Scotty had asked him why he had continued to be friends with the crazy young man. They had an unlikely friendship; a thug and a gifted gentle giant.

Anthony had always been older and wiser than his years. When Anthony had innocently discussed his attraction for Vanessa, Donald had expressed a similar interest in a girl named Yolanda--only his was laced with something that disgusted and frightened the bigger boy. Donald had an angry nature that Anthony had been able to soothe ...