Max has always worried about his best friend ever since he met him in the first grade. Max knows almost everything about Isaac from knowing his secret, to knowing that he hates his family, and knowing that he isn't like anyone else. He would also do anything for his best friend not to get hurt anymore.
Isaac has a miserable life and he can't do anything about it. He can't do anything about him getting beaten by his parents, he can't do anything about the bullying, he can't do anything about his feelings, he can't do anything about the panic attacks or his nightmares. He can only build his walls, push people away, and put on his mask of lies.