Prologue
Seventeen years ago, Addison and Steven were born to Sam and Freddie Benson. Since then, the Bensons had also welcomed Bridgit who is ten and Tobin who is seven. At thirty-five they hoped Tobin would be their last, considering they had started so young.
Freddie has made a name for himself in the film industry after having graduated from University of Washington. He had already directed four hit films in his short career.
Sam is working as a social worker at one of the nearby private high schools. She decided that it was her duty to help kids so that they could turn their lives around like she did. Out of respect for her children, Sam accepted a job at a private school.
Carly married Ryan Warner, a man she met in Spain, twelve years ago. She and Griffin broke off their relationship soon after Sam and Freddie's wedding. They welcomed three beautiful children in their lives. They have eleven year old Jonathan, five year old Gwen and two year old Cameron.
Spencer met his wife, Magdalene, at an art fair in California sixteen years ago. She was his perfect match- a beautiful bohemian artist who complimented him perfectly. They married a year after and start a family right away. They have fifteen year old Alexis, thirteen year old Kimberly, eight year old Kylee and 3 year old twins Juliet and Charlie. Spencer was ecstatic with the birth of his children especially his long awaited son.
Steven's a smart kid, straight As and good with a computer just like his dad. He struggles with girls and is bullied by the football team, not to mention he's completely in love with Addison's best friend who just happened to be one of the most popular girls in school, second only to his sister.
Addison on the other hand… You could say Addison is like her mother but that wouldn't be completely true. Sam had grown up without either parent caring what had happened to her. It was Pam's fault that Sam got in so much trouble, well most of the time at least. Addison goes out and looks for trouble, despite her loving parents and fortunate upbringing. She's a smart girl but she just doesn't apply herself. As head cheerleader, she has a reputation to uphold. Being smart just wasn't part of that but her rebellious boyfriend, Joey, was…