Seven-year-old Christopher insists there’s a monster in his room, leaving his mother, Lacey, unsettled. She tries using a night light, but Chris remains fearful. Determined to uncover the truth, Lacey sets up a nanny cam and is shocked to find a hidden boy, Victor, living in Chris’ closet.
Victor explains that he had attended Chris’ birthday party and, drawn to the warmth of the family, decided to stay to escape his abusive stepmother. Lacey reports the situation, leading to the arrest of Victor’s parents. Moved by his story, she adopts Victor, bringing happiness to the family and strengthening his bond with Chris.