chapters 1 - 7 Summary

The book begins by giving the reader a glimpse into a typical morning at the Hewson's house. There are four people that live in the Hewson's house: Blake, a high school sophomore; Garrett, his older brother; mom, a hospital chaplain; and dad, a medical examiner. Blake and his brother Garrett go to West Park high school together. On the car ride to school, the brothers listen to the school radio with a new DJ. Once they get to school, Blake's girlfriend, Shannon, is upset with him. She seeks the company of her friends, leaving Blake bewildered. Later, Shannon is able to tell Blake why she is upset with him - he had forgotten to call her after dinner.

Blake and his friend Marissa share their photography homework with each other. His last photo surprises her because it is a photo of...