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

The house was quiet. I mopped the kitchen floor wondering what had come over me. I was domestic all of a sudden? Of course that made me think of home. And that made me realize just how completely unhelpful I had been at home. What was the difference? The acceptance? The positive vibes? Was I that shallow? I wanted to be the kind of person who did what was right because it was right, not because, well, shit. I could do better though, obviously.


I could have vacuumed, too, but I didn’t want to disturb Elvis, or even, just the peace and quiet. I could have gone into the garage and fooled around with Brandon but for some reason, maybe it was just resentment, I didn’t. I went up to the third floor and checked that all was in readiness for the homeless family. They were due to arrive tomorrow. God knows where they were staying now. I guess they’d lost not only their house but everything in it. Were there kids? Pets? Had they lost any family members? Was anyone hurt?


Chapter 28