As temperatures swell on a hot Southern summer’s day, Janine and Cliff barter for the condition of their souls and the fate of their lives.

Environmental lawyer Duke “Papa” Bear must do whatever he can to save his son’s life after Baby attacked the intruder, Miss Goldie Locks.  Her father, wealthy land developer Winthrop Locks, uses money and power to win the case and the hearts of the animals in this cross-species courtroom drama.