Danny, who has never spoken before, shocks his family on his fifth birthday by saying, “Mommy has a secret.” His grandmother realizes something deeper is troubling him. Danny reveals he overheard his mother, Louise, saying she doesn’t love her husband, Albert, anymore and wants to leave.
This confession causes chaos, forcing Louise to confront her feelings of being overwhelmed as a mother. As tensions rise, Danny’s calmness contrasts with the adults’ distress. Eventually, after the divorce, Danny begins to speak more, sharing that he was waiting for the right time to tell the truth. His journey highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of communication.
