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

“If this guy knows what he’s doing, he might have found out about us being at the church and, hell, I don’t know,” Rudy said. “If he did, he has to know we’re not there anymore so he expands his search?”


“Guys, anything is possible,” Trainor replied. “Mr. Coleman, Terry, as I said, be aware and if you see Heller, or those men, let us know.”


“Trust me, I will,” Terry replied emphatically.


After the cops left, the teens continued with their cleaning. Terry threw himself into it, working diligently in hopes it would take his mind off what the officers had told him. To some degree it did, thanks to Rudy spending half his time pointing out places Terry had missed. Terry knew why he was doing that and played along, grumbling and growling while he scrubbed away at the grimy woodwork.


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