Charlotte And Her Dog Asa Case Study

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Charlotte has suffered a deep and traumatic past, so devastating that even her two adult children do not know her story. With scars upon her body, panic attacks and no trust of others she moves to Malibu, California with her daughter and niece. While the two college-bound girls are off on a road trip, Charlotte and her dog Asa are left on their own to get settled. Out for a jog in a near by park she falls twisting her ankle and wrist only to be rescued by the handsome Emmett. Alone and having no one to help her she finds she must rely on Emmett and his housekeeper Anna until she recovers nevertheless it proves to be a challenge that she struggles to endure especially when she finds she is developing feelings for the ex-football player. However,

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