Lyman Ward Timeline & Summary

Lyman decides to work on a book about his grandparents' lives.
After firing his first assistant, he hires Shelly, his neighbors' daughter, to help him out.
During a visit, Lyman's son Rodman tells him that Ellen, Lyman's ex-wife, is in town and wants to see him.
Lyman realizes that Susan had an affair with Frank that led to the death of her youngest daughter, Agnes.
After having a trippy dream, Lyman realizes that he should make the first move and forgive Ellen.