Bullied in foster care and then by his adoptive mother's boyfriend, Seth decides to head out on his own. Brooke thinks she might be pregnant and, instead of facing her controlling mother, she runs. The strangers meet in a wilderness park on Vancouver Island, where basic survival is a challenge. As they work together to find food, water, and shelter, they find the strength to take control of their own lives.
The story explores the transformation of Meringue as she shifts from a passive observer to an active participant in her friends' descent into the drug trade. This decision leads to unforeseen and tragic outcomes, highlighting the dangers of peer pressure and the complexities of friendship. The narrative delves into themes of loyalty, choice, and the consequences of one's actions in a high-stakes environment.
Natalie Ferguson tries to focus on her summer dance camp, as she deals with her father leaving and starting a new family, her mother's attraction to another woman, and her conflicted realtionship with Kevin, her best friend's older brother.