Alec Andeno, who is from Greece, spends the summer in Italy with the DeRusso family. Marco DeRusso is a well known historian, which is what Alec wishes to do in the future. Alec meets Marco's son, Luca. Alec and Luca don't really talk much until they finally start to open up to each other. The day Alec Leaves Luca regrets falling in love with Alec but he was also glad he did.