Brandon must learn to cope with the loss of his father in Iraq and his feelings of inadequately fulfilling his father's instructions to take care of his mother. Lydia turns to Andy, Brandon's teacher, for help. Unable to say no to a student in trouble, he agrees. When they team up to help Brandon, they soon realize that they make great partners outside of the classroom, as well.
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