Reeling from the unexpected death of her beloved husband, Ruth loses the opportunity to adopt her foster daughter. With her children grown, she faces middle-age with only an orange cat named Snowball to share her daily life. A phone call from a busy social worker changes everything. Eight-year-old Kata is sweet, but doesn't speak a single word. Her teenage sister could help, but she wants nothing to do with the foster system. While the adorable eight-year-old could find a home in Ruth's heart, she isn't ready for a teenager.