Alan suffers from a genetic disorder called NF1. He feels inadequate, shy and uncomfortable with himself due to bumps on different body parts. As a young boy, he draws and paints himself like a superhero. He grows from a carefree, spirited kid to a conscious young adult. The story revolves around Alan and his Ah-Ma relationship. It resolves when Ah-ma benignly encourages Alan to pursue his desire to get cool tattoos that give him some confidence around his peers.