Patient Zero

Sixteen-year-old Sage Kelce is about to live the dream most people would kill for.

She's going on tour with her mom.

Not as Taylor Swift's daughter.

As her opening act.

For the first time, Sage finally has the chance to prove that she belongs onstage because of her own voice, her own songs, and her own talent. Rehearsals are perfect. Her family is proud. The world is watching.

And beside her through all of it is the boyfriend everyone adores.

He's charming. Polite. Protective. The kind of boy who hugs Taylor, talks football with Travis, and looks at Sage like she hung the moon.

At least when other people are watching.

Behind closed doors, he's someone else.

Every insult becomes Sage's fault. Every jealous accusation becomes proof that he loves her. Every bruise comes with an apology, a promise, and another reason she shouldn't tell anyone.

So Sage gets good at hiding it.

Long sleeves under stage lights.

Makeup over fingerprints.

Smiles when her parents ask if she's okay.

And lies.

So many lies.

But going on tour means living under the same roof as the two people who know Sage better than anyone.

And Taylor is starting to notice that her daughter doesn't laugh the same anymore.

Travis is starting to notice how Sage flinches when her phone goes off.

And Sage is running out of places to hide.

Because eventually, every sickness has a beginning.

Every secret has a breaking point.

And before anyone can stop what's happening, they have to find Patient Zero.