met in the woods in a tangle of leashes caused by their two dogs, Handsome and Suzette's attraction to each other with comedy results. They met for the second time in surprise on a business project. Their contacts were with mixed feelings. Could this relationship meld into something special? Some doubt about that as past girlfriend, Norma reappears to claim Matt once again causing relationship conflict. But the dogs Suzette and Handsome keep their owners in extremely close contact with tangled leashes each time they meet. Only to have Norma's lying behavior stop the dogs in their tracks. In his frustration, Matt seeks out old friend Father O'Malley who gets him involved with an orphanage on a sports project and Matt loses his heart to orphan Lily aged four. Lily's adoption depends on Matt getting married when he isn't currently seeing anyone. But that prospect is doubtful but Matt has to be successful for Lily's sake. Lily later meets with a cougar unaware of the danger.