Eban, a teacher who is 29 years old and gay, returns to his parents` coastal home outside of Seattle for Christmas vacation. Charley is 15. After his mother was killed by a drunk driver, he is sent to live in the same quiet Washington town with his strict military father. Eban and Charley strike up a friendship which becomes physical after young Charley makes the first move. But when both of their families learn of their relationship, they threaten to notify the police--and Eban and Charley are forced to make a tough decision. Director James Bolton`s debut feature addresses a difficult subject with moral ambiguity. This shot-on-video film also features music by The Magnetic Fields` Stephin Merritt.