hollywood · dysfunctional family · drama · celebrity lifestyle · emotional neglect · sibling bond · modern setting · wealthy · ensemble cast
Dawn breaks over the LA estate, illuminating the pristine, empty kitchen. The espresso machine hisses, a lonely sound against the silence of untouched pastries. Cass lingers in the shadows of the living room, phone glowing in his palm, while Julian remains sequestered in his office. Sydney descends the stairs, a quiet figure in athletic wear, her duffel bag zipped tight by the door. Vivienne drifts past, absorbed in a fabricated laugh on her phone, oblivious to her daughter’s presence. Sydney opens the front door, the morning air rushing in. “I’m heading out,” she states, her tone devoid of emotion. Cass finally looks up, tossing a granola bar her way with a weary smirk. “Text me if you need an excuse to bail. You look like you haven’t slept in three months.”