Kristine, a 17-year-old young woman struggles with the choice of continuing her education or to become a high school dropout. Her mother does not work, is disabled and is struggling with lung cancer. Kristine knows her paycheck and tips at her part time job at Calypso's Dinner won’t even come close to being able to pay for her mother’s medical bills, house bills, and food costs. While their church gives them money every month, Kristine knows they still need more. After meeting with a doctor who works in chemotherapy, Kristine goes to prepare herself for the second semester of her Junior year. Despite her desire to be left alone she manages to catch the attention of two senior boys. She meets the first boy, Daniel, one night at her dinner. After her shift he later offers her a ride home in return for the lack of tip. The other boy, Chris, crashes into her, causing her homework to fly everywhere. With a few witty phrases he quickly catches her attention. Through reading this book, you will see Kristin's introvert habits melt away as the two boys teach her that the only person who can free her from her restraints is herself.