Jude was adopted by The Fosters, but after Callie ran away, she was taken to a new foster home and adopted by them. The Fosters haven't seen her since Stef and Lena's wedding, not even after she was taken in by social services again. This is their life now.

Callie and Brandon have been best friends for as long as anyone can remember. Their moms were best friends, leaving them to grow up side by side. When Callie and Jude are thrown into the Foster system, Brandon realizes his fear and worry for Callie. As he gets older, his feelings start to make more sense to him and he concluded that he loves her. Soon he figures out that not only may her feelings not be the same but they aren't allowed to be any sort of couple.