Frances Needham

Assigned to observe Noah Carter from birth, a Watcher named Samuel is tasked with guiding the boy's life without direct interference. As Noah grows, Samuel observes the quiet milestones-scraped knees, first days of school, and evolving friendships-that build a human life. Caught between his duty to remain a silent witness and the growing urge to protect the boy from life's inevitable pains, Samuel learns that his true purpose isn't to change the story, but to bear witness to it.