Ruth has looked after her brothers for ten years since the death of their parents and believes that her role as head of the family will continue for the rest of her life. With two of her brothers already married and living away she has only her youngest brothers to care for. The arrival of a new, very determined sisterinlaw makes change inevitable and Ruth struggles to maintain her superior role. Troubled by problems in her own relationship with the everpatient Henry, she must recognize her priorities in time to salvage her own chance of love and happiness. (web)