National Network for Equitable Library Service

Carmen Taylor is always dependable: she can be counted on to show up for work, help a friend in trouble, and be loyal to Burl, her wheelchair-bound boyfriend. But underneath her strong facade, trouble is brewing. Although she feels responsible for the accident that paralyzed Burl, she loves Chester, whom she has known her whole life. So when Desiree, her closest friend, makes a move on Chester, Carmen struggles against the anger she feels.