it's may of 1995, summertime is rolling around in rural McClellanville, sc, a very small town, with very few people, but extremely tight knit. Chad and Brandy a young couple who have had eyes for one another since middle school, but seem to slowly be going through troubles. Chad's drinking, the both of them bringing in little to no income, them struggling to stay afloat everyday and keep their families farms intact. it's up to them to decide if they want to lose hope in one another or continue trying ... WARNING: this book contains themes such as smoking, language, sexual assault, abuse, sexual content, drugs, and violence, viewer discretion is advised