Child psychologist Anna Coleman knew that the key to helping her patient lay in persuading Neil Tyrell, the boy's older brother and legal guardian, to attend their sessions and reveal his own turmoil concerning their parent's death.

In order to secure this cynical and self protective man's trust and commitment, Anna broke all the rules of professional detachment she had set for herself.

Although her unorthodox methods got results, Anna's personal involvement in the case grew stronger with each encounter. What she really wanted was Neil's commitment--to her!