Dylan and Jermaine have been best friends since they were young children, but their relationship shifts when Ashley arrives in their midst. A whirlwind, who's smart, funny and pretty, Ash makes "Just Deal" an anthem, as she demonstrates through her actions and upbeat attitude that everybody's got problems -- you just have to deal. Ash's particular life issue is the loss of her father. Dylan is an extremely skilled soccer player but is struggling with school and will have a tough time deciding where his priorities lie. Jermaine, a genius, is biracial. His parents are divorced and remarried to people of their own race, making Jermaine unsure of where he fits in his own family. Jermaine plays soccer and is becoming an expert in Tae Kwon Do.