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Love, a second-year nursing student in Frederick, Maryland, assumes the role of caregiver for her autistic brother, raised by her single father and an absent mother. The absence of her mother looms large, shaping Love's character and influencing her life choices. Deep within Love's heart, there exists a dream-a dream of attending the New University of Performing Arts (N.U.P.A), an institution in New York that represents the pinnacle of artistic education. This dream, however, contrasts sharply with her current path in nursing, chosen out of necessity rather than personal fulfillment. The hardships she had to face as a young woman fuels her songwriting, a passion she's kept hidden. This year, Love takes a chance by sending an audition tape to N.U.P.A, grappling with the internal conflict of pursuing her dreams at the potential cost of leaving her family, echoing her mother's actions. Love's story explores themes of sacrifice, familial duty, and the pursuit of personal aspirations, creating a poignant narrative of heartache and hope.