Single mom Claire has had enough of her neighbor, Mike — a man whose loud parties, barbecue smoke, and disregard for peace have become a nightly burden. Despite complaints to the HOA and even confronting him directly, Mike just laughs it off. “It’s my yard. Don’t like it? Move.” Claire tries to shield her son, Liam, 13, from the chaos, but the noise disrupts his studies and their peace. One night, Liam says quietly, “I’ll take care of you, Mom. Like Dad did.” Claire, touched,

doesn’t realize how soon he’ll act on that promise. Late one night, Claire wakes to the sharp scent of smoke — Mike’s house is on fire. She rushes out with a garden hose, yelling for help. But then someone shouts: “Your son just ran inside!” Frozen in terror, Claire can’t get through the smoke. Moments later, Liam stumbles out, coughing and carrying Max — Mike’s golden retriever. “You could’ve died!” Claire sobs. “Max was my friend,”