In their youth, Jesse and Eddie were best friends. But one day, during a hike to Mount Bars, friendship gave way to love. Eddie, frightened by the change in their relationship, hastened to leave for Detroit. So their friendship came to an end. And now, nine years later, he is here again, in his native Worcester. Jessie is trying to prove to herself that the past is forgotten and she is not at all interested in Eddie. But fate seems to deliberately pit her against her former friend and lover. Jessie had no idea how difficult this challenge would be...

2021 Note: Published under the pseudonym Lina Barkley, but written by Shannon Waverly.