Chapter 1 sets the stage for the intertwining journeys of Bryson and Meadow, two young adults scarred by heartbreak and loss. As Bryson struggles with the aftermath of betrayal and the emptiness left by his ex, Nyra, he finds support in his older sister, Chloe, who anchors their small family with strength and hope. Meanwhile, across state lines, Meadow seeks solace in her art while recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship with Bary and mourning the recent loss of her beloved grandfather. With the help of her best friend Olivia, Meadow begins to rebuild her sense of self. Though their paths have not yet crossed, the chapter weaves together their parallel stories, hinting that fate is quietly drawing them toward each other—and toward the possibility of healing and new beginnings.