Gerald's mother abandons him regularly even at a young age and after one occurrence, Gerald goes to live with his Aunt Queen. She doesn't have a lot of money but she makes ends meet and she loves Gerald and takes good care of him. Then, Gerald's mother, Monique, shows up in his life again bringing a sister, Angel, that he didn't know existed, and his new stepfather, Jordan who is violent and abusive. Gerald fights to protect Angel from Jordan's slaps until the day he realizes Jordan is doing more than just slapping Angel. Where can Gerald find hope? Where can Angel find safety and security? The love of Aunt Queen disappears from their lives and they are left to fend for themselves.