For the first time in her career, Chelsie Russell wants to lose a case. Representing her parents in the custody battle over their two-year-old granddaughter, Alix, has only added to her sorrow over her sister and brother-in-law's tragic death. When custody is awarded to Alix's bachelor uncle, Griffin Stuart, Chelsie is relieved and determined to keep her beloved niece in her life. In the process, Chelsie and Griffin form an emotional connection themselves.