"Mary Ann and Kim Freeman take Kim's father from his home in Mayville, Utah, to their home in Los Angeles to care for him after an accident, in which his hip has been broken. His coming will constitute an upheaval in their way of living, as Mary Ann will have to break her contract as a teacher in order to care for him. This will halve their income at the crucial time when their last two unmarried children are dependent on it -- Tommy for his last year in college and Rosemary for her wedding, both events the following June. It is now October. The parents are apprehensive about Rosemary's reaction, especially, as she has a demanding personality." [Publisher's synopsis]