Talented young artist Caitlin and widower Greg are both beneficiaries of Lady Milam's generosity: each granted the use of one of a pair of gatehouses at the manor for a year. For Caitlin, the challenge is to develop as an artist; for Greg, it's to help him and his young son Edward move on to the next stage of their life. As Caitlin and Edward strike up a friendship, Greg remains prickly - but finds himself warming to her...