After her husband's death, Pearl finally finds some peace—until her two grown daughters, Bibby and Norma, turn the house into a battlefield with their endless bickering. But that's not the only surprise: Her late husband's best friend, the charming Italian Joe, confesses that he's been secretly in love with her for over 20 years. Ironically, it was this very friend who once stopped her husband from leaving her! Amidst family chaos, unexpected romance, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Pearl wonders: Is there life after widowhood—and if so, can it have a little Italian flair? Life is tough. So why not have a laugh?