Lucy's dead, and has been for more than half a year. Susanna and Chris - as well as their other daughter Lucille - are trying to cope with everything. Lucille, at least, is trying to grow up as soon as possible - to leave the family and all its boredom. But Susanna has different ideas, and Chris has yet another idea...
Holly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow closer, more questions about his past come upon Holly, as does danger. What...