Melinda, a young girl in a family where her parents don't care about her whereabouts as along as she's not bothering them, their happy while she's learning most about live from TV and books. Thomas Thompson, the son of a loving and caring family. Growing up with his would've been step brother Anthony, he works a part time job in the summer and gets chances to help out others. A sweet and understanding boy he is. Chapter by chapter, the two worlds will meet and a adorable relationship grows.