When Terry and Kel Coleman run from their abusive father, they end up in Denver. The day they arrive, they meet three street kids named Rudy, Snap, and Josie. The brothers move into the trio's squat where Rudy and the others teach Terry and Kel the ins-and-outs of survival on the streets. While that happens, Terry and Rudy are drawn to each other and begin a tentative relationship.<br><br>Then Kel is almost kidnapped by a man sent by his father to bring him home. Forced to leave their squat to keep Kel safe, they turn to a local pastor for help. Thanks to the pastor, the five young people may find hope for their future -- if they can survive the present. In the process, can the budding relationship between Terry and Rudy survive, or will it be torn apart by the life they're forced to live?

Surviving

“Ain’t that the truth,” Terry muttered. “Okay, we should go get Josie and then eat.”


“Pastor, I mean Tom, do you have a phone I can use?” Rudy asked as soon as he and the others entered Pastor Peters’ office around nine that morning.


“Of course,” Tom answered, adding with a smile, “As long as it’s for a local call.”


“It is, I swear.” Rudy took out the card Mr. Abernathy had given him to show Tom.


“Ah. A good man and a good lawyer. If anyone can help you it would be him.”


Chapter 29