Love is usually the tie that binds a family together. The very foundation of the Thomas family, on its way to being one of Baltimore's most wealthy and respected, is built on decades of secrets, lies and betrayal underneath the umbrella of a father's hopes and a sister's love. Beautiful, free-spirited and cocky, Chelsea Thomas has spent her entire life living in her sister's shadow. Her search for unconditional love and acceptance from her family leads her to search her own happines for some and redemption and peace for others. When the storm is over and those who were destined to be standing still are, will she accept and welcome what was there for her all along?