Caleb Hudson and Hal Zimmer became best friends the day they stood up against the schoolyard bully together. Life s complicated enough with their friendship crossing racial lines in 1960s Charleston, South Carolina, but as time passes, they realize it s more than their friendship that sets them apart from other kids. At first, Caleb denies his feelings for Hal could be more than companionship. He supports his friend when Hal admits he s gay, but Caleb isn t ready to face his own truth.

Hal becomes a staunch antiwar protester, and the divide between them widens after Caleb is drafted....