The four-year-old Nicolas Shield leads a brash and peaceful life. An annual unpleasant day has arrived he has to visit the doctor to get an injection against mumps, measles and rubella. This goes without any problem, because Nicolas - also called Nicky - is a good guy. However, after a few months, Nicolass behavior begins to change. Mother Christine does everything to get the boy back on the right track. But then comes the dreaded diagnosis Nicky suffers from autism.