When Lynda Miller is injured in a tragic accident her single mother, Catherine, is wracked by guilt and doubts. Her happy-go-lucky daughter has gone from being a good student and cheerleader to a virtual recluse. Robbed of her self-confidence at such a critical stage in her life, Catherine doesn't know how best to help her.
Support for both of them is at hand in the form of Rick Sawyer. A fire-fighter and counsellor used to working with families in distress, he has been assigned to help the Miller family through the difficult times ahead. But, having been deserted by one man too many, winning Catherine and Laura's trust isn't going to be easy . . .