Tod Lubitch, is born with an improperly functioning immune system and is forced to live in a incubator-like conditions or else he will die. While he is moved out of hospital, Ted is still forced to stay in his home. However Ted begins to desire and wonder what life is like outside especially his longtime next door neighbor, Gina Briggs. He grow more courage to gain Gina's heart but he learns the hardships as well even risking his own life.