Sylvester Whitmeyer is a physically and verbally abused fifteen year old. His brother doesn't pay much attention to him because of his stressful job, but Sylvester has needs and desires. His biggest need is to feel accepted, something he just can't get from his family. His best friend introduces him to Julia, a Mexican girl from the other side of town. Sylvester despises her at first, although she is attracted to him right away, despite his stand offish attitude. When everyone else turns their back on him, she remains his friend. As his father's abuse escalates, so do Sylvester's bad...