Thirty-something married teacher Chanelle, who is frustrated by the limits of her teaching role, has a run-in with a new school student, Sandrick. He then turns up in her French class.

Sandrick tries every trick in the book, taking risks to find a way to get across the divide standing between him and Chanelle

Upset by recent events, Chanelle tries to gain control of her own desires and the situation. She is dangerously undermined in her intentions by her husband Jeff's generous impulses.

Sandrick is unable to cope, manipulating a school friend Mégane to gain Chanelle's attention. Patricia goes to mediation hoping to gain control of the inheritance.

Chanelle and Sandrick are trying to avoid a catastrophe, but it is seemingly inevitable. A denunciation sends the fur flying in a very public way.

To protect his children, Jeff encourages Chanelle to defend herself and she must make a decision for her own future and for that of her victim. For once, Patricia tries to help Sandrick.

Chanelle realises that the support of those close to her is eroding fast. Can she take a different view of events? Overwhelmed, Sandrick is spiralling towards a crisis.

To regain the respect of her family, Chanelle must fight her own demons and the resentment of others. How will Sandrick cope when Chanelle reappears?