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The story follows Mark Brown and Josh Hodges, co-captains of their college swim team, who openly express their affection for each other, embracing their relationship as wholesome. However, their public displays of love attract the attention of others, particularly church members, leading to tension and intolerance within their community. The narrative explores themes of love, acceptance, and the challenges faced by those who dare to be themselves in a less-than-accepting environment.

Unbeknown to Tom, another young explorer, Paul Winder, was backpacking through the area at the same time. Ignoring a final, succinct warning from the Lonely Planet guide - 'Don't even think about it!' - Tom and Paul set off into the Darien: Tom in search of orchids, Paul in search of adventure.