When the Antareans, advanced beings from another planet, arrive at an old age home in Florida, the senior citizens there get a second chance at being young in this story of youth, old age, and how people choose to live their lives. In this sequel to Cocoon, the senior citizens who left for Antarea return to Earth. After their experiences on Antarea, where life is free of sickness and pain, they find it hard to face such human realities as age, illness and personal loss, but come to realize that, even with its frailties, life on Earth may not be so bad after all.

Based on the story by David Saperstein. Cocoon the return story by Stephen McPherson & Elizabeth Bradley.