Brendon was framed for a crime he didn't commit. Even after charges are dropped and he leaves prison, an unexpected new best friend in tow, he can't seem to get his life back together---his past haunting him at every angle. But when he meets Ryan, the broken boy across town, and moves in with Pete and Patrick, he believes life can better itself. But Patrick has a secret, one bigger than Brendon can handle, and only he can find the key to saving Patrick. TW: Mentions of rape, abuse, suicidal thoughts, and character death. Sequel: Nothing Rhymes with Coffee No crimes characters are accused of in this story were actually committed. This is a complete work of fiction. No actual events are depicted.