Danny is shy. He sees the world as a game and the endgame is the future. Predicting and worrying is what Danny does best. Being sociable is his weakness but his intelligence is beyond any of his friends. All he wants is to get through high school and experience his college years to get to the endgame, a lovely life. But then he meets James. James lives in the now. The world is his oyster and the dreams he has make everyone around fall for him. He's a sports fanatic who has the heart of a writer. Not one to shy from love or any sort of fun. His mind gets opened even wider when he meets Danny. This is Danny's and James's story and the relationship that made them who they became. A relationship that spans decades and leaves a beautiful trail in its path.