1. A New Life

After going through a tough childhood with losing both of her parents, Lauren Cullin has gotten an amazing scholarship to go to college. She wants to support herself, her 5-year-old sister Ellie, and her cousin Tyler and help them get out of living with a careless aunt and uncle, and begin a new life. Can Lauren persevere through college life and help her remaining family out of a tough situation, and will she find love on the way?