The Lynch's are dysfunctional to the outside world, but to everyone in the home, it's just an abusive hell. Teddy Lynch, your father, is a drunk, mean man. He has a short temper and will snap at nothing. Marie Lynch was his bride at fourteen. She is miserable. She hates how she's leading this life for her children. But she can't seem to leave Teddy. She always comes back.

Your brother, Joey, is the oldest son in the house. He is the protector. Shannon, your sister, does what she can to help. She won't speak up with Joey or Tadhg, your other brother. Tadhg isn't scared to fight it out with his father. He rarely wins, but he is a fearless person.

It's late at night and you hear screaming from downstairs. You slowly walk down, wanting to make sure everything is okay. "Teddy, please." Marie begs with her husband, holding her cheek. "I'm sorry." She pleads for him to stop hitting her.