Inspired by Victoria Redel's novel, this drama offers a glimpse into the insular world of Emily (Kyra Sedgwick), a woman so neglected by her own parents that when she finally has her own child, whom she names Loverboy, she reacts in the complete opposite way, showering him with love and attention. But when the boy starts school, Emily soon learns that she must open up their twosome to others, which she does with great apprehension.