Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the fami
ly, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and - lately - concer
n. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a dru
nk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for
her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about P
eyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the
Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on week
ends and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis.
