emeline pierce and chris sturniolo were just another failed talking stage. the pair hung out with each other for a couple months and eventually fizzled out amicably. chris's friend group took the girl in and immediately emeline became a part of the family. after getting to know emeline as a friend, it doesn't take long for him to realize he made a mistake by letting her go. now chris faces the daunting task of making emeline see him as more than just a failed talking stage, and more than just a friend.