After losing custody of her sons, Gabby Fairbanks must take refuge at the women's shelter where she works, but an intruder brings unwanted media attention to the shelter, threatening to undermine Gabby's chances of getting her sons back.

"Diane, Michelle, Kenya, and Lynette have known each other since they were small children. They grew up in different neighborhoods, but they also grew up in the same church (which is how they first met), and while they each attended different colleges, they never lost touch with each other. So much so, they regularly planned trips to come home on the same weekends, and outside of time spent with their family and dating, they enjoyed all their summers...