Emilea's life has been ruled by phobias and disorders for so long that they have become a part of her life. She couldn't imagine life without them -- or, maybe she won't imagine life without them.
Her friends, parents and even her teachers have learned not to take too much notice, and that's the way she likes it. After all, fear of change is a legitimate phobia, right?
So when Jack -- loud, careless and larger than life -- , and the bogeyman as far as Emilea is concerned crashes into her life, Emilea has every reason to be frightened. Well, that's how she sees it.