When a dedicated but lonely middle school teacher becomes the guardian of his foul-mouthed teenage brother after their father’s death, the two must navigate their fractured relationship and child protective services—learning that family isn’t just about blood, but about showing up.

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When a reserved middle school teacher unexpectedly becomes the legal guardian of his sharp-tongued, younger half-brother, both are forced into a reluctant relationship neither of them asked for. Watched closely by child protective services and challenged by the messy legacy of their late father, the two struggle to coexist under the same roof. But as tempers flare and walls break down, they begin to find connection in their shared dysfunction—discovering that family isn’t always chosen, but sometimes it chooses you.