When lonely 12-year-old Mercedes meets Zach, the new 17-year-old boy in town, she believes she's finally found someone who truly cares about her. For the first time, she feels seen and understood. But as their secret friendship deepens, Zach's dark past resurfaces, dragging dangerous trouble back into his life. Faced with impossible choices, Zach must decide whether to cut ties with Mercedes to protect her... before the worst parts of his history come crashing down on them both once again.