One event brings peace and hope to the world of Ryan Valdez, his gang, their rivals, and those associated with him: his parents (Orlando and Diana), Daniel Vega, Carlos Alvarez, Angela Tejada, Christina Diamantes, and Barbara James. However, the prospect of peace at a ceremonial signing of a GCAC [Gang/Criminal Activity Cessation] Pact unleashes powerful forces that will vie for the hearts and minds of both gang factions and those associated with them. These are the lives, times, and tribulations of the beings we all are...