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A novel by Hila Colman is the source for this powerful ABC Afterschool Special. Future A-Team co-star Melinda Culea heads the cast as Dallas, a suburban teenager whose father dies suddenly and without warning. In the weeks that follow, Dallas' grieving mother (Patricia Elliott) becomes overly dependent upon her daughter -- so much so that the girl can't stand it. Not only does Dallas want her own independence back, but she also would like a little time alone to deal with her own grief.