A heart warming story about a young woman and her children which includes a stepson. Katherine is a devoted mother who does her best to keep a good attitude toward what ever may come their way since the death of her husband and the father of the children. A school acquaintance shows up and things start happening that Katherine doesn't like, she wonders if maybe this was not a good idea to renew the acquaintance. Simon the stepson is respectful of his stepmother and very much a gentleman with wisdom for his age. For there are situations awaiting him that these attributes will be much needed.