In a time when position and status are fixed and immutable, Stuart Allen finds himself pulling a barge across a river. Ferrying others to and fro while he collects tiny sums for all his efforts. One day, something happens, something that changes everything for him. How will he handle such a change?
Fourteen-year-old Christina would never see her parents in quite the same light after what she saw that night. While some children might have reacted with 'Ew' or 'Gross', Christina thought that they were beautiful. Christina was jealous.
A successful young man finds himself suddenly alone, the love of his life gone and his perfect world shattered. Two very different women come into his life: one fun chick to bring joy into his world, and the cute new girl at work to share his heart with.
Olivia didn't want any visitors spoiling her vacation, but when Penny shows up at her door in search of place to stay she quickly learns that being alone is overrated.