Everyone sees it—except them.
As Landon Reid and Aaliyah Malone grow closer, everyone around them can see their connection. The only ones still calling it friendship are Landon and Aaliyah.
Characters
Age: 34 | Job: Police Officer Physical Traits: Muscular build, red hair and beard, blue eyes, rugged features. Traits: Loyal, protective, resilient, family-oriented. Relations: Son of Derek, brother of Harper, and father of Willow. Childhood best friend and growing love interest of Aaliyah Malone.
Age: 62 | Job: Retired Police Sergeant Physical Traits: Salt-and-pepper hair, full beard, blue eyes, rugged build. Traits: Wise, principled, protective, old-school. Relations: Father of Landon and Harper, grandfather of Willow.
Age: 29 | Job: Elementary School Teacher Physical Traits: Red curls, freckles, bright smile. Traits: Creative, optimistic, compassionate. Relations: Landon's sister, Willow's aunt, and a friend of Aaliyah Malone.
Age: 8 | Job: Student Physical Traits: Long blonde hair, bright blue eyes, gentle features. Traits: Sweet, curious, imaginative. Relations: Landon's daughter and Harper's niece. Growing fond of Aaliyah.
Age: 32 | Job: Firefighter Physical Traits: Muscular build, dreadlocks, beard, tattooed arms. Traits: Protective, focused, dependable. Relations: Aaliyah's older brother and supporter of her relationship with Landon.
Age: 58 | Job: Florist & Owner of Petal & Bloom Physical Traits: Long silver-gray curls, elegant features, warm smile. Traits: Nurturing, artistic, wise. Relations: Mother of Aaliyah and Jamal. Matriarch of the Malone family.
Age: 48 | Job: Police Chief Physical Traits: Tall, muscular, tattooed, short dark hair, trimmed beard. Traits: Authoritative, strategic, fair, protective. Relations: Mentor to Landon Reid and Rafael Santos. Longtime friend of the Reid family.
Age: 38 | Job: Bar Owner & Bartender Physical Traits: Shoulder-length brown hair, stubble, tall build. Traits: Observant, witty, reliable. Relations: Friend to many local first responders. Landon and Rafael are regulars at his bar.
Age: 33 | Job: ER Physician Physical Traits: Dark wavy hair, expressive eyes, bold style. Traits: Sharp, confident, loyal, rebellious. Relations: Aaliyah's best friend. Drawn to Rafael Santos and supportive of Aaliyah's romance with Landon.
Age: 36 | Job: Police Officer Physical Traits: Athletic build, short dark hair, facial hair, confident presence. Traits: Charismatic, witty, dependable, loyal. Relations: Landon's closest friend and fellow officer. Often catches Zara Lennox's attention.
Intro
The annual community fundraiser was one of the busiest events of the year.
Police officers, firefighters, hospital staff, and local business owners filled the park, working booths and greeting visitors.
Landon Reid was helping Chief Diego Morales set up tables when Diego glanced across the field.
"Your distraction just got here."
Landon followed his gaze and immediately spotted Aaliyah Malone walking alongside Zara Lennox.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Of course you don't."
Diego walked away before Landon could respond.
Helpful.
Very helpful.
A few hours later, Landon was helping Willow with a game booth when his daughter suddenly lit up.
"Aaliyah!"
Willow ran across the grass before Landon could stop her.
Creator
Release Date 2026.06.11 / Last Updated 2026.06.11
