The Old Man in the Park

Jordan Marsh is experiencing several of lifes problems when he meets a kind yet mysterious elderly gentleman named Nick in a park. They discuss many topics but find a common bond talking sports. A fast friendship develops with Nick cleverly helping Jordan work through his issues.As that friendship is developing Jordan begins a romantic relationship with his dying fathers hospice nurse Mary. Shortly thereafter Mary must deal with a problem of her own which potentially threatens to derail her blossoming relationship with Jordan. Nick hooks Jordans interest with a promise to share the details of three intriguing basketball games from 1971 that Nick was instrumental in facilitating. As their friendship deepens Jordan begins to realize that Nick has a somewhat shadowy past but Nick only shares enough information about himself at each of their meetings to further entice Jordan who wants to write a book about Nicks life. In the end Jordan learns the rest of Nicks life story to include several plot twists and surprises.