This is a love story spanning fifty years from the latter part of the 20th century to the first decades of the 21st century. The story of two lovers takes place against a backdrop of changing sexual mores during a period of rapid scientific progress in transplantation and treatment of heart disease. Anthony Di Nardi and Laura O'Grady share lives and influence one another over a two years, part and reunite after 35 years of separation when both are seriously ill. Comfort and support mark their late life interactions in a setting of faith and personal affirmation at the end of their lives. The survivor offers a requiem, as an act of remembrance for continuation of life and love after death.