Fern Holden has always been punished her entire life because of her parents choices. From the fragile newborn age all the way up to the 17 year old girl she is now. But after an accidental arson accident in an old barn the cops give Fern two options. Either go to jail for two years or go to a state college and get a degree and take counseling. Of course neither option sounds best but Fern takes the easy route and agrees. But if she messes up one time their it could cost her 2 years of her life.