i'm not good with summary's or whatever this is supposed to be, but i'll give it a try. Rory is a girl who had to grow up fast. too fast. experienced things no little girl should live through. she learned everything is better if you are alone. she deals with her past on a daily basis. when her mom looses custody over her, she moves in with her drugged up, uncle Matt. Rory works at Angie's diner to make money for the future. Rory's plan is to finish high school, and leave her uncle. go far, far away. she meets Derek,the new guy. their connection started at the need of a simple lighter. they both have monsters hiding in their closets. but what will it cost to find happiness?