SUBMISSION FOR THE LGBTQ SONGFIC CONTEST. Lifelong friends, Zander Burke and Holden Moran never thought they'd never say goodbye. Zander had hoped Holden would join him on a year-long adventure, but Holden acquiesced to his parents' wishes. Just one day Zander hoped he'd follow his heart and not do whatever everybody else wanted him to do. Will Holden ever find that strength? In the end, Holden discovers life is about taking risks and following your heart. This story is inspired by Brandi Carlisle's "Wherever is Your Heart."