p After the loss of his wife, BILL PONDER Simmons and his 一七-year-old son WES move out of their small town into the big city in an attempt to have a fresh start As they each begin to adjust to their new life and seek ways to heal their wounds, they both find comfort in newfound romance Wes meets LACY, an introverted but fierce girl whose enigmatic personality captivates Wes 三九 attention, and Bill meets CARINE, a compassionate and elegant teacher whose own past heartaches resonate with his As relationships are tested, Bill and Wes grow apart and back together again while discovering their true selves in the process Written by Cameron West p