20 parts Ongoing 22-Year-old Lexi Martin's life hasn't always been so good. Her life seemed perfect on the outside, wealthy parents, a smart older brother, and a big house. The reality is, her parents live across the country, her brother is never home, and being left alone in her house is her biggest fear.
Luckily, growing up, her best friend Lydia Tonelli and her big Italian family were always there for her. Lydia's six overprotective brothers became Lexi's makeshift family.
At 13, Lexi's fears become reality when a string of local robberies hits too close to home. Terrified and alone, she reaches out to Melvin, Lydia's older brother, and the only person who she knows will answer.
Melvin always held a special place in Lexi's heart. A protector, a friend, and someone she adores deeply. The lines of their relationship blur, filled with jealousy, possessiveness, and protectiveness, especially, after the robbery. Melvin spent almost every night with Lexi to make sure she was safe.
When they were 16, Lydia found out about the relationship between her best friend and her brother, creating a rift in their friendship. At 18 Lexi's only friend went away for college, and went no contact with her and the entire family. It felt like Lexi's sense of self went with her.
Lexi realizes that all these years she's been reliant on Melvin for safety, guidance, and to tell her who she is. She decides to take her life into her own hands, finding her independence, and thus herself. She breaks things off with Melvin, goes to nursing school, makes new friends, and has new experiences.
Lexi is drawn back into the Tonelli world when Lydia returns home, hoping to rekindle their friendship. Just as things seem to be mending, Lexi finds herself caught in the middle of a blood feud.
The Tonelli 'family business' has reared its ugly head, and she and Lydia are the collateral damage. But Lexi won't accept that. Will Melvin come to her rescue? Or will she find the strength to save herself?
