During August of 2001, life is carefree for Freddy Will. All that changed after 840 million dollars came his way, courtesy of an enormous bank error, along with witnessing the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.On September 11th, his mom is flying to Washington DC, Senator Clinton's office. Freddy is desperately searching his best friend, who works on the 102nd floor of tower one, American Airlines flight 11 just exploded into. Two hundred of his friend's co-workers are dead; Freddy goes into action, using his money, anonymously, to help the victim's families by sending generous bank checks. A check reaches Monica Spadolini, a young Wall Street Attorney. Word leaks to the press, someone is sending large sums of money to the 9/11 victims. A reporter cracks the case and a media circus descends on Freddy's life. He becomes a reluctant hero and the most famous waiter in the City. Monica goes to the restaurant to thank Freddy and falls in love with him. They immediately begin a passionate romance. Freddy's life comes to a crashing halt when the bank discovers its error. He's indicted and faces a long prison term. His dad, a tough law and order ex-cop is enraged, his mom is devastated and his relationship with Monica is over. This historical fiction novel takes us through those turbulent events that changed Freddy's life, and those close to him, forever!
