family to Rhode Island for an annual family reunion hosted by his parents. His intention is to relax and spend quality time with his extensive, but loving and chaotic, family. However, his plans are upended by an unexpected encounter at a local bookstore.

While at the bookstore, Dan meets Marie, a charming and intriguing woman with whom he instantly connects. They share an engaging conversation and a palpable chemistry, leading Dan to feel a spark of excitement and possibility for the first time since his wife's passing. However, his newfound optimism is quickly shattered when he returns to his family's gathering and discovers that Marie is, in fact, the new girlfriend of his brother, Mitch. This revelation sets off a series of awkward and challenging situations as Dan tries to navigate his burgeoning feelings for Marie while maintaining loyalty and maintaining appearances within his close-knit family.