In their thirties, Michael and Michelle Martin symbolize average couples living in equally average homes and towns throughout the United States. But average doesn’t exactly describe them.
The letter M, revered in the small town of Marietta in Morton County, is part of the town’s annual spring festival. An event residents look forward to after a harsh winter. A few years ago Michael and Michelle won the title of M & M couple. They won for several reasons. The judges took into consideration their names and especially their jobs, Michael works for the Marietta Gazette and Michelle the Morton County Bank. Other factors include their dog, a Labrador named Mike and hilltop home located on Maple Street near Mayflower Place. After approaching the five year residency requirement the whole town expected them to win the prestigious title hands down. Since then, with delayed plans for parenthood, life has been perfect. Two incomes allow them to travel, socialize and engage in leisure activities without a care in the world. That is until fate, with the aid of a mystical force, decided to intervene.

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