Michal McCallister isn't anything like his family. He's Kevin's cousin but he loves him deeply and is more than happy to help the younger ones with their suitcases. When Kevin gets in trouble, he silently blames his dad and Buzz. The next morning, when they leave for Paris, they discover that Kevin was left at home leaving Michal no other choice but to go back to Chicago with his aunt Kate being separated from his family. This sweet novel tells the true story of what it will take to save a family member.