Maxi is a happy 12-year-old boy living with his father and older brothers. He is gay and very well-adjusted, with one small exception. He comes from a family of petty crooks. Maxi is mugged one night and rescued by Victor, a handsome young policeman. The boy immediately gets a huge crush on Victor, who isn't sure how to respond. Still, he does want to be a positive influence in the young boy's life.