Gerard Way is a depressed teenager and his only will to live is his little brother, Mikey and his mother, Astrid. On the first day of school he meets the new boy: Frank. Gerard may have found someone else to live for.
"I'm not gay. I'm not gay." Gerard has been telling himself that he wasn't gay for as long as he can remember. He doesn't want what the bullies say to be true. However, when new student, Frank Iero, comes to town, Gerard's world is turned upside down. Frank promises to look after Gerard but it's a harder job than he had anticipated.