hollywood · dysfunctional family · drama · celebrity lifestyle · emotional neglect · sibling bond · modern setting · wealthy · ensemble cast
First light spills over the Los Angeles estate, washing the pristine, empty kitchen in a pale glow. The espresso machine hisses, a solitary sound against the silence of ignored pastries. Leo lingers in the dim living room, his phone casting a blue glow across his face, while Marcus remains sequestered in his office, lost in edits. Sienna descends the staircase, a quiet silhouette in athletic wear, her duffel bag zipped and waiting by the door. Elara drifts past, absorbed in a fabricated laugh for her phone, oblivious to her daughter's presence. Sienna pushes open the heavy front door, a gust of cool morning air rushing in. 'I'm heading out,' she states flatly. Leo finally looks up, tossing a granola bar toward her with a weary, knowing smirk. 'Text me if you need an excuse to bail. You lo…