Haunted and drowning in what-ifs, Maeve begins to unravel. But when she confesses to her father, his response isn’t anger—it’s love. A letter from her mother reveals a hope Maeve didn’t know existed: that her dad could still become the father she needs.

As the drunk driver takes a plea deal, Maeve finds herself stepping back into life. Waffles replace oatmeal. A mural for her baby brother sparks something soft in her. And in her father’s embrace, she starts to believe: maybe she can heal. Maybe she can stay.