When their mother is called to Iraq with her National Guard Unit 17-year-old Mario Barajas & his 10-year-old brother Eddie are sent to live with their Aunt Carmen. Soon after the boys move in their aunt's boyfriend Denton begins spending more & more time at Carmen's particularly with Eddie. When Mario notices that his little brother is laughing less & behaving rather strangely he soon discovers the sexual abuse that Eddie has been suffering at the hands of Denton. With their mother miles away their aunt's boyfriend threatening to split the boys up into different foster homes & his brother refusing to tell anyone else the truth Mario must do whatever he can to keep his brother safe. This is a gripping & moralising tale of trust betrayal & secrets that should never be kept.