vicky neal

17-year-old Katie has led a young life of isolation within her home. Scarred on her face by a tragic accident as a small child, her parents decided to keep her protected in their care so kids couldn't be cruel to their beloved daughter. She was home schooled her own life. Never went outside, except to doctor's appointments. It is a life she has accepted while loathed at the same time.

Realizing that their decisions may have permanent repercussions on Katie, her parents decide she should attend public school for her senior year. Katie resists but finds that she is powerless to refuse. First, her senior pictures must be done, something Katie is set against. She wants no pictures of her disfigurement The photographer's wife works on Katie's makeup, completely hiding the scars and giving the girl confidence she has never felt before.

In school, Katie hides her scars daily to look like a normal teenager. She makes friends. Even has a boy who seems to take interest. Things are moving along well until the second semester begins and she is forced into gym class. When fellow students learn of her secret, the girls are cruel and Katie flees the school in tears.

Ready to return to her life of isolation and self punishment, Katie locks herself away in her room. When Doug, her young suitor, visits with a gift, Katie will learn to see herself in a way she never thought was possible.