Gilbert Beilschmidt had to experience his mother go slowly insane until to the point that she couldn't live any longer, and his father leaving without any sign or note, leaving him with a baby brother, Ludwig. Being only 18 at the time, Gilbert was angered at the newborn for taking away his teenhood, forcing him to grow up and get a full-time job while going college and taking care of a baby that only cries. Years past and Gilbet couldn't imagine being without his little brother but when cancer soon corrupts the six year old Ludwig, Gilbert would have to watch another tragedy in his life unfold before his eyes.