Shawna, an 18-year-old living in Oakland, California waits to have sex for the very first time with her longtime boyfriend, Philippe. When protection fails, she becomes pregnant. Philippe wants her to abort the baby but she can't go through with it. Shawna's mother, Vivian carries a dark secret of her own. and surprises everyone with an announcement that shakes the foundations of both families. Shawna finds juggling motherhood and college extremely difficult and makes a mistake that endangers her baby. Will she lose custody of her baby? Maybe--but not without a fight.