Ripped from her adoptive home and returned to Mack and Wanda, her abusive alcoholic father and controlling mother, Sheila struggles to survive in this chaotic environment.Traumatized by the separation from her only known parents, she is plagued with fears of abandonment. One day, an uncle mysteriously appears who provides an escape from this dysfunctional situation. Noting Sheila's natural skills on ice skates, Uncle Bill arranges for her to receive expert training which leads to her becoming a professional figure skater. Furious about his loss of Sheila, Mack hunts her down, determined to rake in the returns from her accomplishments, regardless of who might get hurt. Once again, Sheila fears for her safety until unexpected circumstances set her free - forever.