Jennifer Chevrolet, a diligent but gullible 12-year-old girl, lives in a small condo in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, with her Mom, Dad, and 17-year-old brother Martin. Jennifer begins the year 1992 with her "best friend," Meghan Benjaminson, and a new year's resolution that requires extreme dedication. When Jennifer's plans to aid her family go awry, who will be there for her when things get rough?