Tom Bremmer is the good-natured all-American type who unwittingly falls in love for the first time when drawn from his comfortable circle by a worldly newcomer, Samina Kozlak. The wealthy Jasper Timmons presents a dark contrast to Tom and Sam's budding romance, having experienced a troubling heartbreak that leaves him struggling to cope with the carnage of its aftermath. Then there's Chuck Semper, firmly grounded, standing strong in their midst. This is their coming of age story. Together, by summer's end, they will reach a jumping-off point, where they must each face their future and follow their own unique and diverging path through life...and love.