Kate's carefree life was cut short when an older family friend molested her. How will she cope with her affections for her molester's son, Ross Scout? How could two men be so different? Or were they? She now had her own secret and pain to hide along with that of her own family and the senior Mr. Scout. Her young mind wondered whether she could trust anyone. Was Ross trustworthy? Is he worthy of her love or should see look elsewhere and embrace a ready-made family?