Growing up in a house with whispered secrets and closed doors leaves Jamie struggling to believe he is truly part of the family. Not quite fitting in at school, home should be his sanctuary, but it is the place where he feels most alone. "When I was six my life was perfect, and then mom married Lou. He was more like my best friend than a parent but all that changed. Once they had kids of their own, they didn't want to know about me any more."