1. Annie is a good daughter and tries to live a moral life, but she has difficulty saying no because she doesn’t want to hurt others. How can this be a bad thing in relationships? How does it influence the choices she makes? Is Annie in love with Tony, or more the idea of being in love?

2. Tony has a problem with pornography and it has changed the dynamics of his relationship with Annie. How would you feel if you found out your relationship was affected by pornography or another addiction? What would you do about it?

3. Dan steps in and befriends Annie when his brother abandons her. Was this the right things for him to do? Can you really be “just friends” with someone you are very attracted to?

4. After the attack, Annie discovers her faith was not only weak, but had no foundation. Do you think Dan did the right thing by gently confronting her with this concern? Did you agree with his mother’s statement about not judging, or are you more inclined to agree with Dan’s perspective on how to deal with friends you think may be “lost?”

5. Tony realizes he has a problem with alcohol and needs help. Do you have anyone in your life right now who is out of control and needs treatment for an addiction? How do you think you could go about encouraging him or her to consider getting professional help?

6. At graduation from Teen Challenge Tony finds out his brother became emotionally and physically involved with his girlfriend. Do you agree with how he handled it? Were his anger and his actions toward Dan justified?

7. Susie comes up with some significant lies in an effort to break up Annie and Dan’s relationship, including trying to make Annie believe Susie had a relationship with him. Did Dan do the right thing by trying to help Susie despite the risk to his relationship with Annie? Why or why not?

8. Annie has to go court and testify at her attacker’s sentencing hearing. Tony and Dan rally to support her. How did this play a role in the healing of the brothers’ relationship?

9. Tony agrees to give Annie some space when he goes to college. Do you think it was right for them to keep in touch by e-mail? Do you think Annie did the right thing by letting him go?

10. The ring plays a significant role in this story as a symbol of healing. Should Dan have given her a different ring when he proposed? Why or why not?