Elio Russo is quiet, fragile, and far too used to being afraid. When he's brought back into the life he was always meant to have, the Russo family is forced to face something they've never truly understood, how to care for someone so small, so broken, and so important. Slowly, carefully, Elio begins to trust. A smile here, a soft laugh there and with every step he takes, the family changes with him. But healing isn't easy, and the past doesn't disappear. It lingers in the shadows, in memories, in the things left unsaid.

Xander Romano has always been the quieter twin, impulsive, moody, a little dramatic. But behind the eye-rolls and sharp comebacks is a boy who feels everything too deeply and doesn't know how to talk about it. And now, he's carrying a secret far too heavy for someone his age. With five overprotective older brothers, you'd think he'd be safe. You'd think someone would notice. But Xander's been hiding more than just skipped meals and forced smirks. He's been hiding the truth. He can't tell them. Not about him. Never. But secrets don't stay buried forever.