Annie literally, feels smothered by her mother's need to control, and as the time grows nearer for Annie to receive her grandfather's early inheritance, she feels the stranglehold grow even stronger. Annie sees no way out from under the weight until she meets Dean Kelly again, a once-rebellious street-fighter. Deep in her heart, she knows that he can help her break her mother's vise-like grip of power. If he's willing. Will Annie and Dean's ninety-second encounter as teenagers unfold into a life-long relationship or an eighteen month business deal? Or nothing at all...."