Alex was looking forward to a fresh start, leaving behind nothing but disgrace and bad memories. Darlene had painted a picture of a perfect life, his for the taking, all he had to do was show up and claim her for his own...at least that's what she said in her letters... The best laid plans don't always turn out as expected, especially when Alex finds out he's nothing but a pawn in a cruel game of rejection. Surely there was more to life than disappointment and shattered dreams...