Bruce Seerie shows a dramatic personality change as he is torn between his mother and his girlfriend, Stacy Belford. Bruce's difficulties lead to his drinking heavily and isolating himself from friends and family. How will Stacy cope with the circumstances?

Gilmartin Ames registers at Adams and becomes Katie Rose's new dating interest. Katie Rose feels sorry for Gil as he tells her of his wealthy parents' neglect of him. Gil tells her that he was "born under a dark star;" Katie Rose attempts to help him, never realizing that her interest in Gil could cause her to choose between this boy and her personal values.

A Katie Rose and Stacy Belford Story. Stacy narrowly avoids an assault. Carlton Buell helps Stacy manage the difficult circumstances.

Katie Rose babysits for Johnny and Miggs Malone's infant daughter, Melody. While attempting to leave the remote farm, Katie Rose and the child are kidnapped and a suspenseful story unfolds.

Katie Rose Belford is in her first year at Adams High. She is intent on being called Kathleen and takes on a sophisticated image in order to impress Bruce Seerie, a star athlete of Adams High. "Kathleen's" emotions and finances become quite strained as she lives beyond her means. Does the pressure become too stressful?