Who is Aiden Falconer from The Abduction and what is their importance?

Fifteen-year-old, Aiden Falconer, is Meg's brother. The siblings successfully eluded the federal authorities for months after their parents' arrest for aiding a known terrorist, a false accusation. When they are finally caught, the FBI admits their mistake and release his parents.

Richie, Aiden's best friend, is one of the only people that stands by him when he returns to school. It is during this time that Aiden realizes that he can't keep himself from getting close to others again, and he takes a chance with Richie.