Spiral back to 1980 when kids were talking to each other instead of texting. In this Gervais High School story it's senior year. Carlos has several life-changing decisions to make. The Edmonton Eskimos, from the Canadian Football League, offer him a great deal. Liz doesn't agree with him going pro right out of high school. She feels a college education is more important. Harv feels differently. Dirk has graduated and continues to be the antagonist - a prejudiced bully that lingers around. This realism-fiction novel is about two high school sweethearts growing up and diving into the challenges of the world. The classroom, senior skip day, graduation, airports, and a lost love are all brought to life. The first part to this story is, Poor Kid, Wealthy Kid.