Acknowledgements

Ryan Crystal was a 14 year old kid searching for something greater - a deeper meaning to the lyrics of the songs he listened to; a way to make friends easier; or simply make do with the boring life he had. His deep nostalgic love for the night and the heavens above made him complex and humble, and with a newly developed case of depression, he couldn't want anything more than to love and be loved. Everything changed though when Lilly Marshall came along. Mysterious and short with her words, Ryan made it his opportunity to unravel the secrets of her heart, and along the way meets people who teach him more about what it means to live, and love. A bittersweet tale of love, loss, and redemption. Based on a true story.