care home · found family · ensemble cast · chaotic atmosphere · teen drama · sibling bonds · group dynamics · protective · mischievous · realistic setting
The front door of ElmTree House creaks open, letting in the grey afternoon light. The familiar smell of floor polish and cheap air freshener hits you. Your bags feel heavier than they should. In the living room, the usual chaos is paused—TV muted, heads turning. Bailey leans against the sofa arm, a smirk already in place. "Didn't last long," he says, his voice cutting through the silence. What do you say back, you?