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

“I don’t think they’re all guys.” The handsome, dark-haired man smiled at Josie.


Snap instantly put his arm around her waist, stating, “This is Josie, I’m Snap, and that’s Terry.”


Andy eyed Terry. “Why the hell did you dye your hair at some point?”


“Because,” Terry told him, not about to go into the whole story at the moment. He knew it looked sort of weird right now, half brown, half his natural coppery-blond.


Andy laughed. “That works. Okay, come on I’ll show you around. Rudy’s already seen the place of course.”


“Not with any kids hanging here. I recognize a couple of them from last night so the word must be getting out.”


“It’s starting to,” Andy agreed. “Still not nearly as busy as I’d like it to be.”


Chapter 57