Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows. When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex aged 7 her immediate reaction is: Why cant he stay with his present carers for the last month? Hes already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and hell only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isnt coping so Alex goes to live with Cathy. He settles easily and is very much looking forward to having a forever family of his own. The introductions and move to his adoptive family go well. But Alex is only with them for a week when problems begin. What happens next is both shocking and upsetting and calls into question the whole adoption process.