The City of Palms | Dominic Fike

**This is a fictional love story inspired by the life and lyrics of Dominic Fike. Some aspects of his story have been changed.**

Seventeen-year-old Kaia Davis, grappling with lingering PTSD from a tragic accident, is shipped off to Naples, Florida to live with her grandfather. While co-hosting an elegant party at her grandfather's beachfront mansion for Naples' elite, she runs into Dominic Fike-under less-than-ideal circumstances.

His pants are down.
In the middle of a coat closet.
Hooking up with another cater waiter.

Dominic is the antithesis of the ritzy population of Naples-tattooed with a blatant disregard for society. He hails from the gritty working class that sustains Naples tourism and casts a sharp contrast to the millionaires that flock to the Gulf. He has dreams of breaking into the music industry, which he hopes is his ticket out of his difficult life. Amid his struggles to juggle school, work, and taking care of his little siblings while his mom battles addiction, he can't help but notice Kaia. When their paths collide, their connection is undeniable-offering her a lifeline to healing and him a glimpse of stability.

But Naples is a town of stark contrasts, where Kaia's privilege clashes with Dominic's struggles to stay afloat. Their bond is tested by socioeconomic divides and a fateful moment that lands Dominic in jail. While behind bars, Dominic's music goes viral, earning him a record deal that changes his life overnight. Fame, however, comes at a cost, forcing him to confront the question: does this mean he's finally good enough for Kaia?