In the summer of 2017, Ed and Eve meet at a winery in Pennsylvania - two people who are married to others, yet inexplicably drawn together. Over seven years, they build an extraordinary connection, sharing adventures from Florence to New Zealand, creating rituals and memories in every corner of their world. But their relationship exists in a delicate balance, constantly navigating the complexities of their existing marriages and family obligations.

When a routine customs stop reveals a decades-old restraining order against Ed, it sets in motion a chain of events that will test their bond to its breaking point. As Ed prepares to leave for New Zealand, and Eve begins to build a new life without him, they must confront the ultimate question: Can love survive when it exists in the spaces between other commitments?

"First Things First" is an intimate exploration of late-life love, family loyalty, and the price we pay for second chances. Through lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, it tells the story of two people who find each other at the wrong time, and their journey to create something beautiful within impossible constraints. This deeply moving memoir challenges our assumptions about marriage, commitment, and what it means to love someone you can never fully have.