
Peyton Sydney's charismatic older brother has always been the star of the family receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention &
- lately
- concern When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident a drunk driving conviction & a jail sentence Sydney is cast adrift searching for her place in the family & the world When everyone else is so worried about Peyton is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams a warm chaotic family who run a pizza parlor play bluegrass on weekends & pitch in to care for their mother who has multiple sclerosis Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance & here she meets Mac gentle watchful & protective who makes Sydney feel seen really seen for the first time