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

“Nope,” Said Elvis. “I have some pull here and there. Besides, if he is lost or stolen, there’s probably a reward going. Ha—he’s sort of an orphan, too. The Irish Wolfhound Society wasn’t founded until sometime in the eighties. I’ve always loved dogs. I wanted to be a veterinarian, but my folks couldn’t afford for me to go to college.”


“So what do you do,” asked sweet Brandon. I wouldn’t have thought of that. I wasn’t even interested in the man at all, other than him taking us farther on our way. I felt a bit ashamed, and I smiled at Brandon, even though he wasn’t looking.


“Uh, actually, I was a police officer. I’m retired, so don’t get your panties all in a bunch. Plus, I do a bit of singing. And the whole car thing.”


“So do you and your wife have a family?” Brandon asked.


After a hesitation, Elvis replied, “Not anymore. Not really. My wife…hasn’t been herself for a long time, and both our children are grown and gone.”


Chapter 10