Let There Be Light

Sol Harkens, an outspoken atheist, faces off against a Christian leader in a public debate. The exchange is heated, and Sol leaves convinced he won on the merits, solidifying his controversial public persona. The outcome sets the tone for the personal and professional choices that follow.

Sol attends a book party and indulges in drinks as he tries to persuade his girlfriend to come home with him. She rejects his advances, leaving him disappointed and increasingly reliant on alcohol. This moment marks a turning point toward self-destructive behavior.

Still intoxicated, Sol drives home and veers off the road into a construction site. The crash is severe and life-threatening, triggering a dramatic shift in his worldview. The accident opens the door to the near-death sequence that follows.

Surrounded by a carnival-like light tunnel, Sol envisions his young son David, who died of cancer years earlier. The vision speaks warmly and urges Sol to let God's love fill his heart, ending with the son’s exhortation 'Let there be light!' as Sol nears consciousness. The scene foreshadows the spiritual road Sol will travel.

Sol is clinically dead for four minutes before awakening with his ex-wife Katy by his side. Doctors attribute the vision to adrenal brain surges caused by trauma rather than miracles. He grapples with the clash between science and faith in the moments after waking.

The physician explains that the visions are likely adrenal surges, not supernatural events. Sol continues to wrestle with the implications of the experience as his memories linger. The conflict between rational explanations and spiritual hope becomes a driving force in his life.

Katy visits Sol at home to check on his recovery, prompting him to reconsider his beliefs. Her presence nudges him toward pursuing spiritual guidance rather than retreating into cynicism. This encounter catalyzes his decision to seek out a pastor.

Sol seeks out Pastor Vinny at a church and listens to the resurrection story. The testimony triggers an epiphany, and Sol is baptized again as a believing Christian. This marks a decisive spiritual conversion that reshapes his path forward.

Over several visits from Katy, Sol reconciles with his ex-wife and begins rebuilding a family with their two surviving sons. The renewed bond centers on love, faith, and shared hope for the future. The family unit becomes the emotional core of his life.

Sol proposes to Katy and she accepts, signaling a fresh start for their blended family. The moment holds both romantic renewal and renewed commitment to faith. It lays the groundwork for the challenges to come.

Almost immediately after the engagement, Katy is diagnosed with cancer and told treatment may be futile. The news shatters their hopes and tests the couple’s faith in the face of real suffering. Sol is forced to confront love, loss, and the fragility of life.

Sean Hannity invites Sol to discuss his story on television, expanding his platform beyond personal redemption. Sol announces a world peace campaign titled 'Let There Be Light' and frames it as a global spiritual movement. The initiative reframes Sol’s mission from personal salvation to universal unity.

On the night of the campaign launch, people worldwide shine lights toward the sky, creating a unifying spectacle. The event is reportedly visible from space, underscoring Sol’s message of global harmony. The moment blends faith, spectacle, and political aspiration.

Meanwhile at home, Sol and Katy, newly remarried, share a night of Christmas songs with their family when Katy suddenly dies in Sol’s arms. The tragedy shatters the fragile peace and casts doubt on the feasibility of their dream. Sol must face grief while carrying forward the reach of his campaign.

Katy’s death leaves Sol to grapple with loss, while the Let There Be Light campaign continues to loom as his way to find meaning. He must choose how to honor her memory and uphold his faith in a world of uncertainty. The final arc centers on faith tested, love enduring, and a public mission pressed forward.