Abagail Tomlinson has never really understood the meaning of a 'happy family' only because she's never been in one for more than a year. Her father left her, her twin sister Mackenzie and their mother when they were only three. Her brother Louis went with their dad. After her mom remarrires multiply times, they find comfort in Hollywood, only to realize marrying into a famliy of the mega rich and famous wasn't a good idea. But when Louis auditions for the X Factor UK, and makes it through, their chances of living a normal life again go out the door. During the competition, Louis is then grouped up with four other guys, Harry, Liam, Zayn and Niall,(also known as One Direction).As they spend more and more time together, Abby finally understands what its like to be in a family, blood or not, they'll always be there. As years pass by, everything takes a turn for the worse. Friendships will tested, relationships will end and begin and familes will be torn apart. But most importantly, through even the darkest times,family will stick together no matter what.