Tom Kleine

Dan works hard and is a successful millionaire with a big heart. His younger brother, Brett, is the complete opposite. Brett is lazy, unsympathetic, and mooches off others to get by. Dan passes away from a fatal disease and leaves a video will for his brother, Brett. Dan promises to leave all of his money to Brett on one condition. Brett must acquire the signature of his brother's secretary's oldest first cousin's younger brother's third grade teacher's neighbor's best friend's daughter's hero's only brother. Brett has one week to complete the task or he loses the money.

"One Year" is the story of Sam. While interviewing for a job with the Vexicon Corporation he relives his fifth grade year - fondly remembering his teacher, Mrs. Carroll, who helped him become a productive student, allowing him to grow into the man he is today. Sam's path was fraught with unfortunate circumstances and his life seemed to be on a road doomed for failure. His teacher, Mrs. Carroll, is faced with the question, 'Who will help Sam? Mrs. Carroll's answer to that question changes not only Sam's life, but the heart of a fellow burned-out teacher, Mrs. Russell.