The safety net

"In the wake of his adopted brother's death, David must reevaluate who he is and how far he will go to save his brother's family: a family he never knew existed. Neglecting his own marriage and a promising New York City law career, he returns home to Indianapolis to uncover the secrets to his brother's past, leading him to his own uncertain future. Mr. Kyle has crafted a smart, funny and brutally honest look into those oh-so tricky American questions of race, class and family"--Broken Watch Theatre Company website.

"David, a successful New York attorney in his 30s, returns to Indianapolis for the funeral of his adopted brother, whom he hasn't seen for years. David tries to make amends by helping his brother's troubled girlfriend, LaShonda, but is ill-prepared for the commitment that requires. His good intentions soon threaten his marriage and career and force him to examine a past he has long ignored"--doollee.com playwright's database.