Carrick Francis has spent most of his life jumping into problems with both foot. The thing saving him from jail or worse is normally his absolute devotion to Deacon Winters. Deacon was Crick’s sanity and salvation during a miserable, abusive youth, and Crick would perform anything to remain with him permanently. So when Deacon’s dad dies, Crick puts his college programs on hold to help Deacon as Deacon offers helped him.

Deacon’s greatest want is to find out Crick escape his remembrances and the town they was raised about Keeping Guarantee Rock in thus Crick can enjoy a glowing future. But after two years of growing feelings and enticement, the painfully timid Deacon finally succumbs to Crick’s established advances and admits he sees himself as part of Crick’s life.

It almost destroys Deacon when he discovers Crick continues to be waiting for him to force him away, exactly like Crick’s family did before. When Crick’s knack for volatile decisions lands him a long way away from home, Deacon is left, shell-shocked and by itself, attempting to reforge his heart in a world where like with Crick is a guarantee, but in no way a certainty.