Abandonment, adventure, tragedy, betrayal, murder, mystery, achievement, love, life, redemption, survival-the arcs of Bowie Masters' and Morgan Morel's young lives are radically different, yet tragically the same. Abandoned by his parents, Bowie struggles alone to understand and survive in a friendless world. Morgan finds support and direction from a wealthy uncle and loving aunt after his parents' sudden death. Unknown to each other, their lives are destined to eventually intertwine. When fate brings the two men together, they are drawn into a close yet troubled friendship. They fall in love with beautiful twin sisters-undocumented immigrants from Mexico. Choice and chance grapple as their lives unfold.