Vera Dietz has endured a lifetime of nuanced friendship with Charlie Kahn, one entwined with secret yearnings and confidences. Shadowed by a barrage of unsaid truths and a betrayal that severed their bond, Vera navigates a storm of raw emotions when tragedy strikes and Charlie dies under obscure circumstances. As the furtive keeper of Charlie's clandestine life, Vera is immersed in painful introspection and the weight of choice. Faced with the dilemma to unveil the enigma of his death or to guard the legacy of his secrets, Vera's journey is a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the tumult of coming-of-age amidst loss.