Frank Iero, for most of his life, has been down on his luck. But the arrival of a young boy, Mikey, changes that for the better, despite the first appearance of a monster. Together they and their friends - Gerard, Brendon, Bert and Pete - go through the adventures of love, murder, disguise, homelessness and loss. Despite it all, can they still keep a brave face? And who will survive until the end?