Jake's parents both have died. Over the years, he's been ditching school, and before his mother died, he became closer to her because of the loss of his father. That makes the death of Jake's mom all the more unbearable. Jake's foster parents tell him a little about the man who caused Mrs. Tin's death. Jake pays a visit to this man, and his daughter, Allie, finds Jake, sitting all alone with a troubled expression. Over time, she helps to comfort him. Her encouragements boost up his confidence, a ... more »

Jake's parents both have died. Over the years, he's been ditching school, and before his mother died, he became closer to her because of the loss of his father. That makes the death of Jake's mom all the more unbearable. Jake's foster parents tell him a little about the man who caused Mrs. Tin's death. Jake pays a visit to this man, and his daughter, Allie, finds Jake, sitting all alone with a troubled expression. Over time, she helps to comfort him. Her encouragements boost up his confidence, and they both visit each other often. They are friends with each other, but feel too awkard to admit it. In the end, Jake learns to put the past behind you, but love the ones you loose, and to not let bumps--large and small--to get in the way of the process of life.  Less