Chapter 1

"Well, I'd like to think that I am good at living my life to the fullest. I mean, we only have one life. So I want to make my life mean something." (Rose)

Rose has been on her own since she was 8 years old. Now at 21, she is waitressing but wants more out of life. All she has is to look forward to a bright future. An unexpected encounter sparks an adventurous summer and alters her life forever. She never expected to discover her past in the process.