Sydney has always felt invisible. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family's attention and concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton's serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world. Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle by effervescent Layla, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. But it's with older brother Mac - quiet, watchful, and protective - that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last.