Waves, Stars, and Other Things to Catch

Waves, Stars, and Other Things to Catch

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Last published Fri, May 23, 2014

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A fun summer day in Malibu filled with surfing comes to an abrupt halt when Gemma and her childhood friend (and first kiss) Ford realize that his car keys have been locked in the trunk of his car. Equipped with nothing but the six dollars in Gemma’s pocket and the light from the stars, the pair head out to find help…which should be easy, right? Throw in the fact that Gemma is starting to feel things for Ford that she hasn’t felt in years, and the fact that she’s currently happily dating Teddy, well, she just knows it’s going to be an interesting night. Here’s a look into Gemma’s life BEFORE destructive revenge plots consumed her summer in Broken Hearts, Fences, and Other Thins to Mend.

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