In the aftermath of Eleanor Bennett's death, her children, Byron and Benny, are left with a cryptic inheritance: a traditional Caribbean black cake with a storied lineage and a voice recording. Eleanor's posthumous narrative reveals a vibrant young swimmer fleeing her island under a cloud of murder suspicion, her secrets stretching from the Caribbean to London and California. This fragmented history confronts the siblings with shrouded truths about their family and themselves, testing the fabric of their estrangement. As they grapple with these revelations, Byron and Benny must decide whether they can rekindle their once-close bond and honor their mother's last wish to share the black cake when the time is right, or whether the weight of their legacy will cast them further adrift. Charmaine Wilkerson's debut is a poignant reflection on heritage, secrets, and the intricate dance of family bonds.