In the Midst of Things

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At fourteen, Alexandra DesDemonta struggles with feelings of neglect and resentment towards her family after the death of her father. With her mother remarried and her little brother Taylor seemingly favored, Alex's frustration mounts, especially when she is reluctantly tasked with babysitting him on Halloween. The ring from her father, inscribed with "It always goes on," serves as a poignant reminder of her past and the challenges she faces in her current family dynamics.