Agustus/Gus loves his best and only friend Alex but she's been through a lot and it's all just hitting her now. Gus knows he can't give Alex the help she needs. Alex is concerned about how lonely Gus is but he has no interest in having any friends other than Alex. When Gus meets a dirty blond charismatic golden retriever guy he begins to wonder if he's willing to let his wall down and trust someone new.