As an Air Traffic Controller, Cassie Murphy can deal with all kinds of stress; but as a young single mother she is in over her head in dealing with her attraction to the sexy pilot that she just met. It becomes apparent that the attraction is mutual, and Cassie gives herself permission to give in and enjoy more explosive passion than she's ever known...certainly more than she ever had with her ex-husband. Despite the spontaneous combustion that occurs every time they are together, she doesn't see any future in their relationship and she can't stop wondering when he'll finally walk away.