Gay teen Jack is hiding out in a bully’s car in the hopes of retrieving his backpack when he’s joined by another stowaway. Brittany, who wants to be called Brandon, is a transgendered classmate also on the run. When the bully crashes his car, it’s the start of a journey that will bring Jack and Brandon together in the hopes of finding a new future.<br><br>Along the way, they meet Buster, a dog that saves their lives; Alvin, who is heading to Denver to sell his car and offers them a ride; and Ducky, a loud-mouthed but loveable woman who is apparently more than just Alvin’s friend.<br><br>When a tornado hits, Jack and Brandon have a chance to prove their mettle and show what they are made of. But is there happiness at the end of their journey?

Breaking into Cars

As Alvin (I mean Elvis) started the engine and started to drive away, we found seats and watched Martin’s Garage disappear into the past. It was so comfortable; I can’t begin to tell you.


Elvis’s voice came through a speaker. He said, with a smile in his voice, “I love showing off my car. Sadly, this is her last trip. I’m selling her to a buyer in Denver; I need the money.”


Brandon’s face creased. “What’s wrong?” he asked, coming over all girly again, I thought.


“My wife has been ill. It was her heart’s desire to open a medical center for children with orphan diseases. She’s a sweetheart like that, very thoughtful and concerned about others. She just thought that as bad as it was for her, having something rare and terrible, it had to be worse for children and their families.”


We were both spellbound. He had a deep voice, and it was almost like a radio program.


Chapter 9