It Wasn't Always Like This

In 1916, Emma O'Neill and her family stop aging after trying an experimental polio vaccine, allowing her to remain 17 forever, which feels ideal as she loves Charlie Ryan. However, their newfound immortality catches the attention of a dangerous group called the Church of Light, leading to the brutal massacre of their families. Surviving and separated from Charlie, Emma spends the next century evading her enemies while working as a private investigator, hoping to reunite with the boy she believes is still alive.