Shy dyslexic and small for his age ten-year-old Patrick O'Brien is a natural target at school. But when Patrick is accused of attacking a school aide the tables are turned and the aide promptly sues the boy his family and the school district. Patrick's grandfather turns to the lawyers of Rosato & DiNunzio for help and Mary DiNunzio is soon on the case. But there is more to the story than meets the eye and Patrick may be more troubled than he seems. With twists at every turn and secrets about the family coming to light Mary DiNunzio might have found the case that can make her a true protector or break her heart...