The narrative is about Langdon, a teenager from Massachusetts who was born five years after his parents got married. His parents, who had a tough upbringing, spoiled him and loved him unconditionally. However, Langdon's life took a turn when he was diagnosed with a facial twitch, which could be triggered by strong emotions.
After his parents' plane disappeared, Langdon and his sisters were left to manage the household and school. Langdon, who was in the school football team, had to take on the responsibility of caring for his sisters. His parents returned a few weeks later, but Langdon felt that he had let them down.
Langdon's life took a turn when he joined the school football team and met Annie, the head cheerleader. They became an official couple, and Langdon was the happiest guy alive. However, things took a turn when Annie cheated on him, and Langdon felt betrayed.
Langdon's life took another turn when his parents disappeared again, and he had to take care of his sisters. He had to work part-time as a mechanic to support his family. One day, he found out that Lily, his sister, had stolen money from the school's trip fund. Langdon decided to expose Annie, and she was expelled from school.
Langdon's finals came around, and he managed to pass with decent grades and bagged a sports scholarship to college. His parents returned again, and they were happy to see him. Langdon apologized to his parents for not understanding their struggles and promised to be better. His parents were proud of him and decided not to send him to boarding school.
1. The speaker is Langdon, from Massachusetts.
2. Langdon was born five years after his parents got married.
3. Langdon's mother thought of him as a "miracle" and spoiled him.
4. Langdon's father always told him to grow up tough.
5. Langdon's parents had a disagreement over his fourth birthday presents.
6. Langdon's parents had triplet daughters named Orchid, Lily, and Rose.
7. Langdon's parents had to go somewhere for a few hours and left him in charge of his sisters.
8. Langdon's parents were robbed, and he was blamed for not locking the front door.
9. Langdon's parents had to go to his dad's 40th birthday party, and Langdon had to fix his dad's car.
10. Langdon's dad was upset about the car accident and blamed Langdon.
11. Langdon's parents left him and his sisters at an army boarding school.
12. Langdon's parents were on a plane that disappeared, and they were presumed dead.
13. Langdon's sisters were upset and panicked, and Langdon had to take care of them.
14. Langdon's sister Lily started acting strangely and turned against him.
15. Langdon's sister Rose had panic attacks and was hospitalized.
16. Langdon's sisters were worried about their parents and had to wait for news.
17. Langdon's sister Lily stole money from the school's trip fund.
18. Langdon's sister Lily was expelled from school for stealing the money.
19. Langdon's parents returned home safely after their plane made an emergency landing.
20. Langdon passed his finals and won a sports scholarship to college.
21. Langdon's family is reunited after his parents return home safely.
22. Langdon's father is proud of him and says he did a fine job.
23. Langdon's father wants to see him play football.
24. Langdon's family is happy to be reunited.