Jack has always wanted a little brother to play with, and when Gio is born, his parents tell him his brother is a special child. Thats when Gio turns into a superhero with amazing powers in his big brothers imagination, like the ones in his comic books. Over time, however, Jack learns the truth: his brother has Down syndrome, a condition Jack decides to keep secret. When he goes to high school and falls in love with Arianna, he hides Gios very existence from her and his new friends. But how can you expect someone to love you if you conceal such an important part of yourself? In no time, the truth comes out, and Jack realizes that Gios energy and vitality are contagious. Gios original outlook does indeed change the world, just like a superhero.