Riding Out the Storm

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Amidst a snowstorm on a Greyhound bus, Zach is on a journey to reconnect with his older brother Derek, who has been placed in a mental institution due to their family's financial struggles. As he grapples with the emotional weight of their separation, a chance encounter with a chatty girl he calls Purplehead begins to ease his sorrow. This unexpected friendship offers Zach a glimmer of hope and distraction from his worries, highlighting themes of familial bonds and the search for connection in difficult times.